WHAT TEAM DO YOU SUPPORT IN SOCCER?

In this lesson, we talk about asking and talking about soccer teams. You will learn how to use the simple present tense to ask questions and talk about your favorite teams. This is great for friendly conversations, especially when meeting new people or talking about sports.

Examples:

• What team do you support in soccer?

• I support Barcelona.

• She supports the national team.

GRAMMAR: Simple Present Questions and Answers

We use the simple present tense to talk about habits, likes, and preferences.

To ask questions:

• What team do you support? (for I/you/we/they)

• What team does he support? (for he/she/it)

To answer:

• I support Liverpool.

• He supports Manchester United.

Examples:

• Do you support a soccer team?

• Yes, I do. I support Real Madrid.

• Does she like soccer?

• No, she doesn’t.

VOCABULARY

1. Support – to cheer for or like a team.

2. Team – a group of players.

3. Player – a person who plays the sport.

4. Goal – when the ball goes into the net.

5. Match – a soccer game.

6. Win – to be the best in a game.

7. Lose – to not win a game.

8. Stadium – a place where people watch games.

9. Coach – a person who trains the team.

10. Fans – people who love and follow a team.

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• I support [team name].

• My favorite team is...

• Do you like soccer?

• What team does he support?

• That was a great match!

SENTENCES

Positive:

• I support the national team.

• She likes watching soccer.

Negative:

• He doesn’t support any team.

• They don’t play soccer.

Questions:

• What team do you support?

• Does she like soccer?

Answers:

• I support Chelsea.

• No, he doesn’t. He prefers basketball.

CONVERSATION

Carlos: Hey Mia, do you like soccer?

Mia: Yes, I do! I love watching games.

Carlos: Cool! What team do you support?

Mia: I support Arsenal. And you?

Carlos: I support Juventus. They are a strong team.

Mia: That’s nice! Do you watch every match?

Carlos: Yes, I do. I never miss a game.

Mia: Maybe we can watch a match together sometime!

Carlos: Sure! That sounds fun!

READING

Anna and her brother Tom both love soccer. Anna supports Manchester City. She watches their matches every weekend. Tom supports a different team — Paris Saint-Germain. They always talk about the players and the matches at home. Sometimes, they argue when their teams play against each other, but they both enjoy the sport. They even go to the stadium with their dad when there's a big match in town.

Questions and Answers:

1. Who does Anna support?

   • She supports Manchester City.

2. Who does Tom support?

   • He supports Paris Saint-Germain.

3. Do they enjoy soccer?

   • Yes, they do.