WHERE DO YOU USUALLY PLAY BASKETBALL?

 Talking about sports and activities is a fun way to practice English. In this lesson, we learn how to ask and answer questions about where we do sports activities—especially basketball. We use the simple present tense to describe routines and regular habits.

Examples:

• I usually play basketball at the park.

• She plays basketball in the school gym.

• Where do you usually play basketball?

GRAMMAR: Simple Present Tense with "Where" Questions

To ask about location, we use Where + do/does + subject + base verb. To answer, we use the subject + verb + location.

Examples:

• Where do you play basketball? → I play at the community center.

• Where does she play basketball? → She plays in the gym.

• I usually play after school.

VOCABULARY

1. Basketball – a sport with a ball and hoop played by two teams.

2. Court – the place where basketball is played.

3. Gym – a large room used for indoor sports.

4. Team – a group of people playing together.

5. Practice – to do something many times to get better.

6. Game – a match or event in a sport.

7. Player – a person who plays a sport.

8. Schoolyard – an open area near a school.

9. Weekend – Saturday and Sunday.

10. Usually – something that happens often or most of the time.

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• I usually play after school.

• We play on the weekends.

• Do you play in a team?

• She plays at the sports center.

• We sometimes play at the park.

SENTENCES

Positive:

• I play basketball every Saturday.

• We usually play in the afternoon.

Negative:

• I don’t play at night.

• He doesn’t play in the winter.

Questions:

• Where do you usually play basketball?

• Does she play on a team?

Answers:

• I play at the local gym.

• No, she doesn’t play with a team.

CONVERSATION

Tom: Hey Lisa, where do you usually play basketball?

Lisa: I usually play at the park near my house. What about you?

Tom: I play in the school gym after classes.

Lisa: That’s nice! Do you play on a team?

Tom: Yes, I do. We practice every Tuesday and Thursday.

Lisa: Cool! Maybe I can join one day.

Tom: Sure! We always need new players.

READING

Basketball is a popular sport around the world. Many people play it at school, in parks, or at gyms. Some play for fun, while others play on a team. If you like basketball, you can play alone or with friends. Some students play at lunch or after school. On weekends, parks are full of players. It’s a great way to stay active and make new friends.

Questions and Answers:

1. Where can people play basketball?

   • At school, in parks, or at gyms.

2. Do people play only on teams?

   • No, some play alone or with friends.

3. Why is basketball a good activity?

   • Because it helps you stay active and meet people.