IT’S UNLIKELY THAT WE’LL WIN, BUT WE CAN TRY

 “It’s unlikely that we’ll win, but we can try” is a sentence that shows both realism and optimism. Unlikely means there is a small chance of success, but saying “we can try” shows hope, motivation, and effort. We use this sentence when we know something is difficult, but we still want to do our best.

Examples:

• It’s unlikely that we’ll arrive on time, but we can try.

• It’s unlikely that they’ll win the game, but they are going to play their best.

• She knows it’s difficult, but she can try and improve.

This topic helps you practice future forms (will / going to), modal verbs (can / can’t / should), and ways to talk about probability, effort, and hope.

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🔹 GRAMMAR

1. Future with “will” and “going to”

• We will try to win the match.

• They are going to give their best effort.

2. Modal verbs (can / can’t / should / must)

• We can try our best.

• You shouldn’t give up easily.

• We must believe in ourselves.

3. Present Simple and Present Continuous

• Our team plays every Saturday. (Present Simple)

• We are training for the tournament. (Present Continuous)

4. Comparatives and Superlatives

• This team is stronger than ours.

• That was the best match of the season.

5. Adverbs of frequency

• We always play with energy.

• They usually score in the second half.

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🔹 VOCABULARY

1. Unlikely – not probable, small chance

2. Try – to make an effort

3. Win – to be the best in a competition

4. Lose – to not win

5. Team – a group that plays together

6. Effort – hard work to do something

7. Challenge – something difficult

8. Hope – the feeling that something good may happen

9. Success – achieving a goal

10. Motivation – reason or desire to do something

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🔹 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• It’s not easy, but we can try.

• Let’s give it our best.

• We don’t give up.

• We might lose, but we’ll learn.

• There’s still hope.

• Never say never!

• We’ll do our best.

• It’s a big challenge.

• The other team is strong.

• Anything is possible!

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🔹 SENTENCES

Positive:

• We can do it if we try.

• They will play well tomorrow.

• I believe in our team.

Negative:

• It’s unlikely that we’ll win.

• They can’t score easily.

• We didn’t practice enough.

Questions:

• Can we beat the other team?

• Will you play in the game?

• Did you train yesterday?

Answers:

• Yes, we can try.

• No, I won’t play this time.

• Yes, I trained for two hours.

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🔹 CONVERSATION

Lena: Are you ready for the big game tomorrow?

Tom: I think so. But the other team is very good. They have strong players.

Lena: Yes, I know. It’s unlikely that we’ll win, but we can try.

Tom: That’s true. We trained hard, and we know the game plan.

Lena: Right. And remember, it’s not just about winning. It’s about learning and playing together.

Tom: You’re right. Let’s do our best and enjoy the game.

Lena: Exactly. We might not win, but we’ll try and we won’t give up.

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🔹 READING

The Big Match

Carlos and his friends are part of a local football team. Tomorrow, they are going to play against the city champions. Everyone knows the other team is very strong. Their players are fast, tall, and experienced.

Carlos says, “It’s unlikely that we’ll win, but we can try.” The team agrees. They meet to practice one last time. They focus on teamwork and communication.

On the day of the match, they feel nervous but excited. They play hard. The other team scores more goals, but Carlos’s team shows great spirit. After the match, the coach says, “I’m proud of you all. You gave your best.”

Questions:

1. Who are Carlos and his friends going to play against?

2. Why is the other team difficult?

3. What do they focus on in practice?

4. How do they feel on match day?

5. What does the coach say after the game?

Answers:

1. The city champions.

2. Because they are fast, tall, and experienced.

3. Teamwork and communication.

4. Nervous but excited.

5. “I’m proud of you all. You gave your best.”