Language Adventure Phase 3
Speaking – Sports
1- Read the text in the bubble and talk.
2- Look, read and talk.
What is the most difficult sport? Why?
Do you think athletes are rich? Explain.
Have you ever hit it out of the park in a sports competition?
When you are losing a game, do you throw in the towel? Why? Why not?
Do you think everybody should practice a sport? Explain.
hit it out of the park = succeed brilliantly
throw in the towel = to give up, admit defeat
Have you ever participated in a competition?
Do you like going to the stadium to see your favourite team play? Explain.
Are outdoor sports better than indoor ones? Why?
How often do you work out?
Who do you like to practice sports with? Why?
Do you like the Olympics? Explain.
What is the most expensive sport?
Do you think athletes need more support?
Do you know any heavy hitters or famous athletes?
heavy hitter = a powerful, influential person
Do your family and you watch any sports on TV together?
Who do you think is the best athlete in the world? Explain.
Do you prefer summer or winter sports? Why?
Do you enjoy extreme sports? Explain.
3- Click on the pictures – They will take you to some sports phrases, idioms, or vocabulary.
- Check out the new phrases and lexis you can use.
- Take notes on phrases or words you don’t know or don’t remember.
- Choose your favourite phrases/idioms and think about when you can use them.
- Share with the class.
4- Watch the video and take notes.
- Have you ever heard these words?
- Do you know any of them?
We don’t own the rights to this video/music. Video/Music Source: Just In Coustic – on YouTube.
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5- Look and talk.
- According to the pictures, discuss the following questions:
- What is the most popular sport in your country?
- What is the most dangerous sport?
- Would you try extreme sports? Which one? Why?
- What are some benefits of doing sports?
6- Read and talk.
- To sum up, why do many people love sports?
- If you were a professional trainer, what would you do to help your student-athletes to improve their performances?
7- Watch the video and take notes.
- Listen carefully and analyze the idioms, phrases, or phrasal verbs.
- Listen and write some of them that you would use when speaking in a regular conversation.
- Pause the video when you need to.
- Share with the class.
We don’t own the rights to this video. Video Source: JeN’s Jyugyou / : ) ” I – on YouTube.
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8- Look and think about strategies to help your student-athletes to improve their performances.
- How can you encourage your students?
- What would be the pros and cons of this proposal?
- When could be the best moment to start your plan?
- Do you need extra resources?
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9- Share the information you got for your strategies.
The teacher will comment on your sharing.
Some classmates will comment on your sharing.
Take notes on the comments.
You will need the comments to make some improving changes to your planning.
10- Watch the video and take notes.
- What does the video refer to?
- Should people be obsessed with sports?
- Is playing sports as good as someone makes it out to be?
- What are some benefits of exercising?
- What does our brain do when working out?
- What are some psychological benefits of exercising with more people?
- What would you need to find a sport that fits your individual needs?
- What would happen when you found your sport?
- Do you prefer individual or team exercise?
We don’t own the rights to this video. Video Source: TED–Ed – on YouTube.
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