.KEY – LANGUAGE ADVENTURE 16.3.

Language Adventure Phase 3

Speaking – Sports

 

1- Read the text in the bubble and talk.

 

 

2- Look, read and talk.

Do you like sports? Why?

What is the most risky sport you have ever practiced? Explain.

Do you know how to play golf? Is it a fun sport? Explain.

Do you like to watch sports events on TV?

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Do you think professional athletes earn a lot of money? Explain.

 Is it easy to become a professional sportsman/sportswoman? Explain.

If you were a professional sportsman, which sport would you practice?

Do you exercise? How often? Explain.

Do you like contact sports? Explain.

earn =  obtain (money) in return for labor or services

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What sport do you practice? Who do you practice with?

Why is it good to practice sports? Explain.

How much time per week do you spend exercising? Explain.

When is the best part of the day to exercise?

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What is the most famous sport? Explain.

What is the most dangerous sport? Explain.

What is the most expensive sport? Explain.

What is the most fun sport? Explain.

What is the best sport for you? Why.

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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 favorite phrases/idioms and think about when you can use them.
• Share with the class.

               

 

4- Look at the video and take notes.

• Do you know any of these words?

Single: La copa de la vida   Album: Vuelve   Songwriters: Luis Gómez-Escolar, Desmond Child, Robi Rosa

 

5- Look and talk.

• According to the pictures, discuss the following questions:
  • What sport(s) do you like to play?
  • Is it fun to watch sports on TV? Explain.
  • Would you be on a school team? Explain.
  • Can you train more than 2 hours per day? Explain.

SPORT

 

6- Read and talk.

• Have you ever visited a stadium?
• Do you practice any sport with your friends?

 

7- Watch the video and take notes.

• Listen carefully and analyze the idioms, phrases, or phrasal verbs.
• Listen and write some of them which 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. It was taken from TEDx Talks – on YouTube.

 

 

8- Look and think about sport.

 

9- Share the information you got for the new activities.

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 improvements to your planning.

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10- Watch the video and take notes.

• What is Gemma’s favorite sport?
• Who goes to the stadium to enjoy the match?
• Do they practice any sports?
• Based on the video, do they need equipment?
• When practicing boxing, what equipment do they need?
• What happens when Gemma’s team scores?
• Why does the man like basketball?
• What did a team player do in the last game?
• Where does Gemma go to play?
• Would you go to the stadium every weekend?

We don’t own the rights to this video. It was taken from Learn English by Pocket Passport – on YouTube.

 

 

Share with the class : )

 

Phase 3: Check! You Rock!

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