Sports

Discussing sports is a common topic in conversations. This lesson covers vocabulary related to different sports, equipment, and common phrases used when talking about sports.

Types of Sports

Team Sports

• Soccer (Football): Played with a round ball and goals.
  • Example: "He plays soccer every weekend."
• Basketball: Played with a round ball and hoops.
  • Example: "She is on the basketball team."
• Baseball: Played with a bat and ball.
  • Example: "They enjoy watching baseball."

Individual Sports

• Tennis: Played with a racket and ball.
  • Example: "We play tennis at the club."
• Swimming: Moving through water using arms and legs.
  • Example: "She loves swimming in the pool."
• Running: Moving quickly on foot.
  • Example: "He goes running every morning."

Winter Sports

• Skiing: Sliding down snow-covered hills on skis.
  • Example: "They go skiing in the winter."
• Ice Skating: Gliding on ice with skates.
  • Example: "She enjoys ice skating."

Other Popular Sports

• Golf: Played with clubs and a small ball.
  • Example: "He plays golf on Sundays."
• Cycling: Riding a bicycle.
  • Example: "They go cycling together."

Sports Equipment

Common Equipment

• Ball: Used in many sports like soccer, basketball, and tennis.
  • Example: "Kick the ball."
• Racket: Used in tennis and badminton.
  • Example: "Swing the racket."
• Bat: Used in baseball and cricket.
  • Example: "Hit the ball with the bat."
• Helmet: Used for protection in sports like cycling and baseball.
  • Example: "Wear a helmet for safety."

Common Phrases

Talking About Sports

• Example: "Do you play any sports?"
• Example: "What's your favorite sport?"

Discussing Games

• Example: "Did you watch the game last night?"
• Example: "Who won the match?"

Expressing Preferences

• Example: "I prefer individual sports like tennis."
• Example: "Team sports are more exciting to watch."