2026.02.26_Talking about Watching sports
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Listen UP! Talking about Watching sports – Pre Intermediate, Intermediate
https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/251128
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English |
Pronunciation |
Slovak |
Example sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
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in person |
/ɪn ˈpɜː.sən/ |
osobne |
Watching a match in person feels much more exciting than on television. |
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local team |
/ˈləʊ.kəl tiːm/ |
miestny tím |
At the weekend, we went to support our local team. |
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crowd |
/kraʊd/ |
dav |
The crowd cheered loudly when the goal was scored. |
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event |
/ɪˈvent/ |
podujatie |
The final was a huge sporting event for the whole country. |
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championships |
/ˈtʃæm.pi.ən.ʃɪps/ |
majstrovstvá |
Many fans travel across the country to watch the championships. |
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allowed |
/əˈlaʊd/ |
povolený |
Supporters were finally allowed back into the stadium. |
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ground |
/ɡraʊnd/ |
ihrisko |
The football ground was full despite the cold weather. |
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supporter |
/səˈpɔː.tər/ |
fanúšik |
He’s been a loyal supporter of the club since childhood. |
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nail-biting |
/ˈneɪlˌbaɪ.tɪŋ/ |
napínavý |
It was a nail-biting match that went into extra time. |
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relief |
/rɪˈliːf/ |
úľava |
When the final whistle blew, the feeling of relief was enormous. |
Match the word with the meaning
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crowd a) Very exciting and stressful
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atmosphere b) A large group of people
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live c) When you see something in person
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drama d) Strong emotions and surprises
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nail-biting e) The feeling at a place
Use the words: TV – live – crowd – exciting – match
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Neil watched a football ______.
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Beth likes watching gymnastics on ______.
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The ______ at the stadium was very loud.
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The match was very ______.
5. Watching sports ______ is fun with friends.
Questions and Answers
Q: Do you like sports?
A: Yes I do. I like hockey and gymnastics.
Q: How often do you watch sports?
A: Not very often. Mostly just when I visit my father – I watch with him.
Q: Do you prefer watching sports live or on TV? Why?
A: On TV – you can be comfy at home with different snacks and there isn´t a big crowd around you.
Q: What sports are most popular in your country?
A: I think hockey, football and handball.
Q: Have you ever been to a sports stadium?
A: Yes, but not for a sports match. I went to see a performance.
Q: Do you think watching sports is more entertaining with other people?
A: I think so. You can chat, laugh or make bets.
Q: Can sports bring people together? Give examples.
A: Yes. You may have friends that you don’t see very often, but you manage to meet up to play squash every month
Answers:
Match the words
1–b, 2-e, 3-c, 4-d, 5-a
Use the words
1.match, 2.TV, 3.crowd, 4.exciting, 5.live
Practice: Questions only
Do you like sports?
How often do you watch sports?
Do you prefer watching sports live or on TV? Why?
What sports are most popular in your country?
Have you ever been to a sports stadium?
Do you think watching sports is more entertaining with other people?
Can sports bring people together? Give examples.
How did Neil spend his weekend?
Which sport does Beth enjoy watching the most?
What does Neil like about watching sport live?