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Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
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Identify the main point in a message.
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Organize ideas in a logical order (main idea → supporting points → example).
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Communicate clearly using structured examples.
Exercise 1
Useful Expressions
Direction: Read the useful expressions with your tutor.
Exercise 2
Vocabulary
Direction: Listen and repeat after your teacher
Hit a home run
/hɪt ə hoʊm rʌn/
Meaning:
To do something very successfully
- The striker hit a home run with that amazing goal.
On the ball
/ɒn ðə bɔːl/
Meaning:
Alert and quick to understand or react
- The goalie was really on the ball during the game.
Drop the ball
/drɒp ðə bɔːl/
Meaning:
To make a mistake or fail at something
- The defender dropped the ball and gave away a penalty.
Bring your A-game
/brɪŋ jʊər eɪ geɪm/
Meaning:
Perform at your best level
- The team really brought their A-game in the final match.
Exercise 3
Practice
Exercise 4
Business Dialogue
Direction: Read the conversation aloud with your teacher and fill in the blanks.
Word Bank:
Bring your A-game
On the ball
Drop the ball
Hit a home run
Situation: Two friends discuss last night’s game.
Pietro
Did you ________ the game last night?
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Flavia
Yes! Our team really ________ their A-game.
Pietro
That striker hit a ________ with that amazing goal!
Flavia
But the defender ________ the ball and gave away a penalty.
Pietro
It was a close ________ until the end.
Flavia
Who’s your ________ player?
Pietro
I like the goalkeeper—he was really on the ________.
Flavia
Me too! It was an exciting game.
Exercise 5
Study Guide
Direction: Read the study manual aloud
How to Talk About Sports Using Idioms
1. Ask Engaging Questions
Start conversations with questions such as “Did you watch the game last night?” or “Who’s your favorite player this season?” to involve others in the discussion.
2. Describe Performance
Use idioms to describe how well players or teams performed. For example, “She really hit a home run with that goal” or “The team brought their A-game in the final.”
3. Practice Speaking Aloud
Practice saying these idioms in sentences out loud to sound more natural and confident when talking about sports.
4. Watch Sports Commentary
Listen to sports commentators and analysts to hear how idioms are used in real-time conversations and reports.
Listening Practice
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Exercise 6
Discussion
Discuss these questions to practice speaking and share experiences.
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<p class="font_8">1. Did you watch the game last night? What did you think?</p>
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<p class="font_8">2. Who is your favorite sports team or player?</p>
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<p class="font_8">3. Have you ever played a sport seriously? Which one?</p>
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<p class="font_8">4. What sports do you enjoy watching?</p>
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<p class="font_8">5. Can you describe a time you really brought your A-game?</p>
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<p class="font_8">6. Have you ever dropped the ball in an important moment? What happened?</p>
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<p class="font_8">7. What’s the most exciting sports event you’ve watched?</p>
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<p class="font_8">8. How do you usually watch sports – live, on TV, or online?</p>
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