Playing, watching, and staying active in ways that suit you. 21 questions from A1 to C1, with follow-ups and role plays. Answer out loud in full sentences.
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A1Beginner
Do you like sports?Then: Which ones?
Do you prefer playing sports or watching them?
What is the most popular sport in your country?Then: Do you follow it?
Can you swim or ride a bike?Then: Who taught you?
Do you have a favorite team or player?Then: Why do you like them?
A2Elementary
What sports did you play at school?Then: Did you enjoy them?
Have you ever been to a big sports event?Then: What was the atmosphere like?
Which sport is more exciting to watch than to play?Then: What makes it exciting?
How often do you do something active, like walking, dancing, or stretching?
Are you going to watch any big games or matches soon?
B1Intermediate
Have you tried any new sport or activity recently?Then: How did it go?
If you could become an expert in any sport, which one would you choose?
What advice would you give someone who wants to be more active but doesn’t enjoy the gym?
Do you think top athletes are paid too much?Then: Why or why not?
Did you use to play a sport that you don’t play anymore?Then: What changed?
B2Upper intermediate
How have technology and data changed the way people play and watch sports?
What are the pros and cons of a country hosting a huge event like the World Cup or the Olympics?
Why do you think some sports are hugely popular in one country but almost unknown in another?
C1Advanced
Sport is often said to bring people together, yet rivalries can also divide them. How do you weigh those two sides?
How hard should young athletes be pushed, and where does healthy ambition become harmful?
How much responsibility do famous athletes have to act as role models, and is that expectation fair?
Role plays
Work with a partner or a tutor. Read the situation together, then each person opens only their own card. Use the phrases to help you.
A2 Elementary
Asking about a gym membership
A new gym has opened near where you live. You visit to ask about joining.
Card A: Visitor
You can only go early in the morning, before 7:00. Ask about opening hours, prices, and classes. You don’t want a long contract.
Card B: Gym staff
The gym opens at 6:00. The cheapest plan needs a 12-month contract. The monthly plan costs more, but you can cancel anytime. Explain the options and try to sign the visitor up.
Useful phrases
What time do you open?
How much is it per month?
Is there a contract?
Can I cancel anytime?
We have a special offer this month.
Can I try a class first?
B1 Intermediate
Starting a weekend soccer game
A group of neighbors wants to start a casual weekly soccer game in the local park. The players have very different levels.
Card A: Organizer A
You want proper teams, a referee, and a score, because you think that makes it more fun. You have already booked a field for Saturday at 8 a.m.
Card B: Organizer B
Some people are beginners and feel nervous, and many think 8 a.m. is too early. You want something relaxed and welcoming. Agree on the format, the time, and how to include everyone.