Unit 6: It's your turn.

Personal Profile

teacher: Let’s fill in your profile. first, are you male or female?
student: I’m male.

teacher: What’s your first name?
student: My first name is Leon.

teacher: Do you have a middle name?
student: My middle name is Matthias.

teacher: Do you have a nick name?
student: Yes—“Leo.”

teacher: What’s your second name?
student: My second name is Wild.

teacher: How old are you?
student: I’m 15 years old.

teacher: What’s your place of birth?
student: I was born in Basel, Switzerland.

teacher: When were you born?
student: I was born on May the fifteenth, 2010.

teacher: What’s your nationality?
student: I’m Swiss.

teacher: Where do you currently live?
student: I live in Rothrist.

teacher: What’s your contact number?
student: My contact number is 041 79 456 23 10.

teacher: What’s your email address?
student: My email address is [email protected]

teacher: what are your parents full names?
student: My parents are called Anna Wild and Markus Wild.

teacher: What are the occupations of parents?
student: Anna is an architect; Markus is a chef.

teacher: Where do you attend school?
student: I attend the secondary school in Rothrist.

teacher: What’s your current grade of school?
student: I go to 10th grade.

teacher: What courses do you take?
student: I take English, arts, P.E, German and mathematics.

teacher: Finally, do you have any special skills or interests?
student: I love sketching, and playing midfield in football.

In the picture

Let's start talking about sports:

What is your favourite sport, and why?
Who is your favorite athlete?
Do you prefer playing sports or watching sports?
What sports do you play at school?
What sport would you like to learn, and why?
What do you think is the most exciting sport to watch?
Have you ever attended a sports event? Which one?
Do you have a favourite sports team?
Who is the best athlete in the world, in your opinion?
What sports are popular in your country?
Do you prefer team sports or individual sports? Why?
Have you ever tried an unusual or extreme sport?
Do you think it's important to do sports regularly? Why or why not?
What sports equipment do you own at home?
Do you prefer indoor sports or outdoor sports?
Who in your family likes sports the most?
What sport do you think is easiest to learn?
Do you like watching sports on TV or online?
Can you name a sport you don’t understand very well?
Would you like to become a professional athlete someday? Why or why not?

Conversation Starters

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Play, do, go

Use «play» with:

Ball games or competitive team sports (especially with a ball or similar object):

play football, play basketball, play tennis, play hockey, play golf, play volleyball, play chess

Use «go» with:

Activities ending with -ing (often outdoor sports or individual leisure activities):

go skiing, go hiking, go swimming, go cycling, go running, go climbing, go sailing, go fishing, go jogging

Use «do» with:

Sports or activities not involving balls or team play, often individual exercises or martial arts:

do yoga, do gymnastics, do judo, do karate, do aerobics, do athletics, do boxing, do ballet, do pilates

Sports with do, play or go (LearningApp)

More exercises:

https://learnenglish.ecenglish.com/lessons/play-go-do (10 choices)
https://www.anglaisfacile.com/exercices/exercice-anglais-2/exercice-anglais-85753.php (15 gaps)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/course/eiam/unit-1/session-18 (video, exercise)

A person who plays the sport

You can usually add –er when:

The sport name is short, often one word, and commonly used.
The name of the sport sounds natural with “-er” added.

footballer, cricketer, tennis player, golfer, boxer, skier, ...

You don't add -er when:

The sport name is more than one word (e.g. table tennis).
It already sounds awkward with “-er.”
There's a more natural alternative like "player" or "athlete."

judoka, kareteka, athlete, surfer, diver, biathlete, equestrian, gymnast, ...

Likes and dislikes / Love it or Hate it

A1: Likes and dislikes (grammar, quiz, gap fill)
A2+: Love it or hate it (vocabulary, quiz)
A2+: Do you enjoy cooking (vocabualry, quiz)

Vocabulary

Wordlist

BFS A2 Unit 6 all (Quizlet: term - term)

25 sports (Quizlet: image - term)
20 sports (Learning Apps, crossword)
Hangman

Listen to Vocabulary

Crosswords

A2: https://www.learnenglish.de/games/crossword15/sportsxword.html (17 sports)

Sport

B1: https://test-english.com/vocabulary/b1/sport-b1-english-vocabulary/(Gap Filling)

A to Z

https://www.bbc.com/sport/all-sports

What sport is it?

https://quizlet.com/ch/1059097706/25-sports-with-images-flash-cards/

Sport Locations

https://quizlet.com/ch/1064060267/sport-locations-flash-cards/

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#	Sport	Most important equipment	typical location
1	American football	ball, helmet	football field
2	badminton	shuttlecock, racket	badminton court
3	baseball	bat, glove	baseball field
4	basketball	ball, basket	basketball court
5	bowling	bowling ball, pins	bowling alley
6	chess	board, chess pieces	tournament hall
7	cycling	bicycle, helmet	road
8	golf	golf clubs, tees	golf course
9	horse-riding	horse, saddle	paddock
10	ice hockey	puck, hockey stick	hockey stadium
11	ice skating	ice skates, gloves	ice rink
12	sailing	boat, sail	lake
13	skateboarding	skateboard, helmet	skate park
14	skiing	skis, ski poles	ski slope
15	snowboarding	snowboard, boots	fun park
16	surfing	surfboard	ocean
17	swimming	swimsuit, goggles	swimming pool
18	table tennis	bat, ball	table tennis hall
19	tennis	racket, ball	tennis court
20	volleyball	volleyball, net	volleyball court

Writing Assignment: How do you play / do some of these sports?

Write a short defintion of a certain sport. Include

the number of players
the location
the gear you need

Badminton

A racquet sport played by either two players (singles) or two pairs (doubles). Played on a court divided by a net with racquets and a shuttlecock. You play a game of badminton.

Golf

Usually played by individuals, golf is played on a golf course, using several types of golf clubs and a golf ball. You play a game of golf or a round of golf.

Tennis

A racquet sport played by either two players (singles) or two pairs (doubles). Played on a court divided by a net with racquets and a tennis ball. You play a game of tennis or a tennis match.

Sports Categories

Sports can be categorized in several ways depending on how they are played, their environment, or the skills they require.

net sports: volleyball, tennis, badminton, pickleball
obstacle sports: ninja warrior, parkour, tough mudder
target sports: archery, darts, shooting, bowling, golf
air sports: skydiving, hang gliding, paraglidking, ...
wind sports: kitesurfing, windsurfing, sailing, kite flying, ...
sand sports: beach volleyball, beach soccer, desert rally racing, ...
endurance sports: marathon, triathlon, biothlon, ...
water sports: sailing, rowing, kiteboarding, ...
racing sports: formula 1, motorcycle racing, bicycle racing, ...
extreme sports: skydiving, rock climbing, base jumping, bungee jumping, freestyle skiing, cliff diving, ..
combat sports: judo, karate, kung fu, wrestling, sumo, kickboxing, ..
....

Sports you can do in Switzerland

winter sports

skiing
snowboarding
cross-country skiing
ice skating
ice hockey
sleding
bobsleigh
snowshoeing
ski jumping
curling
polo

mountain sports

hiking
alpine climbing
trail running
mountain biking
paragliding
hang gliding
canyoning
paintball
golfing
archery

cycling

mountain biking
road cycling
e-Biking

water sports

swimming
diving
stand-up paddleboarding
kayaking
canoeing
sailing
windsurfing
rafting
rowing
biathlon
triathlon

indoor sports

soccer
table tennis
fencing
bowling
tennis
basketball
volleyball
badminton
field hockey
judo / karate
shooting

typical Swiss sports

Swiss wrestling (Schwingen)
hornussen (between baseball and golf)
stone throwing (Steinstossen)

Reading

Being a famous sportsman or sportswoman

Advantages of Being a Professional Athlete:

Good physical health
🏃 You train daily, which keeps your body strong and fit.
Doing what you love
❤️ You turn your passion into a career.
High earnings (in some sports)
💰 Top athletes can earn a lot from salaries, sponsorships, and competitions.
Travel opportunities
✈️ You may travel the world for matches, training, and events.
Fame and recognition
🌟 You can become a role model or public figure.
Teamwork and discipline
💪 You learn to work hard, stay focused, and support others.
Early career start
📈 Many athletes begin young and succeed early in life.
Scholarships or school support

Disadvantages of Being a Professional Athlete:

Injury risk
🤕 Injuries can end your career or cause long-term problems.
Short career span
⏳ Most athletes retire young, often by age 30–35.
Pressure and stress
😓 You face pressure to win, stay fit, and meet public expectations.
No guaranteed success
🎯 Many try, but only a few make it to the top level.
Strict lifestyle
🍽️ You may have limited social life, strict diets, and tough schedules.
Mental health challenges
🧠 The pressure and competition can lead to anxiety or burnout.
Financial instability (for some)
📉 Not all sports pay well, and income can stop after retirement.
Less time for school or hobbies
📚 Sports training can take time away from education and personal life.

A1: What do you do with your free time? (7 questions)

Esl fast Level 2 (Easy, 100 readings)

Level 3 (medium, 100 readings)

Listening

A1: Sports and exercises (8 questions)
A2: How to play carrom (6 questions)
A2+: Disc Golf (5 questions)

Esl fast Level 3 (very easy, 110 listenings)

Level 4 (easy)

Level 5 (more difficult)

Easy Conversations: Sports

https://www.eslfast.com/easydialogs/sports.htm (12 short texts)

Paper and Pencil Games (wikiHow, Triple S Games)

Objective:
Choose a less famous pencil and paper game (not Tic-Tac-Toe, Hangman, or Dots and Boxes). Research or invent a unique one and write a short game plan that includes the following:

📝 Game Plan Template

🎯 Name of the Game:
(Choose a real or invented game with a creative name)

📦 Materials Needed:

Pencil or pen
Paper
(Optional: ruler or colored pens)

👥 Number of Players:
(Example: 2 players, or 3–5 players if it works)

📏 Rules of the Game:

Step-by-step instructions on how to play
How a player wins

💡 Tips & Strategies:

How to think ahead, outsmart your opponent, or improve your chances

Famous games

Tic Tac Toe:
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USEjXNCTvcc (Video)
- https://www.wikihow.com/Play-Tic-Tac-Toe (Game Rules)
Battleship:
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0qpQ8doUp8 (Video)
- https://www.wikihow.com/Play-Battleship#Battleship-Game-Rules (Game Rules)
Dots and Boxes:
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQdQWxQk8_A (Video)
- https://www.wikihow.com/Play-Dots-and-Boxes (Game Rules)
Scattergories/Tutti Frutti / Stand, Land, Fluss:
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPDXeMC12Bg (Video)
- https://www.wikihow.com/Play-Scattergories (Game Rules)
Dots and Boxes:
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQdQWxQk8_A (Video)
- https://www.wikihow.com/Play-Dots-and-Boxes (Game Rules)

Less famous games

Join five: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvqL4XjpSPw (conneting dots)
Paper Soccer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFHfR0XX3X8
Sim: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9R32UsBNN4 (no triangles, please)
Sprouts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahaoHXCIL9c
Racetrack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8se6d1VlEBQ

Grammar

can/can't for ability

A1

https://test-english.com/grammar-points/a1/can-cant/ (3 exercises)

Adverbs of Manner

Rules

General rule: In most cases, an adverb is formed by adding -ly to an adjective: cheap - cheaply

Special rules

If the adjective ends in -y, replace the y with i and add -ly: easy - easily
If the adjective ends in -able, -ible, or -le, replace the -e with -y: terrible - terribly
If the adjective ends in -ic, replace it with -cally: economic - economically

irregular adverb:
- good - well (not goodly)
one form
- late - late
- hard -hard
- fast - fast
- early - early
- high - high

Remember this:

She often arrives late to class, but she’s been getting better lately.
They worked hard all week, but they hardly made any progress.
The drone flew high above the field, and the pilot was highly praised for his skills.
He is a good singer, and he performs very well on stage.

Easy exercises:

https://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/adjectives_adverbs/adverb_form.htm

https://lingua.com/english/grammar/adverbs/

more difficult exercises:

https://www.learn-english-today.com/lessons/lesson_contents/exercises/adverb-gapfill1.html

https://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/adjectives-adverbs/adverbs/exercises

https://www.englisch-hilfen.de/uebungen/adjektive_adverbien/bildung.htm

https://test-english.com/grammar-points/a1/adverbs-manner/

Have to / Don't have to

https://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/tenses/do_not_have_to.htm

https://www.myenglishpages.com/grammar-exercise-modals-have-to-vs-dont-have-to/

https://englishzilla.com/have-to-affirmative/

https://englishzilla.com/have-to-negative/

https://englishzilla.com/have-to-questions/

https://englishzilla.com/have-to-random-exercise/

https://englishzilla.com/have-to-affirmative-multiple/

https://englishzilla.com/have-to-negative-multiple/

https://englishzilla.com/have-to-questions-multiple/

https://www.englishexercises.org/makeagame/viewgame.asp?id=12171

https://www.liveworksheets.com/worksheet/en/english-second-language-esl/836401

https://english-practice.net/have-to-dont-have-to-english-grammar-exercises-for-a1/

https://www.focus.olsztyn.pl/en/have-to-do-not-have-to-exercises.html

Life Skills

Entourage: The team behind the champion

Players often thank their team immediately after a victory, both publicly and again behind closed doors, and it’s commonplace to hear a player congratulate not only their opponent, but their opponent’s team who helped them get to that position.

A dedicated support team is now the status quo, especially among the top players who can afford to travel with a full-time staff.

In the year 2016, for example, Murray is joined by:

wife
parents
coach
assistant coach
hitting partner
fitness specialist
physio /chiropractor
mental coach
strength and conditioning coach
managing director
sponsor chief
publicist
nutritionist
bodyguard
...

Some players have more than 40 people in their entourage.

Speaking

Likes and Dislikes

Ask your partner:

What sport do you like playing?
➡️ “I like playing football.”
What sport do you love watching on TV?
➡️ “I love watching basketball.”
Is there a sport you don’t like watching? Why?
➡️ “I don’t like watching golf because it’s too slow.”
Which sport do you hate playing?
➡️ “I hate playing rugby. It’s too rough for me.”
Who is your favourite sports player and why?
➡️ “My favourite sports player is Serena Williams because she’s strong and inspiring.”
What is your favourite sport of all time?
➡️ “My favourite sport is tennis.”
Do you have a favourite sports team?
➡️ “My favourite team is FC Barcelona.”
Do you prefer playing sports or watching them?
➡️ “I prefer playing sports.” / “I love watching sports more than playing.”
Is there a new sport you would like to try?
➡️ “I would like to try skateboarding.”
How often do you play or watch your favourite sport?
➡️ “I play my favourite sport every weekend.” / “I watch it every Saturday.”
What sport are you good at?
➡️ “I’m good at swimming.”
What sport would you like to be better at?
➡️ “I’d like to be better at basketball.”
What’s your favourite sports brand? (e.g., Nike, Adidas)
➡️ “My favourite brand is Nike.”
Do you prefer team sports or individual sports? Why?
➡️ “I prefer team sports because I like working with others.”
Who do you usually play sports with?
➡️ “I usually play with my friends at school.”
What do you usually wear when you do sports?
➡️ “I wear trainers, shorts, and a T-shirt.”
Have you ever been to a live sports event? What was it?
➡️ “Yes, I went to a football match last year.”
What sport is popular in your country? Do you like it?
➡️ “Football is popular, and yes, I love watching it.”
What sport do you think is the most difficult? Why?
➡️ “I think gymnastics is the most difficult because it needs strength and flexibility.”
What sport do you think will be popular in the future?
➡️ “I think e-sports will be popular in the future.”

Asking and giving permission

We use can to ask for permission to do something:

Can I ask a question, please?
Can we go home now?

could is more formal and polite than can:

Could I ask a question, please?
Could we go home now?

may is another more formal and polite way of asking for permission:

May I ask a question, please?
May we go home now?

Other possibilities:

Is it okay if ...?
Do you mind if ...?
Would it be all right if ...?

Sample dialogue

A: I was wondering if I could borrow the company van for a fundraiser this weekend.

B: Sure, I think that would be possible. Where is the fundraiser?

A: It is in the park downtown.

B: Would you need it for both Saturday and Sunday?

A: We will need it for Saturday only.

B: I think that would be OK. Who will be driving it?

A: Mary and I will be driving the van.

B: Could you drop it off on Sunday night?

A: Yes, we can do that. Can we borrow the chairs from the lunchroom also?

B: Yes, that would be fine. Just make sure that everything is returned by Sunday night.

https://www.eslfast.com/robot/topics/employment/employment20.htm (audio)

Mum:Can you do the washing-up, please?

You:I'm sorry, I can't. I have to do my homework.

Mum:Oh. Well, go and start your homework now.

You:Mum ... can I go to the cinema with Kerry later?

Mum:Sorry, you can't. You have to do your homework!

You:But I haven't got much homework to do.

Mum:First do the washing-up and your homework!

You:Of course! But can I go out with her after that?

Mum:Mmm ... OK. Yes, you can.

You:Thanks, Mum.

https://elt.oup.com/student/oupesecondary/level03/dialogues/dialogue041?cc=ch&selLanguage=en

Writing

Write a Profile – My Sporting Hero

You are going to write a short profile about your sporting hero in English. This is your chance to introduce someone who inspires you because of their talent, hard work, or success in sport.

Your task:
Write 3 short paragraphs (around 60–80 words each). Make sure you include all the points below:

Paragraph 1: Describe the Hero