📖 Key Vocabulary — Pre-teach Before Class
Introduce or review these words with students before starting the lesson so they can use them during speaking practice.
1to competeto take part in a contest against others
2a teammatea person who plays on the same team as you
3an opponenta person or team you compete against
4to win a medalto receive an award for finishing in a top position
5a refereean official who enforces the rules during a match
6sportsmanshipfair and respectful behaviour in sports
7to lose gracefullyto accept defeat without complaining
8an individual sporta sport played alone rather than in a team
9a team sporta sport played by groups working together
10to cheer forto shout support for a team or player
11a spectatora person who watches a sports event
12to compete professionallyto play a sport as a paid career
13a championa person who has won a major competition
14to break a recordto achieve a better result than ever recorded before
15staminathe physical or mental strength to sustain effort
16a training regimea structured plan of exercise to prepare for competition
17to qualify forto earn the right to take part in a competition
18a rivala person or team competing for the same goal
19to be eliminatedto be knocked out of a competition
20a sports scholarshipfinancial support given to a student for athletic ability
✍️ Vocabulary Practice — Fill in the Blank
Complete each sentence below with the correct word or phrase from the 20 vocabulary words above. Use each word only once.
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a champion
a referee
a rival
a spectator
a sports scholarship
a team sport
a teammate
a training regime
an individual sport
an opponent
sportsmanship
stamina
to be eliminated
to break a record
to cheer for
to compete
to compete professionally
to lose gracefully
to qualify for
to win a medal
- Shaking hands with the losing team after the match is a simple gesture that reflects good .
- Unlike football, tennis is considered because players usually compete alone rather than as part of a team.
- The coach designed that combined strength exercises, cardio sessions, and plenty of rest for recovery.
- Even as , you can feel the excitement of the crowd when the home team scores a last-minute goal.
- After four years of intense training, the young swimmer finally managed at the international championship.
- Every athlete on the national team trains for years before finally getting the chance at the Olympic Games.
- The team needed to win their last two matches the regional championship this year.
- The players protested loudly when awarded a penalty in the final minute of the game.
- Every time these two football clubs meet, the atmosphere is tense because each side sees the other as .
- During the final match, she passed the ball to who was standing unmarked near the goal.
- After years of dedication, the young gymnast finally earned the opportunity on the world stage.
- In boxing, you have to study carefully before the match to identify their weaknesses.
- Thousands of fans gathered at the stadium their national team during the championship final.
- A true champion knows how instead of blaming the referee or making excuses.
- Basketball is often described as because success depends heavily on cooperation and communication among players.
- The sprinter trained relentlessly for months, hoping that had stood for over a decade.
- Because of his outstanding performance on the school basketball team, he was offered to study at a top university.
- After losing the semi-final, the defending champions were disappointed from the tournament so early.
- Long-distance runners need exceptional to maintain a steady pace over such a great distance.
- After winning three consecutive tournaments, she was widely recognised as in women's tennis.
1.sportsmanship
2.an individual sport
3.a training regime
4.a spectator
5.to win a medal
6.to compete
7.to qualify for
8.a referee
9.a rival
10.a teammate
11.to compete professionally
12.an opponent
13.to cheer for
14.to lose gracefully
15.a team sport
16.to break a record
17.a sports scholarship
18.to be eliminated
19.stamina
20.a champion
🕐 0'–10': Warm-up & Opening Question
Purpose
Help everyone relax, get comfortable speaking, and activate ideas.
Teacher asks👉 "Do you prefer playing sports yourself or watching them on TV?"
Follow-up questions- Why do you feel that way?
- Has your opinion on this changed since you were a child?
➡ Each student answers briefly (about 1 minute); the teacher asks 1–2 short follow-ups to keep it natural.
🗣️ 10'–45': IELTS Speaking – Part 2 Practice
Format: 1 minute preparation · 2 minutes speaking per student. Students choose or are assigned ONE of the topics below:
Topic 1
Describe a sports event you attended or watched.
You should say:
- What the event was
- When and where it took place
- What happened during the event
- And explain how you felt while watching it
Topic 2
Describe a person you know who is good at sports.
You should say:
- Who this person is
- What sport they play
- How they became skilled at it
- And explain why you admire them
Topic 3
Describe a time when you took part in a sports competition.
You should say:
- What the competition was
- How you prepared for it
- What happened during the competition
- And explain what you learned from the experience
➡ Timing suggestion: 1 minute for preparation, then start speaking.
💬 45'–55': Follow-up Discussion (Part 3 style)
The teacher chooses questions related to the topics above, for example:
Team vs Individual Sports
- What are the advantages of playing a team sport compared to an individual one?
- Do you think individual sports require more mental strength than team sports?
- Why do some people prefer playing alone rather than as part of a team?
Sports, Society and Role Models
- Why do you think professional athletes are often seen as role models?
- Should schools place more emphasis on sports in the curriculum?
- How has the popularity of watching sports changed with the rise of the internet?
sportsmanship – fair and respectful behaviour in sports
a training regime – a structured plan of exercise to prepare for competition
to break a record – to achieve a better result than ever recorded before
a sports scholarship – financial support given to a student for athletic ability
➡ Students discuss briefly; the teacher adds ideas, vocabulary, and useful structures.
🌟 55'–60': Wrap-up & Closing
- Quick recap of interesting or strong answers.
- One student summarizes what they learned today.
- Thank the teacher for joining.