Sports and games – speaking topic

5 words to use

• tournament – a competitionHindi meaning
• opponent – the other player/teamHindi meaning
• teamwork – working togetherHindi meaning
• thrilling – very excitingHindi meaning
• defeat – lose / a lossHindi meaning

Sentence starters

• “My favourite sport is……”
• “The most exciting match I saw was……”
• “I like it because……”

Sample answer (read it aloud, then make it yours)

Cricket is my favourite sport. I play it every Sunday with friends, and I watch every match of the Indian team. The most exciting match I remember is the 2011 World Cup final. Our opponent was Sri Lanka, and when Dhoni hit the winning six, the whole street came out. Playing in a small local tournament last year taught me teamwork. Sports keep me fit and give me a reason to leave my phone.

Follow-up questions to ask your partner

1. Which sport do you play or watch?
2. Who is your favourite player, and why?
3. Describe an exciting match you remember.
4. Do you think sports should be compulsory in school?
5. Is cricket too big in India compared to other sports?