Talk about it
What sports do you know? Make a list as quickly as you can of all the names of sports you know in English.
How many did you get?
Now watch the videos below and talk about what sport is being played. Have you ever played it? How many people are playing at the same time? What are the rules? How do people take turns to get the ball?
| 1. | 2. | 3. |
Check your answers.
What sports are they playing?
You’re going to read and listen to an article on intercultural communication. Before you read, look at these words. Do you know what they mean? Check (?) the ones you think you know. If you're not sure, click on the pronunciation column to hear the word in context.
In Youglish, click on the small blue forward button
under the video to hear more examples.)
| I know it. | Word/Expression | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| globe | ||
| patterns | ||
| behave | ||
| typical | ||
| unique | ||
| previous | ||
| guarantee | ||
| grab | ||
| unthinkable | ||
| reflect on | ||
| steal (the ball) | ||
| talk over someone | ||
| lively | ||
| spirited | ||
| bold | ||
| majority | ||
| continuous | ||
| respect for authority | ||
| socialize | ||
| rapport | ||
| timid | ||
| aggressive |