Learn English for Basketball with basic vocabulary, rules, and practical language used by players, coaches, and fans.
Learn English for Basketball with basic vocabulary, rules, and practical language used by players, coaches, and fans.

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Core Training Activities

Select the best match between unit terms and their definitions.

Listen to short audio clips in English and then spell them correctly.

Identify and spell a vocabulary term correctly given only the definition.

Improve your reading comprehension and vocabulary in context with our interactive reader.

Coach Rivera: Alright team, listen up! The game starts in 10 minutes. We need to stay focused on the court and play smart. Jake: Coach, are we doing man-to-man defense or zone? Coach Rivera: Zone. I want you to watch your area and don’t let them score easily. And Jake—remember to dribble! Last game, you walked with the ball. Jake: Got it, Coach. I’ll keep bouncing…

Premium Practice

Master your pronunciation by recording yourself and receiving feedback from native-speaking teachers.

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He made a perfect jump shot from the corner.
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He made a "buzzer beater" which won the game just before the game ended.
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She stole the ball and ran to the other side of the court.
... and more sentences to practice.

Improve your writing skills with guided essay questions and professional correction.

  • Describe a real or imaginary basketball game. They should explain who played, what happened during the game, and how it ended.
  • imagine you re the coach of a basketball team. What advice would they give the players? What would they say during a time-out? They can use words from the dialogue like team, plan, defense, focus, or win.
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