Learn English for Basketball with basic vocabulary, rules, and practical language used by players, coaches, and fans.
Welcome to unit 1 of our core module :: English for Basketball.
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Core Training Activities
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Reading Activity: Getting Ready for the Big Game
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…
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Multiple Choice Activity
Students will be able to select the best match between unit terms and their definitions.
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Listening Comprehension Activity
Students will be able to listen to short audio clips in English and then spell them correctly.
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Spelling and Recognition
Students will be able to identify and spell a vocabulary term correctly given only the definition.
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Speaking Practice Activity
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.
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Writing Practice Activity
Improve your formal and informal 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.
