Episode 190

<p>Series on IELTS Speaking continues. Theme: Sports. Focus: Footbal.</p> <p>VOCABULARY FOCUS:</p> <p>1. An assist 2. Crossbar 3. Free kick 4. Goalkeeper / Goalie 5. Header 6. Kickoff 7. Linesman 8. Referee 9 Attackers. 10 Midfielders. 11. Defenders. 12. Wingers. 13. Sweeper. 14. Penalty. 15. To be booked. 16. Yellow Card. 17. Red Card. 18. A draw / A tie. 19. Footwear. 20. An upset.</p> <p>Sample Speaking Test:</p> <p>PART 1:</p> <ul> <li>Let's talk about sports. Do you like team sports?</li> <li>What's your favorite team sport?</li> <li>Why is it your favorite?</li> <li>Is football popular in your country?</li> <li>Has your national team won many titles?</li> <li>Do you think students should be encouraged to do more sports?</li> <li>Who is the football player you admire the most?</li> <li>Would you like to be a football superstar?</li> </ul> <p>PART 2:</p> <ul> <li>Describe a famous sports person in your country.</li> <li>Say what sport the person is famous in.</li> <li>Talk about the person's physical appearance.</li> <li>Talk about the person's personality.</li> <li>Talk about the achievements the person has in life.</li> </ul> <p>PART 3:</p> <ul> <li>Some people say organizing tournaments like the FIFA World Cup is a waste of money. Do you agree?</li> <li>How do you think investing in sports can develop a country?</li> <li>Do you think sports super stars earn too much?</li> <li>What's your opinion about violence in sports?</li> </ul> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dee64/message