Read and discuss a topic-specific article at A1 level
Practise speaking fluently on keeping active
Complete written exercises with vocabulary in context
Teaching Notes
Warm-up: allow 8-10 min, let personal answers develop
Article: read together or have students read silently first
Vocabulary match: good for pair work
Speaking: encourage full sentences, not one-word answers
Exit questions: 5-min closer, no prep needed
Timing Guide
Warm-up: 8 min
Article + comprehension: 12 min
Vocabulary + match: 10 min
Exercises: 10 min
Speaking + discussion: 15 min
Exit + recap: 5 min
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A1 · Lesson 39 · Keeping Active
Sport and Exercise
Keeping Activeplaydogo
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Warm-Up Questions
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Read & Understand
Article
Sport and Exercise
Carlos loves sport. He plays football with friends every Saturday morning. He also goes running three times a week before work. On Wednesday evenings, he does yoga to relax and stretch after a busy day. He is very fit and full of energy. He says: 'Exercise is not just good for your body — it helps your mind too. When I go running, I solve problems and get creative ideas. After yoga, I feel calm and focused. Playing football is great for teamwork — exactly the same skills I use at work.' His company has a sports day every summer. Last year, Carlos's team won the five-a-side football tournament.
💡 Did you know? Spain is one of the most sporting nations in Europe. Over 15 million Spaniards regularly participate in sport. Spain has won multiple Olympic gold medals, football World Cups, and cycling Grand Tours.
Topic: Keeping Active
Key words
Vocabulary
01
play
to take part in a sport or team game
02
do
used with exercise activities and individual sports
03
go
used with activities that end in -ing
04
team
a group of people who play a sport together
05
match
a game between two players or teams
06
score
the number of points in a game; also to make a point
07
train
to practise and exercise to improve fitness or skill
08
fit
in good physical health and condition
09
gym
a place with equipment for exercise and sport
010
compete
to take part in a competition or race
Match the Words
Click a word on the left, then click its definition on the right.
play
do
go
team
match
score
train
fit
gym
compete
in good physical health and condition
a group of people who play a sport together
used with activities that end in -ing
a place with equipment for exercise and sport
the number of points in a game; also to make a point
to practise and exercise to improve fitness or skill
to take part in a competition or race
a game between two players or teams
to take part in a sport or team game
used with exercise activities and individual sports
Say it right
Pronunciation
play
PLAY
do
DO
go
GO
team
TEAM
match
MA-tch
score
SC-ore
Read & Discuss
Short Dialogue
A:
Hi! Can I ask you about play?
B:
Of course! I think play is very important.
A:
What about do? Do you use it often?
B:
Yes, I do. Do helps me a lot at work.
A:
And go? Is that difficult for you?
B:
Sometimes. But I practise every day.
A:
That is great. What is your advice?
B:
Just be consistent. Small steps every day!
Comprehension
What does person A ask about first?
How does person B feel about do?
What is person B's advice?
Practice
Exercises
Gap Fill
Complete each sentence using vocabulary from today's lesson.
1. I football at the weekend.
2. I yoga every morning before work.
3. I swimming twice a week.
4. I am in a volleyball at work.
5. Did you watch the last night?
Error Correction
Find and correct the mistake in each sentence.
She have a big play.
I not understand do.
They is very go.
He work with team every day.
Speaking practice
Speaking Prompts
Discuss with your partner
What sports or exercise do you do? Use play, do, or go correctly.
Why is exercise important to you — for health, stress, fun, or competition?
Does your company organise any sport or fitness activities? Would you like them to?
Summarise today's topic in 3 sentences using vocabulary from this lesson.
Grammar focus: Play, do, go for sports: PLAY + team sports and games (play football, tennis, ch... — can you give an example?
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