Lesson No 41A-Vocabulary For Sports And Fitness Activities
————————————————————————————————————————————————
Sports and Fitness Activities Vocabulary
Sports
- Basketball: A team sport played with a ball on a court.
- Football: A team sport played with a ball on a field.
- Tennis: A racket sport played on a court.
- Cricket: A bat-and-ball game played between two teams of eleven players.
- Soccer: A team sport played with a ball on a field.
- Volleyball: A team sport played with a ball on a court.
- Badminton: A racket sport played with a shuttlecock.
- Table tennis: A racket sport played on a table.
- Golf: A sport played with clubs and a ball on a course.
- Swimming: The sport of propelling oneself through water.
Fitness Activities
- Running: The sport of moving the legs at a fast pace.
- Cycling: The sport of riding a bicycle.
- Yoga: A physical and mental discipline that involves stretching and meditation.
- Pilates: A system of physical exercise that focuses on strengthening the core muscles.
- Zumba: A dance fitness program that incorporates Latin music and dance moves.
- Weightlifting: The sport of lifting weights to build muscle strength.
- Cardiovascular exercise: Exercise that strengthens the heart and lungs.
- Flexibility training: Exercise that improves flexibility.
Other Terms
- Athlete: A person who is trained to compete in sports.
- Coach: A person who trains athletes.
- Referee: A person who officiates a sports game.
- Spectator: A person who watches a sports event.
- Venue: A place where a sports event is held.
Example sentences:
- “I’m a big fan of basketball.”
- “I’m trying to get better at swimming.”
- “I’m going to the gym to do some weightlifting.”
- “I’m planning to run a marathon next year.”
- “I enjoy watching tennis matches.”
Useful Websites for English Vocabulary Building
Here are some excellent online resources to help you expand your English vocabulary:
Vocabulary Building Websites:
- Vocabulary.com: https://www.vocabulary.com/
- Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/
- Memrise: https://www.memrise.com/
- Wordnik: https://www.wordnik.com/
- English Vocabulary in Use: [invalid URL removed]
English Language Learning Platforms:
- FluentU: https://www.fluentu.com/
- EnglishCentral: https://www.englishcentral.com/
- Learn English with BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/
- VOA Learning English: https://learningenglish.voanews.com/
English Reading Materials:
- NewsELA: https://newsela.com/
- CommonLit: https://www.commonlit.org/en
- ReadTheory: https://readtheory.org/auth/login
English Writing Practice:
- Grammarly: https://www.grammarly.com/
- The English Page: https://www.englishpage.com/grammar/
- English Grammar Online: https://www.englishgrammar.org/exercises/
Remember, consistent practice is key to improving your English vocabulary. These websites can be valuable tools to help you on your journey.
