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Sports · English

Football, fitness, training, the score

A1 · 15 wordsA2 · 29 wordsB1 · 26 wordsB2 · 29 wordsC1 · 17 wordsC2 · 7 words

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ballnoun

Kick the ball into the net.

boxingnoun

He has done boxing since he was ten.

clubnoun

He plays for a local club.

cyclingnoun

Cycling to work saves money.

gamenoun

The game lasted ninety minutes.

gymnoun

She goes to the gym three times a week.

loseverb

It is hard to lose a final.

matchnoun

The match was very exciting.

playernoun

She is the best player in the team.

sportnoun

Sport is good for your health.

swimmingnoun

Swimming is great exercise.

swimming poolnoun

I swim at the swimming pool.

tennisnoun

She plays tennis every weekend.

volleyballnoun

They play volleyball on the beach.

winverb

We want to win the cup.

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attacknoun

The attack was quick.

basketballnoun

Basketball is played by five players.

catchverb

Can you catch the ball?

competeverb

She competes at national level.

cool-downnoun

A cool-down prevents stiffness.

cycleverb

She cycles forty kilometers a day.

defensenoun

Their defense is very strong.

drivenoun

Drive keeps athletes going.

fannoun

The fans were ecstatic.

fieldnoun

The soccer field is in perfect condition.

finalnoun

The final will be at Wembley.

foulnoun

That was a clear foul.

goalnoun

He scored a great goal.

goalkeepernoun

The goalkeeper made a great save.

jogverb

He jogs before breakfast.

jumpverb

She can jump very high.

powernoun

Power helps in throwing events.

racenoun

She won the race.

runningnoun

He goes running in the morning.

scorenoun

The score is two to one.

scoreverb

He scored three times.

soccernoun

Soccer is popular around the world.

speednoun

Speed is important in sprinting.

sprintverb

She sprinted to the finish line.

throwverb

Throw the ball to me.

tracknoun

Run around the athletics track.

trainverb

We train three times a week.

trainernoun

The trainer designed my program.

warm-upnoun

Do a proper warm-up first.

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agilitynoun

Agility is needed for soccer.

boutnoun

He won the bout in three rounds.

captainnoun

She is the team captain.

captaincynoun

Captaincy brought new responsibilities.

championnoun

She is the world champion.

comebacknoun

They made a great comeback.

courtnoun

We played on the tennis court.

crampnoun

She stopped with a leg cramp.

dopingnoun

Doping is banned in all sports.

drawnoun

The match ended in a draw.

drillnoun

The coach ran a passing drill.

extra timenoun

The match was decided in extra time.

fair playnoun

Fair play is valued in sport.

fitnessnoun

Keep your fitness up.

gritnoun

Grit separates champions from the rest.

kickverb

Kick the ball hard.

knockoutnoun

It is a knockout competition.

league tablenoun

Check the league table.

media rightsnoun

Media rights are worth millions.

penalty shootoutnoun

The penalty shootout was tense.

qualifiernoun

They won their qualifier easily.

semi-finalnoun

They reached the semi-final.

sportsmanshipnoun

Good sportsmanship is important.

stadiumnoun

The stadium holds fifty thousand.

teamworknoun

Teamwork wins championships.

techniquenoun

Good technique prevents injury.

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aerobicadjective

Jogging is aerobic exercise.

altitude trainingnoun

Altitude training boosts red blood cells.

anaerobicadjective

Sprinting is anaerobic exercise.

biomechanicsnoun

Biomechanics analyzes movement.

championshipnoun

The championship is in June.

commercializationnoun

Commercialization changed pro sports.

concentrationnoun

Concentration is key in golf.

defeatnoun

They accepted the defeat calmly.

doping controlnoun

Doping controls are very strict.

drug testingnoun

Drug testing is mandatory at major events.

flow statenoun

Athletes describe a flow state.

formationnoun

The team uses a 4-4-2 formation.

inclusivitynoun

Inclusivity in sport is improving.

leaguenoun

They are top of the league.

match-fixingnoun

Match-fixing is a criminal offense.

medalnoun

He won a gold medal.

nervesnoun

He controlled his nerves before the race.

overtrainingnoun

Overtraining leads to burnout.

Paralympicadjective

Paralympic athletes are incredible.

penaltynoun

She scored from the penalty spot.

professionalnoun

She became a professional at eighteen.

refereenoun

The referee blew the whistle.

spectatornoun

The spectators cheered loudly.

sponsorshipnoun

The team gets good sponsorship.

sport psychologynoun

Sport psychology improves mental game.

stretchverb

Stretch before and after training.

tournamentnoun

We entered the tournament.

transfernoun

The transfer fee was huge.

victorynoun

The team celebrated the victory.

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agileadjective

The gymnast is remarkably agile.

amateurnoun

He plays as an amateur.

amateuradjective

Amateur sport builds communities.

formidableadjective

They faced a formidable opponent.

integritynoun

Integrity is vital in sport.

marginalizedadjective

Sport can reach marginalized groups.

memorabilianoun

He collects sporting memorabilia.

prowessnoun

His athletic prowess is undeniable.

rehabilitationnoun

Rehabilitation helped her walk again.

relentlessadjective

The team kept up a relentless pace.

squadnoun

The squad has twenty players.

stripnoun

The team wears a red strip.

substitutenoun

The substitute came on at half-time.

tacticsnoun

The team changed their tactics.

tenacitynoun

Her tenacity won her the title.

trophynoun

The team lifted the trophy.

underdognoun

The underdog won against all odds.

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adeptadjective

She is adept at reading the game.

adversarynoun

She respects her adversary.

exhilaratingadjective

Skiing gives an exhilarating rush.

gruelingadjective

It was a grueling five-set match.

indomitableadjective

Her indomitable spirit inspired the team.

nimbleadjective

The winger is quick and nimble.

prodigiousadjective

He scored with prodigious ease.

Frequently asked

How many English words does the “Sports” topic cover?

123 words, each with a translation and an example sentence: A1 — 15, A2 — 29, B1 — 26, B2 — 29, C1 — 17, C2 — 7.

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With the A1 list: ball, boxing, club, cycling, game, gym, lose, match, player, sport. The full level is on this page.

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