Sport
Conversation lessons from sport news stories.
Who it's for
For B1 students and up: each story is told in plain English, then opened up into a discussion. By level: 17 stories at B1 and 2 at B2.
Short conversation lessons built on a recent news story. More In the News lesson plans
Skills it practises
- Speaking: discussion questionsevery lesson
- Vocabulary: a target word listevery lesson
- Reading: a text or news storyevery lesson
Lessons
- World Cup 2026: Who Will Win?Guardian writers share their predictions for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.48 minOutline
- Salah Fires Egypt Into HistoryMohamed Salah's stunning second-half performance ends Egypt's 92-year wait for a World Cup win.48 minB1Outline
- Germany Knocked Out by ParaguayFour-time World Cup winners Germany are eliminated after losing to Paraguay on penalties at the 2026 World Cup.38 minB1Outline
- Egypt's Heartbreak: World Cup Comeback ControversyEgypt led Argentina 2-0 late in their World Cup match, then lost in a stunning comeback that sparked accusations of unfair officiating.48 minB1Outline
- England's Late Collapse: A Tactical Gamble That BackfiredEngland led Argentina in the World Cup semi-final but fell apart in the final minutes, sparking a big debate about the manager's tactics.48 minB1Outline
- Chelsea's Puzzle: Fitting Two Stars TogetherChelsea's new manager must work out how to get best friends Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer playing well together on the pitch.48 minB1Outline
- Fifa Boss Drops World Cup Investor PlanFifa president Gianni Infantino cancels a controversial plan to sell stakes in the World Cup after football's governing bodies revolt.48 minB2Outline
- FIFA Pushes Back Against Bid to Remove Its PresidentA tutor-ready lesson on the growing pressure facing FIFA president Gianni Infantino, perfect for practising vocabulary around leadership, scandal and accountability.48 minB2Outline
- Home Heroes: GB's Golden Night in BirminghamGreat Britain's sprinters and middle-distance stars made history on the final night of the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.48 minB1Outline
- Chelsea's New Era: Sharp Attack, Shaky DefenceChelsea's new manager begins with a win as a brilliant attacking trio shines, but a struggling goalkeeper raises fresh questions.48 minB1Outline
- Manchester City's Record TransferManchester City signs midfielder Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea for a record-equalling £125m fee.48 minB1Outline
- Speaking on the PitchLearn how a football star responded to contract questions with a match-winning goal.48 minB1Outline
- A Dream Debut for a Teenage StarDiscuss the excitement and pressure of starting a professional career at a very young age.48 minB1Outline
- Football Finance Shock: Man City Ruled GuiltyDiscuss fairness, money, and rivalries after a major football club is found guilty of breaking financial rules.48 minB1Outline
- Football's Big Financial RulingManchester City faces huge penalties after an independent panel finds the club broke league spending rules.48 minB1Outline
- Football's Next Big Legend?Jude Bellingham's incredible display for England sparks debate about what makes a true sporting great.48 minB1Outline
- Manchester City’s Win in the Shadow of UncertaintyManchester City’s 3–0 win at Anfield came amid an ongoing financial case and questions about what may happen next.48 minB1Outline
- Maddison's Bright ReturnJames Maddison scores on his return as Tottenham beat Coventry and end their wait for a league win.48 minB1Outline
- Fleetwood's Cup Night ShockDiscover how a small League Two club beat Arsenal and discuss what sporting surprises can mean for teams and fans.48 minB1Outline
- Fenerbahce’s Late FightbackFenerbahce beat Liverpool 3-2 after a dramatic finish in Istanbul.48 minB1Free
How to use it in a lesson
- Lessons run 38 to 48 minutes, with a timing on every stage, so you can see before you start what fits your slot.
- Start with "Fenerbahce’s Late Fightback", a recent story: its whole plan is on this site, stage by stage, with the target vocabulary, free to read and to teach from on any video call.
- Each story stands on its own, so pick the one your student will most want to talk about. A story makes a good warm-up or a lighter lesson.
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