Sport & Competition
Talk about a sport, a match, your team, and fair play.
Key Vocabulary
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Useful Phrases
In my opinion…
From my point of view…
I'd say that…
Could you elaborate on that?
What do you mean by…?
I'm not sure, but…
On the one hand… on the other hand…
That makes sense.
I hadn't thought of that.
To summarise…
Speaking Prompts
What is your experience with Sport & Competition?
Can you describe Sport & Competition in a few sentences?
What do people usually think about Sport & Competition?
How has Sport & Competition affected your life?
What would you say to someone who knows nothing about Sport & Competition?
What are two or three things you find interesting about Sport & Competition?
How do you think Sport & Competition will change in the future?
Audio Conversations
Discussing a Film
With colleagues
Did you see that new thriller that came out last week?
I did! I thought the plot was really gripping, although the ending felt a bit rushed.
I agree about the ending. But the performance by the lead actor was outstanding.
Absolutely. She's one of my favourite actresses. What did you think of the soundtrack?
Honestly, I barely noticed it, which probably means it was doing its job.
Ha! Fair point. Are you planning to see anything else this month?
Yes, I've been meaning to watch that documentary everyone keeps talking about.
Giving Advice About Stress
At home
I've been feeling really overwhelmed lately. I just can't seem to switch off.
I'm sorry to hear that. What do you think is causing it?
I think it's mostly the workload. My boss keeps piling on new tasks.
Have you tried talking to them about it?
Not yet. I'm worried it'll make things worse.
I understand that fear, but speaking up is usually better than burning out. Maybe frame it positively, like asking for help prioritising.
That's actually a really good idea. I'll try that.
Also, make sure you're taking proper breaks. Even a short walk does wonders.
Planning a Trip
Planning together
I've been thinking we should finally take that trip to Portugal we talked about.
I'm in! When were you thinking? Summer is peak season, so flights can be expensive.
What about late April? The weather should be lovely and it won't be too crowded.
That works. Should we book a hotel or try an Airbnb?
I'd prefer Airbnb — you get more space and a kitchen, which saves money on eating out.
Good point. How many nights are you thinking?
About ten days. That gives us time to explore Lisbon and maybe head to the Algarve.
Perfect. I'll start looking at options tonight.
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