12 Sports / Football Phrases for an IELTS 8+

The video tutorial encourages students to prepare for sports-related topics in exams by choosing a sport of interest, reading news articles, and learning specific vocabulary. It uses the Portland Timbers as an example to introduce sports-specific terms and explains how to describe team performance. The tutorial also covers soccer-specific vocabulary and discusses the role of referees. Students are encouraged to explore their interests in English and are given an assignment to research a team and sport.

Why is it important to choose a sport you are interested in for IELTS preparation?

• To impress the examiner with your knowledge

• To have a topic you can easily discuss

• To learn about different cultures

• To improve your physical fitness

In soccer terminology, what is the equivalent of a 'team'?

• Group

• Squad

• Club

• Crew

What does the term 'mediocre performance' imply about a team's performance?

• Below average

• Outstanding

• Average

• Excellent

What does 'playing a man down' mean in soccer?

• Playing with equal number of players

• Playing with a substitute

• Playing with fewer players than the opponent

• Playing with more players than the opponent

Why is it beneficial to engage with your interests in English?

• To pass the IELTS exam without studying

• To learn about different sports

• To enhance your vocabulary in English

• To become fluent in multiple languages