Sports & Action ESL lesson plans

For ESL teachers focusing on sports and active lifestyles, our video-based lesson plans provide an engaging approach to exploring these exciting topics. Each lesson is dedicated to themes such as sports, action, and maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle—subjects your students will find relatable and stimulating. These lessons are designed to keep students engaged and encourage lively discussions.

all our worksheets about sports and action

a man taking a dip in a frozen lake and a slogan - would you try the wim hof method?

Vocabulary: winter verbs (snuggle, warm up, be snowed in, come down with)
Video: “Testing out the Wim Hot method”
Idioms and phrasal verbs: resilience (step outside your comfort zone, be at the top of your game, take something to the next level, go through something)

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a football with argentine flag on it and a slogan - congratulations, Argentina!

Vocabulary: football matches and statistics
Video: Heroes’ welcome for Messi and World Cup champions in Argentina
Speaking: conversation questions

 

 

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a smart jacket with integrated technology and a slogan - do you own any smart clothes?

Vocabulary: smart clothing features (track, monitor, wearable chip)
Vocabulary: synonyms of “innovative” (revolutionary, pioneering, groundbreaking)
Video: Japan Smart Clothing: Researchers design clothes that monitor health.

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an illustration od an american football player receving a head blow and a slogan - have you ever had a concussion

Vocabulary: injuries (concussion, runner’s knee, pulled muscle)
Vocabulary: symptoms (dizziness, nausea, pass out)
Video: What it’s like to get a concussion?

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an track athlete and a slogan - money managing tips

Vocabulary: money in sport (endorsements, broadcasting rights, sponsorships)
Vocabulary: salaries (make a living, make ends meet, under/overpaid)
Video: 3 money tips for athletes

2:14

a person jumping in mountains ans a slogan - what can we learn from sports psychology

Vocabulary: personality traits (resilience, self-confidence, drive, humility)
Mini grammar: the+comparative….., the+comparative
Video: “4 secrets from sports psychology you can use in everyday life”

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Video-based ESL lesson plans about sports

Try out The English Flows’ lesson plans about sport and action if you are an ESL teacher whose students are:

  • Sports Enthusiasts: Students who have a keen interest in sports and physical activities and want to discuss their favourite sports, players, and events in English.
  • Athletes and Coaches: Individuals involved in sports who need to improve their English for training, coaching, and participating in international competitions or communicating with teammates and opponents.
  • Physical Education Students: Students studying physical education or sports management who require strong English skills to understand academic materials and engage in discussions about sports and action.
  • Sports Media and Journalism Students: Aspiring sports journalists and media professionals who need to develop their English skills for writing, reporting, and discussing sports events.
  • Event Organisers: People involved in organising or promoting sports events who need to communicate effectively in English with participants, sponsors, and media.

Each lesson features 5-8 pages of in-class material designed to explore sports and action topics. These subjects are exciting and relevant, sparking enthusiasm and engaging ESL learners. They encourage conversation and promote awareness of various sports and activities. Topics such as athletic training, competitive sports, extreme sports, and fitness routines offer numerous opportunities for meaningful language practice and interaction.

Every lesson plan includes

Pre-class online activities
(Free)

In-class activities
(For Full members)

After class: Additional resources
(Free)