Playing Soccer

Playing soccer is exciting and fun. I play with my friends on the field. We pass the ball to each other and try to score goals. I feel proud when I score a goal. Running on the field keeps me active and healthy. Sometimes, I help my teammates by blocking the other team. Other times, I cheer for my friends when they score. I love the teamwork and energy of the game. Playing soccer helps me stay strong and focused. Soccer is my favorite sport, and I enjoy every moment of the game.

Key Vocabulary

To help you recall the words faster, draw a picture, create a sentence, or a story for each word.

  1. Soccer – A sport where players kick a ball to score goals.

  2. Goal – A point scored by getting the ball into the net.

  3. Teammates – People on your team.

  4. Field – A large area where soccer is played.

  5. Energy – The strength and power to do something active.

Individual Sentences

  1. Playing soccer is exciting and fun.

  2. I play with my friends on the field.

  3. We pass the ball to each other and try to score goals.

  4. I feel proud when I score a goal.

  5. Running on the field keeps me active and healthy.

  6. Sometimes, I help my teammates by blocking the other team.

  7. Other times, I cheer for my friends when they score.

  8. I love the teamwork and energy of the game.

  9. Playing soccer helps me stay strong and focused.

  10. Soccer is my favorite sport, and I enjoy every moment of the game.

Who Are You Talking To?

Just an example of how this phrase would be said in different environments:
Phrase: "What do you like about playing soccer?"

  1. Casual: "Hey, why do you like playing soccer?"

  2. Intimate: "Sweetie, what’s your favorite part about soccer?"

  3. Formal: "May I ask what you enjoy about playing soccer?"

  4. Business: "Could you explain the benefits of playing soccer?"

  5. Writing: "Please describe why you enjoy playing soccer and how it helps you."

Natural Dialogue

Me: Do you like playing soccer?
Friend: Yes, it’s my favorite sport!
Me: What do you enjoy most about the game?
Friend: Scoring goals and working with my teammates.
Me: Why is soccer important to you?
Friend: It keeps me healthy and teaches teamwork!