[5:55] Real Life English Unit 9: Practical Expressions for American Sports

Learning English isn't just about mastering grammar and vocabulary—it's about being able to use the language naturally in real-life situations. However, sentences in textbooks tend to be overly formal and are often quite far from how people actually speak. To speak authentic, natural English, it's important to engage with real-life dialogues. In this article, we have selected high-frequency English expressions used in everyday contexts, including socializing, work, and travel. These are the phrases used by native speakers, helping you escape 'textbook English' and speak more like a local. Below is the content of Real Life English Unit 9: More American Sporting Activities. Keep practicing to make your English more natural and closer to real life! Unit 9: More American Sporting Activities Part One: Expressions 1. I started playing ice hockey in a community league. 2. What position do you play? 3. I play goalie, myself. 4. I think we play you guys next week. 5. I like to run in the morning. 6. Why don’t you come tomorrow? 7. What time do you want to go? 8. What health club do you belong to? 9. The people don’t really work out there. 10. I’ll stop by when I get off work. Part Two: Dialogues 1. Skating A: Hey John, nice skates. Are they new? B: Yeah, I just got them. I started playing ice hockey in a community league. So, I finally got myself new skates. A: What position do you play? B: I’m a defender. It’s a lot of fun. You don’t have to be able to skate as fast on defense. A: Yeah, you’re a pretty big guy. I play goalie, myself. B: Oh, yeah? Which team? A: The Rockets. B: Really? I think we play you guys next week. Well, I have to go to practice. See you later. A: All right, see you later. 2. Jogging A: Hey, Tom, want to go for a run? B: No thanks. I like to run in the morning. I ran a couple of miles when I woke up today. A: I try to do that, but I can’t get up early enough. B: I couldn’t either at first, but you get used to it. A: It’s so hot at lunchtime; I’d rather run in the morning. B: Well, why don’t you come tomorrow? I’ll stop by your house on my way out. A: I could try, but I can’t say for sure if I’ll get up in time. What time do you want to go? B: I’ll give you a call around 6:00 and stop by around 6:30. A: O.K., maybe if I have someone to go with, I’ll be able to get up in time for a jog. B: Great, I’ll see you then. A: See you. 3. Health club A: Hey, Susie, what health club do you belong to? B: Total Fitness, why? A: Well, I’ve been going to Athletic Express, but I don’t like it there. B: Really? Why not? I hear it’s pretty good. A: The people don’t really work out there. They just stand around and talk all the time. B: Oh, it’s one of those places. A: Yeah, is your club different? B: Well, they have different rooms. I lift weights by the pool where there aren’t so many people. A: Do they have a lot of equipment? B: Yeah, they have all the machines, a pool, and a steam room and sauna. A: Sounds nice. What about classes? B: The usual. Aerobics, kickboxing, yoga. They just started a Tai Chi class too. A: Wow, that sounds great. B: Well, I have a guest pass. Why don’t you come with me tonight? A: Really? Thanks. I’ll stop by when I get off work. B: Perfect. See you later. A: O.K., see you. Part Three: Substitution Drills 1. I started (playing ice hockey in a community league/ jogging every morning/ lifting weights three times a week). 2. (What/ Which) position do you play? 3. I play (goalie/on offense/ on the defense) myself. 4. I think we play you guys (next week/ tomorrow night/ this Saturday). 5. I like to (run in the morning/ lift weights in the evening/ play hockey on the weekends). 6. Why don’t you come tomorrow? / Would you like to come tomorrow? / Come tomorrow. 7. (What time/ When/ How soon) do you want to go? 8. What (health club/ hockey league / team) do you belong to? 9. (The people /The members / They) don’t really work out there. 10. I’ll stop by (when I get off work/ after work/ when I finish work). Part Four: Monologue Carl’s Note: Since it is played on ice, ice hockey is popular in Canada and the northern parts of the United States. It is a lot like soccer, but because it is played on ice skates and on a smaller playing area, it is much faster and more violent. For example, it is legal to force another player into the wall of the ice rink. This is called checking. The offense uses a stick with a flat blade at one end to try to put a small, hard, rubber disk, called the puck, into the defense’s net. Professional hockey players can shoot the puck at over 100 miles per hour, so the goalies have to wear heavy pads and a hard plastic mask to prevent injuries. Hockey is a very exciting game to watch and play. Part Five: Vocabulary and Phrases --league: 俱乐部联合会 --position: 位置，地点，方位 --skate (n.): 冰鞋；四轮溜冰鞋 --skate (v.): 滑冰，溜冰 --practice: 练习，学习 --weight lifting: 举重 --equipment: 设备；器械；用具 --member: (团体等的)成员；会员 --violent: 激烈的；猛烈的 --professional: 职业性的，非业余性的 That’s it for Real Life English Unit 9: More American Sporting Activities. Hope this content is helpful for you!