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Sports podcast: from goalkeeper to climber

On a teen sports podcast, Zoe explains why she swapped football for climbing; students listen for reasons and details, then talk about trying new sports.

B1Teens40 minPodcastFree

About this lesson

A B1 listening lesson (podcast). Dialogues and stories to listen to, with transcripts, speed control and ready-made questions.

Level
B1
Skill
Listening
Type
Podcast
Students
Teens
Time
About 40 minutes
Topic
Sports
Activities
Key words, Speaking / writing task, Listening (read aloud), Multiple choice, True / False, Matching
Key words
goalkeeper, wrist, indoor climbing centre, be scared of heights, rope, trust, come third, season
Access
Free

By the end, students can

  • Follow a podcast interview and understand a speaker's reasons and feelings
  • Understand informal phrases for reacting and giving advice
  • Talk about a sport you do or would like to try