Eliud Kipchoge: the runner who broke the two-hour barrier
The life of Kenyan marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge, from running to school to his famous race in Vienna; learners read for detail, learn words for sport and success and write a short biography.
A2Adults35 minBiography
About this lesson
An A2 reading lesson (biography). Graded texts with key words, comprehension questions and printable versions.
- Level
- A2
- Skill
- Reading
- Type
- Biography
- Students
- Adults
- Time
- About 35 minutes
- Topic
- Sports
- Activities
- Key words, Speaking / writing task, Reading text, Multiple choice, True / False, Matching
- Key words
- coach, talented, champion, marathon, pace, official, motto
- Access
- Premium
By the end, students can
- Understand the main events in a biography
- Use words for sport and success: champion, coach, talented, record
- Write a short biography of a person they admire