12 Sports / Football Phrases for an IELTS 8+

The video tutorial encourages students to prepare for sports-related topics in exams by choosing a sport of interest, reading news articles, and learning specific vocabulary. It uses the Portland Timbers as an example to introduce sports-specific terms and explains how to describe team performance. The tutorial also covers soccer-specific vocabulary and discusses the role of referees. Students are encouraged to explore their interests in English and are given an assignment to research a team and sport.

What should students do to prepare for discussing sports in their exam?

What is the significance of reading news articles about a sports team?

How can students describe a team's performance using specific vocabulary?

What does it mean when a team is described as a 'championship contender'?

What are some phrases that can be used to describe a team's struggles?