Sports, Equipment & Idioms

Here’s an engaging ESL lesson plan suitable for A2 students of all ages and backgrounds. It includes popular individual and team sports, vocabulary related to sports equipment, speaking activities, a fun game, and idioms. While the idioms may pose a slight challenge for this level, we suggest including them as an optional homework activity. Additionally, the lesson incorporates a simple yet challenging tongue twister, which can be used as a short break between tasks and vocabulary. Begin by slowly enunciating all the sounds, then gradually increase speed, aiming to say it three or even five times in a row. The lesson features beautiful illustrations, enriching the learning experience for your students.
Type | Level | Vocabulary | Lesson Time |
Regular Lesson | A2 / Pre-Intermediate | 24 words | 60 min |


Sports
- football
- racing
- baseball
- cricket
- hockey
- skiing
- snowboarding
- volleyball
- running
- swimming
- surfing
- working out
- golf
- table tennis
- tennis
Sports equipment
- ice skates
- bat and ball
- whistle
- stick and puck
- flag
- ball and net
- racket
- dumbbell
- ball and basket
Sports idioms
- no sweat
- take a rain check
- take sides
- get a head start
Contents
- Lead-in
- 15 sports
- Guessing
- Speaking
- Sports equipment
- Discussion: picture 1
Discussion: pictures 2, 3
Discussion: pictures 4, 5, 6 - Tongue twister
- Idioms
- Practice
- Game