The Beautiful Game Goes Global
Grammar: Past simple — irregular verbs
A Level 2 English lesson exploring sport.
What's in this lesson
A Level 2 (elementary) ESL lesson on sport, practising past simple — irregular verbs. The worksheet has a reading, target vocabulary, a grammar reference with practice and discussion questions.
From the reading: The Beautiful Game Goes Global
In 2022, more than one billion people watched the FIFA World Cup final in Qatar. Lionel Messi and Argentina played against France. Argentina won in a penalty shootout. Millions of fans cried, danced, and celebrated in streets around the world. It was one of the most watched events in television history.
Vocabulary
- penalty shootout
- compete
- exist
- opportunity
- celebrate
- peace
Grammar: Past Simple
- Past simple — be
- Argentina was the champion in 2022. — use was/were for past states
- Past simple — positive
- Pelé grew up in Brazil and became famous. — irregular verb, no -ed
Discussion questions
- Do you watch sport on TV?
- Who is the best footballer alive today?
- Did you play sport as a child?
The Beautiful Game Goes Global
Grammar: Past simple — irregular verbs
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