The Fastest Man in Football
Grammar: Present perfect and past simple
A Level 3 English lesson exploring sport.
What's in this lesson
A Level 3 (intermediate) ESL lesson on sport, practising present perfect and past simple. The worksheet has a reading, target vocabulary and discussion questions.
From the reading: The Fastest Man in Football
In the summer of 2024, Kylian Mbappé finally did what millions of fans had expected for years. He left Paris Saint-Germain and signed for Real Madrid. The deal was free — PSG's contract had ended — but the Spanish club reportedly agreed to pay him a signing bonus of around €150 million. Mbappé was 25 years old, and his career had already changed football forever.
Vocabulary
- find out
- give up
- grew up
- take off
Discussion questions
- Who is the best footballer in the world right now?
- At what age do you think an athlete reaches their best?
- Is money the most important factor when a player chooses a club?
The Fastest Man in Football
Grammar: Present perfect and past simple
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