Welcome! This is a Casual Class which focuses on practicing your speaking skills with one another. We do not focus on error correction in this class. Please note that these classes are a bit larger to ensure adequate partners to practice with. talk How can I interact with the class? Take a look at how to use your toolbar. Quick tip: Can't see the toolbar? Hover your mouse at the bottom of your screen and it will automatically pop up. send messages audio setup Adventure Sports During this class you will: Intermediate • Compare extreme sports and regular sports. • Plan an Extreme Sports Olympics. • Discuss sports idioms. Warm-up Share your thoughts. - Name some examples of extreme sports. - What makes an extreme sport different from a regular sport? - What extreme sports are played in your country? - What extreme sports have you tried? Which ones would you like to try? - Are extreme sports safe or dangerous? Explain. And you can quote me… Read and answer the questions. "The more difficult the victory, the greater the happiness in winning." -- Pelé (Brazilian Soccer Legend, born 1940) - What does this quote mean to you? - Do you agree or disagree? Why or why not? - How do you feel when you succeed at a sport? - Why do you think extreme sports are becoming more popular? And you can quote me… Speak your mind. Share your thoughts and opinions. Compare and contrast these regular sports and extreme sports. How are they different? Which do you prefer? - Biking vs. mountain biking - Swimming vs. scuba diving - Hiking vs. rock climbing - Sailing vs. white water rafting - Gymnastics vs. bungee jumping Speak your mind. Imagine that! As a class, create a story. Your class wants to create an Extreme Sports Olympics. Work together to answer the questions: - What sports will be included? - What equipment will you need for each sport? - How often will the Olympics be held? What countries will host the Olympics? - What requirements will the athletes have to meet to be able to participate? (for example: a minimum age) - What safety precautions will you take to protect the athletes? Imagine that! Answer me this! Take turns asking each other questions. 1. What kind of people are attracted to extreme sports? 2. Do you think there should be laws regulating extreme sports? 3. What safety precautions should people take if they do extreme sports? 4. How old do you think a person should be before they participate in an extreme sport? Explain. 5. Are extreme sports more expensive than regular sports? Why or why not? Answer me this! Before you go! Here’s some cultural fun: In English, we have a lot of idioms and sayings related to sports and people who play sports. “Thrill seeker” (A person who enjoys exciting and dangerous activities.) To give it your best shot. (To put forth your best effort.) To throw in the towel. (To surrender and admit you lost.) - Do you have any idioms about sports or people who play sports in your language? - Are you a thrill seeker? Explain. - When did you give something your best shot? - Have you ever thrown in the towel? Tell the class about it. Before you go! Wrap-up Pick one question to discuss: about today’s class? 1. What did you like most today? 2. What do you need to improve on? 3. What did you do well on today? Wrap-up Extension Use this slide to extend an activity. Extension
