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All Ears EnglishThe Key to Connecting with Americans Part. 3
Part 3: Connecting with Americans at a Sports Event
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Key Phrase 1Have you been to a (Red Sox) game before?
More Ways to Say it● Have you ever been to a Red Sox game?
● Have you seen any Red Sox games lately?
● Have you ever had the chance to go to a Red Sox game?
Careful! Avoid saying:● How many times have you been to a (Red
Sox) game?○ Don’t assume that they have been to a
(Red Sox) game before.
Possible Responses● Yes I have.
● No I haven’t.
● Yes I went a few years ago.
● I have been to one and it was amazing!
Continue the Conversation● Tell me about it● How was it?● What did you think about the game?● When did you go?● Who won the game?● Who did you go with?● Why did you go to that game?
Key Phrase 2What sports and teams do you follow?
More Ways to Say it● 1) What sports and teams are you into?
● 2) What sports and teams are you interested in?
● 3) Are you a sports fan? What sports do you follow?
Careful! Avoid saying:● You like sports, right?
○ (Don’t assume that they like sports before you ask them)
Possible Responses● 1) I’m really into soccer and tennis.
● 2) I have been following basketball and the Boston Celtics for a long time.
● 3) No I’m not really a sports fan.
Continue the Conversation● 1) Oh cool! Who is your favorite player?
● 2) Really? Do you go to games very often?
● 3) What are you into? What do you like to do?
Key Phrase 3Did you play any sports growing up? How about now?
More Ways to Say it● 1) Were you an athletic kid? Did you play a
lot of sports when you were younger?
● 2) Were you on any sports teams as a kid?
● 3) Did you like sports when you were growing up? Did you play anything?
Careful! Avoid saying:● What sports did you play as a kid?
○ (Don’t assume that they played a sport as a kid)
Possible Responses● 1) I did! I rode horses, I did some swimming,
and I played a lot of tennis.
● 2) Sure, I played several different sports like soccer, basketball, and softball.
● 3) I wasn’t too active as a kid. I never did any sports.
Continue the Conversation● 1) Ok so you were active when you were
growing up? What else did you participate in?
● 2) How about now? Do you play sports these days?
● 3) What do you do in your free time nowadays?
Key Phrase 4Would you like anything to eat or drink?
More Ways to Say it● 1) Do you want anything to eat or drink?
● 2) Can I grab you a drink or a snack?
● 3) Do you need a drink or a snack?
● 4) Are you hungry or thirsty at all?
Careful! Avoid saying:● You’re hungry, aren’t you?
○ This is too pushy.
Possible Responses● 1) Yeah I would. That would be great.
● 2) Sure thanks!
● 3) Yeah, thanks I’m thirsty.
● 4) Definitely. Those hot dogs look great.
Continue the Conversation● 1) Great, what do you feel like?
● 2) Ok what can I grab for you?
● 3) Ok I’m going to get a soda. Do you want one or something else?
● 4) Ok I’ll grab you a hot dog. I’ll be right back.
Key Phrase 5That was a great play/ game!
or
Too bad they didn’t play very well.
More Ways to Say it● 1) Wow that was fun! What a game!
● 2) It’s a bummer that they lost today. Maybe next time.
● 3) That was an awesome game. I’m happy that they won!
Careful! Avoid saying:● Oh man I am so disappointed that they lost. I
hate this sport.○ Try not to be too negative around people
you don’t know very well.
Possible Responses● 1) I know. It was fun, wasn’t it?
● 2) Yeah it is a bummer. I’m sure they’ll bounce back for next time.
● 3) Me too! Let’s celebrate!
Continue the Conversation● 1) Do you want to go to another game next
week?
● 2) Yeah I know they’ll be better next time.
● 3) Yeah what should we do to celebrate?
Bonus: Wrap Up● Thanks for coming with me to the game
today. That was a great time.
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