{"id":2494,"date":"2020-04-21T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-21T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/local.events.com\/magoosh-english-class-introduction-to-sports-in-america\/"},"modified":"2021-04-07T16:53:27","modified_gmt":"2021-04-07T23:53:27","slug":"magoosh-english-class-introduction-to-sports-in-america","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/magoosh-english-class-introduction-to-sports-in-america\/","title":{"rendered":"Magoosh English Class: Introduction to Sports in America"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"blog-content\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px;padding-bottom: 10px;margin-left: 0;margin-right: 0;text-align: center\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 90%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"892415865418521592\" class=\"wcustomhtml\" style=\"width: 100%\" align=\"left\">\n<p>Buckle up for our second series of <a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/free-english-classes-with-magoosh-lesson-index\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free English classes<\/a>! This is the first lesson in our <strong>Sports in America<\/strong> series. Get ready to learn more about American sports, including the history, terminology, and types of sports you\u2019ll find in the United States.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><!--BLOG_SUMMARY_END--><\/div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"288085272871702698\" class=\"wcustomhtml\" style=\"width: 100%\" align=\"left\">\n<p><strong>Goals<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn how to speak about sports<\/li>\n<li>Learn new sports-related vocabulary<\/li>\n<li>Learn how to use the adverbs to begin a sentence<\/li>\n<li>Discover interesting facts about sports in America<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Difficulty Level<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p>Intermediate<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p>Approximately 15 minutes<\/p>\n<h2>Sports in America<\/h2>\n<p><em>Click below to listen to a recording of this passage.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wsite-html5audio\" title=\"Audio: sports_in_america_-_final.mp3\">\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-2494-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"height: auto;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/files\/legacy\/sports_in_america_-_final.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/files\/legacy\/sports_in_america_-_final.mp3\">https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/files\/legacy\/sports_in_america_-_final.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"585417160639873328\" class=\"wcustomhtml\" style=\"width: 100%\" align=\"left\">\n<p>Sports are a fun <strong>pastime<\/strong> around the world, but they take on a special significance in the United States. From baseball in the spring and summer to football in the fall and winter, America loves to watch sports year-round. Additionally, Americans love basketball, ice hockey, soccer, tennis, and a number of other fun and entertaining <strong>spectator sports<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p>Americans don\u2019t just like to cheer their teams on from the <strong>sidelines<\/strong>, either. Nearly 20% of Americans participate in sports or some other form of physical activity every day. Despite its reputation as an <strong>obese<\/strong> nation, America does like to stay fit with the help of sports! Even those who are 65 or older often participate in <strong>low-impact sports<\/strong> and workouts like aerobics, golf, cycling, jogging, and <strong>aquatic<\/strong> activities.<\/p>\n<p>However, America is also the perfect place for fans of high-intensity <strong>contact sports<\/strong>. One of the most <strong>brutal<\/strong> and popular sports in the United States is American football. Players must wear helmets and thick padding to avoid <strong>concussions<\/strong> or other serious injuries. Despite the risks involved, millions of viewers <strong>tune in<\/strong> each week to watch professional football teams compete to appear in the biggest game of the season\u2014the Super Bowl!<\/p>\n<p>While the NFL (National Football League), NBA (National Basketball Association), and MLB (Major League Baseball) are the three most popular sports leagues, there are plenty of non-professional sports teams that get a lot of attention as well.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, the United States is one of the few countries in the world where college sports are just as popular as the professional ones! You can turn on the TV on any given day and watch your favorite collegiate teams compete in football, baseball, basketball, and more! Watch this clip to get a better idea <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ofHmbzMaA6I\">why Americans go crazy for college sports<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wsite-youtube\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;margin-top: 10px\">\n<div class=\"wsite-youtube-wrapper wsite-youtube-size-auto wsite-youtube-align-center\">\n<div class=\"wsite-youtube-container\"><iframe src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ofHmbzMaA6I?wmode=opaque\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"993885159440452059\" class=\"wcustomhtml\" style=\"width: 100%\" align=\"left\">\n<p>Finally, America has a lot more to offer than the major sports you see on TV. Plenty of <strong>recreational sports<\/strong> have <strong>niche<\/strong> appeal, while still allowing the athletes to showcase their impressive strength, skills, and <strong>dexterity<\/strong>. For example, many <strong>hardcore<\/strong> American athletes participate in <strong>triathlons<\/strong>, which combine the sports of running, cycling, and swimming into one intense competition!<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a great video on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=qemBA7VOUIQ\">sports vocabulary<\/a> you\u2019ll need to learn to understand sports in America.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wsite-youtube\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;margin-top: 10px\">\n<div class=\"wsite-youtube-wrapper wsite-youtube-size-auto wsite-youtube-align-center\">\n<div class=\"wsite-youtube-container\"><iframe src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qemBA7VOUIQ?wmode=opaque\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"193462537571961449\" class=\"wcustomhtml\" style=\"width: 100%\" align=\"left\">\n<h2>Word Focus<\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s take a closer look at some important vocabulary from the passage:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pastime<\/strong> &#8211; (noun) &#8211; A hobby or activity that is entertaining.\n<ul>\n<li><em>Baseball is considered to be America\u2019s favorite pastime.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Spectator sport<\/strong> &#8211; (noun) &#8211; A sport that many people like to watch.\n<ul>\n<li><em>Soccer is the most popular spectator sport in the world.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sideline<\/strong> &#8211; (noun) &#8211; The side or boundary of a sports field.\n<ul>\n<li><em>Thousands of cheering fans gathered along the sidelines.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Obese<\/strong> &#8211; (adjective) &#8211; Extremely overweight, with a Body Mass Index of 30 or higher.\n<ul>\n<li><em>Regular exercise can help obese individuals lose weight.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Low-impact sport<\/strong> &#8211; (noun) &#8211; A sport that does not put significant pressure on the body, particularly the knees, hips, ankles, and elbows.\n<ul>\n<li><em>My father only plays low-impact sports since he broke his hip.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aerobics<\/strong> &#8211; (noun) &#8211; Exercises designed to improve cardiovascular health.\n<ul>\n<li><em>I want to be healthy, but I don\u2019t want to build a lot of muscle; that\u2019s why I joined an aerobics class.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aquatic<\/strong> &#8211; (adjective) &#8211; Related to water; sports played in the water.\n<ul>\n<li><em>My friend prefers aquatic sports like water polo.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contact sport<\/strong> &#8211; (noun) &#8211; A sport in which there is strong physical contact between players.\n<ul>\n<li><em>Contact sports like football have a high rate of serious injuries.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Brutal<\/strong> &#8211; (adjective) &#8211; Violent, rough, or harsh.\n<ul>\n<li><em>The player was knocked unconscious by a brutal tackle.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Concussion<\/strong> &#8211; (noun) &#8211; A minor brain injury, usually caused by an object colliding with the head.\n<ul>\n<li><em>Though the player felt dizzy, he did not suffer a head concussion.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tune in<\/strong> &#8211; (transitive verb) &#8211; To watch or listen to a specific event via television, radio, video stream, etc.\n<ul>\n<li><em>Millions of viewers will tune in to the big game next week.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recreational sport<\/strong> &#8211; (noun) &#8211; Competitive sports that are played for fun; non-professional sports.\n<ul>\n<li><em>I had a lot of free time in college, so I played recreational sports with my friends.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Niche<\/strong> &#8211; (adjective) &#8211; Having the interest of a small or particular group of people.\n<ul>\n<li><em>While hang gliding is fun, it is still a niche activity that hasn\u2019t achieved mainstream popularity.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dexterity<\/strong> &#8211; (noun) &#8211; The ability to perform tasks (usually physical).\n<ul>\n<li><em>He doesn\u2019t have the dexterity to play baseball at the professional level.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hardcore<\/strong> &#8211; (adjective) &#8211; Extremely committed or passionate.\n<ul>\n<li><em>I am a hardcore soccer fan.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Triathlon<\/strong> &#8211; A long-distance competition consisting of running, swimming, and cycling.\n<ul>\n<li><em>You\u2019ll need to train for at least a year before signing up for a triathlon.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Grammar Center<\/h2>\n<p>Take a look at the following sentences from the passage:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><em>Additionally, Americans love basketball, ice hockey, soccer, tennis, and a number of other fun and entertaining spectator sports!<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>However, America is also the perfect place for fans of high-intensity contact sports.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Finally, America has a lot more to offer than the major sports you see on TV.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Do you notice any similarities? All three of these sentences begin with an <strong>adverb<\/strong>. Starting a sentence or independent clause with an adverb allows you to connect two or more ideas. However, the kind of adverb you use will depend on the idea you want to express.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few common adverbs and how they are used:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>However, but<\/strong> &#8211; These words introduce an opposing statement or idea.\n<ul>\n<li><em>Football is fun to watch; however, it is very dangerous to play.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Additionally, moreover, also<\/strong> &#8211; These words introduce new, relevant information that complements the original idea.\n<ul>\n<li><em>My sister plays basketball in her free time. Additionally, she enjoys several other competitive sports.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unfortunately, sadly<\/strong> &#8211; These words introduce an idea that is sad or upsetting.\n<ul>\n<li><em>My dad played professional football. Unfortunately, he had to stop playing when he injured his knee.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Frequently, usually, generally<\/strong> &#8211; These words introduce a related idea that happens regularly or often.\n<ul>\n<li><em>The fans don\u2019t like the coach. Usually, they will yell when he walks onto the field.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Finally, ultimately, lastly<\/strong> &#8211; These words introduce the conclusion or final idea in a sequence.\n<ul>\n<li><em>I woke up this morning and I went to work. Then, I came home to eat dinner. Finally, I went to the park to play basketball with my friends.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>*Note<\/strong>: Adverbs at the beginning of a sentence or independent clause must be followed by a comma.<\/p>\n<h2>Quiz<\/h2>\n<p>Now, let\u2019s look at a few questions to review the passage, vocabulary, and grammar:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Which of the following is considered a <em>contact sport<\/em>?A. TennisB. Football (American)\n<p>C. Golf<\/p>\n<p>D. Cycling<\/li>\n<li>How many different sports are involved in a triathlon?A. 1B. 2\n<p>C. 3<\/p>\n<p>D. 4<\/li>\n<li>What does \u201cNBA\u201d stand for?A. National Baseball AssociationB. Nation\u2019s Best Athletes\n<p>C. Northern Basketball Athletics<\/p>\n<p>D. National Basketball Association<\/li>\n<li>You can <em>tune in<\/em> to which of the following?A. A good bookB. A board game\n<p>C. A radio program<\/p>\n<p>D. A video game<\/li>\n<li>Fill in the blank: I love to watch basketball on TV. _______, none of my friends like to watch the games with me.A. UnfortunatelyB. Additionally\n<p>C. Finally<\/p>\n<p>D. Moreover<\/li>\n<li>Fill in the blank: This morning, I ate breakfast. Then, I did a few chores around the house. _____, I left for work.A. HoweverB. Frequently\n<p>C. Unfortunately<\/p>\n<p>D. Finally<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<details>\n<summary><strong>Show Correct Answers:<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ol>\n<li>B<\/li>\n<li>C<\/li>\n<li>D<\/li>\n<li>C<\/li>\n<li>A<\/li>\n<li>D<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Buckle up for our second series of free English classes ! This is the first lesson in our Sports in America series. Get ready to learn more about American sports, including the history, terminology,&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":423,"featured_media":3467,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2494","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-resources"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v21.7 (Yoast SEO v21.7) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Magoosh English Class: Introduction to Sports in America - SpeakUp resources<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Buckle up for our second series of free English classes ! This is the first lesson in our Sports in America series. Get ready to learn more about American sports, including the history, terminology,...\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/magoosh-english-class-introduction-to-sports-in-america\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Magoosh English Class: Introduction to Sports in America\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Buckle up for our second series of free English classes ! This is the first lesson in our Sports in America series. Get ready to learn more about American sports, including the history, terminology,...\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/magoosh-english-class-introduction-to-sports-in-america\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"SpeakUp resources\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2020-04-21T00:00:00+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2021-04-07T23:53:27+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/files\/legacy\/499732141.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1100\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"550\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Matthew Jones\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@Future_Comedian\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Matthew Jones\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"7 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/magoosh-english-class-introduction-to-sports-in-america\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/magoosh-english-class-introduction-to-sports-in-america\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Matthew Jones\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/#\/schema\/person\/c13d782225821ab443a9a94dbc21246c\"},\"headline\":\"Magoosh English Class: Introduction to Sports in America\",\"datePublished\":\"2020-04-21T00:00:00+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2021-04-07T23:53:27+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/magoosh-english-class-introduction-to-sports-in-america\/\"},\"wordCount\":1368,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/#organization\"},\"articleSection\":[\"Resources\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/magoosh-english-class-introduction-to-sports-in-america\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/magoosh-english-class-introduction-to-sports-in-america\/\",\"name\":\"Magoosh English Class: Introduction to Sports in America - SpeakUp resources\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/#website\"},\"datePublished\":\"2020-04-21T00:00:00+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2021-04-07T23:53:27+00:00\",\"description\":\"Buckle up for our second series of free English classes ! This is the first lesson in our Sports in America series. Get ready to learn more about American sports, including the history, terminology,...\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/magoosh-english-class-introduction-to-sports-in-america\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/magoosh-english-class-introduction-to-sports-in-america\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/magoosh-english-class-introduction-to-sports-in-america\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Magoosh English Class: Introduction to Sports in America\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/\",\"name\":\"SpeakUp resources\",\"description\":\"English speaking resources created by SpeakUp, the only English speaking program online that guarantees your fluency\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":\"required name=search_term_string\"}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/#organization\",\"name\":\"SpeakUp resources\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/files\/cropped-speakuplogo.jpeg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/files\/cropped-speakuplogo.jpeg\",\"width\":128,\"height\":128,\"caption\":\"SpeakUp resources\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"}},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/#\/schema\/person\/c13d782225821ab443a9a94dbc21246c\",\"name\":\"Matthew Jones\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/de3749535a0127f814ae1020414a76fd951c6c9f2cee0c5f215c5e7714ca3bfe?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/de3749535a0127f814ae1020414a76fd951c6c9f2cee0c5f215c5e7714ca3bfe?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Matthew Jones\"},\"description\":\"Matthew Jones is a freelance writer with a B.A. in Film and Philosophy from the University of Georgia. It was during his time in school that he published his first written work. After serving as a casting director in the Atlanta film industry for two years, Matthew acquired TEFL certification and began teaching English abroad. In 2017, Matthew started writing for dozens of different brands across various industries. During this time, Matthew also built an online following through his film blog. If you\u2019d like to learn more about Matthew, you can connect with him on Twitter and LinkedIn!\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/philosophyinfilm.com\",\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/matthew-jones-a83525163\/\",\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Future_Comedian\"],\"knowsAbout\":[\"TEFL\",\"English language learning\"],\"url\":\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/author\/matthewjones\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Magoosh English Class: Introduction to Sports in America - SpeakUp resources","description":"Buckle up for our second series of free English classes ! This is the first lesson in our Sports in America series. Get ready to learn more about American sports, including the history, terminology,...","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/magoosh-english-class-introduction-to-sports-in-america\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Magoosh English Class: Introduction to Sports in America","og_description":"Buckle up for our second series of free English classes ! This is the first lesson in our Sports in America series. Get ready to learn more about American sports, including the history, terminology,...","og_url":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/magoosh-english-class-introduction-to-sports-in-america\/","og_site_name":"SpeakUp resources","article_published_time":"2020-04-21T00:00:00+00:00","article_modified_time":"2021-04-07T23:53:27+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1100,"height":550,"url":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/files\/legacy\/499732141.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Matthew Jones","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@Future_Comedian","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Matthew Jones","Est. reading time":"7 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/magoosh-english-class-introduction-to-sports-in-america\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/magoosh-english-class-introduction-to-sports-in-america\/"},"author":{"name":"Matthew Jones","@id":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/#\/schema\/person\/c13d782225821ab443a9a94dbc21246c"},"headline":"Magoosh English Class: Introduction to Sports in America","datePublished":"2020-04-21T00:00:00+00:00","dateModified":"2021-04-07T23:53:27+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/magoosh-english-class-introduction-to-sports-in-america\/"},"wordCount":1368,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/#organization"},"articleSection":["Resources"],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/magoosh-english-class-introduction-to-sports-in-america\/","url":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/magoosh-english-class-introduction-to-sports-in-america\/","name":"Magoosh English Class: Introduction to Sports in America - SpeakUp resources","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/#website"},"datePublished":"2020-04-21T00:00:00+00:00","dateModified":"2021-04-07T23:53:27+00:00","description":"Buckle up for our second series of free English classes ! This is the first lesson in our Sports in America series. Get ready to learn more about American sports, including the history, terminology,...","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/magoosh-english-class-introduction-to-sports-in-america\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/magoosh-english-class-introduction-to-sports-in-america\/"]}]},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/magoosh-english-class-introduction-to-sports-in-america\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Magoosh English Class: Introduction to Sports in America"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/#website","url":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/","name":"SpeakUp resources","description":"English speaking resources created by SpeakUp, the only English speaking program online that guarantees your fluency","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/#organization","name":"SpeakUp resources","url":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/files\/cropped-speakuplogo.jpeg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/files\/cropped-speakuplogo.jpeg","width":128,"height":128,"caption":"SpeakUp resources"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"}},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/#\/schema\/person\/c13d782225821ab443a9a94dbc21246c","name":"Matthew Jones","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/de3749535a0127f814ae1020414a76fd951c6c9f2cee0c5f215c5e7714ca3bfe?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/de3749535a0127f814ae1020414a76fd951c6c9f2cee0c5f215c5e7714ca3bfe?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Matthew Jones"},"description":"Matthew Jones is a freelance writer with a B.A. in Film and Philosophy from the University of Georgia. It was during his time in school that he published his first written work. After serving as a casting director in the Atlanta film industry for two years, Matthew acquired TEFL certification and began teaching English abroad. In 2017, Matthew started writing for dozens of different brands across various industries. During this time, Matthew also built an online following through his film blog. If you\u2019d like to learn more about Matthew, you can connect with him on Twitter and LinkedIn!","sameAs":["https:\/\/philosophyinfilm.com","https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/matthew-jones-a83525163\/","https:\/\/twitter.com\/Future_Comedian"],"knowsAbout":["TEFL","English language learning"],"url":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/author\/matthewjones\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2494","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/423"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2494"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2494\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3467"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2494"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2494"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2494"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}