This role-play background is suitable for speaking about sport, football, sporting events or football fans, to give just a few examples. In this four-minute video, students can simulate a conversation with a football supporter while experiencing the final four minutes before Spain wins the World Cup for the second time.

Well done, Spain!!!

How to use

Give your students a prompt and ask them to write a short script. Then have them perform their role-play with their backs to the screen, facing their classmates.

Here are just a few prompts:

A1 Do you like sport?

A1 Do you play any sports? Which ones? How often?

A2 Do you prefer playing sport or watching it?

A2 Did you play any sports when you were a child?

B1 Do you support a sports team?

B2 What qualities do you think a good sportsperson should have?

C1/C2 Should children take part in competitive sport?