Last night there was a big football game. You watched it on TV. It was very exciting! There were goals, big saves, and a winner at the end. You have your ideas about the game.
This morning you see your friend. Your friend watched the same game. But there is one funny thing: your friend likes a different team! You liked one team, and they liked the other one. You do not have the same ideas.
That is OK. Talking about sport is fun. You can say "I think…", you can agree, and you can say "I don't agree" — but nicely. At the end, you are still good friends.
Warm up — talk for one minute
Do you like sport? Which sport do you like to watch or play?
Do you have a favourite team or a favourite player? Who is it, and why?
Who's who
You
The Fan 🧣
You watched the game and you have your ideas. You like to talk about sport. You are friendly, and you like your team!
The other person
Your Friend ⚽
They watched the same game, but they like a different team. They are happy to talk. You do not always agree — and that is fine.
Next: learn the phrases you need in the next tab. Then see them in a real conversation. It is OK to speak slowly. It is OK to say "Sorry, again please?" if you do not understand. Good talking is not fast — it is friendly.
Useful Phrases 🧰
Here are the phrases for this conversation. Read each one and say it out loud once. Choose the ones you like. Keep this page open when you practise.
The shape of this conversation
1 · Say what you think2 · Agree3 · Not agree, nicely4 · Stay friends
It's a map, not a script. Real talk can skip steps or go back.
Cover it later, when you want to test yourself.
When you're the fan
🗣 Say what you think
"I think it was a great game."
"For me, the best player is number ten."
👍 Agree
"Yes, I agree with you."
"You're so right!"
🤔 Not agree, nicely
"Hmm, I'm not sure."
"Really? I don't think so. I like the other team."
😄 Stay friends
"Maybe you're right."
"That's OK! It's only a game."
When you're your friend
"What a game!"
"Who is your favourite?"
"I think the referee was wrong."
"See you next week."
When something changes
"Did you watch it?"
"What was the score?"
"Which team do you like?"
When you need help
"Sorry, can you say that again, please?"
"Can you speak more slowly, please?"
"Do you mean…?"
"How do you say … in English?"
Speed round 🎯
Draw a card. Say what you would say, out loud. Then look at one answer.
Press the button to start.
Try a few more rounds with the toolkit covered. When it feels easy, you are ready.
The Conversation 💬
Read it out loud, one person each, then change. Find the phrases from your toolkit. Listen for the nice words: I think, I agree, I'm not sure.
FriendDid you watch the game last night? It was so good!
YouYes, I watched it! I think it was a great game. So exciting!
FriendMe too! The red team played very well. For me, they are the best.
YouHmm, I'm not sure. I like the blue team. I think they played well too.
FriendReally? But the red team scored three goals!
YouThat's true. You're right about that. But the blue team was a little unlucky.
FriendMaybe. Who is your favourite player?
YouFor me, the best player is number ten. He is very fast!
FriendI don't think so! Number seven is better. He scored two goals.
YouThat's a good point. But I still like number ten!
FriendHa ha! We like different teams and different players.
YouYes! But that's OK. It's only a game. Let's watch the next one together.
FriendGood idea! Come to my house on Saturday.
YouGreat! Thank you. See you on Saturday.
From memory — don't look up!
1. Which team does your friend like? Which team do you like?
2. Who is the best player for you? Who is the best player for your friend?
3. You both like different teams. At the end, are you angry — or still friends? What do you do next?
1. Your friend likes the red team. You like the blue team. 2. For you, the best player is number ten (he is fast). For your friend, it is number seven (he scored two goals). 3. You are still friends! You are not angry — "it's only a game". You plan to watch the next game together, at your friend's house on Saturday.
Your Turn 🎭
No script this time. You have a real talk with a real person. You have a goal.
1 · Warm up your voice 🎤
Say each sentence out loud. Use your own words in the gaps.
Say what you think. I think ___.
Agree. I ___ with you.
Not agree, nicely. I'm not ___.
Stay friends. Maybe ___.
2 · The scene 🎬
Pick a situation. Your partner plays the other person.
Your card
Where
The situation
You have
You want
Your ruleSay "I think…" and give a reason.
Who you're talking to
🏆 Share your views and stay friends.
⏱ 3:00
Twist deck
🎲 Something changes
Start the scene. After a minute, draw a card. What it says just happened.
Nothing has changed yet.
3 · Swap seats 🔁
Now you are the other person. Your partner takes your old part.
Your card
WhereA café after the game
Your goalShare your opinion and stay friendly
Your partnerPlays your friend now
Draw another twist if you like.
4 · Afterwards ✅
Tick what you did, in either seat.
Phrases I want to use next time
Go again
⚡ Same situation, one more time
Do it again. Draw a twist before you start. Try to do it faster this time.
The Echo 🕰️
The World Cup is the biggest football game in the world. It started a long time ago, in 1930. The first one was in a small country called Uruguay.
Uruguay won the first World Cup! Some people were very happy. Other people were very sad, and some were angry. People still talk about that game today.
People love to talk about football. They agree, and they don't agree. This is very old and very normal — and it is part of the fun. You are doing the same thing today!