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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