Hello! The expression “Sport is life” has long become an indisputable truth. Indeed, people who professionally or amateurly go in for sports live longer, more interesting and brighter. Since you are studying English, you should know the names of your favorite sports in English, for example, to write an essay or talk about your hobby to English-speaking friends.
There are different types of sports: winter, summer, Olympic, Russian, American, team and individual, etc. There are also unusual sports, extreme and even dangerous. Each of us has our favorite sports and champions we want to look up to. Even if we are not actively involved in football, we still have our favorite teams that we support at all matches.
There are even computer sports in which thousands of gamers and computer geniuses compete every year. We love some competitions (hockey, dancing, figure skating, chess), others we do not understand and do not accept (cricket, curling, baseball). But they exist, and we must know their names in English, as well as the names of professions in English, in order to be able to tell about ourselves.
I suggest you study the table various kinds sports in English with translation and transcription. Look, is your favorite sport here?
Name | Transcription | Translation |
Winter |
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| skiing | ["skiːɪŋ] | ski s. |
| hockey | ["hɔkɪ] | hockey |
| skating | ["skeɪtɪŋ] | skating with. |
| Luge | ["lʌʤ] | toboggan with. |
| snowboarding | snowboard | |
| Skeleton | ["skelətən] | skeleton |
| biathlon | biathlon | |
| Bobsleigh | bobsled | |
| Curling | ["kɜ:rlɪŋ] | curling |
| Figure skating | [ˈfɪɡə, skeɪtɪŋ] | figure skating |
Summer (off-season) |
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| volleyball | ["vɔlɪbɔːl] | volleyball |
| jumping | ["ʤʌmpɪŋ] | jumping |
| boxing | ["bɔksɪŋ] | boxing |
| football/soccer | ["futbɔːl/"sɒkər] | football |
| swimming | ["swɪmɪŋ] | swimming |
| gymnastics | [ʤɪm"næstɪks] | gymnastics |
| weight lifting | ["weɪtˌlɪftɪŋ] | Weightlifting |
| basketball | ["bɑːskɪtbɔːl] | basketball |
| golf | golf | |
| rollerblading | [ˈrɔulə, bleɪdɪŋ] | roller skating |
| sailing | ["seɪlɪŋ] | sailing s. |
| skateboarding | ["skeɪt‚bɔ:rd] | skateboarding |
| tennis | ["tenɪs] | tennis |
| water polo | [ˈwɔ:təˈpəuləu] | water polo |
| archery | ["ɑ:rtʃərɪ] | archery |
| cycling | ["saɪklɪŋ] | bicycle racing |
| billiards | ["bɪljərdz] | billiards |
| fencing | ["fensɪŋ] | fencing |
| horse racing | [ˈhɔsreɪs] | horse racing / running |
| darts | dart | |
| surfing | ["sɜ:rfɪŋ] | surfing |
| rowing | ["rəʋɪŋ] | rowing |
| walking | ["wɔ:kɪŋ] | walking |
| chess | chess | |
| diving | ["daɪvɪŋ] | diving |
| judo | ["dʒu:dəʋ] | judo |
| kung fu | kung Fu | |
| karate | karate | |
extreme |
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| motor race | ["məʋtər reɪs] | auto racing |
| motor freestyle | ["məʋtər fri: staɪl] | motofreestyle |
| bungee jumping | [ˊbʌndʒɪ"ʤʌmpɪŋ] | rope jumps |
| sky surfing | hang gliding | |
| base jumping | [ˊbeɪs"ʤʌmpɪŋ] | parachuting |
| speed riding | ["spiːd"ri:dɪŋ] | parachute skiing |
Computer |
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| shooter | [,ʃu:tə] | shooter |
| RPG | role-playing game | |
| simulator | ["sɪmjə‚leɪtər] | simulator |
| strategy | ["strætɪdʒɪ] | strategy |
Composition "Favorite sport" in English
At school, at the institute, at language courses sooner or later you will be asked to write an essay in English on the topic “My favorite sport”. When writing an essay, remember that articles are not written with the names of sports, and also do not forget that names with “-ing” are written “ to go", and if the sport is with the ball, then -" to play", with all other names combined" to do»: to go rowing, to play football, to do judo.
There are a lot of different kinds of sport. Let's make a general overview of them.
Professional and amateur sports
Many people like sport and participate in it as amateurs. That means they don't aim at taking part in competitions, winning medals or getting honorary titles. They just want to fill their everyday life with physical activity, because they enjoy it or believe in its health-giving effects. Most often, amateur sportsmen go in for dancing, gym training, tennis, swimming.
Professional sport implies participating in competitions. It requires a lot of time and effort. Many sports can be either amateur or professional. However such sports as boxing, track and field, weightlifting, figure skating, gymnastics, rowing are the first of all professional.
Outdoor and indoor games
Sport games can be played either indoors or outdoors. Outdoor games are usually very active, for example, football, hockey, baseball, tennis, cricket, rugby. Some examples of indoor games are table tennis, billiards, chess, badminton, squash.
electronic sports
Recently a very unusual type of sports appeared – video games, or so called eSports. There are games that require high skill and a lot of training, and there are serious championships held in different countries. While some people argue that video games cannot be considered a sport, others spend years practicing in eSports and win valuable prizes.
Sport in my life
As for me, I like sport very much. I have never been into professional sport, but I am an active fitness-goer. I engage in dancing, gym trainings and yoga. I also like riding a bicycle and swimming. During last holidays at the seaside, I swam in the sea for several hours every day.
There are many different sports. Let's take a look at them in general.
Professional and amateur sports
Many people like sports, and they do it like amateurs. This means that they do not strive to participate in competitions, win medals and receive honorary titles. They just want to fill their days with physical activity because they enjoy it or because they believe in its health benefits. Most often, amateur athletes are engaged in dancing, training in gym, tennis, swimming.
Professional sports involve participation in competitions. It requires a lot of time and effort. Many sports can be both amateur and professional. However, sports such as boxing, athletics, weightlifting, figure skating, gymnastics, rowing are, first of all, professional.
Outdoor and indoor games
Sports games can take place both indoors and outdoors. Outdoor games are usually very active, such as football, hockey, baseball, tennis, cricket, rugby. Some examples of indoor games are: table tennis, billiards, chess, badminton, squash.
eSports
Recently, a very unusual sport has appeared - video games, or the so-called e-sports. There are games that require high skill and long practice, and in different countries serious championships are held. While some argue that video games cannot be considered a sport, others spend years training and winning valuable prizes.
sport in my life
As for me, I love sports very much. I have never been involved in professional sports, but I actively attend various fitness trainings. I dance, train in the gym and go to yoga. I also enjoy cycling and swimming. During my last vacation on the coast, I swam in the sea for several hours a day.
Sports (Kinds of sports)Diving - diving, jumping into the water
Ice-skating- figure skating
To skate
Skiing - skiing
To go skiing - skiing
Chess
Play chess - play chess
Sailing
To sail - sail in the sea on a ship, yacht, etc.
Motor racing
Horse- racing- equestrian sport
To ride a horse- ride a horse
Shot put - throwing a shot
Hockey
Cycling
To ride a bike- ride a bike
High jump - high jump
Football
Badminton - badminton
Boxing - boxing
Basketball
baseball
Fencing - fencing
Discus throwing - discus throwing
Golf
rugby rugby
Table tennis
Wrestling
Volleyball
Swimming - swimming
Sports equipment (Sport equipment)
Skates
Puck-puck
Hockey stick
Weights- barbell
Club - golf club
Bat - table tennis racket; baseball bat
Gym
Saddle
Words and expressions
Team
To do sports - to do sports
To win
Training session
Player
Coach
Championship
Score - score
To play in a draw
First- place finisher
Runner-up-runner-up
Dialogues
- Do you like sports?Yes. I am fond of sport
How often do you do sports?
Twice a week
What's your favorite kind of sports?
I like skating
- Do you like sport?
Yes, I love sports
How often do you do sports?
Two times a week
What is your favorite sport?
I love to skate
- How long will you continue playing chess?Tomorrow will be the last time
Thanks God, I'm fed up with it.
Why don't you like playing chess?
I don`t know. I can't explain
How long will you keep playing chess?
Tomorrow will be the last time.
Thanks God. I'm so sick of it
Why don't you like to play chess?
I dont know. I can not explain
- I need to buy hockey sticks. How much does it cost?I think it's not very expensive. We should go to sport shop.
OK. Tomorrow I will drop by there.
I need to buy hockey sticks. How much do they cost?
I think not very expensive. We need to go to the sports store.
Good. Tomorrow I will run there.
Sports are the most easy and convenient ways for the very good physical and mental exercise. It is very useful for growth and development of the individual as well as the country. We can never unseen the benefits and importance of playing the sports on a regular basis. Sports provide a person the feeling of well being and encourage living a healthy life. It keeps us always fit and healthy as well as away from problems of drug addiction, crime and disorders. Sports are organized at national and international level by the government of the country for motivating the students to take part and get popularity through sports. Any of the sports is very simple however need full devotion and hard work to get practised on a daily basis. Nowadays, sports has become the most efficient way to establish a better career for whole life as it provides equal and good job opportunities to all. It is the medium which enhances the economy of host country organizing the sports activities. It makes a country to feel proud if its citizens win the match. It brings encouragement and develops the feeling of patriotism. It is the way to reduce international level tension among many countries. It helps in improving the physical and mental strength of the person as well as the economic and social strength of the country.
Translation:
Sport is the easiest and most convenient way to get a very good physical and mental workout. Sport is very useful for the growth and development of the individual as well as the country. We cannot fail to note the benefits and importance of exercising on a regular basis. Sport provides a person with a sense of well-being and teaches healthy lifestyle life. Sport helps to stay healthy and keeps in good shape, and also warns against the problems of drug addiction, crime and delinquency. Sports events organized at the national and international levels by the government of the country motivate students to take an active part and become popular through sports. Any of the sports is very simple, however, it takes total dedication and diligence to practice regularly. Nowadays, sport has become a great opportunity to create the best career for a lifetime, as it provides equal and good employment opportunities. It is an environment that strengthens the economy of the host country of sporting events. This causes pride in the country whose citizens won the match, which develops a sense of patriotism. This helps reduce international tensions among many countries. Moreover, sport helps to improve the physical and mental strength of a person, as well as the economic and social strength of a country.
Level B. My world.
Sports in my life
Sport is very important in our life. When people go in for sport, they become healthy and feel good. And I think that everyone needs sport.For me sport is very important too. Sometimes, after sitting the whole day at the desk at school, I feel that I want to do some activities: to dance, to play basketball, or just to run. That's why I am always happy when we have PT classes in the swimming pool.
I like swimming very much, and swimming is my hobby. I have been swimming since I was four years old. At first I swam in the lake in our village, but then, when we moved to the city, I started going to the swimming pool. Now I can swim very well. I like to dive and swim under the water. I try to go to the swimming pool every week because swimming improves my health. And if you have back pains, swimming can help you with it too.
My another hobby is skiing, and it is very interesting for me. I often go skiing in winter. My family and I go skiing to the forest taking some sandwiches and a thermos. After long skiing we make a fire to keep warm, and I feel very happy.
But you can ski not only in the forest or at the stadium. If you like speed and extreme, the mountain skiing is just for you! I love speed, but especially I love mountains. For me, it is so wonderful to see snow-capped mountains, and it is so good to ski and watch this beauty. And when you are in the mountains, you can breathe easily because the mountains air is very fresh and pleasant.
I have told you about sport, which I like. But that is not all. This is just the most important for me. But I also like to play different sports games, especially with my friends.
For many people the world “sport” is associated with heavy training and loads, but it is not true. Yes, to do sports exercises is not easy, but if you really love this kind of sport, then these exercises will be easier for you. And it is very important to have a good company too. Now you can see that sport makes you healthy and unites people.
Sport is very important for us in life. When people go in for sports, they become healthy and feel good. And I think that everyone needs sports.
For me sport is very important too. Sometimes, after spending a lot of time at a desk at school, I feel like I really want to do something active: dance, play basketball, or just go for a run. That's why I'm always happy when the lessons physical culture pass in the pool.
I love swimming and it's my hobby. I have been swimming since the age of four. At first I swam in the lake in our village, but then, when we moved to the city, I began to visit the pool. Now I can swim very well. I love diving and swimming underwater. I try to go to the pool every week because swimming improves health. And if you have back problems, then swimming can help with that too.
Another hobby of mine is skiing and this is very interesting for me. I often ski in winter. My family and I go skiing in the forest and take sandwiches and a thermos with us. After a long drive, we light a fire to keep warm, and I feel happy.
But you can ski not only in the forest and at the stadium. And if you like speed and extreme sports, then skiing is for you! I love speed, but I especially love mountains. I think it's so wonderful to see snow-capped mountains, and it's so good to ski while watching this beauty. And when you are in the mountains, you breathe very easily, because the mountain air is very fresh and pleasant.
So I talked about the sport that I love. But that's not all. This is just the most important thing for me. But I also like to play different sports games, especially with my friends.
For many people, the word "sport" is associated with hard training and loads. But it's not. Yes, doing sports is not easy, but if you really like it this species sports, then these exercises will seem much easier. And it's very important to have a good team too. And finally, you can see that sport makes us healthy and unites us with other people.