Even if your topic isn\u2019t directly sports, there are many sports idioms you can use on IELTS Speaking!<\/a><\/p>\n Listen to today\u2019s sample answers and practice answering yourself!<\/p>\n In addition, use these sports idioms to boost IELTS Speaking<\/a> scores.<\/p>\n For all the strategies you need for 7+ on IELTS, sign up for 3 Keys IELTS!<\/a><\/p>\n You might be asked about professional sports.<\/p>\n If you love a sport and follow a team, let your excitement show!<\/p>\n Use that native, interesting intonation<\/a>!<\/p>\n If you don\u2019t care about sports, you\u2019ll need to have something to say!<\/p>\n Tell a story about a friend or family member who loves sports!<\/p>\n Notice Jessica\u2019s intro to her answer.<\/p>\n Soccer, hands down! 100%! Far and away!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n This is great native intonation you can shadow.<\/p>\n You can hear how excited she is about it!<\/p>\n Let emotion show in your voice!<\/a><\/p>\n Listen to how Aubrey sets up her story.<\/a><\/p>\n She shares where she went and why.<\/p>\n You get a feeling for the excitement of the game.<\/p>\n You have no idea that violence will ensue!<\/p>\n Then notice the visuals and imagery from the details.<\/p>\n Definitely share a lot of details in your Part 2 answer<\/a>!<\/p>\n 100% Score Increase Guarantee with our Insider Method<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Are you ready to move past IELTS and move forward with your life vision?<\/strong><\/p>\n Find out why our strategies are the most powerful in the IELTS world.<\/strong><\/p>\n When you use our Insider Method you avoid the BIGGEST MISTAKES that most students make on IELTS.<\/strong><\/p>\n Click here to get a score increase on IELTS. It\u2019s 100% guaranteed.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Jessica shares details about the stereotypical sports fan.<\/p>\n She uses a great strategy when your answer is basically, \u201cI don\u2019t know.\u201d<\/p>\n She doesn\u2019t understand why sports fans can be so crazed!<\/p>\n However, you can\u2019t just say, \u201cI don\u2019t know.\u201d<\/p>\n Instead, share details about a stereotype like Jessica did!<\/p>\n Then, explain why you don\u2019t understand it!<\/p>\n Why are sports in so many of our idioms in English<\/a>?<\/p>\n Sports are so ingrained in our culture and when something is in the culture, it seeps into the language.<\/p>\n It\u2019s important to get these idioms<\/a> because it shows you follow along with the culture as well. <\/p>\n Even if you aren\u2019t a sports fan, you can appreciate the use of these idioms.<\/p>\n These are terms that are truly a part of everyday conversations.<\/p>\n These are the things that you can bring up or use in conversation that help you to connect and talk with natives.<\/p>\n When it\u2019s a part of the culture, then it\u2019s something that you may use quite often once you get used to it.<\/p>\n There are a lot of common sports terms.<\/a><\/p>\n It helps to see what the most common sports terms are, and to see how they are used.<\/p>\n We\u2019re going to look at some common sports terminology, and then look at how they can be used in everyday conversation.<\/p>\n \u2013A low blow:<\/strong> This comes from boxing, and it means something REALLY too rude or mean. <\/p>\n Maybe you\u2019re arguing with someone and they say something that goes too far. <\/p>\n This is a low blow.<\/p>\n -Out of left field:<\/strong> This comes from baseball, and it means out of nowhere. <\/p>\n You may hear something or learn something that hits you rather unexpectedly. <\/p>\n It\u2019s usually a surprise that you were not prepared for.<\/p>\n \u2013Slam dunk:<\/strong> This comes from basketball, and it means that something went really well. <\/p>\n You feel that you mastered something or that it went better than expected.<\/p>\n I got a 90 percent on my test!<\/p>\n Wow, slam dunk!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \u2013Have someone in your corner:<\/strong> This comes from boxing, and it means that someone helps you between rounds. <\/p>\n It ultimately means that someone is on your side, particularly during a time of need.<\/p>\n I\u2019m so lucky to have you in my corner. I couldn\u2019t do this without you.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n There are SO many sports idioms, and these are just a few.<\/p>\n This is a great way to boost your IELTS Vocabulary score to 7+.<\/p>\n You must use idiomatic language for a 7+ on IELTS Writing and Speaking<\/a>.<\/p>\n The tricky thing about idioms<\/a> is it is easy to misuse them.<\/p>\n They must be exactly accurate and used word for word.<\/p>\n Otherwise, the meaning is lost and it\u2019s unclear that you\u2019re using an idiom.<\/p>\n Practice using idioms so you can get the score you need on IELTS.<\/a><\/p>\n There is a very good chance you\u2019ll be asked a question about sports somewhere on IELTS Speaking.<\/p>\n Be ready with today\u2019s sample answers, idioms and vocab!<\/p>\n A great way to boost your IELTS Vocabulary score<\/a> is to use more interesting idioms!<\/p>\n Learn these great sports idioms and terms to avoid repetition!<\/p>\n Practice using interesting vocab for a 7+ on IELTS Speaking and Writing.<\/a><\/p>\n For more strategies and template sentences for every essay type, sign up for 3 Keys IELTS!<\/a><\/p>\nDo you follow any professional sports teams?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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