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Podcast: Sports & Fitness
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Hi, everyone. Welcome to Word Kitchen. I am Maya.
And I am Lena. Today we talk about sports and playtime. Maya, do you like sports?
I love sports. I run every morning. I run in the park near my house.
That is great. I cannot run fast, but I like to walk. Do you run alone?
Sometimes I run with my friend Tom. We run and talk. Running is a happy time for me.
I want to run like you one day. Do you play any games too?
Yes, I love to play. I play basketball on Saturdays. Do you play, Lena?
I love to play. I play basketball with my brother. We play after work every day.
That sounds like fun. Is your brother good at the game?
He is very good. The game is easy for him. The game is hard for me.
Haha. The best part is to play together. Do you play with a ball?
Yes, of course. We have a red ball. The ball is old but good. Sometimes the ball goes over the fence.
Oh no. Does your brother get the ball back?
Yes, he jumps and gets the ball. He wants to win every game.
I understand. I also want to win when I play a game. Do you win often?
Not often. My brother can run faster than me, so he can win the race to the ball.
But you are learning. Every time you play, you get better. One day you will win.
I hope so. I want to win one game this month. I will practice every day.
Practice is good. When I run in the morning, I feel strong. Do you want to run with me one day?
Maybe on Sunday. But I will not run fast. We can run slow and talk.
That is perfect. Slow is fine. The important thing is to play and have fun.
You are right. A game does not always need a winner. But a small win feels good.
Yes, it does. When you win, you smile all day. When I finish my run, I smile too.
Let me tell you about last Saturday. We had a big game in the park. Many friends came to play.
Nice. Did you have a good ball for the game?
Yes, a new ball. The ball was white and blue. Everyone wanted to touch the ball.
And did your team win the game?
We did not win, but we laughed a lot. To play with friends is better than to win alone.
That is so true. Sport is about friends, not just the win.
Exactly. After the game, we sat on the grass. We were tired. My legs hurt from the long run.
Haha, running is hard work. But you did it. Next time, maybe you will win.
Maybe. If I run every morning like you, I will be faster and I can win.
That is the spirit. Keep running, keep playing, and enjoy every game you play.
Thanks, Maya. Sports time is the best time. Let us play again next week.
Yes. And to everyone listening, find a ball, find a friend, and play today. Bye, everyone.
Bye, everyone. Keep running, keep playing, and enjoy the game.
Lena, what about food? When I run in the morning, I eat a big breakfast after.
Me too. After I play a game with my brother, I drink a lot of water.
Good idea. Water is the best drink after a run. Do you eat fruit before you play?
Yes, a banana. A banana gives me power. Then I can run faster and play longer.
Smart. What is your favorite game of all time?
Oh, that is hard. I love basketball, but I also love football. A football game is long, but the ball is fun to kick.
I agree. A football game with friends on a sunny day is the best. Do you want to play football this Sunday?
Yes. We can play in the park. I will bring the ball. You bring water. And we can run a little first.
Perfect plan. We will run, then play, and maybe our team will win.
If we play well, we can win. But even if we do not win, we will have fun.
That is the right way to think. A game is a game. The win is a bonus.
Exactly. So, friends, remember our five words today. Run, ball, game, win, play.
Say them with us. Run. Ball. Game. Win. Play. Great.
Use them every day. Run in the morning. Play a game with friends. Throw a ball. Try to win, but smile always.
That was a lovely sports day. Thanks for listening to Word Kitchen.
See you tomorrow, everyone. Bye.
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📝Grammar: Second conditional — talking about dreams
We use the second conditional for dreams and wishes. They are not real now. Form: **If** + past simple, **would** + verb. I run every day. If I ran in the morning, I would feel great. After **If I**, we often use **were**: If I were rich, I would buy a big ball. First conditional is for real plans: **If I play well, I will win**. Second is for dreams: **If I played in a big game, I would win**.
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