In this lesson, students discuss the importance of winning (and losing) in competitions. They practice using gerunds and infinitives to talk about participating in competitions, and they learn common idioms and expressions with the word “win.”

Winning

In this lesson, students read a short biography about Ayrton Senna, a famous Brazilian race car driver. Students learn new vocabulary and practice adverbs of time.



Ayrton Senna

In this lesson featuring a modified article from The Associated Press, students read about how athletes cope with failure by using mental preparation and psychological strategies to recover, learn, and perform better after mistakes. This lesson includes photos, comprehension and discussion questions, and a speaking task.



Bouncing Back from Defeat

This lesson focuses on the form and function of gerunds and infinitives. Through a variety of writing and speaking exercises, students learn when to choose a gerund or infinitive and when either choice is possible. 

Gerunds & Infinitives

High Int

Filippo Grandi Describes Spirit of Olympic Refugee Team

Who doesn't like winning? Nobody wants to lose! Students explore the topic of winning and losing, develop English reading skills, and practice with gerunds and infinitives. 

Strive & Thrive