Join the Team (J7B)
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EN: Use 'can' before a verb to ask about someone's ability to do something. The verb after 'can' must be in its base form (without 'to' or '-ing').
Can you play tennis?
EN: Use 'not very + adjective' to politely say that you are not good at something, which sounds softer and more natural than saying 'I am bad at it'.
I am not very busy today.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, when someone asks if you can do something (like play a sport), replying with 'A little. But I am not very good' is a common, polite, and humble way to manage expectations while still showing willingness to participate.
EN: Use 'can' followed by a base verb to express that someone has the ability or opportunity to do something.
You can play here.
EN: In English-speaking sports and learning environments, coaches and peers place a high value on inclusivity and effort over immediate skill. Saying 'Everyone can learn here' reflects a supportive community mindset where mistakes are welcomed as part of the learning process.
EN: The phrase 'Same here' is a common informal expression used to agree with what someone has just said, meaning 'I feel the same way' or 'The same is true for me.'
I am so tired today. - Same here.
EN: 'Same here' is a very friendly and casual way to build rapport with the person you are talking to. It shows empathy and shared experience, which is highly valued in casual English conversations.
EN: To ask if something is necessary, we start the question with the helping verb 'Must', followed by the subject and the base form of the action verb.
Must we leave now?
EN: The modal verb 'must' is used to express strong obligation or necessity. In short answers, we can stop after 'must' without repeating the main verb (e.g., 'Yes, you must' instead of 'Yes, you must practice').
Must I clean my room? Yes, you must.
EN: 'Practice makes perfect' is a very common English proverb used by teachers, coaches, and parents to encourage learners that continuous effort will lead to mastery. It emphasizes growth mindset over innate talent.
EN: Use the pattern 'worry about + noun' to talk about things that make you feel anxious or nervous.
I worry about the test.
EN: In sports culture, it is very common and healthy for team members to share their anxieties. Expressing worry allows teammates to offer encouragement and reinforce the idea of playing as a team.
EN: The phrase 'play as a team' uses the preposition 'as' to mean 'in the role of' or 'acting like'. It emphasizes working together cooperatively rather than acting individually.
In this project, we must work as a team.
EN: In Western sports culture, 'playing as a team' is highly valued. It emphasizes that cooperation, mutual support, and collective effort are more important than individual talent or winning.
EN: Use 'must not' to express that something is strictly forbidden or very important not to do. It is followed by the base form of the verb.
We must not run in the classroom.
EN: In sports culture, especially in school teams, emphasizing teamwork and resilience ('not giving up') is highly valued. It shows good sportsmanship and builds character, which is often considered more important than just winning.
EN: The phrase 'again and again' is used to describe an action that is repeated many times, emphasizing persistence or frequency.
He read the letter again and again.
EN: In sports and team environments, emphasizing 'trying again and again' reflects the value of resilience and growth mindset, which is highly encouraged in English-speaking cultures.
EN: The phrase 'do one's best' means to try as hard as you can. You change 'one's' to a possessive adjective like 'my', 'your', 'his', or 'her' depending on who is doing the action.
She will do her best to win the game.
EN: In English-speaking sports culture, 'doing your best' is often valued just as much as, or even more than, winning. Coaches and teammates frequently use this phrase to encourage each other and reduce pressure, emphasizing personal growth and teamwork over the final score.
EN: The pattern 'Welcome to + noun' is used to greet someone and make them feel invited to a place, group, or event.
Welcome to our school!
EN: In English-speaking sports culture, welcoming a new member warmly is essential for building team spirit and a sense of belonging.
EN: Use 'my' before a noun to show that something belongs to you. It is a possessive adjective.
I love my family.
EN: In English-speaking schools, sports teams and clubs are a major part of student life. Expressing pride and affection for one's team ('my team') is very common and fosters a strong sense of community and belonging.
EN: Use 'after school' to describe activities that happen when the school day ends. It is placed after the action verb and does not need an article like 'the'.
They play basketball after school.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, school sports teams and clubs typically practice immediately 'after school' (usually around 3:00 or 3:30 PM). This is a major part of student social life.
EN: Use 'but' to connect two contrasting ideas. It shows that while the first part is true, there is a different or surprising truth in the second part.
I like apples, but I do not like bananas.
EN: The phrase 'no one is perfect' is a common English idiom used to encourage people when they make mistakes, reminding them that everyone has flaws.
EN: We use 'must' followed by a base verb to show that something is very important or necessary to do.
You must eat your vegetables.
EN: In youth sports in English-speaking cultures, coaches often emphasize 'enjoying the game' and 'having fun' over just winning. This builds team spirit and a healthy attitude toward sports.
EN: We use 'and' to connect two similar ideas or actions. In this sentence, it connects two complete thoughts: 'We win some games' and 'we lose some games'.
We play soccer, and we watch movies.
EN: In sports culture, this phrase reflects a healthy, balanced attitude toward competition. It emphasizes sportsmanship—understanding that winning and losing are both natural parts of playing a game, and the important thing is to enjoy the process and keep trying.
EN: Use 'must not' to express that something is forbidden or strongly advised against. It is followed by the base form of the verb.
You must not run in the classroom.
EN: In sports culture, especially in school teams, emphasizing teamwork and resilience ('not giving up') is highly valued. It teaches students that losing is a learning experience rather than a failure.
EN: Use 'harder' as the comparative form of 'hard' to describe doing an action with more effort.
We must study harder for the next test.
EN: In sports and team activities, emphasizing collective effort ('together') over individual blame is a key aspect of sportsmanship and team building in English-speaking cultures.
EN: The pattern 'be proud of' is used to show that you feel pleased and satisfied about someone's achievements or qualities.
She is proud of her brother.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, expressing pride in one's team, friends, or family is very common and highly encouraged to build strong relationships and team spirit.
EN: Use 'this + day of the week' to talk about a day in the current week or the upcoming week.
The meeting is this Monday.
EN: The modal verb 'must' is used to express strong obligation or necessity. It is followed by the base form of the verb (without 'to').
We must go to bed now.
EN: Use 'How much is...' to ask about the price of a single item. 'How much' is the question word for price, followed by the verb 'is' and the singular noun.
How much is this apple?
EN: We use 'It is...' to state the price of an item. 'It' refers to the single item we are talking about.
It is ten dollars.
EN: In English-speaking countries, prices are often stated simply as 'one hundred dollars' or just 'a hundred dollars'. When writing, the dollar sign ($) is placed before the number (e.g., $100).
EN: Use the preposition 'for' followed by an amount of money to express the price of something.
I bought this book for ten dollars.
EN: In many countries, students, children, and seniors often receive discounts on tickets for events, movies, or public transportation. Simply stating 'for fifty' is a common, casual way to express the price without repeating the currency unit.
EN: We use 'Can we + verb' to make a polite suggestion or ask for permission to do something together.
Can we go home now?
EN: In Western sports culture, sitting together as friends or a group to watch a game is a key part of the social experience, fostering team spirit and bonding.
EN: Use 'Let's' followed by a base verb to make a suggestion or invite someone to do something together.
Let's play tennis after school.
EN: Use 'Must we + verb?' to ask if something is required or necessary. It is a formal way to ask about rules or obligations.
Must we bring our own rackets?
EN: In sports culture, wearing the 'team color' (or 'team colors') is a common way for players and fans to show unity, support, and team spirit.
EN: Use 'must' followed by a basic verb to show that something is necessary or required. It is a strong way to say someone has to do something.
You must eat your vegetables.
EN: In sports culture, wearing the 'team color' is a common way for fans and players to show unity and support. Blue is a very popular team color in school sports.
EN: The modal verb 'can' is used to express ability or possibility. It is followed by the base form of the verb (here, 'cheer').
We can win the game.
EN: In sports culture, 'cheering' is a vital part of showing team spirit and community support. Saying 'Got it!' is a very common, informal way to acknowledge information or instructions in daily English.
Key vocabulary words with IPA pronunciation, definitions, example sentences, and interactive quizzes.
Phrases with type tags, bilingual definitions, usage notes, and example sentences.
said to encourage someone to continue to do something many times, so that they will become very good at it
to stop trying to do something before you have finished, usually because it is too difficult
to try as hard as you can to do something
feeling pleasure and satisfaction because of something you or people connected with you have done or got