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Exploring the Olympics using your English Posted by on Jul 30, 2012 in English Language, News

 

If you can’t attend the Olympics (like most people) there still are many ways to feel like you are there: by watching the Games on TV, reading about the Games, and exploring information online about the 2012 Games.  Today I have an activity for you related to the Olympics and a way to practice your English while learning more about what is happening at the Olympic Games.  The following is an Internet site that is devoted to the 2012 Olympic Game: http://www.london2012.com/

If you click on this link you can explore many aspects of the current Olympics while reading about the games in English.  For example you can see what the Olympic medals look like, find a full schedule of the sporting events, get directions to the different venues*, and select different sports in order to receive up-to-date information about their competitions.  Now, I am sure sites like this exist in every language, but if you are truly looking for a way to practice your English over the next few weeks and you plan on following the Olympic games, you can use this website to really work on your reading and comprehension skills in English while also following your favorite sports.

To get you started and help get you become familiar with this site I have created a little scavenger hunt** for this website.  By clicking around and trying to find the answers to the questions below you will have to practice your English reading skills and you may even learn something in the process.  I will post the answers to this scavenger hunt tomorrow.

1. If you want to get the latest information about tickets that are available for the 2012 Olympic Games where should you look?

2. Where can you get a quick overview of the most up-to-date results of ongoing competitions?

3.How much does an official souvenir program (spelled programme in British English) of the London 2012 Olympic Games cost?

4. How many different sports webpages are listed for you to link to from the main webpage? Hint: This information is found in a drop down menu***.

5. What are the names of the 2012 London Olympic Games mascots?

*venue = the place where something like a concert, conference, or sporting event happens
**scavenger hunt = a game in which the organizer prepares a list of specific items that the participants have to seek out and find
***drop down menu = a menu of options that appears below the item when the computer user clicks on it

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About the Author: Gabriele

Hi there! I am one of Transparent Language's ESL bloggers. I am a 32-year-old native English speaker who was born and raised in the United States. I am living in Washington, DC now, but I have lived all over the US and also spent many years living and working abroad. I started teaching English as a second language in 2005 after completing a Master's in Applied Linguists and a Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults' (CELTA). Since that time I have taught ESL in the United States at the community college and university level. I have also gone on to pursue my doctorate in psychology and now I also teach courses in psychology. I like to stay connected to ESL learners around the world through Transparent Languages ESL Blog. Please ask questions and leave comments on the blog and I will be sure to answer them.