STEP 1
Talk about badminton in general.
Badminton is a common lifestyle sport. You only need a racquet and a shuttlecock, and you can play anywhere. It's common to see people playing badminton in neighborhood streets or parks. You have to move around a lot, so it's good exercise. It's also fun because you play against others. It's even more fun to do it properly on a real badminton court.
[Key Vocabulary & Expressions]
- lifestyle sport 생활 스포츠
- only need ~만 필요하다
- it's common to ~하는 것이 흔하다
- neighborhood street 동네 길
- move around 몸을 움직이다
- good exercise 운동이 되는 활동
- play against ~을 상대로 하다
- do something properly ~을 제대로/정식으로 하다
STEP 2
Talk about where you play badminton.
I joined a club for badminton enthusiasts, and I play badminton as a workout every morning. Our club gets together at an indoor gym every morning from 6 to 9 o'clock. The gym has state of the art facilities, and places to shower after working up a sweat. People can play badminton in the morning any day of the week. Badminton is a full-body workout. It's an addictive sport, because you can get a thrill every time you play.
[Key Vocabulary & Expressions]
- join a club 동호회에 가입하다
- enthusiast 애호가
- as a workout 운동 삼아
- get together 모이다
- indoor gym 실내 체육관
- state of the art 최신식
- work up a sweat (운동을 하며) 땀을 내다
- day of the week 요일
- full-body workout 전신 운동
- get a thrill 스릴을 느끼다
[Expression of the Day]
I need to catch my breath.
숨 좀 고르고 해야겠어.
A: Wow, I can't believe how good you've gotten. Last time, I beat you easily.
B: I've been taking lessons twice a week. Do you want to play again?
A: Wait a minute. I need to catch my breath. Do you have any water?
B: I do. Here, drink this. I'm going to stretch a little while you rest.
