Victor Wembanyama and Big Games

Introduction

Victor Wembanyama talked about how he plays in difficult games.

Main Body

Wembanyama likes it when the other fans are angry. He says this helps him play better. He and his team work harder in these games. He waited a long time for these big games. He joined the league and wanted to play in the playoffs. He likes the pressure of the game. He feels he is a good player for these moments.

Conclusion

Wembanyama says that hard games help him reach his goals.

Learning

The "Action + Time" Trick

Look at this sentence: "He waited a long time for these big games."

When we talk about things that happened in the past, we often add -ed to the action word. This is a key step for A2 learners to tell stories.

How it works: Wait → Waited Want → Wanted Join → Joined


Quick Pattern Guide

  • Present: I want to play. (Right now/Always)
  • Past: I wanted to play. (Yesterday/Before)

Key Words to Spot: When you see words like "a long time" or "joined the league," the sentence is usually talking about the past. Use the -ed ending to make it clear! ➔ Action + ed = Past

Vocabulary Learning

plays (v.)
to do a game or activity
Example:She plays soccer with her friends.
angry (adj.)
feeling upset or mad
Example:The child was angry when he lost the game.
better (adj.)
more good or improved
Example:He is playing better today.
harder (adj.)
more difficult or requiring more effort
Example:The exam was harder than expected.
long (adj.)
lasting a long time
Example:It took a long time to finish the project.
big (adj.)
large in size or importance
Example:They had a big celebration.
pressure (n.)
stress or force that makes you feel tense
Example:He felt pressure to win.
good (adj.)
positive, nice, or of high quality
Example:She is a good friend.
hard (adj.)
difficult or tough
Example:The task was hard to complete.
reach (v.)
to get to a place or goal
Example:She reached the top of the mountain.