Sonny Styles Joins the Washington Commanders

May 9, 2026, 09:40
USSports

Introduction

The Washington Commanders have a new player. His name is Sonny Styles. He is a linebacker.

Main Body

Sonny Styles wears jersey number 52. He chose this number because he likes old players from this team. His father also helped him choose this number. Sonny is very big and fast. He is 6-foot-5. He can find the ball and run to the other player quickly. The coach says Sonny can be a great player. Sonny works very hard. He learned this at Ohio State University. He also learned it from his father. He wants to help his team win.

Conclusion

Sonny finished his first training. He will practice more with the team soon.

Learning

⚡ The 'Ability' Pattern

In this story, we see a simple way to say what someone can do. This is a key building block for A2 English.

The Secret Formula: Person + can + action word

Examples from the text:

  • Sonny can find the ball.
  • Sonny can be a great player.

💡 Why this matters: Notice that we don't say "can to find" or "cans find." The word can never changes, no matter who is speaking.

Quick Shift:

  • He can run fast → I can run fast → They can run fast

Common pairings found here:

  • Can + find → (Locating something)
  • Can + be → (Possibility/Future status)

Vocabulary Learning

player (n.)
a person who plays a sport or game
Example:The player scored a goal.
team (n.)
a group of people who work together
Example:Our team won the match.
coach (n.)
a person who trains or directs a team
Example:The coach gave us advice.
practice (v.)
to train or rehearse
Example:We practice every day.
win (v.)
to be successful or victorious
Example:They will win the game.
help (v.)
to assist or support
Example:I will help you with homework.
learn (v.)
to acquire knowledge or skill
Example:I learn new words.
number (n.)
a digit or set of digits
Example:My number is 52.
big (adj.)
large in size
Example:He is a big player.
fast (adj.)
quick in speed
Example:She runs fast.