The Fight for the Scottish Football Title

May 12, 2026, 18:01
EuropeSports

Introduction

Hearts and Celtic are fighting for the football title. Hearts have 77 points. Celtic have 76 points.

Main Body

Hearts are in first place. They did not win the title for a long time. Now they play very well. They have many points. Celtic had some problems before. Now they have a new manager. Celtic won five games in a row. They are close to Hearts now. Hearts and Celtic play more games this week. If the points stay the same, they will play each other on Saturday. The players must stay calm.

Conclusion

The winner will be decided in five days. Hearts and Celtic might play a final game on Saturday.

Learning

Time Jump: Past → Now

In this story, we see how things change. To get to A2, you need to show the difference between then and now.

1. The Past (Finished) We use did not or had for things that are over.

  • "They did not win..."
  • "Celtic had some problems..."

2. The Now (Current) We use are or have for things happening right now.

  • "Hearts are in first place."
  • "They have many points."

Quick Tip: The 'In a Row' Pattern When things happen one after another without stopping, use: Number + Item + in a row →\rightarrow Five games in a row.

Looking Ahead (The Future) To talk about what might happen, use will or might:

  • They will play →\rightarrow (100% sure)
  • They might play →\rightarrow (Maybe)

Vocabulary Learning

football (n.)
A sport played with a ball where teams try to score goals.
Example:I enjoy watching football on Saturday.
title (n.)
The name of a competition or championship.
Example:The team is fighting for the title.
points (n.)
Marks or scores earned in a game or competition.
Example:He has 77 points in the league.
play (v.)
To participate in a game or activity.
Example:They will play a match tomorrow.
manager (n.)
A person who leads or directs a team.
Example:The new manager is excited.
games (n.)
Contests or matches played between teams.
Example:They have many games this season.
week (n.)
A period of seven days.
Example:We will meet next week.
players (n.)
People who take part in a sport or game.
Example:The players warmed up.
calm (adj.)
Not nervous or excited; relaxed.
Example:Stay calm during the game.
winner (n.)
The person or team that wins a competition.
Example:The winner will be announced.