Sunderland AFC News

Introduction

Sunderland AFC is back in the Premier League. Now, the club wants to make the team and the stadium better.

Main Body

The manager is Regis le Bris. The team bought fourteen new players. Now, the manager wants only two or four more players. He wants the team to work well together. The club is fixing the stadium and the training center. Matty Young will stay at the club for a long time. Some young players want to play in the first team, but it is very hard in the Premier League. Some players are leaving. Lutsharel Geertruida will leave after this season. Noah Sadiki might leave too.

Conclusion

Sunderland AFC wants a stable team and a better stadium.

Learning

🟢 The 'Want' Pattern

In this text, we see a very useful word for beginners: Want.

How to use it: Person \rightarrow want \rightarrow thing/action

Examples from the news:

  • The club wants to make the stadium better. \rightarrow (They desire an improvement)
  • The manager wants more players. \rightarrow (He needs more people)
  • Some players want to play. \rightarrow (They have a goal)

📦 Simple Word Groups

Look at how the text describes people and places:

PersonPlace
ManagerStadium
PlayerTraining center
TeamPremier League

Quick Tip: Use these words to talk about your hobbies or your job!

Vocabulary Learning

back
to return to a place
Example:The team will back to the Premier League next season.
club
a group of people with a common interest
Example:The club is working to improve the stadium.
wants
desires something
Example:The manager wants more players.
team
a group working together
Example:The team is made up of new players.
stadium
a large sports arena
Example:The stadium will be fixed soon.
better
improved
Example:The club wants a better stadium.
manager
person in charge of a team
Example:The manager is Regis le Bris.
new
not old
Example:The team bought fourteen new players.
players
people who play a sport
Example:Some players are leaving.