Thibaut Courtois Talks About His Future

古圖庫拉斯談論他的未來


Introduction

Thibaut Courtois talked about his plans for his team and his country.

古圖庫拉斯談到了他對球隊和國家的計劃。

Main Body

Courtois is 34 years old. He might stop playing for Belgium after the next World Cup. He wants to protect his body. Also, there are new young players in the team.

古圖庫拉斯今年 34 歲。他可能會在下一屆世界盃後停止為比利時隊效力。他想要保護自己的身體。此外,隊伍中也有了新的年輕球員。

He wants to stay at Real Madrid until he stops playing football. The club usually gives short contracts to old players. But Courtois believes he is still very good.

他希望在皇家馬德里留到退役為止。球會通常會給年長球員較短的合約。但古圖庫拉斯相信自己依然非常出色。

Courtois also talked about Jose Mourinho. They are friends now. They speak honestly to each other.

古圖庫拉斯也談到了穆里尼奧。他們現在是朋友,會坦誠地交流。

Conclusion

Courtois wants to play in the World Cup and finish his career at Real Madrid.

古圖庫拉斯希望參加世界盃,並在皇家馬德里結束他的職業生涯。

Vocabulary Learning

💡 The 'Future' Bridge

In this text, we see how to talk about things that might happen. For an A2 learner, the most useful word here is MIGHT.

How it works: Use might when you are not 100% sure. It is for possibilities.

  • Fact: Courtois is 34. (100% true)
  • Possibility: He might stop playing. (Maybe yes, maybe no)

🛠️ Simple Pattern: Subject + Might + Action

  • He \rightarrow might stop
  • I \rightarrow might go
  • They \rightarrow might win

📝 Quick Comparison

  • Wants to: A strong wish (He wants to stay at Real Madrid).
  • Might: A possible chance (He might stop playing for Belgium).

Vocabulary Note: Honestly \rightarrow Speaking the truth without hiding anything.

Vocabulary Learning

protect (v.)
To keep someone or something safe from harm
Example:You should wear a helmet to protect your head.
contract (n.)
A legal agreement between two people or groups
Example:The player signed a new contract for three years.
honestly (adv.)
In a truthful way; telling the truth
Example:Please tell me honestly if you like the food.
career (n.)
The job or series of jobs a person has during their life
Example:She had a long and successful career as a doctor.
Practice A2 words in a crossword