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1C Everyday English

Join a sports club

Unit 1

  • I CAN ask about a sports club
  • I CAN understand a club advertisement
  • I CAN write a club application
Join a sports club
Everyday English

Everyday English

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When you want to join a sports club in the UK, you need some useful phrases. These phrases help you ask about times, prices, places, and the level of the club. Most sports clubs in the UK are very friendly, so you can ask any question. The staff are happy to help you.

Here are some common phrases you will hear and use. Listen to them carefully because they use contractions - two words joined together. For example, 'I would' becomes I'd, and 'it is' becomes it's. Contractions are very common in spoken English.

English phrase When to use it
I'd like to join the club. To say you want to be a member
What time does it start? To ask about the time
How much is it? To ask about the price
Where do you meet? To ask about the place
Is it for beginners? To ask about the level
Do I need to bring anything? To ask what to take
That sounds great. To say you like the idea
Thanks for your help. To be polite at the end

The verb 'to join' is very important here. It means 'to become a member of' or 'to start doing something with other people'. You can join a club, join a class, or join a team.

The verb 'to meet' is also useful. In this context, 'Where do you meet?' means 'Where do you come together to play or train?' It does not mean 'to meet someone for the first time'.

You can use these phrases at any sports club - football, tennis, swimming, or yoga. Try to remember them!

الانضمام لنادي رياضي

تخيل إنك عايز تنضم لنادي رياضي في الحي بتاعك، زي نادي كرة قدم أو تنس أو سباحة. إيه اللي هتقوله لما تروح هناك؟ الدرس ده هيعطيك أهم الجمل اللي تحتاجها.

أهم الجمل اللي هتتعلمها

أول جملة وأهم واحدة هي "I'd like to join the football club" ومعناها "عايز أنضم لنادي كرة القدم". لاحظ إننا بنستخدم "I'd like to" وده أسلوب مهذب جداً للتعبير عن الرغبة. الـ "I'd" دي اختصار لكلمة "I would"، والعبارة كلها "would like to" أرقى من "want to" اللي بتبقى مباشرة شوية.

لما الموظف يسألك "What would you like to know?" (إيه اللي عايز تعرفه؟)، تقدر تسأل أسئلة كتير:

  • "What time does it start?" — الساعة كام بيبدأ؟ هنا بنستخدم "does it start" لأن الفاعل "it" بياخد "does" في السؤال.
  • "How much is it?" — بـ كام؟ دي الجملة اللي بتسأل بيها عن السعر.
  • "Where do you meet?" — بتتقابلوا فين؟ لاحظ إن الـ "you" بتاخد "do".

فعلين مهمين جداً

"To join" — معناه "ينضم" أو "يصير عضو". تقدر تستخدمه في حاجات كتير:

  • join a club (ينضم لنادي)
  • join a class (ينضم لحصة)
  • join a team (ينضم لفريق)

"To meet" — في السياق ده معناه "يتجمعوا أو يتقابلوا مع بعض"، مش "يتعرفوا على بعض لأول مرة". يعني "Where do you meet?" يعني "بتتجمعوا فين تلعبوا؟"

الردود المهذبة

لما حد يقولك إن التدريب بيبدأ الساعة "half past six on Tuesdays" (ستة ونص يوم الثلاثاء)، الرد الطبيعي هو "That sounds great" (ده باين حلو). وفي الآخر، ما تنسىش تقول "Thanks for your help" (شكراً على مساعدتك) عشان تكون مؤدب.

نصيحة أخيرة

الاختصارات زي "I'd" و"it's" و"we're" دي شائعة جداً في المحادثات الطبيعية في بريطانيا. اتعود على سماعها عشان تفهم الناس بسرعة وتبقى بتتكلم زيهم.

Emma is at the reception of a sports club. She wants to join the football team. Listen to her conversation with Tom, the club receptionist.

  1. E
    Emma Hi, I'd like to join the football club.
  2. T
    Tom Hello! What would you like to know?
  3. E
    Emma What time does it start?
  4. T
    Tom Training starts at half past six on Tuesdays.
  5. E
    Emma How much is it?
  6. T
    Tom It's fifteen pounds a month. We have a beginners' group too.
  7. E
    Emma Great! Where do you meet?
  8. T
    Tom We meet at Riverside Park, near the café.
  9. E
    Emma That sounds great. Thanks for your help!
  10. T
    Tom You're welcome!
Required

Match each phrase on the left to its function on the right.

Match each phrase on the left to its function on the right.

  • I'd like to join the club.
  • What time does it start?
  • How much is it?
  • Where do you meet?
  • asking about the time
  • asking about the place
  • asking about the price
  • saying you want to be a member
Required

Put the lines of this conversation in the correct order, starting with the greeting.

  1. Receptionist: Of course! What would you like to know?
  2. Sam: Hi, I'd like to join the football club.
  3. Receptionist: It's fifteen pounds a month.
  4. Sam: What time does it start?
  5. Sam: How much is it?
  6. Receptionist: Training starts at half past six.
Required

Say this polite phrase three times. Notice the contraction 'I'd' - it means 'I would'. This is the most common way to ask to join a club.

I'd like to join the club, please.

Listening

Listening

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Sam is twenty-eight years old and works in an office in London. He loves football, but he stopped playing when he finished university five years ago. Now he wants to start playing again and get fit. He finds a club called Riverside Sports Club in his town. He decides to call them to ask some questions before he joins.

Listen to the phone call between Sam and Sarah, the receptionist at the club. You will hear ten lines of conversation. Pay attention to:

  • The days and times of training
  • The price per month
  • Where the club meets
  • Whether the club is good for beginners

Before you listen, think: What questions do YOU want to ask when you join a new sports club? Write your questions down. Then listen to the dialogue and see if Sam asks the same questions.

The receptionist speaks in standard British English. She uses some contractions like 'it's', 'we're', and 'that's'. Listen for these - they are very common in natural spoken English. Don't worry if you do not catch every word. Try to understand the meaning from the context.

Listen for the main idea first. Then listen again for the specific information you need to answer the questions. The questions are about the days, times, price, and place. If you miss an answer the first time, do not worry - you can listen again.

الانضمام لنادي رياضي

في الجزء ده من الدرس، هتسمع مكالمة تليفون بين Sam اللي عايز ينضم لنادي كورة، وSarah اللي شغالة موظفة استقبال في Riverside Sports Club. سام عنده 28 سنة وعايز يرجع يلعب كورة تاني بعد ما كان بطل من أيام الجامعة. المكالمة فيها معلومات مهمة عن مواعيد التمرين، والسعر، ومستوى اللاعبين.

إزاي تطلب حاجة بأدب

لما تحب تطلب حاجة بأدب في الإنجليزية، عندك كذا طريقة. الأولى هي "I'd like to..." وده اختصار لـ "I would like to" ومعناها "عايز/محتاج...". مثلاً: "I'd like to join the football club" يعني "أنا عايز أنضم لنادي الكورة". الطريقة التانية هي "Can you tell me about...?" زي ما سام قال: "Can you tell me about it?" يعني "ممكن تقولي معلومات عنه؟".

إزاي تسأل عن السعر

لما تسأل عن السعر في الإنجليزي، بتقول "How much does it cost?" أو "How much is it?". والإجابة بتيجي على صورة "It's [number] pounds a month" زي: "It's fifteen pounds a month for one session a week" يعني "خمسة عشر جنيه في الشهر لحصة واحدة في الأسبوع". كلمة "pound" (£) هي عملة بريطانيا.

المواعيد والأوقات

في الإنجليزية، لما تقول الوقت بدقايق زي 6:30 بتقول "half past six" مش بس "six thirty". لما تسأل عن بداية أو نهاية حاجة بتستخدم "start" و"finish" أو "end". مثلاً: "Training starts at half past six and finishes at eight" يعني "التمرين بيبدأ الساعة ستة ونص وبيخلص الساعة تمانية".

الكلمات المهمة

  • join = ينضم / يسجل في مكان
  • team = فريق
  • training = تمرين / تدريب
  • session = حصة أو وحدة تمرين
  • beginner = مبتدئ
  • adults = كبار / بالغين

نصيحة للاستماع

لما تسمع مكالمة بالإنجليزي، ركز على الفكرة العامة الأول قبل ما تركز على التفاصيل. اسمع مرة كده عشان تفهم الموضوع، واسمع تاني عشان تسمع الأوقات والسعر. وافتكر إن في الكلام العادي الإنجليزي بيختصر كتير، يعني "it is" بتتقال "it's" و"we are" بتتقال "we're".

Sam is calling Riverside Sports Club to ask about the football team. Listen to his phone call with Sarah, the receptionist.

  1. S
    Sarah Good morning, Riverside Sports Club. How can I help?
  2. S
    Sam Hi, I'd like to join the football club. Can you tell me about it?
  3. S
    Sarah Of course! We have teams for adults on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
  4. S
    Sam What time does it start?
  5. S
    Sarah Training starts at half past six and finishes at eight.
  6. S
    Sam How much does it cost?
  7. S
    Sarah It's fifteen pounds a month for one session a week.
  8. S
    Sam Is it for beginners?
  9. S
    Sarah Yes! We have a beginners' group. We meet at Riverside Park, near the café.
  10. S
    Sam Perfect, thanks very much!
Required

What is Sam calling about?

  • Booking a tennis court
  • Asking about joining a football club
  • Buying football boots
  • Cancelling a class
Required

The club is only for experienced players.

Required

Training starts at ___.

Pronunciation

Pronunciation

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In English (UK), the sounds /k/ and /g/ are made in the same part of the mouth, but they are very different sounds. The /k/ sound is voiceless - you do not use your voice to make it. The /g/ sound is voiced - you use your voice.

To make the /k/ sound, lift the back of your tongue and press it gently against the soft part at the back of the roof of your mouth. This soft part is called the soft palate. Then release the air quickly, like a small explosion. Your throat does not move. Try saying 'kick, kick, kick' and put your hand on your throat - you should feel nothing.

To make the /g/ sound, do the same thing with your tongue, but turn on your voice. Your throat vibrates. Try saying 'go, go, go' and feel your throat - it moves up and down. The /g/ sound feels stronger and louder than /k/ because of the voice.

These two sounds appear a lot in sports words. You will hear them when people talk about sports clubs, games, and training. People often mix them up, so listen carefully!

Look at this table of common sports words:

/k/ (no voice) /g/ (voice)
club gym
kick goal
court game
keep fit get fit
cricket golf

The /k/ is sharp and quick, with no voice. The /g/ is stronger and lower because you add your voice. Practise saying both sounds and feel the difference in your throat. Try to say each pair of words and notice how your mouth position is the same but your voice is different.

يا صديقي، النهاردة هندرس صوتين في الإنجليزي قريبين من بعض جدًا وممكن تخلطهم بسهولة، وهما صوت /k/ زي كلمة club وصوت /g/ زي كلمة goal. الاتنين بيتعملوا في نفس المكان في بقك - ورا، عند آخر سقف حلقك اللي اسمه soft palate. بس الفرق بينهم إن صوت الـ /k/ بنسميه voiceless، يعني حلقك ما بيشتغلش خالص ومفيش اهتزاز. أما صوت الـ /g/ فبنسميه voiced، يعني فيه اهتزاز في حلقك وانت بتقوله.

عشان تعمل أي صوت فيهم، ارفع لسانك من ورا وخليه يلمس الجزء الطري في آخر سقف حلقك برفق، وبعدين سيب الهوا ينزل فجأة، زي ما يكون انفجار صغير. لما بتقول /k/ زي في kick أو club أو cricket أو keep fit، حلقك ما بيهتزش خالص. جرب تحط إيدك على حلقك وقول kick kick kick - مش هتحس بحاجة.

لكن لما بتقول /g/ زي في goal أو gym أو game أو get fit أو golf، حلقك بيبدأ يهتز وبيتحرك لفوق ولتحت. قول goal goal goal وحط إيدك على حلقك - هتحس بيه بيلعب. خلي بالك إن الـ /g/ بيكون أقوى وأعمق من الـ /k/ لأنه فيه صوت.

الاتنين بيظهروا في كلمات الرياضة كتير. الفرق الوحيد في بقك هو إنك بتشغل صوتك أو بتقفله. جرب دلوقتي تقول الأزواج دول ورا بعض وحس بالفرق:

  • club - gym
  • kick - goal
  • court - game
  • keep fit - get fit
  • cricket - golf

في التمرين الجاي، ركز على الإحساس في حلقك وهتلاقي الفرق بسهولة.

To make the /k/ sound: lift the back of your tongue to the soft palate, then release air sharply. Do NOT use your voice - your throat stays still. To make the /g/ sound: keep the same tongue position, but turn on your voice. Your throat will vibrate. Both sounds use the same mouth shape - only the voice is different.

Required

Listen to the word. Which word do you hear?

  • cold
  • gold
Required

Say this word three times. Put your hand on your throat. There should be NO vibration - this is the /k/ sound.

kick

Required

Say this word three times. Put your hand on your throat. You should feel vibration - this is the /g/ sound.

goal

Required

Say this word slowly. It starts with the /k/ sound - sharp and with no voice. The word is about joining a sports club.

club

Reading

Reading

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Many sports clubs in the UK put advertisements in local newspapers, on notice boards in cafes, or on their websites. A good advertisement tells you four important things quickly:

  1. What the club offers (for example, football, tennis, or yoga)
  2. When the sessions are (days and times)
  3. Where you meet (the place or address)
  4. How much it costs (the price per week or month)

When you read an advertisement, you do not need to read every word. You only need the key information. This is called reading for specific information - and it is a very useful skill in real life. You will use it many times when you look for clubs, classes, or events.

Strategy box: Reading an advertisement

  1. Read the title first to see what the advertisement is for.
  2. Look for numbers - days, times, prices, and phone numbers are often the most important.
  3. Look for key words like free, beginners, members, all welcome.
  4. Ignore the small details and focus on the four Ws: What, When, Where, How much.

Before you read, here are some key words to know:

Word Meaning in this text
members people who belong to the club
beginners people who are new to the sport
sessions the times when you play or train
weekly every week
coach a person who teaches you the sport
racket the thing you use to hit the ball in tennis

Now you are ready to read! Look at the advertisement and find the four Ws. The questions after the text will help you check your understanding.

القراءة بحثًا عن معلومات محددة - Reading for Specific Information

في الدرس ده هنتعلم مهارة مهمة جدًا في الحياة اليومية: إزاي تقرأ إعلان وتلاقي اللي محتاجه بسرعة من غير ما تقرأ كل كلمة. المهارة دي اسمها reading for specific information أو «القراءة بحثًا عن معلومات محددة»، وهي من أهم مهارات القراءة في المستوى A2.

الفكرة الأساسية: الأربعة W

أي إعلان كويس لازم يديك أربع معلومات أساسية في أسرع وقت:

  • What - يعني إيه اللي النادي بيقدمه (كرة قدم، تنس، يوجا...)
  • When - يعني إمتي الجلسات أو الحصص (sessions) بتكون
  • Where - يعني فين المكان اللي هتروح له
  • How much - يعني السعر، كام في الأسبوع أو الشهر

الكلمات المهمة اللي هتساعدك تفهم الإعلان

في النص هنلاقي كلمات أساسية لازم تفهمها عشان تقدر تقرأ بسرعة. خليني أوضحلك كل واحدة في سياقها:

  • Members - دي الناس اللي بتكون أعضاء في النادي. مثلاً لو مكتوب «members only» يبقى للعضوات بس.
  • Beginners - يعني المبتدئين، الناس اللي لسه بتبدأ تتعلم الرياضة. لو شفت الكلمة دي يبقى الكورس مناسب ليك حتى لو مش عارف تلعب.
  • Sessions - دي الحصص أو التدريبات. ممكن تتقال «two sessions per week» يعني حصتين في الأسبوع.
  • Weekly - يعني كل أسبوع. «Weekly fee» يعني اشتراك أسبوعي.
  • Coach - ده المدرب اللي بيعلمك الرياضة. وجود coach معناه إنك هتتعلم بشكل صحيح.
  • Racket - ده المضرب اللي بتضرب بيه الكورة في التنس أو البادمنتون.

خطوات قراءة الإعلان بذكاء

  1. ابدأ بالعنوان عشان تعرف الإعلان ده عن إيه بالظبط.

  2. دوّر على الأرقام زي الأيام والأوقات والأسعار وأرقام التليفون، لأن دي أهم حاجة.

  3. ركز على الكلمات المفتاحية زي free (مجانًا)، beginners، members، وall welcome (الجميع مرحب بيه).

  4. تجاهل التفاصيل الصغيرة اللي مش محتاجها وركز بس على الأربعة W.

المهارة دي مش للتدريب بس، دي هتستخدمها كل يوم في حياتك - لما تدور على كورس، أو نادي جديد، أو حتى حدث في مدينتك. يلا بينا نشوف الإعلان تحت ونجرب نلاقي الأربع معلومات مع بعض!

Here are some key words you will see in the club advertisement. Read each one, then read the text.

  • beginners
    beginners bɪˈɡɪnəz
    People who are just starting to learn or do something for the first time; those with little or no experience i
  • coach
    coach kəʊtʃ
    A person who trains or teaches people in a sport; also a large comfortable bus used for long-distance travel.
  • members
    members ˈmɛmbəz
    People who belong to a particular group, organization, or team.
  • racket
    racket ˈrækɪt
    A racket is a sports equipment consisting of a handle attached to a round frame with a net, used to hit balls
  • sessions
    sessions ˈseʃənz
    A period of time during which a particular activity takes place, such as a meeting, class, or practice.
  • weekly
    weekly ˈwiːkli
    Happening or done once a week; relating to a period of seven days.

Riverside Tennis Club

Do you want to play tennis? Join Riverside Tennis Club! We have sessions on Saturday and Sunday mornings, from 9:00 to 11:00. We meet at Riverside Park, Court 3. The cost is £10 per month.

Our club is for everyone - beginners and experienced players are all welcome. We have friendly coaches and small groups. Please bring a racket and comfortable shoes. We have the balls!

Sessions are every week. You can try one free session before you join.

For more information, call 07700 900123 or email info@riversidetennis.co.uk. Come and play!

Required

What kind of text is this?

  • A story about a tennis player
  • An advertisement for a tennis club
  • A letter from a tennis coach
  • A list of tennis rules
Required

Sessions are on weekday evenings.

Required

You can try one free session before you join.

Speaking

Speaking

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In this section, you will practise speaking to someone at a sports club. You will learn how to ask the right questions to find the perfect club for you. Speaking is very important because most sports clubs in the UK want to talk to you before you join.

When you speak to someone at a sports club, remember to:

  • Say hello politely
  • Tell them you want to join
  • Ask about times, prices, and the place
  • Listen carefully to the answers
  • Say thank you at the end

Here are the most useful phrases for this conversation. Try to remember them all:

English phrase When to use it
Hi, I'd like to join the club. To start the conversation
What time does it start? To ask about the time
How much does it cost? To ask about the price
Where do you meet? To ask about the place
Is it for beginners? To ask about the level
That sounds great. Thank you. To end politely

In British English, we often use contractions in conversation. 'I would like' becomes 'I'd like'. 'It is' becomes 'It's'. Contractions sound natural and friendly - they are part of every day speech.

The verb 'to cost' is important here. 'How much does it cost?' means 'what is the price?' You can also say 'What is the price?' but 'How much does it cost?' is more common in spoken English.

The verb 'to meet' in 'Where do you meet?' means 'where do you come together to do the activity?' - not 'where do you meet someone new.'

You will first hear a model conversation between two people. Then you will practise saying the key phrases. Finally, you will have your own conversation with a real person at the club. Good luck!

الانضمام لنادي رياضي: ازاي تتكلم صح

في الدرس ده هنتعلم إزاي تتكلم مع حد في نادي رياضي في بريطانيا لما تحب تنضم. معظم النوادي في بريطانيا بتحب تتكلم معاك الأول قبل ما توافق على انضمامك، عشان كده مهم جداً تعرف تطرح الأسئلة الصح وتستخدم الأسلوب المهذب.

الجملة المهمة: I'd like to

أول حاجة هتتعلمها هي طريقة الطلب بأدب. لو عايز تقول "حابب أنضم"، ماتقولش "I want to" - دي ممكن تبان قاسية شوية في المحادثات الرسمية. الأحسن تقول "I'd like to" - دي اختصار لكلمة "I would like to" ومعناها "أنا حابب" أو "أنا أتمنى". في المحادثة اللي هتسمعها، إيمي بتقول "Hi, I'd like to join the football club" يعني "أهلاً، أنا حابب أنضم لنادي الكورة".

إزاي تسأل عن المواعيد والسعر

في خطوتين مهمين جداً:

  • السؤال عن الوقت: "What time does it start?" - دي طريقة طبيعية تسأل بيها. توم بيقول "Training is on Tuesday evenings, from half past six to eight" ولاحظ إن في الـ UK بيقولوا "half past six" مش "six thirty" في الغالب.
  • السؤال عن السعر: "How much does it cost?" - الفعل "to cost" مهم جداً ومعناه "يكلف". الإجابة النموذجية: "It's fifteen pounds a month" يعني "بخمسة عشر جنيه استرليني في الشهر".

الاختصارات في الإنجليزية البريطانية

في الكلام اليومي البريطاني بيستخدموا اختصارات كتير عشان الكلام يبان طبيعي وودود:

  • I'd = I would
  • It's = It is
  • doesn't = does not

لو قلت "I would like" في محادثة عادية هتبان رسمي أوي، فحاول دايماً تستخدم الاختصار.

الفعل "to meet" بمعنى مختلف

لما تسمع "Where do you meet?" ماتفهمهاش غلط - مش معناها "فين بتقابل ناس جدد". هنا معناها "فين بتتجمعوا" عشان تلعبوا أو تتدربوا مع بعض. توم بيوضح المكان بيقول "We meet at Riverside Park" يعني "إحنا بنتجمع في حديقة Riverside".

نصيحة أخيرة قبل التسجيل

قبل ما تسجل صوتك، اقرأ المحادثة كذا مرة بصوت عالي وحاول تتخيل إنك بتتكلم مع شخص حقيقي. لما تبدأ التسجيل، خد نفس عميق وتكلم بهدوء وابتسامة على وشك - ده بيفرق جداً في النطق. المحادثة مع الـ AI هتساعدك تتمرن في جو آمن قبل ما تتكلم مع حد فعلاً في النادي.

Listen to this short model conversation. Emma wants to join the football club and Tom is the receptionist. Pay attention to the questions she asks.

  1. E
    Emma Hi, I'd like to join the football club.
  2. T
    Tom Of course! What would you like to know?
  3. E
    Emma What time does it start?
  4. T
    Tom Training is on Tuesday evenings, from half past six to eight.
  5. E
    Emma How much does it cost?
  6. T
    Tom It's fifteen pounds a month. And we meet at Riverside Park.

I'd like to join the football club, please.

This is a polite way to start a conversation at a sports club. Notice the contraction 'I'd' - it means 'I would'.

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Read this sentence aloud. This is how you start the conversation at the club.

I'd like to join the football club, please.

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Read this question aloud. You will use it to ask about the price.

How much does it cost?

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You are calling the Riverside Sports Club because you want to join the football team. You are a beginner. Ask the receptionist about: the days and times, the price, and where they meet. Do not forget to be polite and thank them at the end.

Writing

Writing

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In this section, you will learn to write a short application to a sports club. A club application is a small email or message that tells the club about you. You usually write:

  • Your name and age
  • Why you want to join
  • When you are free
  • Your experience with the sport

Here is a model application from a man called Adam:

Subject: Football club - new member

Hi,

My name is Adam. I would like to join the Riverside Football Club. I am interested in the beginners' group on Tuesday evenings. I am 25 years old and I work in a shop. I played football at school, but I am not very good. I am free on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Thank you, Adam

This application is short, polite, and has all the important information. Notice how Adam uses some key phrases. He does not write a long story - he gives the facts.

Using 'I would like to...' and 'I am interested in...' These phrases are very polite and common in British English. Use 'I would like to...' to say what you want. Use 'I am interested in...' to say what you enjoy. They are better than just 'I want...' or 'I like...' because they sound more formal and polite.

In your application, try to use at least one of these polite phrases. Also remember to:

  • Start with 'Hi' or 'Dear'
  • End with 'Thank you' and your name
  • Use capital letters for 'I' and names
  • Keep your message short (about 50 words)

When you finish, you will read your application aloud. This helps you check for mistakes and practise your speaking too.

يا بطل، جه وقت الشغل الحقيقي! في الجزء ده من الدرس هنتعلم إزاي نكتب application - يعني طلب انضمام لنادي رياضي. الفكرة إنك تكتب رسالة قصيرة أو إيميل بسيط للنادي تقوله فيها مين أنت وإيه اللي عايزه.

إيه اللي لازم يكون في الرسالة؟

أي طلب انضمام ناجح لازم يحتوي على:

  • اسمك وعمرك - عشان النادي يعرفك
  • ليه عايز تنضم - يعني إيه اللي جذبك للنادي
  • امتى فاضي - الأيام والوقت اللي يناسبك
  • خبرتك في الرياضة - لو لعبتها قبل كده ولا لأ

العبارات المهمة (Key Phrases)

في اللغة الإنجليزية البريطانية، فيه عبارات بتدي انطباع مودب وراقي. زي مثلاً:

  • "I would like to..." - معناها "أنا أود / أريد" بس بشكل مودب جداً. أحسن بكتير من "I want" العادية.
  • "I am interested in..." - معناها "أنا مهتم بـ..." وبتستخدمها لما تتكلم عن حاجة بتحبها أو عايز تتعلمها.

لاحظ الفرق: لو قلت "I want to join the football club" ده عادي وممكن يكون مباشر زيادة، بس لو قلت "I would like to join the football club" ده أرقى وأمودب بكتير، وبيستخدم في السياقات الرسمية.

نصايح للشكل (Formatting Tips)

  • ابدأ الرسالة بـ "Hi" أو "Dear"
  • اختم بـ "Thank you" واسمك في الآخر
  • اكتب I بحرف كبير دايماً (قاعدة ثابتة في الإنجليزي)
  • خلي الرسالة قصيرة، حوالي 50 كلمة مش أكتر

التطبيق العملي

بعد ما تخلص الكتابة، هتقرأ الرسالة بصوت عالي. ده مش بس تمرين على الكتابة، ده كمان تمرين على speaking والنطق. لما تقرأ اللي كتبته، هتلاحظ أي غلطة إملائية أو نحوية بسهولة. جرّب تطبق اللي اتعلمته واكتب طلبك بنفسك!

Writing strategy: Use 'I would like to...' and 'I am interested in...' to sound polite in a club application. 'I would like to join the club' is more polite than 'I want to join the club'. 'I am interested in the beginners' group' is more polite than 'I like the beginners' group'. Always start with 'Hi' or 'Dear' and end with 'Thank you' and your name. Keep the application short - about 50 words is enough.

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The model application uses the phrase 'I want to join'.

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Which phrase is more polite in a club application?

  • I want to join
  • I like joining
  • I would like to join
  • I am joining
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Now write your own short application to a sports club. Fill in the blanks with your real information. Read it aloud when you finish.

My name is ___ . I would like to join the ___ club. I am interested in the beginners' group. I am free on ___ and ___ . Thank you.

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