João Fonseca — Energy, Focus & Big Dreams

Lesson Type: Famous People | Level: Low Beginner


1. Warm-Up Questions

  1. Do you like sports?
  2. Do you play any sport?
  3. Do you know any tennis players?
  4. Do you want to try tennis one day?
  5. What sport do you watch on TV?
  6. Do you think young people can be good at sports?
  7. What sport is popular in your city?

2. Vocabulary Preview

Word / ChunkMeaningExample Sentence
tennisa sport with a racket and a ballJoão plays tennis.
athletea person who plays a sportJoão is a young athlete.
practiceto train many timesHe practices tennis every day.
winto be number one in a gameJoão wants to win.
energypower to move and playHe plays with a lot of energy.

3. Reading — About João Fonseca

João Fonseca is a young tennis player from Brazil. He is fast, focused, and full of energy. Many people like to watch him play.

This paragraph shows who João is: a young, energetic tennis player.

João practices tennis every day. He trains with his coaches, and his family supports him. He likes to work hard and get better.

This moment shows his dedication: he practices a lot and tries his best.

João moves very fast on the court. He hits the ball with energy and control. Fans say he plays with a big smile and confidence.

This paragraph shows his style: fast, energetic, and confident.

João wins junior games in Brazil and in other places. People think he can have a great future in tennis.

This moment shows his progress: he is young and he is growing in the sport.

João inspires many kids. He teaches us to train, believe in ourselves, and follow our dreams.

This final paragraph shows the message: keep training, stay positive, and dream big.


4. Check Your Understanding

  1. Where is João Fonseca from?
  2. Does he practice tennis every day?
  3. How does he play: slow or fast?
  4. Why do people like him?
  5. What does he teach us?

5. Blog Comment Question

What do you think about João Fonseca? Why do you think he is a good athlete?
Try to use because.

Example Comments

A
I think João is great because he plays with energy.

B
In my opinion, he is a good athlete because he practices every day.

C
I like João because he is fast and focused.

D
For me, João is inspiring because he works hard.

Responses

  1. For me, João Fonseca is a big inspiration. He is a player from Brazil, he is very young and talented. He hits the ball with a lot of force. He plays with a lot of dedication. He is going to have big future in tennis. Because of this, I want to be similar to him in the future.