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NBA-koripallo

Finnish → English Level A1103 cards3 stories

Aloita puhumaan NBA:sta, maailman huippukoripallokilpailusta! Opi yksinkertaisia sanoja ymmärtääksesi tilastot, keskustelemaan pelisuunnitelmista ja jakamaan suosikkielämyksiäsi ja -hetkiäsi. Täydellinen aloittelijoille, jotka rakastavat lajia ja haluavat liittyä joukkueensa kannustamisen kulttuuriin!

NBA-koripallo

Stories

brother plays NBA three pointers

English

There is a basketball game today. My brother is a new NBA player. He is not a rookie. He plays well. There are many players on the court. LeBron James is there too. He is famous. He performs amazing dunks. My brother practices three-pointers. He shoots the ball carefully. "Aim high!" I say. He dribbles fast and passes the ball. "Can you dunk?" I ask. "No, I don’t like dunks," he says. "Why?" "I prefer three-pointers." The game isn’t over. They are still playing. "Does LeBron slam the hoop?" "Yes, he does!" "Are you tired?" "No, I can play more." The match is exciting!

Red Jerseys Never Quit

English

There is a basketball game tonight. My team wears red jerseys. Our point guard is great. He controls the ball and passes easily. He throws the ball to me. I try to score, but the defender blocks my shot. "Pass the ball!" my teammate shouts. I pass to him. He shoots and misses. "Why are you blocking the basket?" I ask the defender. He doesn't answer. At halftime, the score is two points left. "Can we win?" I ask. "Yes!" says my teammate. "Show them your best shot!" The game isn't over. We never give up. Do you like basketball?

Fans love NBA game

English

There are millions of fans in our city. They watch NBA games. My friend buys new shoes. They are strong and fit well. She is a big fan. Our team is good. They practice daily. The coach gives strict instructions. "Defend properly! Rebound quickly!" he yells. The players defend well. They rebound effectively. There is a ball in the game. It is exciting. Why are the fans yelling? They love the show. Does the team play well? Yes! The chemistry is strong. At halftime, there is a show. Are you watching? My friend and I cheer. "Shoot the basket!" we say. This is fun!

Sample flashcards 20

  • koripallokenttä the basketball court
  • Peli on koripallokentällä. The game is on the basketball court.
  • Onko ottelu tänään koripallokentällä? Is the match on the basketball court today?
  • Koripallokentällä ei ole peliä juuri nyt. There isn't a game on the basketball court right now.
  • heittää kolmen pisteen heitto to shoot a three-pointer
  • Osaaako hän heittää kolmen pisteen heiton? Can he shoot a three-pointer?
  • Hän ei heitä usein kolmen pisteen heittoja. She doesn't shoot three-pointers often.
  • He harjoittelevat kolmen pisteen heittoa. They are practicing to shoot a three-pointer.
  • NBA-pelaaja the NBA player
  • LeBron James on kuuluisa NBA-pelaaja. LeBron James is a famous NBA player.
  • Oletko NBA-pelaaja? Are you an NBA player?
  • Veljeni ei ole NBA-pelaaja. My brother isn't an NBA player.
  • driblata palloa to dribble the ball
  • Miksi hän driblaa palloa niin nopeasti? Why does he dribble the ball so fast?
  • Tulokas ei driblaa palloa hyvin. The rookie doesn't dribble the ball well.
  • Driblaa palloa varovasti! Dribble the ball carefully!
  • donkkaus the slam dunk
  • Hän tekee upean donkkauksen. He performs an amazing slam dunk.
  • Pitääkö hän donkkauksista? Does she like slam dunks?
  • Tässä pelissä ei ole paljon donkkauksia. There aren't many slam dunks in this game.

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