Anza kuongea kuhusu NBA, mashindano ya juu kabisa ya mpira wa kikapu ulimwenguni! Jifunze maneno rahisi ya kuelewa takwimu, zungumzia michezo, na shiriki nyakati na vitendo unavyovipenda. Bora kwa wanaoanza kuchukua nafasi ambao wanapenda mchezo na wanataka kujiunga na tamaduni ya kucheza kikundi chao!
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
uwanja wa mpira wa kikapu→the basketball court
Mchezo uko kwenye uwanja wa mpira wa kikapu.→The game is on the basketball court.
Je, mechi iko kwenye uwanja wa mpira wa kikapu leo?→Is the match on the basketball court today?
Hakuna mchezo kwenye uwanja wa mpira wa kikapu sasa hivi.→There isn't a game on the basketball court right now.
kupiga tatu-pointi→to shoot a three-pointer
Anaweza kupiga tatu-pointi?→Can he shoot a three-pointer?
Hapigi tatu-pointi mara nyingi.→She doesn't shoot three-pointers often.
Wanajifunza kupiga tatu-pointi.→They are practicing to shoot a three-pointer.
mchezaji wa NBA→the NBA player
LeBron James ni mchezaji maarufu wa NBA.→LeBron James is a famous NBA player.
Je, wewe ni mchezaji wa NBA?→Are you an NBA player?
Kaka yangu si mchezaji wa NBA.→My brother isn't an NBA player.
kudribulu mpira→to dribble the ball
Kwa nini anadribulu mpira haraka sana?→Why does he dribble the ball so fast?
Mwanamchezi mpya hadribulu vizuri.→The rookie doesn't dribble the ball well.
Dribulu mpira kwa uangalifu!→Dribble the ball carefully!
slam dunk→the slam dunk
Anafanya slam dunk ya kushangaza.→He performs an amazing slam dunk.
Je, anapenda slam dunks?→Does she like slam dunks?
Hakuna slam dunks nyingi katika mchezo huu.→There aren't many slam dunks in this game.
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