A selection of English ESL hockey printables

Culture, intercultural communication, cross-cultural communication

Adjectives to describe feelings, emotions

Adjectives to describe personality and character

Adjectives: Gradable / Non-gradable adjectives

Articles: Definite or indefinite article (a, an or the)

BE + infinitive structures (e.g. he was to become famous)

Clauses of contrast (e.g.  although, while)

Clauses of purpose (e.g. in order to, so that, so as to)

Clauses of reason (e.g. because, because of, due to, as, since)

Cleft sentences (e.g. It's Joey we're looking for)

Comparison: Comparative adjectives and structures

Comparison: Superlative adjectives and structures

Conditional 2 (second conditional) - would

Conditionals: Conditional phrases (e.g. unless, provided that, as long as)

Conjunctions (aka connectives, e.g. and, but, or, so, then)

Contractions (shortened forms, e.g. don't, aren't, etc.)

Determiners (words that can come before nouns)

Formal and informal English (politeness or colloquial language)

Future perfect continuous (progressive) tense

Future perfect simple and continuous (progressive) tense

Future phrases (e.g. be about to, bound to, likely to, due to, set to + INF)

Homonyms (two words with the same pronunciation - homophones and homographs)

It as preparatory subject (e.g. it's raining, it's nice of you to)

Linking verbs (aka copulas, e.g. I am a student)

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how to accuse somebody of something in English

how to apologize, say sorry, forgive and express regret in English

how to ask for information and make inquiries in English

how to ask for something, make requests in English

how to blame somebody for something in English

how to defend yourself from criticism in English

how to deny or admit something in English

how to describe things or people in English

how to emphasize important things in English

how to encourage or discourage people in English

how to evaluate people or progress in English

how to express agreement /disagreement in English

how to express approval and disapproval  in English

how to express cause and effect in English

how to express interest in something in English

how to express likelihood, probability in English

how to express likes and dislikes in English

how to express sequence and chronology in English

how to express shock and disbelief in English

how to express sympathy and condolences in English

how to give permission, authorization in English

how to inform somebody about some news in English

how to interpret what was said in English

how to keep a conversation going in English

how to make guesses about something in English

how to make, accept and refuse offers in English

how to order or make a booking in English

how to persuade, convince people in English

how to praise people and express appreciation in English

how to reassure somebody of something in English

how to refuse and object to something in English

how to remind people of something in English

how to rephrase, paraphrase what was said in English

how to say thank you, express gratitude in English

Nouns: Collective nouns (team, class, family, committee)

Nouns: Proper nouns (names of people, cities, companies)

Oxymorons (phrases with words of contradictory meaning, e.g. living dead)

Participles: Past participle (e.g. HAVING DONE)

Participles: Present participle (e.g. DOING)

Parts of Speech (aka word classes, e.g. nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs)

Past perfect continuous (progressive) tense

Phonetics (pronunciation, IPA, phonetic symbols)

Plural nouns: regular plurals with S ending

Prefixes (e.g. A, UN, IM, DIS, MIS, EN, etc. )

Prepositions vs adverbs (e.g. before me, saw him before.)

Prepositions: Double prepositions (e.g. out of)

Prepositions: Participle prepositions (e.g. pending, concerning)

Prepositions: Phrase prepositions (e.g. by means of)

Present perfect continuous (progressive) tense

Present perfect simple or present continuous tense

Present simple tense: S for third person singular verbs

Present simple vs continuous (progressive) tense

Pronouns: EACH OTHER, ONE ANOTHER (reciprocal pronouns)

Pronouns: Possessive pronouns (e.g. my, mine)

Pronouns: Reflexive pronouns (e.g. myself, yourself))

Pronouns: SOMEBODY, ANYBODY, EVERYBODY, NO ONE, NOTHING, etc.

Pronouns: THIS, THAT, THESE, THOSE (demonstratives)

Pronouns: YOU and THEY to talk about people in general

Quantifiers (e.g. some, many, much, any, few, little)

Questions: WH questions (open-ended questions)

Reported speech: reported questions (indirect questions)

There is / there are / there was / there were / there will be, etc.

Verbs: Transitive or intransitive verbs (words that can or cannot stand with objects)

Working with Paragraphs: ordering, titling

Role play, miming, drama activity or improv game

Pictionary (picture dictionary) or picture matching

Writing an opinion essay (persuasive essay)

Learners who are Pre-A1 have just begun learning English and will first learn how to:<ul><li>Say the letters in the alphabet and numbers</li><li>Say hello, talk about names and age</li><li>Name the colors and dates, express likes and dislikes</li></ul>

Absolute beginners who have begun to learn the letters and numbers

Learners taking the A1 Elementary exam should be able to:<ul><li>Introduce themselves and ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, things he/she has, people he/she knows.</li><li>Communicate using very basic phrases as long as the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.</li><li>Main grammar points to know: common adjectives & adverbs of frequency, going to, how much/how many, imperatives, I'd like, 's – possessive, common prepositions of place and time, present simple & continuous, there is/are</li></ul>

A very basic tourist level, which is enough for buying food and a bus ticket

Learners taking the A2 Pre-intermediate exam should be able to:<ul><li>Understand sentences and frequently used expressions (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment).</li><li>Complete tasks that are routine and exchange information about familiar matters.</li><li>Describe matters of immediate need in simple terms.</li><li>Main grammar points to know: countable/uncountable nouns, adverbs of frequency, future will/going to, much/many, present perfect, past simple, past continuous, common phrasal verbs, common modals: can/should</li></ul>

A tourist who can do basic conversations about the past, present and future

Learners taking the B1 Intermediate exam should be able to:<ul><li>Understand points regarding family, work, school or leisure-related topics.</li><li>Deal with most travel situations in areas where the language is spoken.</li><li>Create simple texts on topics of personal interest.</li><li>Describe experiences, events, dreams, and ambitions, as well as opinions or plans in brief.</li><li>Main grammar points to know: question tags, intensifiers: too/enough, future tenses, past tenses, modals, conditionals, wh-questions in the past</li></ul>

Learners who can deal with both familiar and routine situations, in friendly and work contexts

Learners taking the B2 Upper-intermediate exam should be able to:<ul><li>Understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialization.</li><li>Interact with fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without difficulty for either party.</li><li>Produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain an opinion on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.</li><li>Main grammar points to know: perfect tenses, mixed conditionals, modals in the present, phrasal verbs, reported speech, wish, relative clauses</li></ul>

The level where you can be a tour guide for your foreign friends and talk about a lot of topics, even abstract ones, with ease and fluency

Learners taking the C1 Advanced exam should be able to: Express ideas fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts. Produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, using linking phrases (=words that connect ideas between sentences). Main grammar points to know: inversion, mixed conditionals, modals in the past, all passive forms, phrasal verbs (all patterns), wish/if only for regrets

Learners who can smoothly communicate in every walk of life, read long texts and write well

Learners taking the C2 Proficient exam should be able to:<ul><li>Understand almost everything read or heard with ease.</li><li>Summarize information from a variety of sources into a coherent presentation.</li><li>Express themselves using precise meaning in complex scenarios.</li><li>Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in the most complex situations</li></ul>

Get here and you are ready to study in English at university

This  worksheet is about hockey. It has two exercises, first, one text with gaps to complete and then, some definitions to match with the apropiate picture.

It is made for learn new vocabulary and practise objects descriptions.

Discover Ice Hockey 

This worksheet is related to the series of three reading comprehension sheets (the first one being the most complex and the third one, the easiest), aimed for group work. 



On the first lesson, students work in groups on different topics, and on the second lesson, I give them one photocopy per group of my handwritten answers - photocopies that I collect back at the end of the marking time; so they must mark their work themselves. 



After marking their work, they 1) get some sentences ready and 2) present their work to the class, who is taking notes.



During the presentation, as the class is taking notes, I tend to ask for only one person per group to speak, one to write difficult words on demand, and a third one to check the information being given. 

Hockey introduction (Notes sheet)

This worksheet is designed for A1-A2 level teenage students to learn about the history of hockey, its origins, and how it has evolved over time. The reading passage introduces students to the sport, starting with its beginnings in Europe and Canada, and details the first official hockey game in Montreal in 1875. The text is simple but informative, providing key historical moments in hockey's development while remaining accessible for lower-level learners. Students will work through comprehension questions that test their understanding of the text, helping to reinforce reading skills. They will also match vocabulary words from the reading to their definitions, enhancing their word recognition and retention. The grammar activity focuses on the past simple tense, allowing students to practice forming sentences using past verbs from the context of the reading. Additionally, students will engage in a speaking activity where they discuss their favorite sports in pairs, encouraging conversation in English and promoting fluency. For writing practice, students have the option to write about their favorite hockey team or player, allowing them to connect personally to the topic while practicing their writing skills. This worksheet provides a balanced combination of reading, grammar, vocabulary, speaking, and writing activities.

The History of Hockey

This reading activity explores the evolution of hockey from the 1990s to today, focusing on how players have become faster, more agile, and more skilled. Designed for B1-B2 level English learners, the text provides a comparison between past and present hockey players, highlighting changes in training, equipment, and player roles. The activity includes vocabulary building exercises, true/false questions, multiple choice, and comprehension questions that reinforce reading comprehension and critical thinking skills. A discussion section encourages students to engage in conversation about sports evolution and the impact of technology and science on athletic performance. This resource is ideal for students with an interest in sports or modern cultural topics, and it’s suitable for use in both classroom and tutoring settings. It offers a comprehensive and engaging way to enhance language skills while learning about a popular global sport.

How Hockey Has Changed

This worksheet is centered around David Pastrňák, a prominent Czech hockey player known as "Pasta." It provides a brief overview of his life, including his early interest in hockey, his career with the Boston Bruins, and his personal hobbies. The worksheet includes comprehension questions that cover various aspects of Pastrňák's life such as his nickname, favorite activities, dietary habits, and community involvement. It is designed to engage young learners in reading comprehension while also introducing them to a famous athlete's lifestyle and values. The questions aim to enhance understanding of the text and encourage students to reflect on how Pastrňák uses his talents and interests to influence and contribute to society. This worksheet is suitable for educational settings that incorporate sports figures to motivate and educate students.

Hockey and Heart: Learning with David Pastrňák

This is the second of a series of three reading comprehension sheets (the first one being the most complex and the third one, the easiest), aimed for group work.



On the first lesson, students work in groups on different topics, and on the second lesson, I give them one photocopy per group of my handwritten answers - photocopies that I collect back at the end of the marking time; so they must mark their work themselves. 



After marking their work, they 1) get some sentences ready and 2) present their work to the class, who is taking notes.



During the presentation, as the class is taking notes, I tend to ask for only one person per group to speak, one to write difficult words on demand, and a third one to check the information being given. 

DISCOVER ICE HOCKEY (Reading comprehension sheets) 2 INTERMEDIATE

This is the third of a series of three reading comprehension sheets (the first one being the most complex and the third one, the easiest), aimed for group work.



On the first lesson, students work in groups on different topics, and on the second lesson, I give them one photocopy per group of my handwritten answers - photocopies that I collect back at the end of the marking time; so they must mark their work themselves. 



After marking their work, they 1) get some sentences ready and 2) present their work to the class, who is taking notes.



During the presentation, as the class is taking notes, I tend to ask for only one person per group to speak, one to write difficult words on demand, and a third one to check the information being given. 

DISCOVER ICE HOCKEY (Reading comprehension sheets) 3 LOWER

This is the first of a series of three reading comprehension sheets (the first one being the most complex and the third one, the easiest), aimed for group work.



On the first lesson, students work in groups on different topics, and on the second lesson, I give them one photocopy per group of my handwritten answers - photocopies that I collect back at the end of the marking time; so they must mark their work themselves. 



After marking their work, they 1) get some sentences ready and 2) present their work to the class, who is taking notes.



During the presentation, as the class is taking notes, I tend to ask for only one person per group to speak, one to write difficult words on demand, and a third one to check the information being given. 

DISCOVER ICE HOCKEY (Reading comprehension sheets) 1 HIGHER

Make it Rhyme

This A2-level worksheet focuses on the past perfect tense, using the context of sports legends who passed away too early. Students will read about iconic athletes like Johnny Gaudreau, Kobe Bryant, and Diego Maradona, while learning how to form and use the past perfect to describe accomplishments before a specific event in the past. The worksheet includes comprehension questions, a detailed grammar explanation, common mistakes, and practice exercises to reinforce understanding. A task-based writing activity encourages students to use the past perfect in a meaningful context by writing short biographies of famous athletes. Perfect for reading comprehension and grammar integration.

Sports Icons Who Passed Away Too Early: past perfect tense

This A2-level worksheet is designed to help students practice using linking words such as because, so, and even though in context. Through the story of a former Humboldt goalie overcoming a tragedy to compete in the Paralympics, students will connect events using linking words to show reasons, results, and contrasts. The worksheet includes a variety of activities such as vocabulary matching, true/false questions, multiple-choice, and open-ended responses to test comprehension.


The practice section reinforces the use of linking words in a meaningful way, while the task-based writing homework encourages students to reflect on their own challenges. This worksheet is ideal for building both grammar skills and real-life application. The vibrant, dynamic imagery of a sledge hockey player adds an engaging visual element for teen learners.


Former Humboldt Goalie Shines at the Paralympics: linking words


This B2-level English worksheet combines reading comprehension with a structured writing assignment. Students will read about hockey legend Bobby Orr, answer comprehension questions, and engage with key vocabulary through an integrated QR code for extra practice. For homework, students are tasked to write an essay about a sports figure of their choice, following detailed guidelines provided. This worksheet aims to enhance research skills, vocabulary knowledge, and narrative writing abilities, enriching students' understanding of sports figures' global impact.

14 Hockey English ESL worksheets pdf & doc