Chess-boxing: is it chess or boxing? What is "extreme ironing?" And why are there people playing football in a swamp. These are all actual sports, with players, official leagues and championships. In this lesson we learn about them and then participate in group discussions about them.

There's an article about unusual sports for students to read during this lesson. Activities focus on key vocabulary and reading comprehension. Students have opportunities to discuss the topic and to talk about any unusual sports in their countries.