Joining the Swim Club

Beginner (A1) Social American Accent 47s

Learn how to use the word 'qualify' when talking about joining a sports club and meeting its rules.

Vocabulary Highlights

qualify /ˈkwɑːlɪfaɪ/: To show that you are able, fit, or have the right skills to do something, like join a group, team, or job.; "You must swim fast to qualify for the team." — meet rules for a team; "She wants to qualify for the new office job." — have the right skills for a job

Speaker 1: Hey Amy! I want to join the swim club.

Speaker 2: That's great! Do you need to qualify?

Speaker 1: Yes, I have to show I can swim fast.

Speaker 2: How fast do you need to swim?

Speaker 1: I need to swim fifty meters in one minute.

Speaker 2: Oh, that's very fast. Can you do it?

Speaker 1: I think so. I practice every day now.

Speaker 2: Good! I know you can qualify for the club.

Speaker 1: Thanks! The swim test is this Saturday.

Speaker 2: Awesome. I'll come to watch you.

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