American English · B1 · Unit 20
A healthy life
A healthy life
By the end you can
- Talk about your habits and how you'd like to change them
- Give reasons for and against a choice
- Understand advice about health
Words and phrases
| American English | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| get in shape | become fit and healthy | I want to get in shape this year. |
| work out | exercise (often at a gym) | I work out three times a week. |
| I've been meaning to | I've wanted to for a while (but haven't done it) | I've been meaning to start running. |
| junk food | unhealthy food, like chips and candy | I eat too much junk food at work. |
| the pros and cons | the good and bad sides | Let's think about the pros and cons. |
| stick with it | continue and not stop | The hard part is to stick with it. |
| a healthy diet | healthy food every day | A healthy diet is more important than the gym. |
| start slowly | begin with a little | Start slowly, maybe one mile. |
| a mile | about 1.6 kilometers | I ran a mile without stopping! |
| give up | stop (a habit) | I'm trying to give up soda. |
| get enough sleep | sleep as much as you need | Try to get enough sleep before a race. |
| it's worth it | it's good, even if it's hard | It's hard at first, but it's worth it. |
Then talk it through
A friend who wants to start running asks for your help. In the app you have this conversation out loud or typed, with the unit's goals to tick off and corrections at the end.