British 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
| British English | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| get fit | become healthy and strong | I want to get fit this year. |
| take up | start (a new hobby or sport) | I've decided to take up running. |
| give up | stop doing (a habit) | I'm trying to give up sugar. |
| a bad habit | something bad that you do often | Biting my nails is a bad habit. |
| the pros and cons | the good and bad points | We talked about the pros and cons of going vegan. |
| stick to | keep doing (a plan) and not stop | Starting is easy. The hard part is to stick to it. |
| a balanced diet | food with the right mix of things | A balanced diet doesn't mean no chocolate. |
| work out | do exercise, often at a gym | I work out three times a week. |
| Couch to 5K | an NHS running plan for beginners (from no running to 5 km) | I'm doing Couch to 5K with my sister. |
| out of breath | breathing fast after exercise | After five minutes I was completely out of breath. |
| it's good for you | it helps your health | Try it, it's good for you! |
| five a day | five portions of fruit and vegetables a day (NHS advice) | Are you getting your five a day? |
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.