Getting started at the gym

Everyday English Conversations

A printable worksheet for conversation-based English lessons.

Difficulty: Intermediate B1

PDF: Getting started at the gym

Warm-up

Have you ever been to a gym? (Yes, I have. I went to...)

Vocabulary Match

introduction •• worried
book •• usual
nervous •• beginning
suggest •• have in it
include •• recommend
normal •• reserve

Vocabulary Answers

introductionbeginning
bookreserve
nervousworried
suggestrecommend
includehave in it
normalusual

Conversation

Fill in the blanks with words from above.

Simon welcomes Amelia to the gym and offers her a free introduction session to help her get started with using the machines and planning her workouts.
Simon:Hi there! Welcome to the gym. Is this your first day?
Amelia:Hi! Yes, it is. I'm a bit ________, to be honest.
Simon:That's completely ________. We offer a free ________ session if you'd like some help getting started.
Amelia:Oh, that sounds great! What does it ________?
Simon:We'll show you how to use the machines and ________ a simple workout plan.
Amelia:That would really help. How can I ________ it?
Simon:I can book it for you now, if you like.
Amelia:Yes, please. Thank you so much!
Simon:You're welcome. Let's get you signed up.
Simon:Hi there! Welcome to the gym. Is this your first day?
Amelia:Hi! Yes, it is. I'm a bit nervous, to be honest.
Simon:That's completely normal. We offer a free introduction session if you'd like some help getting started.
Amelia:Oh, that sounds great! What does it include?
Simon:We'll show you how to use the machines and suggest a simple workout plan.
Amelia:That would really help. How can I book it?
Simon:I can book it for you now, if you like.
Amelia:Yes, please. Thank you so much!
Simon:You're welcome. Let's get you signed up.

Quiz

  1. What does Simon offer to Amelia?
  2. How does Amelia feel on her first day?
  3. What will the introduction session show Amelia?
  4. Who can book the session for Amelia?

Quiz Answers (examples)

  1. A free introduction session.
  2. She feels nervous.
  3. How to use the machines and a simple workout plan.
  4. Simon.

True or False

  1. Amelia is confident on her first day. T F
  2. Simon offers a free introduction session. T F
  3. Amelia needs to book the session herself. T F

True or False Answers

  1. False
  2. True
  3. False

Discussion

  1. What do you like to do at the gym?
  2. Do you prefer working out alone or with friends?
  3. Have you ever tried a new sport or activity at the gym?
  4. What is your favourite exercise machine?
  5. Do you have any funny gym stories?

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