Getting Exercise
Vocabulary
Read each word out loud.
yoga
/ËjoÊÉĄÉ/
noun
slow exercise where you stretch and breathe deeply
Example:
I do yoga on Saturdays.
river
/ËÉčÉȘvÉ/
noun
a long line of water that moves across the land
Example:
I saw a bear in the river.
stretch
/stÉčÉtÊ/
verb
to make your arms or legs long
Example:
I stretch my arms in the morning.
forest
/ËfÉÉčÉȘst/
noun
a large area with many trees
Example:
A lot of animals live in the forest near my home.
bike
/baÉȘk/
noun
a thing with two wheels that a person can ride
Example:
I ride my bike to the park.
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Story
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Audio recorded by Thomas
Getting Exercise
I try to exercise every day. My favorite exercise is walking. I like to go for long walks at sunset. I like sunset because itâs not very hot. Sometimes I do yoga too. I usually do yoga at home. I donât like doing yoga at the gym.
Exercise is much more fun with friends. I like to ride my bike with friends in the forest near my house. There is also a river close to my house. Sometimes we go for a walk by the river.
Itâs always important to stretch after working out. After every workout, I always spend at least 10 minutes stretching.
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Conversation Practice
Working with a tutor? Try asking or answering these questions out loud with them.
Working alone? Try speaking your answers out loud or write them in the lesson discussion below.
1. What is your favorite exercise?
2. Do you like to exercise inside or outside?
3. Do you stretch before or after you exercise?
4. Is there a river or a forest near your house?
5. Do you know how to ride a bike?
Written by:
Thomas
Lesson updated:
September 2, 2026