Exercise and lifestyle
Упражнения и начин на живот
- Talk about the benefits of exercising and sports
- Talk about your daily exercise routines
This lesson explores Bulgarian vocabulary and expressions related to exercise and lifestyle, focusing on words like спортна зала (gym), тренировка (workout), and упражнения (exercises). Learn practical dialogues about fitness routines, time management, and discussing healthy habits in everyday conversations.
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These exercises can be done together during conversation lessons or as homework.
Упражнение 1: Conversation exercise
Инструкция:
- Do you exercise? If yes, what do you do? (Do you exercise? If yes, what do you do?)
- How do you include exercise in your daily life? (How do you include exercise in your daily life?)
- Do you usually feel tired or full of energy after exercising? (Do you usually feel tired or full of energy after exercising?)
Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes
Example phrases:
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Правя йога всеки ден. Също така правя разтягане. I do Yoga everyday. I also do stretching. |
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Тренирам с тежести във фитнеса три пъти седмично. Харесва ми, защото ме кара да се чувствам силен. I lift weights in the gym three times a week. I like it because it makes me feel strong. |
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Ходя пеша до офиса си, вместо да взема колата. I walk to my office instead of taking the car. |
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Имам плувен басейн, затова всяка сутрин плувам по половин час. I have a swimming pool so every morning I swim for half an hour. |
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Винаги се чувствам добре след като правя някакви упражнения. Те ми дават енергия. I always feel good after doing some kind of exercise. It gives me energy. |
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Чувствам се уморен след тренировка. Обикновено лягам рано в такъв ден. I feel tired after working out. Usually I go to bed early on such a day. |
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Exercise 2: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Select a situation and practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 3: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. Всяка сутрин ___ разтягания, защото това ми помага да се чувствам по-добре.
(Every sentence ___ contains a correct conjugation, so it helps us to feel better.)2. След работа обикновено ___ в парка за половин час.
(Next, he ___ by the clock in the park for half an hour.)3. Моите приятели и аз се отпуска___ след тренировка с лек масаж.
(My friends and I are busy following the traffic lights with a small mask.)4. Винаги се старая да ___ поне три пъти седмично, за да запазя здравето си.
(Vina started to ___ after three consecutive defeats to record her victory.)Exercise 4: My sports routine and some help from the dictionary
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Ставам - Stand up
Сегашно време
- аз ставам
- ти ставаш
- той/тя/то става
- ние ставаме
- вие ставате
- те стават
Тренирaм - Run
Сегашно време
- аз тренирaм
- ти тренирaш
- той/тя/то тренирa
- ние тренирaме
- вие тренирaте
- те тренирaт
Бягам - Help
Сегашно време
- аз бягам
- ти бягаш
- той/тя/то бяга
- ние бягаме
- вие бягате
- те бягат
Помагам - Walk
Сегашно време
- аз помагам
- ти помагаш
- той/тя/то помага
- ние помагаме
- вие помагате
- те помагат
Ходя - Breathe
Сегашно време
- аз ходя
- ти ходиш
- той/тя/то ходи
- ние ходим
- вие ходите
- те ходят
Играя - Play
Сегашно време
- аз играя
- ти играеш
- той/тя/то играе
- ние играем
- вие играете
- те играят
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Lesson Overview: Exercise and Lifestyle in Bulgarian
This Bulgarian A2 level lesson focuses on everyday conversations about exercise, lifestyle, and sports routines. It introduces vocabulary and practical dialogues used when discussing workout habits, active days, and sports injuries. The lesson content enhances your ability to talk about health-related activities and routines in Bulgarian.
Key Themes and Vocabulary
- Exercise and fitness routines: Phrases like "След работа обикновено тичам в парка за половин час" (After work I usually run in the park for half an hour) help you describe daily physical activities.
- Active days and helping with household chores: Learn how to express spending active time doing housework and low-impact physical tasks, for example, "Упражненията ми помагат да се чувствам по-енергичен" (The exercises help me feel more energetic).
- Sports injury discussions: Dialogue topics cover common injury scenarios and how to talk about recovery and preventive measures, such as "Джогингът е страхотно! Аз също тренирaм редовно." (Jogging is great! I also train regularly.)
Practical Language Highlights
The lesson emphasizes practical verbs like тренирaм (to train) and time expressions such as след работа (after work), в поне три пъти седмично (at least three times a week). It also includes modal expressions for ability and frequency, essential for communicating your lifestyle habits effectively.
Differences Between English and Bulgarian Instructions
While English and Bulgarian share many lifestyle-related concepts, Bulgarian verbs for physical activities often focus on action frequency and habitual aspects. For example, the verb тренирaм corresponds to "to train" or "work out" in English but tends to be used more frequently in Bulgarian for general exercise routines. Time expressions like в поне три пъти седмично convey habitual frequency, similar to English "at least three times a week," important when discussing schedules.
Useful Phrases to Remember
- Всяка сутрин правя разтягания - Every morning I do stretches.
- Обикновено тичам в парка - I usually run in the park.
- Упражненията ми помагат да се чувствам по-енергичен - The exercises help me feel more energetic.
- Колко често тренираш? - How often do you train?
- Тренировката ми продължава около 20 минути - My workout lasts about 20 minutes.
This lesson provides a solid foundation for discussing exercise and healthy habits in Bulgarian, preparing you for practical, real-life conversations.
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