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A2.28: Exercise and lifestyle

Esercizio e stile di vita

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Explore Italian daily exercise and lifestyle vocabulary with verbs like fare (to do), correre (to run), and andare (to go). Learn to discuss routines, health benefits, and give advice for an active life.

Exercises

These exercises can be done together during conversation lessons or as homework.

Esercizio 1: Conversation exercise

Istruzione:

  1. Do you exercise? If yes, what do you do? (Do you exercise? If yes, what do you do?)
  2. How do you include exercise in your daily life? (How do you include exercise in your daily life?)
  3. 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

Exercise and lifestyle

Example phrases:

Faccio yoga ogni giorno. Faccio anche stretching.

I do Yoga everyday. I also do stretching.

Sollevo pesi in palestra tre volte a settimana. Mi piace perché mi fa sentire forte.

I lift weights in the gym three times a week. I like it because it makes me feel strong.

Vado a piedi al mio ufficio invece di prendere la macchina.

I walk to my office instead of taking the car.

Ho una piscina, quindi ogni mattina nuoto per mezz'ora.

I have a swimming pool so every morning I swim for half an hour.

Mi sento sempre bene dopo aver fatto un po' di esercizio fisico. Mi dà energia.

I always feel good after doing some kind of exercise. It gives me energy.

Mi sento stanco dopo l'allenamento. Di solito vado a letto presto in una giornata del genere.

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.

1

Parlare dell'esercizio quotidiano

2

Benefici dello sport in ufficio

3

Consigli per uno stile di vita sano

Exercise 3: Multiple Choice

Instruction: Choose the correct solution

1. Ogni mattina ___ per mezz'ora nel parco vicino a casa.

(Every morning I ___ for half an hour in the park near home.)

2. Dopo la corsa, io ___ sempre molta acqua per idratarmi.

(After the run, I ___ always a lot of water to stay hydrated.)

3. Il mio amico ___ in palestra tre volte a settimana per migliorare la sua forza.

(My friend ___ to the gym three times a week to improve his strength.)

4. Nel weekend noi ___ a calcio con gli amici al parco.

(On the weekend we ___ soccer with friends at the park.)

Exercise 4: Exercise and lifestyle

Instruction:

Ogni mattina, io (Fare - Presente) ginnastica per trenta minuti nel parco vicino a casa mia. Dopo, tu (Andare - Presente) in ufficio, ma io (Preferire - Presente) camminare invece di prendere la macchina. La mia collega Lucia (Correre - Presente) sempre la sera dopo il lavoro perché dice che l'esercizio la aiuta a rilassarsi. Noi spesso (Parlare - Presente) dei benefici dell'attività fisica durante la pausa caffè. Personalmente, credo che l'esercizio regolare (Migliorare - Presente) la qualità della vita e aiuta a mantenere alta l'energia per tutto il giorno.

Every morning, I do gymnastics for thirty minutes in the park near my house. After, you go to the office, but I prefer to walk instead of taking the car. My colleague Lucia runs always in the evening after work because she says that exercise helps her relax. We often talk about the benefits of physical activity during the coffee break. Personally, I believe that regular exercise improves the quality of life and helps maintain high energy throughout the day.

Verb Tables

Fare - Do

Presente

  • io faccio
  • tu fai
  • lui/lei fa
  • noi facciamo
  • voi fate
  • loro fanno

Andare - Go

Presente

  • io vado
  • tu vai
  • lui/lei va
  • noi andiamo
  • voi andate
  • loro vanno

Preferire - Prefer

Presente

  • io preferisco
  • tu preferisci
  • lui/lei preferisce
  • noi preferiamo
  • voi preferite
  • loro preferiscono

Correre - Run

Presente

  • io corro
  • tu corri
  • lui/lei corre
  • noi corriamo
  • voi correte
  • loro corrono

Parlare - Talk

Presente

  • io parlo
  • tu parli
  • lui/lei parla
  • noi parliamo
  • voi parlate
  • loro parlano

Migliorare - Improve

Presente

  • io miglioro
  • tu migliori
  • lui/lei migliora
  • noi miglioriamo
  • voi migliorate
  • loro migliorano

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Overview of the Lesson: Exercise and Lifestyle

This lesson focuses on discussing daily exercise routines, the benefits of physical activity, and tips for maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle, all in Italian. It is designed for A2 level learners, aiming to build practical vocabulary and conversational skills related to fitness and well-being.

Key Topics Covered

  • Daily Exercise Habits: Talking about your usual workouts, including activities like running and yoga.
  • Sports and Work: Discussing how exercising can improve work performance and managing time for physical activity during busy days.
  • Healthy Lifestyle Advice: Giving and receiving recommendations for staying active and healthy, with suggestions for sports like swimming and cycling.

Important Expressions and Vocabulary

This lesson introduces useful verbs and phrases to talk about routines, preferences, and benefits of exercise. Examples include:

  • Faccio ginnastica (I do gymnastics)
  • Corro la mattina (I run in the morning)
  • Preferisco fare yoga (I prefer doing yoga)
  • Cammino almeno un’ora (I walk at least an hour)
  • Lo sport fa bene al corpo e alla mente (Sport is good for the body and mind)

Verbs and Conjugations

The lesson includes a focus on common present tense verbs related to exercise and lifestyle actions, such as:

  • Fare (to do): io faccio, tu fai, lui/lei fa...
  • Andare (to go): io vado, tu vai, lui/lei va...
  • Preferire (to prefer): io preferisco, tu preferisci, lui/lei preferisce...
  • Correre (to run): io corro, tu corri, lui/lei corre...
  • Parlare (to talk): io parlo, tu parli, lui/lei parla...
  • Migliorare (to improve): io miglioro, tu migliori, lui/lei migliora...

Useful Tips and Structure

The lesson dialogues simulate natural conversations about sports and health, helping you learn how to ask and answer questions about physical activity routines and share advice. Exercises focus on verb conjugation within everyday contexts.

Notes on Language and Useful Phrases

Since the instruction language is English and the learning language is Italian, this content highlights differences and equivalents in expressions about exercise and lifestyle. For instance, the Italian verb "fare" is versatile and commonly used for activities like sports (

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