English Vocabulary for EXERCISING at the GYM

Will get on it Dmytro :)

Hi Satiago,

The GRE is a very difficult exam and not really meant for ESL learners. Even native speakers have a difficult time with this test.

If you have a specific question, though, I might be able to help.

Hi Pavel,

Love handles give you something to hold on to during, well… loving times ;)

Hi Henry,

As much as I would love to help, I get asked this too often to be able to do it. However, you can post your essay on my site (writetotop.com/forums/forum/forum/peer-scoring/) and others will give you some feedback and I will add a bit as well.

Try restarting Tejas. Let me know if there is still a problem.

Hi Hiba,

I’ll see what I can do. But English is a little crazy in that ‘taught’ sounds like tot, ‘tough’ sounds like tuff, ‘though’ sounds like thow, and ‘trough’ sounds like trof.

I think it’s more a matter of remembering each word’s pronunciation, as there isn’t really a universal rule on this.

Welcome Leon :)

Hi Dasha,

Work out is a verb, and workout is a noun. Working out basically means exercising regularly; it doesn’t have to be at the gym. :)

Hi Sophie,

Use ‘as for’ to point out each aspect (although people will understand if you only say for)

Congratulations Asmaasaad :)

I caught many fish is correct (though some people say fishes and it’s becoming more acceptable ( I personally don’t like it, but…))

All fruits and veggies can be made countable by looking at the whole. For example, cabbage is uncountable, but a head of cabbage is countable.

Does this help?

lol.

Good question Dick95. When we use it as slang, it actually means ‘nothing’. It comes from diddly-squat.
so if that doesn’t mean squat, it means nothing.

It’s very American slang. People from England, for example, might not be familiar with it.

You can use ‘in’ or ‘during’. If you want to emphasize, use ‘throughout’.

We need to move the TV into the next room.

in the street is more British, and on the street more American.
Of course different situations will need to be more specific.
I live at 10 Main Street.
I live in/on Main Street. (US-on, BR-use either)

Hope this helps. :)

Hi Sunrise,

When these pronouns are the subject, they are usually singular because we want a singular answer:

Who knows the answer? (even if many people know the answer, I am asking for individuals)
What is happening? (what action)
Which is your favourite colour? (which one)

When these pronouns are objects, then the verb will agree with the subject:
What does she do? (sub = she) What do they do? (sub = they).

If you are not sure, answer the question:
Who knows the answer? I know it; she knows it; we know it; etc.

What does she do? she teaches.

Does this help?

Hi Pgansukh,

You can ask someone to “spot” you, which means they will stand close as you lift heavy weights and make the weights don’t fall on you. After that, you can begin a conversation, or offer to spot for them.

Does this help?

Hi Emi,

I think the best way to learn English is to read a lot. This way you will see grammar being used correctly, and you will learn many new words. Then, listening will become easier as well.

But at the end of the day, it’s all about practice and patience. Just keep trying. It will get easier. :)

Hi Adnan,

David got it right. It is repetitions.

I’ll get on it Blackmak :)

Hi Marieht,

If you put “english level test” into the Google search box you will get a few sites that will test your level for you.

But, on Engvid we have videos for all levels, so you should watch them all and get practice even if they are too difficult. It will become easier as you go.

Good point Alexander,

Most of the equipment in the gym you use, right? So use the verb use for these. Anything with weights, you lift. A type of exercise, you do (do pushups, do aerobics, etc.)

Today I’ll do 50 pushups. Then I’ll lift some weights/barbells. After that I’ll use the treadmill and walk/jog five miles. Etc.

Does this help a little?

Hi Climbgreat,

Actually, the common expression is build muscles. :)