EOI B1&B2 Module 2. Resources
- WEBCI Online English material
- Feb 16
- 3 min read
🏋️ Health, Habits, and Sports Vocabulary
🟢 Level B1 (Intermediate)
Focus: Basic exercise, common illnesses, and simple healthy habits.
1. Phrasal Verbs (B1)
Work out: To do exercise.
Example: I try to work out at the gym three times a week.
Give up: To stop doing something that is bad for you (like smoking or sweets).
Example: I’m trying to give up fast food to lose some weight.
Warm up: To do light exercise to prepare your body for a workout.
Example: It’s important to warm up before you start running.
Join in: To participate in an activity or sport with other people.
Example: We’re playing football; do you want to join in?
2. Idioms & Expressions (B1)
As fit as a fiddle: To be very healthy and strong.
Example: My grandad is 80, but he’s as fit as a fiddle.
Under the weather: Feeling a bit sick (not very serious).
Example: I can’t go to the park today; I’m feeling a bit under the weather.
In shape: To be in good physical condition.
Example: I’ve been swimming every day, so I’m really in shape now.
3. Essential Nouns (B1)
Workout: A period of physical exercise.
Example: That was a very hard workout; I’m exhausted!
Diet: The food that you eat every day (or a plan to eat less).
Example: A balanced diet includes lots of fruit and vegetables.
Injury: Damage to your body, usually caused by an accident or sport.
Example: He had a leg injury and couldn't play the match.
Habit: Something you do regularly.
Example: Drinking water in the morning is a very healthy habit.
4. Adjectives (B1)
Healthy: Good for your body.
Example: Apples are a very healthy snack.
Painful: Causing physical pain.
Example: My back is very painful after lifting those boxes.
Active: Doing a lot of things; moving a lot.
Example: She is a very active child and loves playing outside.
🔵 Level B2 (Upper-Intermediate)
Focus: Mental health, fitness goals, and more specific medical terms.
1. Phrasal Verbs (B2)
Take up: To start a new sport or hobby.
Example: I’ve decided to take up yoga to improve my flexibility.
Come down with: To start to suffer from a minor illness (like a cold).
Example: I think I’m coming down with a cold; my throat is sore.
Burn out: To become very tired and ill because you worked too hard.
Example: If you don't take a holiday, you’re going to burn out.
Cut down on: To reduce the amount of something you eat or do.
Example: The doctor told me to cut down on caffeine.
2. Idioms & Collocations (B2)
A new lease on life: A fresh start with better health or energy.
Example: Since she started hiking, she feels like she has a new lease on life.
Bite the bullet: To do something difficult or unpleasant that you have been avoiding.
Example: I hate the dentist, but I need to bite the bullet and go.
The ball is in your court: It is your responsibility to make the next move.
Example: I’ve given you the training plan; now the ball is in your court.
3. Nouns (B2)
Endurance: The ability to do something difficult for a long time.
Example: You need a lot of endurance to run a marathon.
Metabolism: The process by which your body uses food for energy.
Example: Some people have a fast metabolism and never get fat.
Supplement: Something you eat (like a pill) to improve your health or diet.
Example: I take vitamin supplements during the winter.
Therapy: Treatment to help a physical or mental problem.
Example: He is going to physical therapy to recover from his surgery.
4. Adjectives (B2)
Nutritious: Food that is very healthy and has what your body needs.
Example: It’s important to have a nutritious breakfast before school.
Sedentary: Spending a lot of time sitting down and not moving.
Example: A sedentary job can lead to health problems like back pain.
Vigorous: Using a lot of energy and strength.
Example: You should do at least 30 minutes of vigorous exercise a day.
Chronic: (Of a disease) lasting for a long time.
Example: He suffers from chronic back pain.
5. Verbs (B2)
Maintain: To keep something at a good level.
Example: It’s hard to maintain your fitness level if you don't exercise regularly.
Cope: To deal successfully with a difficult situation or stress.
Example: Sport is a great way to cope with work stress.
Adhere (to): To follow a rule or a plan strictly.
Example: You must adhere to the diet if you want to see results.
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