005_Movements_of_the_Body_Parts

Useful Expressions

Beginner

1. I just make eye contact with him.
2. Can you get a grip on the bottom?
3. Lift your knees in front of your body/
4. Did that girl just wink at you?
5. He was pushed aside by the crowd.
6. He shook his head in disagreement.
7. He shook hands with his new boss.
8. Babies can crawl quietly quickly.

Intermediate

1. It was a warm evening, so I stretched my legs.
2. Could you help me to lift some furniture?
3. Make sure you grip the weights firmly.
4. Many people bend their bodies at the waist.
5. Stretch your arms out either side of your body.
6. Dancing is great exercise for the body, especially the legs.
7. He punched the air with excitement at scoring the goal.

Advanced

1. Lift the weights up, keeping your arms straight all the time.
2. When I do push-ups, should I bend my elbows so that my nose touches the ground?
3. Bend them so that your arms are at a 90 degree angle.
4. You should be very careful if you lean against the table at dinner.
5. You should remember to keep your back straight whenever you lift heavy objects.

Dialogues

Beginner

A: When you are in a restaurant and you want the waiter to bring the bill, what do you do to attract his attention?
B: I just make eye contact with him and nod my head. Then I tell him when he comes over to the table. Why do you ask?
A: I went out with my girlfriend to a nice restaurant last night and I noticed that many people shouted for the bill.
B: That seems a little impolite in such a restaurant.
A: That’s what I thought. I just thought I’d ask you and see what you thought of it. Anyway, what did you do yesterday evening?
B: Well, it was a warm evening, so I stretched my legs. I walked along the canal for a couple of miles. Actually, several other people had the same idea. I saw Bill.
A: Did you? How is he these days?
B: He seemed OK. We didn’t stop and chat because we were on opposite banks of the canal. We just waved at each other.
A: I need to move some furniture. Could you help me to lift it?
B: Of course. What do you want to move first?
A: Let’s move the sofa. Can you get a grip on the bottom at that end? I’ll lift this end. I want to move it sideways in that direction.

Intermediate

A: Can you suggest a few exercises to help me get fit and stretch my muscles a little?
B: Sure. If you want to stretch your legs, a good exercise is to lift your knee in front of your body, like this. It’s a very simple exercise, but very effective.
A: I need to exercise my arms too. How can I do that?
B: One good way is to do push-ups. Another way is to use weights. Make sure you grip the weights firmly. You don’t want to drop them on your feet.
A: When I do push-ups, should I bend my elbows so that my nose touches the ground?
B: You don’t need to bend your elbows that much. Bend them so that your arms are at a 90 degree angle. The most important thing is to remember to keep your body straight. Many people bend their bodies at the waist, which reduces the effectiveness of the exercise.
A: What’s a good exercise for my chest muscles?
B: One that I recommend is that you lie on your back. You should have a weight in each hand and stretch your arms out either side of your body.
A: So I need plenty of space for this exercise.
B: Yes, you do. Lift the weights up, keeping your arms straight all the time.
A: Great. Thanks for your advice!