English Workout

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  English Workout 015 - Start from scratch 15.09.2026 5min

  Start from scratch Start from scratch : start again from the beginningOne expression. Five minutes. Stronger English.Have you ever started something, realized it wasn’t working, and decided to do it all over again?That’s when you say: I started from scratch.It means to start something again from the very beginning, usually because the previous attempt didn’t work or wasn’t what you wanted.You can also say:Let’s start from scratch.Let’s start from the beginning.Let’s start over.How to use itHere are a few everyday examples:* I handed in the project, but my boss didn’t like it and told me to start from scratch.* You know what? Let’s start from scratch.* Sophia was almost finished with her designs, but she didn’t like them , so she decided to start from scratch.* My computer crashed, and I lost all my work. I had to start from scratch.Mini pronunciation tipPay attention to the “S” sound at the beginning of Start and Scratch.Both words begin with the same /s/ sound. Try to make the sound clearly and smoothly without adding a vowel before it. It’s not “es”, it’s only “s”.Practice these words:* start* scratch* school* small* streetNow put the two words together:start from scratch.Your challenge 🏋️Answer these questions aloud:* Have you ever started something from scratch?* Have you ever been told to start something from scratch?* Is there anything you’d better start from scratch?Thanks for joining this workout.Train your English. Build your confidence. See you at the Gym.Subscribe: @LinguaGym on Substack Instagram: @LinguaGymcol Website: www.linguagym.comSi llegaste hasta aca. Comparte este podcast con alguien que esta aprendiendo Inglés This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit linguagym.substack.com
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  English Workout 014 - To take something for granted 14.09.2026 5min

  Taking something for granted Taking something for granted : assuming it will always be thereOne expression. Five minutes. Stronger English.Have you ever felt so secure about a relationship, job, friendship that you stopped taking care of it?That’s when you say: I took our relationship for granted. Sophia took her job for granted.It means to stop appreciating something because you assume you will always have it.How to use itHere are a few everyday examples:* I didn’t spend much time with my friend Loraine. I guess I took our friendship for granted, and now we hardly talk.* Daniel had a great job. He felt too comfortable and stopped making an effort. He took his job for granted, and he was fired last week.* Don’t take your family for granted—tell them you appreciate them.Mini pronunciation tipPay attention to the -ed in granted. Because grant ends with the T sound, the -ed is pronounced /ɪd/ : grantIDPractice these past tense words with the same /ɪd/ ending:* granted* wanted* needed* startedNow say the whole sentence smoothly:I took our friendship for granted.Your challenge 🏋️Answer the following questions aloud:* Is there anyone you’ve ever taken for granted?* What’s one thing people often take for granted in life?* What’s something you’ll never take for granted again?Thanks for joining this workout.Train your English. Build your confidence. See you at the Gym.Subscribe: @LinguaGym on Substack Instagram: @LinguaGymcol Website: www.linguagym.comSi conoces alguien que quiera mejorar su inglés comparte este episodio This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit linguagym.substack.com
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  English Workout 013 - To talk somebody into something 11.09.2026 6min

  Talk somebody into doing something: convince someone to do somethingOne expression. Five minutes. Stronger English.Have you ever wanted a friend to do something, but they just weren’t interested?That’s when you say: I talked my friend into going to the concert. I talked my friend into playing tennis.It means to persuade someone to do something they weren’t planning to do.How to use itHere are a few everyday examples:* I talked my partner into going to the soccer match with me.* The salesperson talked us into buying the premium service.* My sister talked me into taking a weekend trip, and I’m so glad she did.Mini pronunciation tipPay attention to the pronunciation of -ed in talked. The -ed in talked is pronounced /t/, and it connects smoothly with into.Practice these chunks:* talked into* talk me into* She talked me into it.Now say the whole sentence smoothly:She talked me into going to the concert.Your challenge 🏋️Complete these sentences aloud:* Have you ever talked ____________________________________?* I remember when I talked ___________ into __________________.* My partner usually talks me into ____________________________.Say your answers out loud—the Gym is for speaking, not just reading.Thanks for joining this workout.Train your English. Build your confidence. See you at the Gym.Subscribe: @LinguaGym on Substack Instagram: @LinguaGymcol Website: www.linguagym.comComparte este episodio con alguien que quiera mejorar su inglés. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit linguagym.substack.com
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  English Workout 012 - Make up your mind 08.09.2026 5min

  Make up your mind: make a decisionOne expression. Five minutes. Stronger English.We all have to make decisions every day , don’t we?This is why this is such a useful expression: Make up your mind (or make your mind up)It means making a final decision after considering some options.How to use itHere are a few everyday examples:* I can’t decide which restaurant to go to. I need to make up my mind before 3p.m.* How about the proposal? Have you made up your mind?* I’m having second thoughts about the business. Please help me make up my mind.Mini pronunciation tipIn make up, the final K in “make” connects smoothly with up. Native speakers don’t pause between the two words.Practice these chunks:* make up your mind* made up my mind* Have you made up your mind?Now say the whole sentence smoothly:I finally made up my mind.Your challenge 🏋️Complete these sentences aloud:* Is there any decision you need to make soon? I need to ____________ about ______________________.* Yesterday I made up my mind about __________________________.* Go and ask somone : Have you __________________ about ______________.Say your answers out loud—the Gym is for speaking, not just reading.Thanks for joining this workout.Train your English. Build your confidence. See you at the Gym.Subscribe: @LinguaGym on Substack Instagram: @LinguaGymcol Website: www.linguagym.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit linguagym.substack.com
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  English Workout 011 - Having second thoughts 04.09.2026 5min

  Having second thoughts: doubting a decisionOne expression. Five minutes. Stronger English.Have you ever made a decision and then started wondering if it was the right one?That’s when you say: I’m having second thoughts.It means you’re reconsidering a decision you’ve already made.How to use itHere are a few everyday examples:* I was about to pay for my new car, but then I saw a newer model. Now I’m having second thoughts.* Why are you having second thoughts?* Thomas said we had a deal, but now he’s having second thoughts.Mini pronunciation tipIn thoughts, the GH is silent. Don’t pronounce it—the word sounds just like /thots/.Practice these words:* thought* thoughts* second thoughtsNow say the whole expression smoothly:I’m having second thoughts.Your challenge 🏋️Complete these sentences aloud:* I’m having second thoughts about selling the car.I’m having second thoughts about ______________________* Have you ever had second thoughts after buying something?Two months ago I bought a new cell phone. Then I had second thoughts. I think I didn’t really need it._______________________________________________________* What decision have you never had second thoughts about?I never had second thoughts about starting this podcast.I never had second thoughts about ________________________. Say your answers out loud—the Gym is for speaking, not just reading.Thanks for joining this workout.Train your English. Build your confidence. See you at the Gym.Subscribe: @LinguaGym on Substack Instagram: @LinguaGymcol Website: www.linguagym.comComparte este episodio con alguien que quiera aprender inglés This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit linguagym.substack.com
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  English Workout 010 - Running into someone 03.09.2026 4min

  Run into someone/ Bump into someone: meeting someone unexpectedlyOne expression. Five minutes. Stronger English.Have you ever seen someone on the street without planning to?This is when you say: I ran into Sebastian on my way to work. I bumped into Sebastian on my way to work.It means meeting someone unexpectedly by chance.How to use itHere are a few everyday examples:* The other day I was walking downtown, and I bumped into Andrés, my friend from university.* Yesterday, Maria was at the doctor’s, and she ran into one of her school friends.* Michael and I were at a business meeting, and we ran into Patty, our former boss.Mini pronunciation tipPay attention to the -ed sound in bumped. This -ed is pronounced as /t/, not /id/.Practice these past tense words with the same /t/ ending:* bumped* stopped* helped* workedNow say the whole sentence smoothly:I bumped into Andrés yesterday.Your challenge 🏋️Who have you bumped into lately?Come up with your own example and say out loud. Say your answers out loud—the Gym is for speaking, not just reading.Thanks for joining this workout.Train your English. Build your confidence. See you at the Gym.Subscribe: @LinguaGym on Substack Instagram: @LinguaGymcol Website: www.linguagym.comComparte este episodio con alguien que esta aprendiendo inglés :) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit linguagym.substack.com
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  English Workout Ep 09 - For God’s sake 02.09.2026 6min

  For God’s sake:One expression. Five minutes. Stronger English.1. Expressing frustrationHave you ever felt you’ve had enough? How do you express that feeling?This is when you say: Oh, for God’s sake! Oh, for Christ’s sake! Oh, for Heaven’s sake!It’s similar to saying “Come on!” or “Give me a break!”How to use itImagine these situations:* You’re driving, you’re in a hurry. Guess what! There’s a huge traffic jam. This when you say : _____________________* Your team hasn’t finished the report before the meeting. You say _____________.* You’re cooking, it’s late, and your meal gets burned. ___________________.2. For someone’s sake: for their benefitHave you found yourself doing something to benefit someone? This is when you say: For your sake! For Mariana’s sake! For my kids’ sake!How to use itHere are a few everyday examples:* Take your medicine—it’s for your sake.* I accepted the job for my family’s sake.* We stayed calm for the children’s sake.Mini pronunciation tipNotice how the S at the end of God’s and the S at the beginning of sake blend together. Instead of pronouncing two separate S sounds, you make one long /s/ sound.Practice holding the S:* For God’s sake !Your challenge 🏋️Pay attention throughout your day and use this new expression. Say your answers out loud—the Gym is for speaking, not just reading.Thanks for joining this workout.Train your English. Build your confidence. See you at the Gym.Subscribe: @LinguaGym on Substack Instagram: @LinguaGymcol Website: www.linguagym.comPuedes compartir este podcast con tu alguien que esta aprendiendo inglés! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit linguagym.substack.com
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  English Workout Ep 08 - Work-life balance 31.08.2026 4min

  Work-life balance: having time for work and for life One expression. Five minutes. Stronger English.Do you ever feel like work is taking over your life? Do you have enough time for your family, friends and the things you love?This is when you talk about:“ Work-life balance ”It means having a healthy balance between your professional life and personal life.How to use itHere are a few everyday examples:* How’s your work-life balance?* I’m concerned about my work-life balance* Having a good work-life balance is at the top of my priorities.Mini pronunciation tipPay attention to the sound of “O” in “work”. It’s not the Spanish “O”. It’s the same sound you hear in bird, word, and nurse.Practice these words with the same vowel sound:* work* word* bird* nurseNow say the whole expression smoothly:I’m trying to improve my work-life balance.Your challenge 🏋️Ask people around about their perception on “work.life balance”. Say your answers out loud—the Gym is for speaking, not just reading.Thanks for joining this workout.Train your English. Build your confidence. See you at the Gym.Subscribe: @LinguaGym on Substack Instagram: @LinguaGymcol Website: www.linguagym.comComparte este post! es gratis :) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit linguagym.substack.com
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  English Workout Ep 07 - Let’s get down to business! 28.08.2026 3min

  Get down to business : start talking about the main topicOne expression. Five minutes. Stronger English.Do you usually make some small talk before meetings at work?After a few minutes of small talk, you can say: “Let’s get down to business”It means to start focusing on the important topic or purpose of the meeting.How to use itHere are a few everyday examples:* You meet a friend to talk about a new business idea. At the beginning, you talk about your jobs and families. After that, you need to focus on the purpose of the meeting. This is when you can say : “Let’s get down to business”.* You’re selling your car and a potential buyer asks you about yourself and other personal things. You just want to focus on selling the car. This is when you can say : “Let’s get down to business”.Mini pronunciation tipWe normally don’t pronounce “to” as /tuː/.Instead, reduce it to /tə/ — a quick, weak sound, almost like “tuh.”Try saying it in chunks:Let’s get DOWN → tə → BUSINESSYour challenge 🏋️Think of a situation in which you could use this new expression: “Let’s get down to business” Say your answers out loud—the Gym is for speaking, not just reading.Thanks for joining this workout.Train your English. Build your confidence. See you at the Gym.Subscribe: @LinguaGym on Substack Instagram: @LinguaGymcol Website: www.linguagym.comComparte con un amigo que quiera mejorar su inglés This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit linguagym.substack.com
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  English Workout Ep 06 - Bail me out! 27.08.2026 10min

  Bail : three different ways to use it* Bail: money you pay while waiting for trial One expression. Five minutes. Stronger English.Have you heard the news? A famous actor was arrested, but he was released on bail.That’s when you say:He was released on bail.It refers to the money a person pays to the legal system so they can leave jail while waiting for their trial.How to use itHere are a few everyday examples:* The judge set bail at $50,000.* She couldn’t afford to pay bail.* His family paid his bail.* Bail on: to back out or leave unexpectedlyOne expression. Five minutes. Stronger English.Do you have a friend who usually cancels plans at the last minute?That’s when you say:He usually bails on me.It means to leave a situation or cancel a plan unexpectedly, often disappointing other people.How to use itHere are a few everyday examples* Don’t bail on our dinner plans!* She said she’d come, but she bailed at the last minute.* I almost bailed on the meeting because I was exhausted.* Bail someone out: rescuing someone from a difficult situationOne expression. Five minutes. Stronger English.Have you ever run out of money and had to ask a friend for help?That’s when you say: I had to pay a bill, I had no money, so I called my friend to bail me out.It means to help someone get out of a difficult situation, especially a financial one.How to use itHere are a few everyday examples* My parents bailed me out when I couldn’t pay my rent.* The government bailed out several banks during the financial crisis.* Thanks for bailing me out—I really needed the moneyMini pronunciation tipIn bail, the letters AI make the long /eɪ/ sound , just like in:* bail* mail* train* waitNow say the whole phrase smoothly:My friend bailed me out.Your challenge 🏋️Do you remember the three different forms of BAIL? The criminal _________________. I had plans with my friend Nicolas, but he ______________ at the last minute. Sophia had no money to pay for the rent, so I ____________ her ___________. Say your answers out loud—the Gym is for speaking, not just reading.Thanks for joining this workout.Train your English. Build your confidence. See you at the Gym.Subscribe: @LinguaGym on Substack Instagram: @LinguaGymcol Website: www.linguagym.comComparte este post con alguien que esté aprendiendo inglés This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit linguagym.substack.com
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  English Workout Ep 05 - Pet peeve 26.08.2026 6min

  Pet peeve: something that annoys you One expression. Five minutes. Stronger English.Is there anything that seems small, but really annoys you?This is when you say: I hate it when people interrupt me. That’s my pet peeve!It means something that annoys you more than it annoys other people.How to use itHere are a few everyday examples:* People singing aloud on public transportation annoys me. That’s my pet peeve.* What’s your pet peeve?* I hate it when people open the windows in my car. What a silly pet peeve!Mini pronunciation tipIn pet peeve, notice the two different vowel sounds:Pet has a short E /e/ — like bed or ten -the sound is short.Peeve has a long EE /iː/ — like see or green- the sound is long.Now say the whole phrase smoothly: “My biggest pet peeve.”Your challenge 🏋️Ask people around you about their pet peeves. If they don’t understand the expression, explain it to them. María, what’s your pet peeve? Luis, What’s your biggest pet peeve? Say your answers out loud—the Gym is for speaking, not just reading.Thanks for joining this workout.Train your English. Build your confidence. See you at the Gym.Subscribe: @LinguaGym on Substack Instagram: @LinguaGymcol Website: www.linguagym.comConoces a alguien que esté aprendiendo ingles. Comparte este post. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit linguagym.substack.com
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  English Workout Ep 04 - For Ages 25.08.2026 4min

  Ages : for a very long time One expression. Five minutes. Stronger English.Have you been stuck in traffic for what felt like forever?This is when you say : It took me ages to get to the office because of the trafficHow to use itHere are a few everyday examples:* I haven’t been there for ages* I hadn’t seen her for ages* It took me ages to get there (to a place)* I’ve been waiting in line for agesMini pronunciation tipNotice that ages is pronounced with a soft G (like gym) and the ending sounds like -iz, not -es.Practice these chunks:* for ages* It took ages* I haven’t seen you for agesTry saying the whole sentence smoothly:I haven’t seen you for ages.Your challenge 🏋️Complete these sentences aloud* Is there anyone you haven’t seen in ages? I haven’t see ______________in ages* What’s the longest you have waited for someone/something? I waited for __________ for ______ when ____________________________* I haven’t been to ___________ for __________ Say your answers out loud—the Gym is for speaking, not just reading.Thanks for joining this workout.Train your English. Build your confidence. See you at the Gym.Subscribe: @LinguaGym on Substack Instagram: @LinguaGymcol Website: www.linguagym.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit linguagym.substack.com
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  English Workout Ep 03 - Grow old with 24.08.2026 7min

  Grow old with: becoming older / aging together with the person you loveOne expression. Five minutes. Stronger English.Are you in love? Is there anyone you would like to spend the rest of your life with?This is when you say : I want to grow old with youIt means choosing the person you want to be withMini pronunciation tipPay attention to the TH sound at the end of “with”. It’s not a T—your tongue gently touches your upper teeth as air flows out.Practice these chunks:* grow old with* live with* stay withA clear TH will make your pronunciation sound much more natural.Turn: aging/ getting older One expression. Five minutes. Stronger English.When’s your birthday? How old will you turn this year?This is when you say : I’ll turn 30 this yearIt means to reach a new age or to become a certain age.How to use itHere are a few everyday examples:* My birthday is on August 28th, I’m turning 29 this year.* When I turn 50, I’ll be retired.* How old will your son turn this year?Mini pronunciation tipAgain pay attention to the TH sound in the middle of “birthday”. It’s not a T—your tongue gently touches your upper teeth as air flows out.Practice these chunks:* thirtieth* birthday* thought* growing old withOn my thirtieth birthday, I thought about growing old with the people I love.Your challenge 🏋️Complete these sentences aloud* Is there a person you would like to ______________ with ?* I’ll ________ ________ this year.* My father / mother / sister /partner is ______ing _________ next year. Say your answers out loud—the Gym is for speaking, not just reading.Thanks for joining this workout.Train your English. Build your confidence. See you at the Gym.Subscribe: @LinguaGym on Substack Instagram: @LinguaGymcol Website: www.linguagym.comConoces a alguien que esté aprendiendo ingles. Comparte este post. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit linguagym.substack.com
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  English Workout Ep 02 - Like there’s no tomorrow 21.08.2026 12min

  Like there’s no tomorrow: do something passionatelyOne expression. Five minutes. Stronger English.Have you ever felt you might not have a second chance to do something?This is when you say :Like there’s no tomorrowAs if there was no tomorrowIt means to do something as if it were your last momentHow to use itHere are a few everyday examples:* I ate as if there was no tomorrow* You’re eating like there’s no tomorrow* He’s been drinking like there’s no tomorrowMini pronunciation tipNotice how native speakers often connect the words:Notice how “there is” becomes there’s, making the expression smoother and more natural.* There is no tomorrow → There’s no tomorrowYour challenge 🏋️Complete these sentences aloud:* Have you ever done something __________________?* Once I ____________ as if there was no tomorrow* My friend usually ________________ like there’s no tomorrowSay your answers out loud—the Gym is for speaking, not just reading.Binge: do something continuously / non-stopOne expression. Five minutes. Stronger English.Have you ever been so into a series that you watched all the episodes at once?This is when you say : I binge-watched that seriesIt means to do something without pause, excessively.How to use itHere are a few everyday examples:* He binge-smoked because he was feeling anxious* I’ve never binge-watched any TV show or series* She was binge-eating candyDon’t forget the hyphen (-).Mini pronunciation tipNotice how the word binge is pronounced with a soft G, just like gym or giant.andWhen you say binge-watched, the -ed sounds like /t/Your challenge 🏋️Complete these sentences aloud:* Have you ever binge-_______ something?* Sometimes I think about _________________ that series, but I never have time.* I saw Nathaly _______________ all those cupcakes, she loved them.Say your answers out loud—the Gym is for speaking, not just reading.Thanks for joining this workout.Train your English. Build your confidence. See you at the Gym.Subscribe: @LinguaGym on Substack Instagram: @LinguaGymcol Website: www.linguagym.comConoces a alguien que esté aprendiendo ingles. Comparte este post. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit linguagym.substack.com
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  Episode 01 Get it over with 20.08.2026 5min

  Get it over with: do something right there, but you don’t really want to do itOne expression. Five minutes. Stronger English.Have you ever felt like avoiding a difficult phone call or starting a presentation?This is when you say :Let’s get it over withIt means to do something even when you don’t really feel enthusiastic about it.How to use itHere are a few everyday examples:I have to get an injection, I’m scared, but let’s get it over with!I need to talk to someone I don’t really want to talk to , let’s get that conversation over with!I don’t want to get up, let’s get it over with!Mini pronunciation tipNotice how native speakers often connect the words:Get it over withYou’ll hear the T in get sound more like a soft D: “ged it.”Your challenge 🏋️Complete these sentences aloud:I need to talk to my boss about a raise. Let’s do it now. Let’s ________Michael doesn’t want to take the test. He should just _____________.What’s something you need to get over with?Say your answers out loud—the Gym is for speaking, not just reading.Thanks for joining this workout.Train your English. Build your confidence. See you at the Gym.Subscribe: @LinguaGym on Substack Instagram: @LinguaGymcol Website: www.linguagym.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit linguagym.substack.com