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Jennifer Aniston

Interview

Interviewer: You look fabulous! What do you do to keep in shape?

Jennifer Aniston: I work out 5-7 days a week, doing at least 40 minutes of cardio on the treadmill, elliptical, or spin machine. I compliment my cardio heavy routine with one day of Pilates and three days of Yoga. Every night before bed I stretch and do sit-ups. As for my diet I usually eat fish, green vegetables, and quinoa.

Creating Conversation & New Friendships

Talking about fitness & health is quite common in casual conversation. If you are a fitness and health-oriented person, this is a great topic. It is also a great way to strike up a conversation to meet new people.

Like the interviewer, start with a compliment and then ask the fitness question. Most people will respond positively and tell you about their health and fitness efforts. If you have similar interests, ask to work out with them. I personally find working out with people a great way to get to know someone. You often have lots of talking time during, before, and/or after the fitness activity. Moreover, the heath benefits are great!

Try it out!

This is what a fitness & health conversation might sound like:

Example Speaking Style

(A) You look __________! What do you do to keep in shape?

(B) I work out _____ days a week, doing at least _____ minutes of cardio on the __________. I compliment my cardio routine with__________. As for my diet I usually eat __________.

(A) Wow, that’s great! Do you mind if I join you for __________?

(B) Not at all. I will call you next week to set up a time.

(A) Ok, I will talk to you then.

(B)See you.

Answer Ideas

Idea One

(A) You look sensational! What do you do to keep in shape?

(B) I work out 4 days a week, doing at least 30minutes of cardio on the treadmill. I compliment my cardio routine with Yoga. As for my diet I usually eat lots of fruits and vegetables and avoid meat.

(A) Wow, that’s great! Do you mind if I join you for some cardio on the treadmill?

(B) Not at all. I will call you next week to set up a time.

(A) Ok, I will talk to you then.

(B) See you.

Idea Two

(A) You look amazing! What do you do to keep in shape?

(B) I work out 6 days a week, doing at least 50minutes of cardio on the stair master and stationary bike. I compliment my cardio routine with weightlifting. As for my diet I usually eat a high protein diet.

(A) Wow, that’s great! Do you mind if I join you for some weightlifting?

(B) Not at all. I will call you next week to set up a time.

(A) Ok, I will talk to you then.

(B) See you.

Enjoy creating new conversations with new fitness friends and staying in shape!

Stay Healthy and See you Next Week!

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Robert Pattinson Easter Card

Easter Time!

This week’s conversational style is quite easy. Everyone is talking about Easter. ‘What are you doing for Easter?’ Or ‘What are you going to do for Easter this weekend?’ or ‘What are you up to on Easter?’ (up to = doing)

Now there are many traditional ways to enjoy Easter such as:

…paint Easter Eggs.

…give Easter Cards/chocolates/plants.

…bring Easter Cards/chocolates/plants to loved ones.

…go on or have an Easter Egg hunt

…have Easter dinner with family and/or friends.

….go to Church.

…bring your children to Church.

…go out for dinner/lunch/brunch.

…go on a picnic.

…go to a party or nightclub.

…go to an Easter event.

…take a short vacation.

For language learners, try out these conversational topics with your friends! I have selected some of the most common ways to enjoy Easter and some of the most common verbs used for this time of year.

[Cultural Note: in North America a lot of people will have a 'long weekend' (a long weekend =3 days off in a row including Saturday and Sunday)]

Example Speaking Style

Question 1: What are you doing this Easter?

Answer 1: I am going to paint Easter Eggs and have an Easter Egg hunt.

Question 2: What are you going to do for Easter this weekend?

Answer 2: I am going to go to a nightclub on Friday and then have Easter dinner with my parents on Sunday.

Question 3: What are you up to on Easter?

Answer 3: I am going to ‘hit the slopes’. There is still lots of snow on the mountains (to hit the slopes = go skiing).

Since most people have an extra day off from work this weekend, most people will be talking about their plans for the weekend. People will have been talking about their plans all week unless they have to work.

Now let’s see how the celebrities are enjoying Easter this year. What are they going to do for Easter?

David Arquette and Courteney Cox are going to stop by a friend's house in LA with an Easter basket.