Getting Enough Exercise – A2 Listening Practice

This A2 English listening lesson is for beginners and pre-intermediate learners.

Jade wants to do more exercise, but there’s a problem. Listen and find out what’s going on!

Listen and understand

Answer the questions about Jade and how she keeps fit. Check answers when you have finished all of the questions.

Jade feels full of energy every morning.

True
False

Jade knows she needs to make changes to her lifestyle.

True
False

Jade feels it’s easy to make healthy choices every day.

True
False

What does Jade usually do when she has a break?

Go for a run
Sit and rest
Call a friend

What kind of snacks does Jade often eat?

Crisps and biscuits
Fruit and nuts
Chocolate bars

What did Jade do more in the past?

Watch TV
Go to the gym
Walk

What is Jade’s plan to feel better?

Join a gym
Walk daily or eat better
Sleep more

Why does Jade say she doesn’t exercise more?

The weather is bad
She’s injured
She feels lazy

Train your ear

Listen and complete ONLY the missing words.

sometimes

I just want to

I always

these days I spend

I know I’ll feel better start doing some exercise

Dictation and transcript

Listen to the speaker again, and write what you hear. Then check your answers. Pause, replay or restart if you want to.

DRE Dictation
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