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Goals, warm-ups, form, counting and safety: the English you use on the gym floor with every client.

Start Gym coach lessons21 lessons · 3 levels · 100 phrases

พูดเมื่อไหร่: ลูกค้ายังตอบไม่ได้

Lose weight or build muscle?

ลดน้ำหนักหรือสร้างกล้ามเนื้อครับ?

What you will learn

Know some English already? Take the Level 1 test first and skip what you know.

Level 1Lessons 1–5

First Shift

You can get through your first day at work in English.

  1. 1Hello and thank you
  2. 2Numbers and time
  3. 3Starting the session
  4. 4Form and safety
  5. 5Counting and praise

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Level 2Lessons 6–11

Confident Day

You can handle a whole working day in English.

  1. 6Goals & intake
  2. 7Machines & weights
  3. 8Counting reps & sets
  4. 9Stretching & cool-down
  5. 10Nutrition basics
  6. 11Booking next session

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Level 3Lessons 12–21

Trusted Pro

Small talk, saying no politely, problems and the unexpected.

  1. 12When something goes wrong
  2. 13Changes and surprises
  3. 14Small talk
  4. 15Reps, kilos and prices, fast
  5. 16Saying no politely
  6. 17Recommending more training
  7. 18Last session
  8. 19Your progress so far
  9. 20Calls and messages
  10. 21Cultural notes

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Phrases you will say

Warm up first.

Lose weight or build muscle?

Keep your back straight.

Three more!

Rest for one minute.

Great session!

All 100 phrases, lesson by lesson

Every English phrase in these lessons. In the app, each one comes with a picture, audio and its meaning in your language.

Level 1First Shift

1Hello and thank you

  • Hello. Good morning.
  • Yes. No. OK.
  • Please. Thank you. Sorry.
  • I don't understand. Please say it again.

2Numbers and time

  • One moment, please.
  • One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten.
  • What time? At three o'clock.
  • Help! Call a doctor.

3Starting the session

  • Warm up first.
  • Lighter or heavier?
  • Drink water.
  • Same time tomorrow?

4Form and safety

  • Keep your back straight.
  • Does it hurt? Stop.
  • Breathe out.
  • Slowly down, fast up.

5Counting and praise

  • Three more!
  • Rest for one minute.
  • Good form!
  • Great session!

Level 2Confident Day

6Goals & intake

  • What is your goal?
  • Lose weight or build muscle?
  • Do you have any injuries?
  • How many times a week can you train?
  • Please stand on the scale.

7Machines & weights

  • Sit here. Hold here.
  • I will set the seat for you.
  • This machine is for your legs.
  • Start with ten kilos.
  • Put the weights back, please.

8Counting reps & sets

  • Ten reps, three sets.
  • One more set.
  • Halfway there!
  • Hold for ten seconds.
  • Last one!

9Stretching & cool-down

  • Now let's stretch.
  • Reach your arms up.
  • Touch your toes.
  • Slowly. Don't bounce.
  • Breathe in slowly.

10Nutrition basics

  • Eat more protein.
  • Drink two litres of water a day.
  • Less sugar, please.
  • Eat after training.
  • Sleep eight hours.

11Booking next session

  • When can you come next?
  • Monday or Wednesday?
  • Morning or evening?
  • See you on Friday at six.
  • I will send you a message.

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12When something goes wrong

  • You look pale. Sit down and drink some water.
  • Sorry, this machine is broken today. Let's use that one.
  • You can borrow a towel at the front desk.
  • Did you pull a muscle? Show me where.
  • Chest pain? Stop now. I will call for help.

13Changes and surprises

  • You are late. We only have thirty minutes today.
  • Your trainer is sick today. I will train you.
  • Did you lose your member card? Ask at the front desk.
  • The air-con is not working. Let's train outside.
  • The gym is busy. Let's start on the mats.

14Small talk

  • How are you today?
  • It is very hot today.
  • Did you have a good weekend?
  • It will rain later. Take an umbrella.
  • Have a nice weekend!

15Reps, kilos and prices, fast

  • Fifteen reps, three sets, one minute rest.
  • Forty-two and a half kilos. Good!
  • Your heart rate is one hundred and forty.
  • One month is one thousand five hundred baht.
  • Sorry, sixteen or sixty?

16Saying no politely

  • Sorry, that is too heavy for you now. Maybe next month.
  • Sorry, I can't train you with that pain. See a doctor first.
  • Sorry, I can't tell you about pills. Ask a doctor.
  • Sorry, I can't give free sessions.
  • Sorry, I am full at six. How about seven?

17Recommending more training

  • Ten sessions are cheaper than one by one.
  • Would you like to try our yoga class?
  • A protein shake after training helps your muscles.
  • Two times a week is better for your goal.
  • Bring a friend. Your next month is half price.

18Last session

  • I put your water bottle by the bench.
  • I cleaned the mat for you.
  • The treadmill was broken yesterday.
  • I called the front desk about your locker.
  • You almost fell. Let's go slower.

19Your progress so far

  • You forgot your towel last time. Here it is.
  • I found your car key in the changing room.
  • I gave you a new plan last week. Did you try it?
  • You came at six last time. Same time today?
  • You lost two kilos this month. Great work!

20Calls and messages

  • I got your message. See you at seven.
  • I will send you a video of the exercise.
  • Please send me a message if you need to cancel.
  • Sorry, I missed your call. I was with a client.
  • This is a reminder: training tomorrow at eight.

21Cultural notes

  • I'm fine, thank you. And you?
  • Nice to meet you.
  • Thank you, that is very kind.
  • Excuse me.
  • No problem.

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