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Episode 40 – Intermediate: My First Time at the Gym 🏋️‍♀️

Do you still remember your first time at the gym? In this intermediate-level story, Christine shares her own experience of stepping into a gym for the first time — feeling nervous, unsure how to use the equipment, and eventually finding encouragement and confidence through a friendly coach.

You’ll learn natural expressions to talk about new experiences, feelings of nervousness or surprise, and taking the first step toward change. Christine also introduces useful sentence patterns like “我被嚇到” (I was surprised/scared), “完全不知道怎麼用” (I had no idea how to use it), and “跨出第一步” (to take the first step), as well as common gym vocabulary such as 深蹲 (squat), 熱身 (warm-up), 啞鈴 (dumbbell), and 槓鈴 (barbell).

You’ll also discover cultural insights about gym culture in Taiwan — how some people prefer quiet workouts alone, while others enjoy exercising with friends for motivation.

✨ Perfect for learners around HSK 3-4, focusing on describing personal experiences, emotions, and daily routines in expressive and natural Mandarin.

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