Walk a Mile

Walking a mile is good for my health. I enjoy the fresh air while I walk. I wear comfortable shoes and bring water. I start my walk slowly and increase my speed. Sometimes, I see other people walking too. I wave and smile at them. I hear birds singing and the wind blowing through the trees. Walking makes me feel calm and happy. It also helps me stay active and strong. When I finish walking a mile, I feel proud. It is a simple activity, but it is good for my body and my mind.

Key Vocabulary

To help you recall the words faster, draw a picture, create a sentence, or a story for each word.

  1. Mile – A measure of distance equal to 1.6 kilometers.

  2. Comfortable – Feeling good and relaxed.

  3. Active – Moving or doing something regularly.

  4. Calm – Feeling peaceful and relaxed.

  5. Blowing – Moving air or wind.

Individual Sentences

  1. Walking a mile is good for my health.

  2. I enjoy the fresh air while I walk.

  3. I wear comfortable shoes and bring water.

  4. I start my walk slowly and increase my speed.

  5. Sometimes, I see other people walking too.

  6. I wave and smile at them.

  7. I hear birds singing and the wind blowing through the trees.

  8. Walking makes me feel calm and happy.

  9. It also helps me stay active and strong.

  10. When I finish walking a mile, I feel proud.

  11. It is a simple activity, but it is good for my body and my mind.

Who Are You Talking To?

Just an example of how this phrase would be said in different environments:
Phrase: "What do you like about walking a mile?"

  1. Casual: "Hey, why do you like walking a mile?"

  2. Intimate: "Sweetie, what’s your favorite thing about walking a mile?"

  3. Formal: "May I ask what you enjoy about walking a mile?"

  4. Business: "Could you explain the benefits of walking a mile for you?"

  5. Writing: "Please describe what you like about walking a mile and how it helps you."

Natural Dialogue

Me: Do you like walking a mile?
Friend: Yes, it’s a great way to stay healthy.
Me: What do you enjoy most about walking?
Friend: The fresh air and the calm feeling I get.
Me: How do you feel after walking a mile?
Friend: I feel proud and happy that I did it!