3/28 Learning a Skill

DIALOG>> I took knitting lessons.

I didn't know you knew how to knit.
I took knitting lessons.
I'm knitting a scarf for my dad.
Why don't you give it a try?


RESPONSE>> Talk about a skill you acquired in your life.

I used to be a skier when I was younger.

But a few years ago, I learned how to snowboard.

It was quite different from skiing.
ex> She's quite different from her sister.

I first started out on the bunny slopes.
* bunny slope: 초급자 코스
ex> He started out as an intern, but soon became a manager.

I learned how to make basic turns.

I fell many times trying to keep my balance on the board.
ex> Try and keep your balance while standing on your toes.
ex> I found it hard to keep my balance on the horse.

I got bruises all over my knees.
* get bruises: 멍이 들다
ex> She got bruises from falling down the stairs.

My whole body was very stiff in the evening.
ex> She was very stiff from being so nervous.

I think I got the hang of it by the third time I went snowboarding.
* get the hang of it: 감을 잡다.
ex> He got the hang of it by the second week.

I became more confident and went on the more advanced slopes.

More recently, I bought my own snowboarding gear.


@ Last night was a blast.  어젯밤은 정말 재미있었어.

1. I didn't start out thinking I would become an actor.
2. Is it harder to keep your balance in the dark?
3. My neck felt stiff after the accident.
4. Slowly, I started to get the hang of it.