In this topic, students will learn how to describe something new they learned to do, such as a skill or hobby. They will practice using different tenses to describe their learning process, challenges, and achievements. This topic helps students reflect on their experiences and share them with others in English.
For example:
I learned to ride a bike last year.
I am learning to swim this month.
I’m going to learn how to cook next week.
Students will use the past simple to describe what they learned, present continuous for what they are learning now, and future tense to talk about future learning goals.
GRAMMAR
Past Simple:
I learned to paint last summer.
She took piano lessons in 2023.
Present Simple:
I practice English every day.
He plays guitar well.
Present Continuous:
I am learning to bake.
They are studying Spanish now.
Future (Will / Going to):
I will learn to drive next year.
She is going to take a yoga class.
Modal Verbs (can, should, must):
You can try again.
We should practice more.
You must be patient.
Prepositions & Adverbs of Frequency:
I often study in the evening.
He learns with his sister on weekends.
VOCABULARY
Skill – Something you learn to do well.
Practice – To repeat something to improve.
Improve – To get better.
Challenge – Something difficult.
Progress – Movement forward or improvement.
Effort – Work done to achieve something.
Try – To attempt to do something.
Mistake – Something you do wrong.
Lesson – A time when you are taught.
Success – When you do something well.
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
I learned to...
It was difficult at first, but...
Now I can...
I am still learning.
I’m going to try something new.
SENTENCES
Positive:
I learned to play the piano.
She is learning how to swim.
We are going to try drawing next week.
Negative:
I didn’t understand the first lesson.
He doesn’t like practicing alone.
They are not going to stop now.
Questions:
What did you learn to do?
Are you learning something new?
Will you try again?
Answers:
I learned to ride a bike.
Yes, I’m learning to cook.
No, I will not give up.
CONVERSATION
Anna: Hey David! What’s something new you’ve learned?
David: I learned to skateboard! I started last month.
Anna: That’s cool! Was it easy?
David: No, it was hard at first. I fell many times.
Anna: But you didn’t give up?
David: No! I practiced every weekend. Now I can do some tricks.
Anna: Great! I’m learning to cook now.
David: Nice! What are you making?
Anna: Pasta and cakes. I love it. I’m going to take a cooking class soon.
David: That sounds fun. Keep going!
LONG READING
Last year, Lucas decided to learn how to paint. At first, it was very difficult for him. He didn’t know how to mix colors or draw straight lines. But he watched online videos and practiced every weekend. After three months, he started to paint beautiful pictures.
Now, Lucas paints every Saturday morning. He feels relaxed and happy when he paints. He is going to join a local art class next month to learn more. He wants to become even better at painting.
Questions and Answers:
What did Lucas learn to do? – He learned to paint.
Was it easy for him? – No, it was difficult at first.
What helped him improve? – Watching videos and practicing.
When does he paint now? – Every Saturday morning.
What is he going to do next month? – Join an art class.
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