Describe a skill that was difficult for you to learn

Describe a skill that was difficult for you to learn

• When you learned it?

• Why you learned it?

• How you learned it?

• How you felt when you learned it?

• Well, everyone usually faces some difficulties while doing something new.
• Here, I would like to talk about a skill that was quite challenging for me to acquire, which was singing.
• Actually, I love listening to music in my leisure time because it’s my favourite hobby.
• Due to my interest in music, last year, I took part in a singing competition at school/ college.
• I had almost two months to learn singing from scratch.
• So, I started taking some singing lessons from a professional music trainer, whose institute was within walking distance from my house.
• I used to attend singing classes in the evening and at the weekends in which my trainer used to guide me and share some tips to improve my singing.
• Besides, I used to watch YouTube videos and read online articles related to singing, which really helped to acquire some valuable knowledge and tips for singing.
• I have to say I used to practice all the time, like while traveling, walking and doing other activities.
• I also used to mimic the lyrics of songs while listening to them, which helped me evaluate my mistakes in singing.
• After two months’ hard practice, I was able to sing properly and confidently.
• On the competition day, I performed very well, so I won the first prize.
• I received a lot of compliments for the song that I sang, and everyone also congratulated me.
• So, that was the skill that was quite difficult for me to learn.

Follow ups

1. What skills do students need to master?

I would say students should master many important skills in order to achieve a successful career. They should be good at communication and social skills, so they can effectively interact with others. Then, they should have leadership qualities, which are essential at any workplace.

2. Is it hard for students to learn new skills?

Of course, it’s easy for pupils to acquire new skills because their minds are more adaptable than adults, which helps them pick up new things easily. Moreover, these days, they can easily learn new skills through the internet, as many tutorials and articles are available on almost all topics, which can provide someone with thorough knowledge.

3. Is it hard for old people to learn new skills?

Well, I personally believe that anyone can learn new skills at any age. But, older people often face some difficulties in doing so because they can’t remember things properly. They have a lot of other things to keep in mind, so they might not be able to retain new information for a long time.

4. Is a good teacher very important for students’ learning experience?

Definitely, a great teacher plays a vital role in improving students’ learning experience. A teacher imparts valuable knowledge among students, which helps in expanding their horizon. They also assist students to find their natural talents and motivate them to follow it, which can help them become successful.

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