Doing · part 3 — trying new things

Talk about things you’ve just started and want to learn.

始めたばかりのことや、習いたいことについて話せるようになりましょう。

Key English phrases

I've just started ~.
I'd love to learn ~.
It's harder than it looks.
You should try ~.

Example conversation

AWhat's new with you?
BI've just started rock climbing! It's harder than it looks.
AWow, brave! I'd love to learn that someday.
BYou should try it! The first time is scary, but it's fun.
AMaybe I will. I've just started yoga, actually.
BNice! We're both trying new things.

In context

This year I want to try new things. I've just started rock climbing, and honestly, it's much harder than it looks! My arms hurt for days. But I love it. Next, I'd love to learn how to surf. Trying new hobbies is a great way to meet people. You should try something new too! What would you love to learn?

When to use it · practice

You want to try something new. Say what you've just started and what you'd love to learn.
何か新しいことに挑戦したいです。始めたことと、習いたいことを言いましょう。
Drew shares a new hobby. React and ask about it.
Drewが新しい趣味を教えてくれます。リアクションして、質問しましょう。
Encourage Drew. Tell him he should try something you enjoy.
Drewを励ましましょう。あなたの好きなことを試すべきだと言いましょう。

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