Doing · part 1 — just started

Talk about something you just started and how it's going.

始めたばかりのことを、どんな感じか話せるようになりましょう。

Key English phrases

I just started ~
I'm still a beginner
It's harder than I thought
I'm enjoying it so far

Example conversation

AI hear you just started rock climbing!
BYeah, I just started last month. I'm still a beginner, though.
AHow's it going?
BHonestly, it's harder than I thought, but I'm enjoying it so far.
AThat's the spirit. Beginnings are always tough.
BTrue. Ask me again in a few months!

In context

I just started learning the piano a few weeks ago. I'm still very much a beginner — I can only play one simple song! It's harder than I thought; my fingers don't always do what I want. But I'm enjoying it so far, and I practice a little every day. Everyone starts somewhere, right? Have you started anything new lately?

When to use it · practice

Drew asks about a new hobby. Say you just started and how it's going.
Drewが新しい趣味についてたずねます。始めたばかりであること、どんな感じか言いましょう。
You're a beginner at something. Admit it honestly.
何かの初心者です。正直に認めましょう。
Stay positive. Say you're enjoying it despite the challenge.
前向きでいましょう。大変だけど楽しんでいると言いましょう。

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