Doing · part 2 — getting the hang

Talk about progress: getting the hang of it, but still struggling.

だんだんコツをつかんできたことについて話せるようになりましょう。

Key English phrases

I'm getting the hang of ~
I've been ~ for ~
I've improved a lot
I still struggle with ~

Example conversation

AYour cooking has really improved!
BThanks! I'm finally getting the hang of it. I've been practicing for a year.
AIt shows. What's your secret?
BJust lots of practice. I've improved a lot, but I still struggle with timing.
ATiming is hard for everyone.
BRight? But I'm getting there.

In context

After a year of practice, I'm finally getting the hang of cooking. At first, everything took too long and tasted bland. I've been cooking almost every night, and I've improved a lot — my friends actually ask for my recipes now. I still struggle with timing, getting everything ready at once, but that'll come. What's something you're getting the hang of?

When to use it · practice

Drew notices you've improved. Say you're getting the hang of it.
Drewがあなたの上達に気づきます。「コツをつかんできた」と言いましょう。
Talk about your progress. Say how much you've improved.
自分の進歩について話しましょう。どれだけ上達したか言いましょう。
Be honest about weak spots. Say what you still struggle with.
苦手な点も正直に。まだ苦戦していることを言いましょう。

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