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Unit 14
Learning New Skills
Pre B1- Intermediate
Learning Objectives
In this lesson, you will learn to use everyday vocabulary to discuss the new skills you are currently developing or hope to acquire in the future
Exercise 1
New Words & Expressions
Direction: Listen and repeat after your tutor.
noun
Skill
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/skɪl/
Meaning:
The ability to do something well
- I’m trying to improve my cooking skills.
Real Life Tip:
Americans often value learning new skills for personal and professional growth.
noun
Beginner
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/bɪˈɡɪnər/
Meaning:
A person who is new to a skill or activity
- I’m a beginner at playing the guitar.
Real Life Tip:
Commonly used in classes, workshops, and online tutorials to describe skill levels.
phrasal verb
Pick up
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/pɪk ʌp/
Meaning:
Learn something quickly or informally
- I picked up some French phrases while traveling in Paris.
Real Life Tip:
Very common in everyday English when talking about learning informally.
Work on
phrasal verb
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/wɜrk ɑn/
Meaning:
Spend time improving a skill or task
- I’m working on my drawing skills this month.
Real Life Tip:
Often used in educational and professional settings to talk about self-improvement.
Exercise 2
Role-Play
Direction: First, read the conversation aloud. Then, practice by role-playing it with your tutor.
Situation: Two friends talking about learning new skills.
Hey, Jake! Are you learning any new skills lately?
Sophie
Hi, Sophie! Yes, I’m trying to learn how to play the piano.
Jake
That’s great! Are you a beginner?
Sophie
Yes, I just started last month, so I’m still a beginner.
Jake
How do you practice? Do you take lessons?
Sophie
I practice every day for about 30 minutes and watch online tutorials.
Jake
Nice! I’ve been working on improving my cooking skills.
Sophie
Awesome! Maybe we can share tips and help each other improve.
Jake
Exercise 3
Role-Play Q&A
Direction: Answer the questions based on the conversation.
1. What new skill is Jake learning?
2. How does Jake practice the piano?
3. What skill is Sophie working on?
Exercise 3
Practice Time
Direction: Complete the exercise by choosing the correct answer.
Fill in the blank
I like ________ at the park after school.
Direction: Complete the exercise by choosing the correct answer.
Exercise 3
Practice Time
Direction: Complete the exercise by choosing the correct answer.
Ordering
Direction: Put the words in the correct order
1. piano / Jake / learn / trying / is / to
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2. skills / Sophie / cooking / on / working / is / her
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3. beginner / just / Jake / started / last month / a / is / who
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4. tutorials / online / watches / Jake
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5. tips / share / We / help / each other / can / to
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6. learning / Jake / has / piano / been / the / recently
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7. improving / Sophie / cooking / her / is / skills
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8. tutorials / people / watch / learn / to / new / things / online
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Exercise 4
Ask Your Tutor
Direction: Ask your tutor these questions. Listen carefully and learn
1. What is a new skill you recently learned or want to learn?
2. How do you usually practice new skills to improve quickly?
3. Have you ever struggled with learning a skill? How did you overcome it?
Exercise 5
Discussion
Direction: Use the new words and expression you learnt in this lesson to have a conversation with your tutor.
1. Are you Learning a new skill ?
2. Which skill do you think is the most useful in daily life?
3. Have you ever learned a skill online? How was the experience?
4. Do you prefer learning new skills alone or in a group?
5. How long does it usually take you to get comfortable with a new skill?
6. Have you ever taken a class or workshop for a skill?
7. What’s the hardest skill you’ve ever tried to learn?
8. If you could instantly learn any skill, what would it be?
9. How do new skills help you in your career or personal life?
10. Have you ever taught someone else a skill?
11. What skill would you recommend everyone to learn?
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