How did you first start learning English? Tell me the story.

B Natural answer

I first started learning English at school when I was about ten. At the beginning, it was just simple vocabulary and short dialogues, so I didn't think much about it. But I had a teacher who made the lessons fun, and that changed my attitude. She gave us songs, games, and little speaking tasks. I remember writing new words in a small notebook and reviewing them every night. Later, I joined an after-school club, and that was when I really began to enjoy it. After class, I tried to use English whenever I could.

Key phrases in this answer

• at school — in the school setting or during school time“I first studied English at school.”
• small notebook — a little book used for writing notes“I kept new words in a small notebook.”
• After class — when a lesson or class has finished“After class, I practiced the new words.”
• pretty late — later than expected or usual“I started pretty late, but I made progress fast.”
• from a TV show — coming from something seen on television“I learned a lot of phrases from a TV show.”
• a bit nervous — slightly worried or shy“I was a bit nervous when I spoke at first.”