Have you ever swum in a lake, river, or the sea? What was it like?

B Natural answer

Yes, I have. Last summer I swam in a river during a weekend trip with friends. a little chilly at the start, but once I moved around, it felt fine. the current was gentle, so it was easy to relax and enjoy the view. We stayed near the shore most of the time because none of us wanted to go too far out. After swimming, we dried off on some rocks and had lunch. It was a simple day, but I still remember it clearly because it felt clean, quiet, and different from swimming in a pool.

Key phrases in this answer

• a little chilly — slightly cold“It was a little chilly, so I stayed in for a short time.”
• the current was gentle — the water was moving slowly and safely“The current was gentle, so swimming was easy.”
• stayed near the shore — remained close to the edge of the water“We stayed near the shore because we were not strong swimmers.”
• really cold at first — cold when something starts, but better later“The lake was really cold at first, but I got used to it.”
• the water was clear — the water looked clean and easy to see through“The water was clear, so I could see the bottom.”
• the water felt fresh — the water felt cool and pleasant“Even on a hot day, the water felt fresh.”