Learning is uncomfortable
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How to Learn
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warm up
Answer the questions below. Then listen to the audio answers and report back on what you’ve heard.
| What have you learnt lately? |
TRANSCRIPT
Recently, I’ve been learning how to cook new dishes! I always loved baking, but cooking meals was something I never really focused on. It’s been fun trying out new recipes and experimenting with different flavors, although I’ve definitely had a few failed attempts! But that’s part of the process, and I’m enjoying it.
| Did you like learning at school? |
TRANSCRIPT
To be honest, I wasn’t a huge fan of learning at school. I didn’t dislike it, but sometimes it felt like I was just memorizing things without really understanding why they were important. Now, I appreciate learning a lot more, especially when I can apply what I’m learning to real-life situations. It’s more meaningful when you know it’s going to help you later.
| How do you feel when you need to learn something new? |
TRANSCRIPT
When I need to learn something new, I feel a bit anxious, but also excited. It’s like starting a journey where I know I’ll struggle at first, but if I stick with it, I’ll eventually get better. The initial awkwardness can be frustrating, but I try to remind myself that everyone feels that way when they’re starting out. The key is not to let that stop you.
LISTENING
First, listen to the recording without looking at the text. Can you grasp what the main idea of this article is?
reading
LEARNING IS UNCOMFORTABLE
Being a beginner at something can feel 1. awkward and 2. embarrassing, especially if you’re used to being an expert. But those feelings are the 3. inescapable growth pains that come from developing and improving. To get used to the discomfort, know that it’s brave to be a beginner. Exposing your weaknesses and trying new things 4. takes courage. You can make the challenge a bit easier by looking for learning situations where 5. the stakes are low — maybe a class where you’re not expected to be an expert or you don’t know anyone else. If it helps, tell fellow participants that you may mess up whatever you’re about to 6. attempt. Your willingness to take risks may inspire others to do the same. And whatever you do, don’t stop learning. Keep pushing yourself, especially in the areas where you are 7. accomplished, so you can get even better. If you are willing to feel embarrassment and shame, and even to fail, there’s no end to what you can do.
wymaga odwagi
stawka (np. w grze hazardowej)
podejście, próba
znakomity, utalentowany
This tip is adapted from “Learning Is Supposed to Feel Uncomfortable,” by Peter Bregman
COMPREHENSION
Answer the questions below. Throw some newly learned words and phrases into your answers.
- How does it feel to be a beginner at something?
- What does it take to be a successful beginner at something?
- How to limit the inescapable feeling of uneasiness related to learning something new?
- How can being brave and open affect fellow participants in the learning process?
- Which areas you should particularly keep pushing yourself?
- How important is one’s willingness to feel embarrassed?
POLL
Cast your vote in the poll.
COMMENTS
How do you feel about learning new things? Do you enjoy learning new things and skills or do you consider it hard and unpleasant necessity? What was the most uncomfortable learning experience for you?
Share your experience and views here.
COMMENTS
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