How I Learn to Swim
我怎样学游泳
Last summer I began to learn swimming. I went to the swimming pool with my friend Li Lei every other day. Li Lei enjoyed swimming very much. He said swimming was great fun and encouraged me to learn.
When I was in the swimming pool for the first time, I just watched Li Lei. I tried my best to learn but I didn't know how to begin. I kicked my feet and moved my arms. It was so difficult that I swallowed some water. I never found Li Lei swallow any water.
I asked Li Lei about the sport. “How does a swimmer move his arms? When does he kick his feet? How does he turn his head?” Li Lei explained it to me. We practised together every day. Little by little I learned how to swim. It was really fun.
Now I can swim a long distance, and I don't swallow any water. I am becoming a good swimmer.
注释：
1）every other day 每隔一天
2）enjoyed swimming very much 非常喜欢游泳
3）swimming was great fun 游泳很有趣
4）for the first time 第一次
5）swallowed some water 喝了一些水
6）explained it to me 给我解释
7）Little by little 一点一点地，慢慢地
8）swim a long distance 游一段长的距离
When I was younger, I had a strong desire to learn how to swim. Swimming seemed like a fun and useful skill to have, especially during the hot summer months. However, the journey to becoming a proficient swimmer was not easy, but with determination and practice, I eventually succeeded.
Firstly, I enrolled in swimming classes at our local swimming pool. The instructor was patient and experienced, which made learning enjoyable. We started with the basics, such as floating and kicking, before moving on to more advanced techniques like different strokes.
At the beginning, I struggled a lot. I was afraid of putting my face in the water and found it challenging to coordinate my movements. However, my instructor encouraged me to practice regularly and assured me that progress takes time.
I spent hours practicing in the pool, slowly gaining confidence with each session. I practiced my floating, kicking, and arm movements diligently, focusing on improving one skill at a time. Gradually, I became more comfortable in the water and started to enjoy the feeling of gliding through it.
Aside from the lessons, I also practiced swimming during family outings to the beach or swimming pools. These informal practice sessions helped me apply what I learned in class and reinforced my skills.
After several months of consistent practice, I finally achieved my goal of swimming independently. It was a moment of great accomplishment and joy. I could now swim confidently, knowing that I had overcome my initial fears and challenges.
Learning to swim taught me the value of perseverance and determination. It showed me that with hard work and dedication, I could achieve anything I set my mind to. Swimming has since become one of my favorite activities, bringing me joy and relaxation whenever I'm in the water.
我怎样学游泳
当我还是个孩子的时候，我就有一个强烈的愿望学会游泳。游泳看起来像是一个有趣且有用的技能，尤其是在炎热的夏天。然而，成为一个熟练的游泳者的过程并不容易，但是凭借决心和练习，我最终成功了。
首先，我在我们当地的游泳池报了游泳课。教练很有耐心和经验，这让学习变得有趣。我们从基础开始，比如漂浮和踢水，然后逐渐过渡到更高级的技巧，比如不同的游泳姿势。
刚开始的时候，我遇到了很多困难。我害怕把脸放在水里，也发现很难协调我的动作。然而，我的教练鼓励我定期练习，并向我保证进步需要时间。
我花了很多时间在游泳池里练习，每次练习都会更加自信。我努力练习我的漂浮、踢水和划臂动作，专注于逐步改进一个技能。慢慢地，我变得更加放松自如，并开始享受在水中滑行的感觉。
除了课堂上的学习，我还在家人出游时练习游泳，无论是在海滩还是游泳池里。这些非正式的练习帮助我将课堂上所学应用到实践中，并巩固了我的技能。
经过几个月的持续练习，我终于实现了独立游泳的目标。这是一个巨大的成就和喜悦时刻。现在我可以自信地游泳，知道我已经克服了最初的恐惧和挑战。
学会游泳教会了我坚持和决心的价值。它向我展示了只要努力和专注，我就能实现自己设定的任何目标。游泳已经成为我最喜欢的活动之一，每当我在水中时，都能给我带来快乐和放松。