Part 2 — Long Turn

Now in part two, I'm going to give you a topic.

I'd like you to talk about it for one to two minutes.

You'll have one minute to think about what you're going to say, and you can make some notes if you wish.

Here's your cue card.

Thank you.

Describe a skill you would like to learn.

You should say what the skill is, why you want to learn it, how you would learn it, and explain how it would help you in the future.

You have one minute to prepare.

Your time starts now.

Alright, the skill I'd really like to learn is playing the guitar.

I've always admired people who can just pick up a guitar and play beautifully and I've wanted to do that for years.

The main reason I want to learn is that music has always been a big part of my life.

I listen to music every day, and I think being able to create it myself would be incredibly fulfilling.

It would also be a great way to relax and disconnect from all the screen time I have as a computer science student.

As for how I'd learn it, I'd probably start with online tutorials on YouTube since there are so many free resources.

Once I get the basics down, I'd look for a local teacher in Bondoom for proper technique.

I might also join a community of beginning musicians to stay motivated.

In the future, I think this skill would help me in several ways.

Personally, it would give me a creative outlet and something to be proud of.

Socially, I could play at gatherings with friends, which would be amazing.

Thank you.

That sounds like a great goal.

Just one follow -up question.

Do you think it's ever too late to learn a new skill?

I don't think so.

Anyone can learn anything at any age with enough patience and consistent practice.

Great.

That is the end of part two.