4. What types of education are available to adult learners in your country? If any adults want to study something new, or improve in a particular field, it is possible for them
to go to a training center or to sign up for a university course. A lot of managers decide to get an
MBA. They enroll in a course at one of the local universities, and they have classes on weekends.
They also have a few projects to complete as homework. When I was studying English in a
training school in order to get ready for the IELTS test, I met quite a lot of adults who wanted to
improve their English before looking for a new job. In addition there are also a lot of online
courses nowadays. These programs are usually affiliated (= associated) with universities, and you
can get a degree once you finish the course.
5. What new skill would you like to learn? Wow! There are so many skills I would like to learn! First, I would love to be able to speak a third
language. I think that French sounds amazing, and I would love to have time to learn it. Last week,
I saw a show on TV about Australian surfers, and these guys are so cool! It would be very neat (=
cool) to be able to ride the waves like them. It must be an amazing feeling! In addition, I would
love to learn a few magic tricks to amuse and surprise my friends. I think that could be a fun skill
to learn.
6. Would you like to learn how to drive/cook? Definitely! I will learn how to drive next month, when I turn 18. My father has a car, and it will be
very convenient when I know how to drive it. It would be a great chance to get away from the
noisy city, and hang out with my good pals (= friends). I know that in America, most students can
drive at the age of 16. Having a car represents independence and freedom. I heard it was easier to
drive an automatic car, compared to a stick shift, but I would like to learn how to handle the stick
(= manual transmission) because it looks much cooler.
Yes, I would like to learn how to cook, because I believe that home-made cooking always tastes
better! My mother is a great chef, and I should really spend time with her on weekends when she's
preparing lunch or dinner. That would be the easiest way for me to learn. When I was in high
school, I never had time to learn any culinary skills, and now I have a job, and I don't live with her
anymore. But as you say in English, "better late than never," and I will definitely pick up a few
recipes before I go to Australia. Otherwise, I am going to be stuck eating fish and chips (= the
typical Australian fast food) every day!
