Learning to Swim (Part 2)
Big brother takes our young artist to the pool for a first swimming lesson.
我会画画，可是我不会游泳。I can draw, but I can't swim.
星期六，哥哥带我去游泳。On Saturday, my big brother took me swimming.
水很深，我有点儿怕。The water was deep, and I was a little scared.
哥哥说：“别怕，我会帮你。”My brother said, "Don't be afraid — I'll help you."
我先学在水里走，再学在水里玩。First I learned to walk in the water, then to play in it.
哥哥说：“看我，手要这样动。”My brother said, "Watch me — move your arms like this."
我学了一个下午。I practiced all afternoon.
现在我会游一点儿了！Now I can swim a little!
哥哥说：“下个星期你就会游得更好。”My brother said, "Next week you'll swim even better."
我说：“太好了！我也会游泳了！”I said, "Great! Now I can swim too!"
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