🎯 Cue Card:
Describe a time when you taught a friend or relative something.
You should say:
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Who you taught
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What you taught them
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Why you taught them
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And explain how you felt about it
✅ Sample Answer (Natural & Human Tone)
Well, one time that clearly comes to my mind is when I taught my younger cousin, Rohan, how to drive a car. It happened during last summer vacation when he had just turned 18 and was super excited to get behind the wheel.
Since I had already been driving for a few years and had a good grasp of road rules, I decided to take on the role of his informal instructor. We used my dad’s old hatchback, and every evening, we would go to a quiet area near our house with very little traffic. I started with the basics—how to start the engine, use the clutch and gears, and gradually moved on to steering, reversing, and even parallel parking.
The reason I taught him was that he was a bit anxious about going to a professional driving school, and honestly, he trusted me more. Plus, it gave us both a great chance to bond and spend quality time together.
At first, it was a bit nerve-racking for me—especially when he would hit the brakes suddenly or stall the engine—but gradually he improved. Eventually, seeing him drive confidently made me feel proud. I realised that teaching someone is not just about sharing knowledge but also about being patient and supportive. So yeah, this experience was not only fulfilling but also brought us closer as cousins.
💡 Useful Vocabulary
| Word/Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Grasp of | Good understanding of something |
| Bond | Develop a close relationship |
| Nerve-racking | Stressful or causing anxiety |
| Stall the engine | When a car engine stops unexpectedly (usually by mistake) |
| Parallel parking | A specific way of parking parallel to the road |
💬 Idioms You Can Use
| Idiom | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Hit the ground running | Start something energetically and effectively |
| Like a fish to water | To learn something very quickly and naturally |
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