Question – Describe something you taught to your friend/relative.
You should say:
– What you taught him/her?
– When it was?
– How long it was for?
– And explain how you felt about it.
- My sister resides in the US.
- Last summer, she and her children visited us in India for the summer vacations.
- Both my niece and nephew, her children, display a keen interest in learning new things.
- One day, as they observed me playing chess online, they immediately expressed an interest in the game.
- They requested me to be their chess instructor.
- Considering their rare visits to India, I saw it as an excellent opportunity to spend quality time with them during their two-month stay.
- Starting with the basics, I explained the movements of each chess piece.
- Over time, I delved into more complex mechanics such as castling and en passant.
- Additionally, I purchased a membership for them on chess.com, enabling them to practice independently when I was occupied.
- The website features insightful puzzles that teach strategic thinking in challenging positions.
- They engaged in matches against computer bots and other players, recognizing that chess proficiency comes with practice against diverse opponents.
- Their rapid learning pace was evident, and by the end of two months, they had even defeated me a few times.
- Remarkably, I also picked up a few special moves from them.
- The overall experience was incredibly fulfilling.
- It marked the first time I had the opportunity to teach someone something, and I felt a sense of pride as they grasped the concepts and managed to beat me, making my role as a teacher a success despite my losses as a player.
