250424 입트영 Survival Swimming

Survival Swimming

 

Survival swimming refers to techniques you learn in order to save your life in case of emergencies in the water.

The primary goal of survival swimming is to ensure safety.

It was introduced into grade school education in 2015 and became a mandatory subject for all students in 2020.

Typically, first and second graders receive theory-based lessons, while third to sixth graders take practical lessons from professional instructors at swimming pools.

Students learn how to become comfortable in water, stay afloat for extended periods, and perform basic lifesaving techniques.

Children who learn survival swimming are said to be less likely to panic in emergencies and can respond appropriately.

There have even been real-life cases reported in the news where students survived water accidents by doing what they had learned at school.

 

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1. Do you know how to swim? How did you learn?

Yes, I do. One of my hobbies is swimming.
I was interested in scuba diving, and I started learning how to swim when I was in my 20s.
I take swimming lessons every Tuesday and Thursday now.

✅ Revised:
Yes, I do. One of my hobbies is swimming.
I became interested in scuba diving, so I started learning how to swim when I was in my 20s.
Now, I take swimming lessons every Tuesday and Thursday.

✅ 해석:
응, 할 줄 알아. 수영은 내 취미 중 하나야.
스쿠버다이빙에 관심이 생겨서 20대 때 수영을 배우기 시작했어.
지금은 매주 화요일과 목요일에 수영 수업을 듣고 있어.

2. What are some skills you wish you had been taught as a child?

I think it's important to learn presentation and speech skills.
When I was younger, I didn't get to practice my speaking skills back then. And, speaking English skills is also important these days. I just studied grammar and so many words, but now speaking and listening skills are more important. It can be learn more easily, I think you should start earlier.

✅ Revised:
I think it's important to learn presentation and public speaking skills.
When I was younger, I didn’t have much chance to practice speaking.
Also, speaking English is very important these days.
I only studied grammar and memorized a lot of words back then, but now I realize speaking and listening skills are more important.
If you start earlier, it can be learned more easily.

✅ 해석:
어릴 때 발표나 스피치 기술을 배우는 게 중요하다고 생각해.
어렸을 땐 말하기 연습을 거의 해본 적이 없었어.
또 요즘은 영어 말하기도 정말 중요해.
그땐 문법이랑 단어 외우기만 했는데, 지금은 말하기와 듣기 능력이 더 중요하다는 걸 느껴.
일찍 시작하면 훨씬 쉽게 배울 수 있어.

3. Share some important safety tips to remember at the pool or beach.

First, don't swim far from the beach, it can be dangerous because people can't figure out if you are in a dangerous situation.
Second, wear a safety vest. If you can't swim very well, you should wear some safety products like a safety vest, swimming goggles, and arm bands.

✅ Revised:
First, don't swim too far from the beach.
It can be dangerous because people might not notice if you are in trouble.
Second, wear a safety vest.
If you are not a strong swimmer, you should wear safety gear like a vest, goggles, or arm bands.

✅ 해석:
첫째, 해변에서 너무 멀리 수영하지 마.
위험한 상황이 생겨도 사람들이 눈치채지 못할 수 있어.
둘째, 구명조끼를 착용해.
수영을 잘 못하면 구명조끼나 수경, 팔튜브 같은 안전 장비를 착용해야 해.