Describe a useful skill you learnt from another person. You should say: what the skill was who taught you how you learnt it and explain why the skill has been useful to you.

A useful skill I learnt was cooking simple meals. My older sister taught me when I moved into my first flat about two years ago. I had never cooked regularly before, and I was spending too much money on takeaway food. She visited me one weekend and showed me how to make vegetable soup. We went shopping together, and she explained which ingredients I needed. Back at home, she showed me how to cut the vegetables and told me when to add them to the pot. I wrote the steps in a notebook because I thought I would forget them. The next week I tried making the same soup by myself. It was a bit too watery, so I called my sister and asked for advice. She said I could use less water or let it cook for longer. After a few attempts, I got better at judging the amount. This skill has been useful because I can prepare dinner without ordering food. It saves money, and I can choose what goes into my meals. I also enjoy inviting friends over and cooking for them. I am still learning, but I feel much more confident than before.