Conversation

Sofía: I wish I had learned to play an instrument when I was young.

Tomás: It's never too late! I started playing the guitar at 35.

S: Really? I wish I had that kind of patience. If only I didn't work so many hours, I would have time for hobbies.

T: I know the feeling. I wish my job weren't so demanding [dɪ'mændɪŋ] (exigente). But I make time for the guitar on weekends.

S: Do you have any regrets?

T: I wish I had traveled more before getting married. I always wanted to go to Japan, but I never did. If only I had taken that chance [tʃæns] (oportunidad) when I was in my twenties.

S: I wish I had studied abroad. All my friends who studied in another country say it changed their lives. I wish it weren't so expensive.

T: I wish the government ['gʌvərnmənt] (gobierno) would offer more scholarships ['skɑlərʃɪps] (becas) for students.

S: I wish that too. If only more people had access ['æksɛs] (acceso) to those opportunities.

T: Well, at least we're learning English now. I wish I had started sooner, but better late than never!

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Dificultades deseables

Si estudiar algo te resulta muy fácil, probablemente no estés aprendiendo mucho. Que te cueste un poco es buena señal. Las dificultades no son malas para el aprendizaje; de hecho son el mecanismo.