2008 - It's Like Riding a Bike! How to Say Something Is Easy

The video explores the expression 'like riding a bike' and its implications in language learning and muscle memory. It discusses various idioms that convey ease, such as 'easy as pie' and 'child's play.' Through personal anecdotes and role play, the hosts illustrate how these expressions can be applied in real-life situations, emphasizing the importance of not assuming ease for everyone.

What expression is used to describe something that is easy to pick up again after a long time?

• A piece of cake

• Like riding a bike

• A walk in the park

• As simple as ABC

What is muscle memory?

• A way to remember things by writing them down

• A process where muscles learn and perform tasks without conscious thought

• A method of memorizing through repetition

• A type of memory that involves recalling facts

Which idiom means something is very easy to do?

• Hard as nails

• Easy as pie

• Tough as leather

• Complicated as a puzzle

What does the idiom 'child's play' imply?

• Something that is very difficult

• A task suitable for adults only

• An activity that is very easy

• A game played by children

How can the idiom 'a breeze' be used?

• To refer to a windy day

• To talk about a storm

• To indicate something is easy

• To describe a challenging task

What activity did Lindsey find similar to 'riding a bike' after a long break?

• Playing the piano

• Cooking

• Bowling

• Skiing

What is something Michelle finds difficult and not 'easy as pie'?

• Bowling

• Cooking

• Skiing

• Biking

What is a key takeaway from the role play about assumptions?

• Assuming everyone finds things easy is helpful

• It's important to recognize individual differences in learning

• Assumptions make tasks easier

• Everyone should find cooking easy

How can the expression 'child's play' be used positively?

• To refer to a child's game

• To describe a difficult task

• To compare past and present skills

• To belittle someone's efforts

What should be considered when using expressions about ease?

• Expressions are not important in communication

• All tasks are easy for everyone

• Expressions should be used to encourage, not diminish

• Everyone has the same level of skill