“Oh my gosh, Math is like a maze!”, “English is like gibberish to me, I don’t understand a thing!”. Do you see yourself in these sayings? Each of us has one (or even many) subjects that make us want to cry whenever they are mentioned. So how do you express that “heartbreaking” feeling about a “terrible subject” in English perfectly? Don’t worry, this article will reveal all the best ways to talk about the suffering called “terrible subjects” in English!
The Suffering Called “Terrible Subjects”: Many Ways to Express It
First, to express in a “general” way that you are “terrible” at a subject, you can use the following ways:
- I’m bad at …: This is the simplest and most common way to say it. For example: “I’m bad at Math.” (Mình dốt Toán – I’m bad at Math).
- … isn’t my strong suit: This expression means that the subject is not your strength. For example: “Physics isn’t my strong suit.” (Vật lý không phải là điểm mạnh của mình – Physics isn’t my strong suit).
- I struggle with …: Using the verb “struggle” shows that you have a lot of difficulty with the subject. For example: “I really struggle with History.” (Mình thực sự gặp rất nhiều khó khăn với môn Lịch sử – I really struggle with History).
- … is my weakness: The word “weakness” indicates that the subject is your “Achilles’ heel”. For example: “Chemistry is my biggest weakness.” (Hóa học là điểm yếu lớn nhất của mình – Chemistry is my biggest weakness).
Elevating the “Tragedy”: Describing the Level of Your “Terribleness”
In addition, you can use more “advanced” expressions to “elevate the tragedy” of your “terrible” subject:
- I’m terrible/hopeless at …: Adjectives like “terrible” or “hopeless” show that you are completely “helpless” with that subject.
- I’m clueless when it comes to …: The word “clueless” means you don’t understand anything about the subject. For example: “I’m clueless when it comes to Biology.” (Mình chẳng hiểu gì về Sinh học cả – I’m clueless when it comes to Biology).
- … is a nightmare for me: Comparing the subject to a “nightmare” shows how scared and haunted you are. For example: “Physics is a nightmare for me.” (Vật lý là một cơn ác mộng đối với tôi – Physics is a nightmare for me).
Studying Also Needs “Strategy”: Overcoming the Fear of Terrible Subjects
Professor Nguyen Van A, in the book “Effective Study Methods”, once shared: “There are no bad students, only students who have not found a suitable learning method.” Don’t let the fear of terrible subjects prevent you from progressing. Try applying effective learning “strategies” such as:
- Understand the cause: Why are you having difficulty with this subject? Is it because your study method is not suitable, or because you haven’t really spent enough time and effort?
- Choose a suitable learning method: Everyone has a different way of learning. Try different methods such as group study, learning through videos, learning through mind maps… to find the one that suits you best.
- Be persistent and don’t give up: Success doesn’t come overnight. Be persistent with your goals and don’t give up when you encounter difficulties.
Besides, you can refer to other articles on the “HỌC LÀM” website to improve your learning skills, such as articles on How to Learn Japanese or How to Self-Learn Dutch.
Conclusion: Turn “Nightmares” into “Opportunities”
Learning a new language like English, or any other subject, is like “conquering” a mountain peak. There will be times when you feel tired, discouraged, and even want to give up. But remember that the rewards you receive after overcoming those challenges will be extremely sweet.
Turn the “nightmare” of a terrible subject into an “opportunity” for you to discover yourself, train perseverance, and develop creative thinking. And don’t forget, “HỌC LÀM” is always with you on your path to conquer knowledge!
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