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The free Learn-to-Swim guide (PDF)
A calm, step-by-step guide for nervous adult beginners — from scared of the water to your first strokes, in six gentle weeks. Download it, print it, or keep it on your phone for the pool.
What's inside
- A 6-week beginner plan — exactly what to practise, week by week.
- The one breathing habit that stops the panic and gasping.
- Floating & gliding — the foundations that make everything easier.
- Your first strokes — freestyle and breaststroke, broken into simple steps.
- Water-safety rules and a first-week checklist.
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What the guide covers
It's the same calm, honest approach as the rest of My Swimming Guide — no jargon, no pressure. You'll learn to be comfortable in the water first, then breathing, floating, gliding, kicking, and finally putting it together into real strokes. Prefer to read online? Every skill has a free step-by-step guide on the site too.
Frequently asked questions
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Do I need to already know how to swim?
No — the guide is written for complete adult beginners, including nervous ones. It starts with getting comfortable in the water and builds step by step to your first strokes.
Can I print the guide?
Yes. It is a clean, print-friendly PDF, so you can print it or keep it on your phone to take to the pool.