How long does it take to learn how to swim?

[Anonymous]

Not as pro swimmer but just to be able to hang out in a pool for a while with others. Floating and such.

I'm scared a little bit of water, I also have NO ONE to go with to public pools. I do need to learn till the end of May, then me and the company I work in plans to go on a trip and there will be lots of activities, pool included.

Help me guys :(

[Jessica405]

You can float on your back straight away. The secret is to keep your head back like sleeping on a flat bed. Look straight up in the air. If you are lacking confidence, get a trusted friend to support you by applying gentle upward pressure on your back. You just lay back on their hands.

When you can float easily, flap your hands like a fish's tail. That will get you moving. Just be careful who you bash into!

[Icybread]

Probably a day or two so you get used to the water. Then you'll just figure it out yourself. You can always check the internet for different ways to swim and practice a technique you feel comfortable with.

[Iron_Man]

I was a kid It just happen one day in my cousin‘s pool

[Anonymous]

I took a class, it lasted about a month.

[In_Trance]

About 5 minutes