I'm learning to play the piano with my new teacher.

Meaning: This means that I'm gaining knowledge and skill in playing music on a piano with the help of a person who teaches music.

Choice of Words: Learning is the process of gaining knowledge or skill. Play means to perform music on an instrument. Piano is a musical instrument with keys that are played by pressing them with your fingers. Teacher is a person who teaches a subject or skill to others.

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I'm learning to play the piano with my new teacher.

Meaning: This means that I'm currently getting lessons from a new teacher to learn how to play the piano.

Choice of Words: I'm is a short way to say "I am," which is used to talk about something you're currently doing or experiencing. Learning is the process of gaining knowledge or skill in something. To play means to use a musical instrument to make music. The piano is a musical instrument with black and white keys that you press to make sounds. With means together with someone or something. My new teacher is the person who is helping me learn to play the piano.

I'm getting piano lessons from my new teacher.

Meaning: This also means that I'm currently getting lessons from a new teacher to learn how to play the piano, but it emphasizes the fact that I'm receiving lessons rather than actively learning.

Choice of Words: I'm is a short way to say "I am," which is used to talk about something you're currently doing or experiencing. Getting means to receive something. Piano lessons are classes where you learn how to play the piano. From means to receive something from someone. My new teacher is the person who is giving me piano lessons.

I'm taking piano classes with my new teacher.

Meaning: This is similar to the first example, but it emphasizes the fact that I'm attending classes to learn how to play the piano.

Choice of Words: I'm is a short way to say "I am," which is used to talk about something you're currently doing or experiencing. Taking means to participate in something, like a class or lesson. Piano classes are groups where you learn how to play the piano. With means together with someone or something. My new teacher is the person who is teaching me how to play the piano.

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