Book-Larnin'

'I believe you once said you were taught Greek when you were a little boy,' said Stephen as he paddled gently back to the frigate.  

'To be sure I was taught it,' said Jack, laughing. 'Or rather I was attempted to be taught it, and with many a thump; but I cannot say I ever learnt it. Not beyond zeta, at all events.'

O'Brian, The Thirteen Gun Salute at 273

"Mr. Bilbo has learned him his letters - meaning no harm, mark you, and I hope no harm will come of it." 

Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring