第1个回答 2013-09-01
How to master English
如何学好英语
Ladies and gentlemen:
女士们，先生们：
It's an honor to be here.
很荣幸来到这里。
I'm anxious to share a secret.
我急着想要告诉你们一个秘密。
English is everywhere.
英语无处不在。
English is a key to success.
英语是成功的秘诀。
We must master it.
我们必须把英语学好。
So many people study English.
有很多人在学英语。
So few can speak it well.
但很少有人可以说得很好。
What is the problem here?
问题出在哪儿？
People study the wrong material.
我们在学习错误的教材。
People use the wrong methods.
我们在使用错误的方法。
We are wasting our time.
我们在浪费时间。
I've researched every method.
我已经研究了每一种方法。
I've tried them all from A to Z.
我彻底地试过所有的方法。
Old methods are not useful.
老方法作用不大。
Traditional methods are too limited.
传统的方法效果十分有限。
They teach only one sentence for each idea.
它们一个意思只教一个句子。
If we forget it, we're out of luck.
如果忘了那一句，我们就毫无办法了。
We learn "Situational Dialogues." like going to the post office, or visiting the doctor.
我们学“情景对话”，比如去邮局或去看医生的对话。
Do we have any chance to use them?
我们有机会使用这些情景对话吗？
The answer is "No".
答案是“没有”。
We can't go to the post office every day to practice English.
我们不能每天到邮局练习说英语。
We can't expect people to talk based on the situational dialogues.
我们不能期待别人以情景对话为基础和我们说话。
If we don't use them, how can we remember them?
如果我们不使用这些对话，我们如何记住它们呢？
Luckily, now we have invented a shortcut.
幸好，现在我们发现了一条捷径。
We have found a new method of learning English.
我们找到了一个学习英语的新的方法。
I'd like to introduce a specially designed speech draft.
我要介绍一种经过特别设计的演讲稿。
In this draft, three sentences are one unit.
在这种演讲稿中，三个句子为一组。
Each unit connects with another.
一组接着一组。
They are all linked together like a chain.
就像一条链子环环相扣。
The content is common and simple .
内容既常用又简单。
It's made up of everyday American speech.
它由日常生活美语组成。
By using the material in the speech, you can speak great English.
通过使用演讲材料，你可以说出很棒的英语。
By memorizing one speech, you will start to speak English.
背好一篇演讲，你就可以开始说英语了。
By memorizing ten speeches, you will become fluent in English.
背好十篇演讲，你的英语会变得流利。
By memorizing twenty, you will speak better than native English speakers.
背好二十篇，你会比土生土长的外国人说得还要好。
The reason for that is you have been trained to speak well.
理由是你已经受过训练，知道如何才能说好英语。
The sentences you speak have been carefully selected.
你所说的句子，都经过仔细的挑选。
Memorizing the speeches has the following benefits:
背诵演讲稿有下列好处：
Number one: you can practice alone.
第一，你可以独自练习。
You can speak to yourselves.
你可以对自己说话。
You don't need a conversation partner.
你不需要练习对话的对象。
Number two: wherever you feel lonely or depressed, you can practice a speech.
第二，当你感到寂寞或沮丧时，你可以练习演讲。
Did you notice that monks chant scriptures over and over?
你注意到和尚都是一再反复地念经了吗？
Reciting the speech again and again can give you peace of mind.
重复不停地背诵演讲可以使你心灵平静。
Number three: Since the speeches are carefully designed, they are easy to remember.
第三，因为这些演讲是精心设计过的，所以很容易记住。
Anyone can learn them.
人人都能学会。
Anyone can remember them.
人人都能记住。
With them, you can easily learn to speak English in threes.
用这些演讲稿，你可以很容易地学会说三句一组的英语。
Speak three sentences in a row.
连续说三个句子。
Then, you can say one sentence after another nonstop like you're making a speech.
然后，你就会不停地一句接一句地说，就像在发表一篇演讲。
Number four: The speeches inspire.
第四，演讲可能鼓舞人心。
The speeches are great for learning.
演讲对学习很有帮助。
They build confidence and languages skills at the same time.
演讲可以同时建立起你的自信心，提高你的语言能力。
Ladies and gentlemen, with the speeches you will excel.
女士们，先生们，演讲可以使你胜过他人。
Practice and memorize the speeches.
要多练习，多背演讲稿。
There is no better way.
没有更好的方法。
Don't hesitate.
不要犹豫。
第2个回答 2013-09-01
Now is the time to change the way you learn English.
现在是你改变学习英语方法的时候了。
But, remember, to speak English fluently requires four more things:
但是，记住，要想把英语说得流利，需要做到下面四点：
First, practice, practice, and practice.
首先，练习、练习、再练习。
Repetition is the key.
重复背诵是关键。
Speak up.
大胆说。
Speak loudly.
大声说。
Right or wrong, always be heard.
不管说得对还是错，你都要让别人听到你的声音。
Be confident.
要有自信。
Be fearless.
要有勇气。
You must make mistakes to improve.
你必须在错误中求进步
Speaking English is most important.
说英语绝对重要。
Make conversation your priority.
会话第一优先。
Writing, reading, and listening will follow.
接下来才是写作、阅读与听力。
Second, teach others English.
第二，教别人英语。
Help them and you help yourselves.
帮助别人就是帮助自己。
You will improve too.
你也会跟着进步。
Teaching is the best motivation for memorizing the speech.
教别人英语是背好演讲稿的最大动力。
You will never get sick and tired of teaching the speech.
教演讲不会让你感到厌烦。
The more you teach, the more articulate you will be.
教得越多，你的口才就会越好。
Third, try like hell.
第二，拼命努力。
Immerse yourselves.
专心投入。
Eat, drink and sleep English.
时时刻刻想着英语。
Go nuts.
为英语疯狂。
Go bananas.
为英语发疯。
Be an English maniac.
做一个英语狂人。
Be a sponge.
要像一块海绵。
Soak English up.
不断地吸收英语。
Seek every opportunity to speak.
寻找每个说英语的机会。
Fourth, enjoy English!
第三，要喜爱英语！
Make English your love.
让英语成为你的最爱。
Make learning and progress fun.
让学习及进步成为一种乐趣。
Put English first.
以英语为第一。
You need to have passion.
你需要有热情。
English requires commitment.
学习英语需要专注。
To sum up, memorizing the speeches is the way to go.
总之，背演讲是唯一的方法。
So many students say they don't have the chance to practice English.
很多学生说他们没有机会可以练习英语。
Wrong!
错！
With the speeches, the chance is everywhere.
这些演讲让机会随处可见。
The initiative is with you.
主动权在你。
The ball is in your court.
一切由你决定。
Practice, speak, and talk.
多练习，多讲，多说。
Practice until you get fluent.
练习到你说得流利为止。
Speak and talk until you become hoarse.
说到你的声音变得沙哑为止。
Your confidence will soar.
你的自信会增强。
Your progress will amaze everyone.
你的进步会让每个人吃惊。
You won't want to stop speaking English.
你会想不停地说英语。
Let's roll.
我们开始吧。
Take action now.
现在开始行动。
English is waiting for you.
英语在等着你。
Thanks very much.
非常感谢。
It's always a pleasure.
十分荣幸。
Have a lovely day.
再见。