Introduction: Standard American English Tips

標(biāo)準(zhǔn)英語(yǔ)小貼士

Speaking English is not only about using proper grammar. To use English effectively, you need to understand the culture in which it is spoken. Here are a number of important tips to remember when speaking English in the United States.

說(shuō)英語(yǔ)不僅僅要語(yǔ)法正確。想要有效的使用英語(yǔ)，你需要了解語(yǔ)言使用國(guó)的文化。如果你在美國(guó)說(shuō)英語(yǔ)，那么下面這些注意事項(xiàng)是你應(yīng)該了解的。

General Points to Remember

你需要記住的是：

* Most Americans only speak English: While it is true that more and more Americans speak Spanish, most Americans only speak English. Don't expect them to understand your native language.

大部分美國(guó)人只說(shuō)英語(yǔ)：現(xiàn)在越來(lái)越多的美國(guó)人能說(shuō)西班牙語(yǔ)是事實(shí)，但是大部分的美國(guó)人只說(shuō)英語(yǔ)，所以別指望他們能聽(tīng)懂你的母語(yǔ)。

* Americans have difficulties understanding foreign accents: Many Americans are not used to foreign accents. This requires patience from both of you!

美國(guó)人理解外國(guó)口音有困難：很多美國(guó)人不習(xí)慣外國(guó)口音，所以你們交談雙方都需要有耐心。