突破英文對(duì)話——How Long Will It Take to Learn English 學(xué)會(huì)英語要多長時(shí)間
1． How Long Will It Take to Learn English 學(xué)會(huì)英語要多長時(shí)間
【背景介紹】
初到美國的中國學(xué)生，往往要先過語言關(guān)，然后才可以選修其他的課程。下面這段對(duì)話就是一個(gè)正在進(jìn)修語言的中國學(xué)生的困惑。
A: How long will it take to learn English? Will I be able to take other courses next semester or will English take up all of my time?
B: It’s hard to say. Language is n’t like other studies.
A: You mean I could finish this course and still not know English? You’ve got to be kidding!
B: I’m not kidding. Learning a language is a question of forming language habits and that takes time.
A: So do we have to stay in this English class forever?
B: No. You just have to stay here long enough to get some orientation. Then you go on practicing and learning outside. A lot of learning depends on your personal motivation.
A: So it’s really the same story. Practice, practice, practice and more practice is the only way to learn a language.
B: You said it.
