How to Learn English-a Personal ObservationWhat is Language?n语言是人类最重要的交际工具。人们借助语言保存和传递人类文明的成果。（百度百科语言）nLanguage is a term most commonly used to refer to so-called “natural languages” the spoken and signed forms of communication ubiquitous （普遍存在的）among humankind. (WikipediaLanguage) The Status of English n根据以英语作为母语的人数计算，英语是世界上第三大语言，但它是世界上最广泛的第二语言。世界上60%以上的信件是用英语书写的，50%以上的报纸杂志是英语的 。n按被规定为官方语言或通用语言的覆盖面积来说，英语占第一位（约44国），法语第二（约31国），西班牙语第三（约22国）。 n上两个世纪英国和美国在文化、经济、军事、政治和科学上的领先地位使得英语成为一种准国际语言。全世界说英语的国家和地区共有172个。英语在欧洲及日本是最普遍作为外语来学习的语言（32.6）。 What can English bring us?nVisionnAn easier lifenFunnWealth? (Very likely!)nEtc.How to learn English?nInterestthe best teacher 培养兴趣很重要nDiligenceNo short cut 勤奋才是王道nPracticePractice makes perfect! 熟能生巧，学以致用How to use English in daily communication? For beginners:nCourageDare to say (明白语言的目的是交流，而不是说的时候有多流利完美）nFlexible灵活变通，减少汉译英的过程，try to think in EnglishnUse small words whenever possible!nConfidenceHow to give an English Speech? Two CategoriesnPrepared Speech (有准备演讲)nImpromptu Speech (即兴演讲)Whats important for a successful speech?nMannernLogicnSense of time! Remember: A real good speech is good because of its content, not the speakers intonation and pronunciation. Suggested Ways of Enhancing Your English-speaking AbilitynBrainstormingnImitationnLearnmate (find ur partner)nTopic discussion (找自己比较有话说的话题用英语表达观点，注意逻辑等） Thank U & Best Wishes!