提高你的英语学习技巧 IMPROVE YOUR ENGLISH LEARNING SKIL...

【编者的话】在一家国外网站上看到一篇很好文章，现译成汉语并推荐给大家。该文章就“利用业余时间学习英语”以及“英语学习的初学者”遇到的问题，提出了切实可行的解决方案，可谓妙语连珠。
   --- 新月空中英语

Learning is a skill and it can be improved.
英语学习是一项技巧并可以不断改进。

一、Your path to learning effectively is through knowing： 要找到有效的学习途径，你首先要了解：

    1. yourself 了解你自己
    2. your capacity to learn 了解你学习的潜力
    3. processes you have successfully used in the past 了解你曾有过的、成功的学习经历
    4. your interest, and knowledge of what you wish to learn 了解你的兴趣以及想要学习的知识

二、Motivate yourself 自我激励

If you are not motivated to learn English you will become frustrated and give up. Ask yourself the following questions, and be honest:-
    如果缺少激励，在学习中容易变得茫然以至于放弃。请就下列问题问问自己并诚实地回答：

    1. Why do you need to learn/improve English? 你有必要学习或提高你的英语水平吗？
    2. Where will you need to use English? 日常生活中你会用到英语吗？
    3. What skills do you need to learn/improve? (Reading/Writing/Listening/Speaking) 你想学习或提高哪一部分技能哪？（比如：读、说、听、写）
    4. How soon do you need to see results? 你想在多长时间内达到预期效果哪？
    5. How much time can you afford to devote to learning English. 在英语学习上你会花费多长时间哪？
    6. How much money can you afford to devote to learning English. 在学习英语上你打算花多少钱哪？
    7. Do you have a plan or learning strategy? 你有制定学习计划或策略吗？

三、Set yourself achievable goals. 给自己定立一个切实可行的学习目标。

You know how much time you can dedicate to learning English, but a short time each day will produce better, longer-term results than a full day on the weekend and then nothing for two weeks.
    应当清楚你会在英语上花费多少时间，每天短时间的学习会达到相对比较好的效果，长期的、有计划地学习会比用整整一个周末来学习而后两周都不碰书本要好的多。

Joining a short intensive course could produce better results than joining a course that takes place once a week for six months.
    短期的集训课程会比每周一次为期六个月的课程的效果好得多。

四、Here are some goals you could set yourself:-下面是一些可以为自己制定的学习目标：

    1. Join an English course (and attend regularly). 参加一个英语培训班（并坚持下来）。
    2. Do your homework. 按时做家庭作业。
    3. Read a book a month. 每月读一本书。
    4. Learn a new word every day. 每天学一个新词。
    5. Visit an English speaking forum every day. 每天访问口语论坛。
    6. Read a news article on the net every day. 每天在网上阅读新闻。
    7. Do 10 minutes listening practice every day. 每天做10分钟听力练习。
    8. Watch an English film at least once a month. 最少每月看一部英文电影。
    9. Follow a soap, comedy or radio or TV drama. 坚持听广播或电视上的肥皂剧、喜剧戏剧等。

A good way to meet your goals is to establish a system of rewards and punishments.
    达成既定目标的一个好方法就是给自己制定出奖惩制度。
Decide on a reward you will give yourself for fulfilling your goals for a month.
    如果你一个月中很好地履行了预定目标将给予奖励。比如：
    1. A bottle of your favourite drink 一瓶喜欢的饮料
    2. A meal out / or a nice meal at home 到外面或在家里大吃一顿
    3. A new outfit 给自己添加一个新玩意
    4. A manicure or massage 去外面修修指甲或按按摩

五、Understanding how you learn best may also help you. 了解使用什么样的方法会使自己学习的更有效。
There are different ways to learn. Find out what kind of learner you are in order to better understand how to learn more effectively...
    学习方法各有不同，确定自己属于哪一类型，以便使理解和学习更有效...

1.The visual learner 视觉型（的判断方法）
    Do you need to see your teacher during lessons in order to fully understand the content of a lesson?
    你是否需要老师站在讲坛上，这样才能完全理解所学的内容？
    Do you prefer to sit at the front of the classroom to avoid visual obstructions (e.g. people's heads)?
    你是否偏重于坐在前排听讲以排除视觉干扰（如晃来晃去的人头等）？
    Do you think in pictures and learn best from visual displays including: diagrams, illustrated text books, overhead transparencies, videos, flipcharts and hand-outs? 
    你是否认为图片形式的视觉展示会有利于学习，包括流程展示、图表展示、教学投影展示、视频演示、挂图以及肢体语言等？
    During a lecture or classroom discussion, do you prefer to take detailed notes to absorb the information?
    上课或课堂讨论你是否喜欢记录详细的笔记以便汲取更多的信息？

【学习提示】 !Learning Tip - you may benefit from taking part in traditional English lessons, but maybe private lessons would be better.
    --上传统的大课会有所收获，但请私人老师效果会更好。

2.The auditory learner 听觉型（判断方法）
    Do you learn best through verbal lectures, discussions, talking things through and listening to what others have to say?
    以下几种方法是否会只学习更有效：口授课程、讨论、谈论或倾听别人讲述？
    Do you interpret the underlying meanings of speech through listening to tone of voice, pitch, speed and other nuances?
    你是否通过下列方式理解别人表述的意思，如，语调、音调及语速等？
    Does written information have little meaning until you hear it?
    你是通过听才会更清晰地理解书面的信息吗？

【学习提示】 !Learning Tip - you may benefit from listening to the radio or listening to text as you read it. You could try reading text aloud and using a tape recorder to play it back to yourself.
    --听广播或者看书的同时听这些文本的录音会使你有所收益。你可以尝试朗读文章然后用录音机回放所读的内容。

3.The Tactile/Kinesthetic learner 触觉/动觉型（判断方法）
    Do you learn best through a hands-on approach, actively exploring the physical world around you?
    你是否认为实地接触互动的方式来了解周围的事物会对学习更有好处？
    Do you find it hard to sit still for long periods?
    你是否觉得长时间坐在那里很枯燥乏味？
    Do you become distracted easily?
   （上课或学习时）你是否容易走神？

【学习提示】 !Learning Tip - you may benefit from taking an active part in role plays or drama activities.
    --你更适合于角色扮演或情景式的表演活动。

六、Here's How: 13条英语学习的座右铭：

1.Remember that learning a language is a gradual process - it does not happen overnight.
    学习一种语言是个循序渐进的过程，不可能一蹴而就。

2.Define your learning objectives early: What do you want to learn and why?
    尽早定立你的学习目标，即“你要学到些什么？为什么要学”？

3.Make learning a habit. Try to learn something every day. It is much better to study (or read, or listen to English news, etc.) 10 minutes each day than to study for 2 hours once a week.
    使学习成为一种习惯。尝试每天都要学些东西，每天学习10分钟要比每周一次学习两小时效果好的多。

4.Remember to make learning a habit! If you study each day for 10 minutes English will be constantly in your head. If you study once a week, English will not be as present in your mind.
    千万记住，学习要成为一种习惯！每天学10分钟，英语会持续停留在头脑中。如果每周只学一次，头脑中的英语已经不复存在了。

5.Choose your materials well. You will need reading, grammar, writing, speaking and listening materials.
    选择适合你的资料，包括读、说、听、写和语法资料。

6.Vary your learning routine. It is best to do different things each day to help keep the various relationships between each area active. In other words, don't just study grammar.
    使你的学习多样化。最好每天做不同的操练，以保持信息的多样性。换句话说就是，不要只学习语法等等。

7.Find friends to study and speak with. Learning English together can be very encouraging.
    寻找学习和对话的伙伴。一起学习会起到相互鼓励的作用。

8.Choose listening and reading materials that relate to what you are interested in. Being interested in the subject will make learning more enjoyable - thus more effective.
    选择与你的兴趣相关的听力和阅读材料。专注于感兴趣的领域会使学习更有趣，也更有效。

9.Relate grammar to practical usage. Grammar by itself does not help you USE the language. You should practice what you are learning by employing it actively.
    将语法与实践相联系。语法本身不会有助于语言运用，要吧它运用于你所学的内容当中，使它变成活的东西。

10.Move your mouth! Understanding something doesn't mean the muscles of your mouth can produce the sounds. Practice speaking what you are learning aloud. It may seem strange, but it is very effective.
    张开你的尊口！理解了某些东西并不意味着你的口（部肌肉）就会准确地表达来。把你的所学出声地说出来。这听起来有些怪，但很有效。

11.Be patient with yourself. Remember learning is a process - speaking a language well takes time. It is not a computer that is either on or off!
    对待自己要有耐心。请记住学习是个过程，学习语言是很费时的事情。这并不像开关计算机那样简单。

12.Communicate! There is nothing like communicating in English and being successful. Grammar exercises are good - having your friend on the other side of the world understand your email is fantastic!
    交流！没有什么比用英语交流更容易获得成功的了。一种语法练习的好方法--你的朋友在世界的另一头读懂了你的电子邮件就是件很神奇的事情。

13.Use the Internet. The Internet is the most exciting, unlimited English resource that anyone could imagine and it is right at your finger tips.
    运用网络。互联网真是令人兴奋，任何人都可以利用的无尽的英语资源，只需你手指轻轻一点。

【学习提示】 Tips: Remember that English learning is a Process. Be patient with yourself. Practice, practice, practice。
    --记住学习英语是一个过程，要对自己有耐心。练习，练习，再练习。