口译辅导：口语到底怎么学？

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口译辅导：口语到底怎么学？

　　For starters

　　Spend more time listening.

　　You may scratch your head at this idea,but it's true!!Listening to any kind of language you are learning will help your spoken language. English works exactly this way.For one thing, it will expose you to the expressions native speakers use. It will allow you get a sense for the grammar,a stumbling block most beginners bellyache about. The more time you spend listening, the more native you will sound. (Of course, listening alone doesn't work. You really do need to practice speaking.) Secondly, listening will improve your accent over time. I have had students come over and ask me how to sound like a native speaker,under most circumstances,I'd tell them it's a plus not a must in learning to speak English.However it may be impossible to get a 100% pure native accent, but that doesn’t mean your accent can’t be improved or polished.Notice the differences and try to constantly improve them. Many students get lazy with this, and once they are understood, they simply stop trying to work on their accent. It’s not necessary that you sound like a native speaker, but remember that you can get closer to that goal if you want to. Also,there is a wealth of listening materials, just pick yours!Pick those that speak to you,and keep it up！

　　Always practice saying new things.

　　Oftentimes, it's not uncommon for us to get into a habit where you always express your ideas the same way you've been for a long time,at least since you first started learning.It's natural and it's what thousands of Chinese students are doing. Native speakers use a variety of ways of saying things to lighten up their language. Pay close attention when you hear native speakers speak English. They will often use phrases that you don’t use. You will understand what they say, but you probably wouldn’t think to use those words yoursel(we call that passive vocab).Take a mental note of what they say, repeat it to yourself a few times, and try to use that same expression the next time you have a chance. You can apply this method while you catch American tv series or movies.Works like a charm!!

　　Think out loud.

　　Maybe you raise eyebrows on this one,but it can help.Look,just because no one is there to listen, doesn’t give you the green light not to practice. Just pretend someone asked you a question, or you were in an interview,and answer it out load. Better with tons of facial expresions.I tell my students this all the time---you gotta emote and consider youself as an actor/actress.That's it! Easy as pie...

　　Record your voice.

　　Well,this may sound super narcissitic.Yet it is what I have been doing and that's why I wanna make podcasts.And I strongly recommend you to do this youself.Buy a tape recorder or download a software and record your own voice. Grab a soundbite or whatever things you enjoy repeating,as long as they are read by natives.Play it back and note any differences. Record yourself couple of times, each time trying to sound closer and closer to the native speaker.

　　Most students are basketcase(no pun intended) when talking in English. Follow these steps and pull youself up by your own boot straps!! Hope my ideas would help.
　　
　　Best of luck

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　　本文选自新东方口译名师韩婷的blog,blog链接地址：http://blog.hjenglish.com/sarahhan

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