Learning a New Language




Osiris and Dean
Tom played by Osiris B played Dean

A: Tom, did you understand the English class?
B: Oh, I only understand the class a little.
A: But, I didn’t understand the class at all. I am afraid speaking English before so many classmates and I can’t listen carefully what the teacher said. I am too upset to go to the class again. Do you know some methods to improve my broken English?
B: I ever read a book and it said:”Speak without Fear”. Because like anything , learning English requires practice. Don’t let a little fear stop you from getting what you want, just do it.
A: “Speak Without Fear”? Um…But I think it is not suit for me. Maybe I am too shy to speak out. Did the book have another opinion?
B: The book also said that there is not only a fun way to learn but it is also effective. By watching English firm you can expand your vocabulary and hear the follow of speech from the actors. If you listen to the news, you can also hear different accent.
A: “Watching English firm”? Um…It sounds great, but I would rather listen to the English music , I like English songs , like Michel Jackson and Weston.
B: Maybe that’s ok, It’ a good way.
A: Hey! Tom, I know the best method to learn English!
B: What’s that?
A: Making a foreign girlfriend in the internet, then I can conversation with her.
B: Oh! That is a terrible idea, but maybe that is a useful idea for you. Good luck to you to meet your Miss Right.


Reference:http://www.world-english.org/how_to_learn_english.htm

Cynthia（吳忻穎）＆Peter（張凱翔）





Major：Law
ID：93141307＆93141331
Date：9/28/2005

Peter：Can you tell me how to get to the Liveville Museum?
Cynthia：Yes, sir! Walk straight down Fifth Avenue for three blocks,then turn right.Just over there.
Peter：Wow! Your spoken English is so good! I wish I could speak that well.
Cynthia：If you want to improve your spoken English, you have to speak English.
Peter：But I'm afraid to make mistakes when I speak English!
Cynthia：Be brave! You can't be afraid to speak English with others, and you can't be afraid to make mistakes. Remember: Everybody makes mistakes. But don't give up. Practice makes perfect, after all!
Peter：But I don't have many chances to practice speaking English!
Cynthia：Sure you do! You can sing songs in English or read aloud from English books. Or you can hold English-speaking sessions with your friends. Sometimes I practice speaking English to myself when I go jogging.
Peter：Great, I...
Cynthia：And with new technology, improving your spoken English is easier than ever before.
Peter：Oh,yes! And with a Web camera, we can speak English with people around the world. There are so many ways we can improve your English.
Cynthia：Un...What are you waiting for?!


（Reference：Live ABC）

Questions：
1.Who’s spoken English is so good？
a.Cynthia.
b.Peter

2.With new ____, improving your spoken English is easier than ever before.
a. technology
b. jogging
c. mistakes

3.If I make mistakes when you speak English,how can I do？
a. Be brave! You can't be afraid to speak English with others.
b.Don’t speak English.