和美国人聊天必须注意的小细节

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和美国人聊天必须注意的小细节

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来源：《时代英语·高二》2014年第01期

Small Tips You Need to Know When Talking with Americans 和美国人聊天必须注意的小细节 Standard American English Tips 标准英语小贴士

Speaking English is not only about using proper grammar. To use English effectively, you need to understand the culture in which it is spoken. Here are a number of important tips to remember when speaking English in the United States.

说英语不仅仅要语法正确。想要有效地使用英语，你需要了解语言使用国的文化。如果你在美国说英语，那么下面这些注意事项是你应该了解的。 General Points to Remember 需要记住的概念

Most Americans only speak English: While it is true that more and more Americans speak Spanish, most Americans only speak English.

Americans have difficulty understanding foreign accents: Many Americans are not used to foreign accents. This requires patience from both of you!

大部分美国人只说英语：现在越来越多的美国人能说西班牙语是事实，但是大部分的美国人只说英语。

美国人在理解外国口音上有困难：很多美国人不习惯外国口音。这就需要你们交谈双方都有耐心才行。 Conversation Tips 交谈沟通秘籍

Speak about location: Americans love to talk about location. When speaking to a stranger, ask them where they are from and then make a connection with that place. For example, “Oh, I have a