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What languages can you speak?

I can speak Mandarin, English, some Spanish, and a bit of Japanese, oh, not to mention my own dialect of Mandarin. Although my mother tongue is the Sichuan dialect, I learned Mandarin at school since all subjects were taught in it, which is essential for communication in most parts of China.

English was the primary foreign language offered in my area, and mastering it has opened up many personal, academic and professional opportunities for me. Additionally, I picked up some Spanish and Japanese from native-speaking friends, which has broadened my cultural understanding.

• Dialect: 方言


• Mother tongue: 母语


• Essential for: 对于……是必不可少的


• Opened up: 打开了


• Master: 掌握


• Pick up: 学到


• Native-speaking: 母语者


• Cultural understanding: 文化理解

What languages would you like to learn in the future?

In the future, I'd like to improve my Spanish skills because it's a beautiful language spoken in over 20 countries. Fluency in Spanish would allow me to communicate with a large portion of the global population, which is practical for travel and work. When I traveled to Mexico, I realized how useful Spanish could be, which motivated me to focus more on learning it. Improving my Spanish would enhance my travel experiences and open up new cultural opportunities.

• A large portion of: 很大一部分


• Focus more on: 更加专注于


• Enhance: 增强

How do you learn a foreign language?

Throughout my journey of learning English, I have adopted several effective strategies. Engaging in intensive and extensive reading has been crucial for building my vocabulary and comprehension skills. By reading a variety of materials, such as novels, articles, and essays, I have been exposed to different writing styles, which has enriched my understanding of the language.

Additionally, I have practiced speaking English with my peers, and this has helped me improve my pronunciation and conversational skills. For listening practice, I have found that writing down the material I use reinforces my understanding and aids memory retention. This approach has allowed me to identify and address specific areas where I needed improvement, ultimately leading to significant progress in my English proficiency.

• Adopt...strategies: 采用……策略


• Engage in: 进行


• Intensive: 密集的


• Exposed to: 接触到


• Reinforce: 加强


• Memory retention: 记忆保持


• Address specific areas: 解决具体领域


• Proficiency: 水平/熟练程度

How are languages taught and learned in your school?

At my current school, language learning is approached comprehensively, with a particular focus on developing writing skills. For example, in my English course, the curriculum emphasizes essay writing, helping students structure their thoughts clearly and coherently. The course is taught entirely in English, creating an immersive learning environment that encourages active participation.

Class discussions are frequent, with the lecturer urging everyone to speak and share their ideas, fostering a collaborative learning atmosphere. This approach not only enhances our language skills but also boosts our confidence in using English in real-world situations.

• Comprehensively: 全面地


• Curriculum: 课程大纲


• Emphasize: 强调


• Coherently: 连贯地


• Active participation: 积极参与


• Lecturer: 讲师


• Urge: 督促


• Foster a collaborative learning atmosphere: 培养协作的学习氛围


• Boost our confidence: 增强我们的信心