Reasons to Learn English 學習英語的原因

Kenneth Beare

景一 編譯

編者注：你喜歡學習英語嗎？你學習英語的原因有哪些呢？

Learning English Is Fun

We should say it in a different way： Learning English can be fun. For many students， it isnt much fun. However， we think thats just a problem of how you learn English. Take time to have fun learning English by listening to music， watching a movie， challenging yourself to games in English. There are so many opportunities to learn English while having fun.

學英語很有趣

我們應該換個說法來說：學習英語可以是很有趣的。對許多學生來說，學英語沒什么樂趣。然而，我們認為這只是你學英語的方法的問題。花點時間聽英語音樂，看英語電影，挑戰自己玩一下英語游戲，來享受學習英語的樂趣。有很多機會可以讓你在學英語的同時還玩得開心。

English Is the World Language

OK， OK， this is an obvious1 point weve already made. More people speak Chinese， but English is still the language of choice throughout the world today. English opens up international communications. We all know the world needs more love and understanding. What better way is there to improve the world than to communicate in English（or other languages） with those from other cultures？ Chances are that someone will speak English no matter where you are. Learning English will allow you to communicate in any situation.

英語是世界語言

好吧，好吧，這是一個顯而易見的觀點。越來越多的人說漢語，但英語仍是當今世界的首選語言。英語打開了國際交流的大門。我們都知道這個世界需要更多的愛和理解。有什么比用英語（或其他語言）與來自其他文化的人交流更好的方式來改善世界嗎？有可能不管你在哪里，都有人說英語。學習英語可以讓你在任何情況下都能交流。

English Will Help You Understand Those Crazy Americans and Brits2

Yes， American and British cultures are rather strange at times. Speaking English will certainly help you understand why these cultures are so strange！Just think， you will understand English cultures， but they probably wont understand yours because they dont speak the language. Thats a real advantage in so many ways.

英語將幫助你理解那些瘋狂的美國人和英國人

是的，美國和英國的文化有時很奇怪。說英語肯定會讓你明白為什么這些文化如此奇怪！想想看，你了解英語文化，但他們可能不了解你的文化，因為他們不會說你的語言。這在很多方面都是一個真正的優勢。

Learning English Will Help Open Your Mind

We believe that we are all brought up to see the world in one way. But at a certain point， we need to expand3 our horizons4. Learning English will help you understand the world through a different language. Understanding the world through a different language will also help you view the world from a different perspective5. In other words， learning English helps to open your mind.

學習英語有助于開闊視野

我們相信，我們從小都是以一種方式看世界的。但某種意義上來說，我們需要拓寬眼界。學習英語會幫助你通過一種不同的語言了解世界。通過不同的語言了解世界也會幫助你從不同的角度看待世界。換句話說，學習英語有助于開闊你的視野。

English Will Help You Succeed in Your Career

This is obvious to anyone who lives in our modern world. Employers want employees who can speak English. This might not be fair， but it is the reality. Learning English well might help you get the job you need.

英語會幫助你在事業上取得成功

這對生活在現代世界的任何人來說都是顯而易見的。雇主需要會說英語的雇員。這可能不公平，但這是現實。學好英語很有可能幫助你找到需要的工作。

Learning English Will Keep Alzheimers6 Away

Scientific research says that using your mind to learn something helps keep your memory intact7. Alzheimers—and other diseases dealing with brain functions—isnt nearly as powerful if youve kept your brain flexible8 by learning English.

學英語可以預防阿爾茨海默病

科學研究表明，運用頭腦去學習有助于保持你的記憶完好無損。如果你通過學習英語保持頭腦靈活，那么阿爾茨海默病和其他與大腦功能有關的疾病，就不那么可怕了。

（英語原文選自：www.thoughtco.com）