1. Rome Wasn't Built in a Day   p.1.

English is an international language. Therefore, it is necessary for us to learn it. It can be rewarding or just a waste of time. It's up to you. It depends on how you study it. Here are some tips about learning English.
First, don't be afraid to make mistakes. You will learn from them. Second, you must not be shy. Be thick-skinned and speak up! Finally, you mush be patient. Remember, "Rome wasn't built in a day."

☆foul language 下流话
Mandarin 普通话，国语
☆Your stay here is just(or only) a waste of time.
☆rewarding  a.有（获）益的；修得做的，划算的．
　Teaching is a very rewarding profession.教书是一种很有价值的职业．
Exercise is a rewarding for our health.
☆by fits and starts.　 adv.间歇地,断断续续地,一阵一阵地
My brother studied accounting by fits and starts, so he failed.
☆tip n. ①建议②小费 ③提示，技巧
give sb. tips on/about sth.   vt.给某人关于某事的建议 tip (about) = advice (on)
a good piece of advice  不说: a good advice
☆stink  vi.臭  stingy
☆be patient with sb.   对...有耐心
☆thick-skinnned a.厚颜的
　Eg：If you want to be a good salesman,you must be thick-skinned.
☆Don’t be afraid to make mistake. 别怕犯错．
☆It depends on how you study it.那要看你如何去学习．
　It depend on when you do it.那要看你何时去做．

2. How to Improve Your English p.9.

Mack is talking to his friend Don.
M: Hi, Don! How are you doing in your English class?
D: Not so well, I'm afraid.
M: What's the problem?
D: I'm not improving. Tell me, how come your English is so good?
M: Well, uh…I have an American girlfriend.
D: Aha! That's it. Now I know what to do. (He runs off.)
M: Hey, Come back! I was just kidding!

☆funny farm 疯人院   正式：mental asylum
☆improve sth = make a lot of improvement in sth
☆how come(口) 无需要倒装=why
☆talk to(with) sb. about sth.  vi.       talk sb. into doing   vt.说服
☆When he gave a speech, we realized that he was just talking nonsense.
☆He is a problem studnet.
☆greeting 招呼语
How are you doing in ...?   or:  How are you getting along?  近来怎么样？
久违的老朋友还可以说：How are you?  or  How have you been?
Howdy  美国南部招呼语  answer: Howdy
☆blind date 相亲,盲目约会
☆I am afraid (that省略) it is going to rain, so we can't go on a picnic.  我认为...(弱语气)
☆What's the problem (with)?
= What's wrong?
= What's the matter (with)?
☆go

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