面对美国人不能说的“秘密”

        Introduction: 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。想要有效的使用英语，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
 

　　你需要记住的是：
 

　　* Most Americans only speak English: While it is true that more and more Americans speak Spanish, most Americans only speak English. Don't expect them to understand your native language.
 

　　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，所以别指望他们能听懂你的母语。
 

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

　　美国人理解外国口音有困难：很多美国人不习惯外国口音，所以你们交谈双方都需要有耐心。