Hello! This week on Ask a Teacher , we answer a question from Aaron Ali in Sudan about how to become a fluent speaker.
你好！本周，在“请教老师”节目中，我们回答了来自苏丹的亚伦·阿里（Aaron Ali）关于如何成为一名流利的演讲者的问题。
Dear Teacher,
亲爱的老师：
I have been learning English since 2010, but I can't speak English fluently, even now. Could you tell me how to get my English fluent?
我从2010年开始学习英语，但即使现在我也不能说流利的英语。你能告诉我如何让我的英语流利吗？
Thank you for writing to us, Aaron Ali. I’m happy to answer this question.
感谢您给我们写信，亚伦·阿里。我很高兴回答这个问题。
To help you reach your goal, consider the following two questions:
为了帮助您实现目标，请考虑以下两个问题：
1. What is making it difficult for you to become fluent?
1. 是什么让你很难说得流利？
2. Are you getting the input and practice with English that you need? Input means the language you listen to and read.
2. 您是否获得了所需的英语输入和练习？输入是指您听到和阅读的语言。
Being fluent does not mean speaking a language without any mistakes. Instead, fluency is the ability to speak without stopping too much. It is also the ability to speak about a large number of issues.
流利并不意味着说一种语言没有任何错误。相反，流利度是指说话不停顿的能力。这也是谈论大量问题的能力。
Try to identify what is preventing you from being fluent. Maybe you worry about making grammar mistakes. Maybe pronunciation problems slow you down. Perhaps you simply might not know enough words. Or, you might need more confidence, or belief in yourself. If that is the case, our VOA Learning English article linked here gives advice for gaining more confidence in your speaking.
尝试找出是什么阻碍了你说得流利。也许您担心犯语法错误。也许发音问题会减慢你的速度。也许你只是认识的单词不够多。或者，您可能需要更多的信心或对自己的信心。如果是这种情况，这里链接的我们的《美国之音学习英语》文章提供了让你对口语更有信心的建议。
Two things to know
有两件事要知道
People generally need two things to become fluent. The first thing they need is to know a lot of words and expressions. You should listen to and read English that you can mostly understand but that also helps you learn a few new expressions at a time.
人们通常需要两件事才能变得流利。他们首先需要的是认识大量的单词和表达方式。你应该听和读你能大部分理解的英语，但这也可以帮助你一次学习一些新的表达方式。
Remember, you can be fluent even if you make many grammar mistakes. But you cannot speak fluently if you do not know enough words and expressions.
请记住，即使您犯了很多语法错误，您也可以说得流利。但如果你不知道足够的单词和表达方式，你就无法流利地说话。
The second thing learners need is a lot of practice speaking in different kinds of situations.
学习者需要的第二件事是在不同情况下进行大量的口语练习。
Try to find an English-speaking partner and practice often. Online sites can help you find a language partner. You can have a conversation with this person over a mobile phone or computer. And this VOA Learning English article gives advice for great language exchanges.
尝试找一个会说英语的伙伴并经常练习。在线网站可以帮助您找到语言合作伙伴。您可以通过手机或电脑与此人交谈。这篇美国之音学习英语文章为良好的语言交流提供了建议。
Other suggestions
其他建议
Practice speaking about particular topics . For example, if you are interested in health and exercise, learn the words and expressions connected to that topic. Next, try to write about it. Writing can help you organize your ideas and remember vocabulary. Last, practice speaking about the topic, using the special vocabulary you have learned.
练习谈论特定话题。例如，如果您对健康和锻炼感兴趣，请学习与该主题相关的单词和表达方式。接下来，尝试写一下。写作可以帮助您组织想法并记住词汇。最后，使用您学到的特殊词汇练习谈论该主题。
Storytelling is another way to practice. It helps you learn expressions and grammatical forms. Tell a story many times. That will help you feel what it is like to speak fluently.
讲故事是另一种练习方式。它可以帮助您学习表达方式和语法形式。讲一个故事很多次。这将帮助您感受到流利说话的感觉。
Reading out loud is another way to practice, and the video and article linked here gives advice about doing that.
大声朗读是另一种练习方式，此处链接的视频和文章提供了有关这样做的建议。
Finally, our How to Pronounce series shows you how to say common phrases quickly and easily.
最后，我们的“如何发音”系列向您展示如何快速轻松地说出常用短语。