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智 课 网 托 福 备 考 资 料 和美国人聊天的小忌讳 想要积累托福口语素材，找个美国人聊天对话是很有效的办法，对 托福口语的练习是非常有帮助的。但文化上的差异，你了解和美国人聊 天的小忌讳吗? ●●点击获取更多专业名师辅导、免费增值服务，享受托福精英、VI P一对一计划●● 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. Dont 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。 Conversation Tips 交谈沟通秘籍 * Speak about location: Americans love to talk about location. When speaking to a stranger, ask them where they are from and then make a connection with that place. For example: Oh, I have a friend who studied in Los Angeles. He says its a beautiful place to live. Most Americans will then willingly talk about their experiences living or visiting that particular city or area. 谈论地点：美国人喜欢谈论地点。和陌生人说话的时候 ，可以问问 他们从哪里来然后找到自己跟那个地方的联系。比如可以说： “啊，我 有个朋友在洛杉矶学习，他说那地方很漂亮。”这时大部分美国人就会 很愿意谈起他们居住或者到过那个特殊的地方或地区的经历。 * Talk about work: Americans commonly ask What do you do?. Its not considered impolite (as in some countries) and is a popular topic of discussion between strangers. 谈论工作 ：美国人通常会问“What do you do?”在某些国家会被 认为这是不礼貌的，但美国不是的，这只是陌生人之间聊天的一个流行 话题。 * Talk about sports: Americans love sports! However, they love American sports. When speaking about football, most Americans understand American Football,