Reasons to Learn English 学习英语的原因

Kenneth Beare

景一 编译

编者注：你喜欢学习英语吗？你学习英语的原因有哪些呢？

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.

学英语很有趣

我们应该换个说法来说：学习英语可以是很有趣的。对许多学生来说，学英语没什么乐趣。然而，我们认为这只是你学英语的方法的问题。花点时间听英语音乐，看英语电影，挑战自己玩一下英语游戏，来享受学习英语的乐趣。有很多机会可以让你在学英语的同时还玩得开心。

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.

英语是世界语言

好吧，好吧，这是一个显而易见的观点。越来越多的人说汉语，但英语仍是当今世界的首选语言。英语打开了国际交流的大门。我们都知道这个世界需要更多的爱和理解。有什么比用英语（或其他语言）与来自其他文化的人交流更好的方式来改善世界吗？有可能不管你在哪里，都有人说英语。学习英语可以让你在任何情况下都能交流。

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.

英语将帮助你理解那些疯狂的美国人和英国人

是的，美国和英国的文化有时很奇怪。说英语肯定会让你明白为什么这些文化如此奇怪！想想看，你了解英语文化，但他们可能不了解你的文化，因为他们不会说你的语言。这在很多方面都是一个真正的优势。

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.

学习英语有助于开阔视野

我們相信，我们从小都是以一种方式看世界的。但某种意义上来说，我们需要拓宽眼界。学习英语会帮助你通过一种不同的语言了解世界。通过不同的语言了解世界也会帮助你从不同的角度看待世界。换句话说，学习英语有助于开阔你的视野。

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.

英语会帮助你在事业上取得成功

这对生活在现代世界的任何人来说都是显而易见的。雇主需要会说英语的雇员。这可能不公平，但这是现实。学好英语很有可能帮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.

学英语可以预防阿尔茨海默病

科学研究表明，运用头脑去学习有助于保持你的记忆完好无损。如果你通过学习英语保持头脑灵活，那么阿尔茨海默病和其他与大脑功能有关的疾病，就不那么可怕了。

（英语原文选自：www.thoughtco.com）