生活英语|情景英语：中级美语对话(第1讲)

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^{1 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.

a little bit disencouraged

universal

Mandarin^{2 中文，国语}

Your stay here is just（or only） a waste of time.

Exercise is a rewarding for our health.

It is up to you. 随你吧

by fits and starts. 断断续续地

My brother studied accounting^{3 by fits and starts, so he failed.}

tip （about） = advice （on）

tip somebody on something tip vt.建议

a good piece of advice 不说： a good advice

stink vi.臭

be patient with somebody 对有耐心