How to Enjoy Learning 如何享受学习

苗淑华

Learning can be hard. Maybe you feel bored， or maybe you get discouraged1 if you dont understand a new topic. There are lots of things you can do to make learning more enjoyable2. There are many ways to make learning more interesting.

学习可能很难。也许你觉得无聊，或者搞不懂一个新的题目，就会气馁。你有很多事情可以做好让学习变得更愉快，有很多方法可以让学习变得更有趣。

Study with your friends.

和你的朋友一起学习。

Maybe you dont enjoy learning because it feels like an activity you do by yourself. One way to make it more enjoyable is to turn it into a group activity. Ask your friends to make a study group.

也许你不喜欢学习，因为它感觉像是一种孤单的活动。有一个让学习更有趣的方法，就是把它变成一个小组活动。叫你的朋友一起来组成一个学习小组吧。

You and your friends can give each other tests for your mid-terms. Youll still be studying， but at least you will have company3. Find study partners4 who you enjoy being around. Just make sure that you will also focus5 on your work.

你和朋友可以在期中考试前互相测验。你仍在学习，但至少有人陪你。找你喜欢待在一起的学习伙伴，只要能确保你一样会专心学习。

Take turns picking a place to study. Maybe you could ask some friends to meet you at a coffee shop for study. Next time， let your friend think of somewhere fun to go.

轮流挑选学习的地方。也许你可以请几个朋友去咖啡馆一起学习。下次，就让你的朋友想个好玩的地方去学习。

Ask for help.

寻求帮助。

You will enjoy things that you are good at. Everyone likes feeling successful6. If you have a hard time in school， learning might feel less fun than it could be.

你一定会喜欢做擅长的事情，每个人都喜欢成功的感觉。如果你在学校里苦苦挣扎，学习可能就没那么有趣。

Ask a teacher for help. Talk about your likes and dislikes and find out if there are other classes you could be taking. Your parents can also be a great help. Ask your mom to spend some time with you doing your homework. This might be a good way for you to be with your family.

向老师求助。谈谈你喜欢和不喜欢的东西，看看你是否还有其他的课程可以上。父母也能帮上很大的忙，让你妈妈花点时间陪你做作业。这可能是一个很好的方式让你可以与家人相处。

Set goals7.

制定目标。

Write down things that you like to do. Ask your teacher to help you find out which classes will help you prepare8 for your future goals. You will enjoy learning more if you take it as helping you to get your dream job. Make small goals and large goals.

写下你喜欢做的事情。请老师帮你找出哪些课程可以帮助你为将来的目标做准备。如果你认为学习能帮助你得到理想的工作，你会更喜欢学习。要制定小目标和大目标。

Join activities.

参加活动。

Learning does not have to be only in the classroom. Activities after class are a great way to meet new people and learn new things. Joining activities will also help you meet new people. These people then can be your study partners.

学习不一定只在课堂上。课后活动是认识新朋友和学习新事物的好方法。参加活动也会帮助你结识新朋友，这些人可以成为你的学习伙伴。

（英语原文选自：wikihow.com）

【Notes】

1. discourage vt. 阻止;使氣馁

2. enjoyable  adj. 快乐的;有乐趣的;令人愉快的

3. company n. 公司;陪伴，同伴

4. partnern. 伙伴;合伙人

5. focus  vi. 集中，关注

6. successful adj. 成功的;一帆风顺的

7. goal  n. 目标

8. prepare vt. 准备;使适合 vi. 预备;做好思想准备