How to Use Books to Learn English如何利用书籍学习英语

苗淑华

Have you ever started to read a book in English， but then stopped because it wastoo hard？ Dont worry！ Books are great for learning languages， but some are easier touse than others. Here are some top tips for using books to learn English.

1. Read dual1 language books in Chinese and English

Dual language books are the same stories written in two languages. They haveChinese on one page2 and English on the other. You can quickly find out what a wordmeans3 in Chinese.

2. Read children爷s books

You can enjoy different and interesting stories when reading childrens books. Theworld in the childrens books is very exciting. Childrens books use the language easierand funner to read. Look for books with pictures， as they help you follow the story.

3. Read your favorite book in English

Do you have a favorite book in Chinese when you were a kid？ Find a copy4 of itin English！ You know lots about the story and the characters5 already. It is much easierto find out what the English copy is about.

4. Make notes

If you are using a book to learn English， buy a cheap copy you can write in. Dontbe afraid to write translations6 and ideas in the book. It can help you to remember.

Starting to read in English does not need to be scary. With the advice7 above， youwill be reading in English in no time at all！ Remember that you can use those tips forfilms and television， too. Try watching childrens television shows in English orwatching a film online8 with English subtitles9.

你是否曾經开始阅读英语书，然后因为太难而停下来呢？别担心！书籍对学习语言很有用，但有些书比其他的用起来更容易。看看下面几个使用书籍学习英语的最佳技巧吧。

1. 阅读中英双语书籍双语书是用两种语言写同一个故事。这些书中一页是中文，另一页是英语。

你可以很快找到一个单词的中文意思。

2. 阅读儿童书在阅读儿童书时，你可以欣赏不同的趣味故事。儿童书籍中的世界很惊险刺激。儿童书籍使用的语言更简单，阅读起来更有趣。寻找有图片的书，因为它们可以帮助你理解故事。

3. 读你最喜欢的书的英文版你小时候有最喜欢的中文书籍吗？去找一本它的英文版看吧！你已经很了解那本书的故事和人物了。理解这本书的英文版内容要容易得多。

4. 做笔记如果你正在使用一本书学习英语，买一本便宜的，你可以在上面写字。不要害怕在书中写上翻译内容和想法，那样可以帮助你记忆。

没有必要害怕开始用英语阅读。有了上面的建议，你很快就能用英语阅读了！记住，你也可以在看电影和电视的过程中使用这些技巧。可以试试观看英语儿童电视节目或上网观看带有英语字幕的电影。

Notes

1. dual. 双的；双重的

2. page. 书；报纸；文件等的页面

3. mean . 意思是

4. copy . 一本;一册;一份

5. character . 人物；角色

6. translation  . 翻译

7. advice . 忠告；劝告；建议

8. online. 在线的；网上的

9. subtitle . 电影或电视上的；字幕