United Nations Forum Speeches (English-Chinese Parallel Text)

Author: Wang Dehua
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Publish Date: 1996-06-01
Features: With the deepening of China's reform and opening-up, the role of English in our lives and work has become increasingly prominent. Whether engaging in foreign trade, scientific research, participating in sports competitions, cultural activities, or even contacting friends and relatives abroad, English is almost always required. Although linguists have invented Esperanto, the language actually used most widely in the world remains English. In this sense, English is the true "lingua franca" of the world, at least for the time being, which is why learning English has become a global trend. In recent ten years or so, more and more people in China have been investing in English learning. They study English diligently and work hard to master it. This is certainly driven by the needs of their own lives and work, but it is also a necessity of reform and opening-up, serving both their personal interests and the interests of the nation and the people. However, for many English learners, learning English is not easy. Most of them do not have the opportunity to receive professional English training and only study English in their spare time. As a result, they lack a language environment for learning English and are not very familiar with effective learning methods. They often spend their energy on repeatedly memorizing words and mechanical practice of English sentence patterns. This is certainly necessary, but relying solely on memorization and mechanical sentence pattern drills is ultimately too monotonous and dull. Over time, it not only makes learners feel burdened but even leads to boredom, and it is also difficult to achieve good learning outcomes. In fact, there are many ways to learn English. Memorizing words and practicing sentence patterns is one method, but there are also many other approaches. For example, extensive and abundant reading is also an effective way to improve English learning outcomes. The "Leisure English" series, which Shanghai World Book Publishing Company is about to publish, will provide English learners with a new learning style. This learning style is not just for learning but combines learning, entertainment, and rest organically. It makes learning enjoyable and rest refreshing, allowing learners to unconsciously integrate and master language knowledge in a cheerful atmosphere. Learning is integrated into rest, and learning is integrated into entertainment, achieving twice the result with half the effort. The planned "Leisure English" series will include many volumes, such as the "Relaxed English Learning" series, the English-Chinese parallel humorous stories series, the celebrity speeches series, the proverbs and witty sayings series, and the songs and games series, among others. In short, the content of the "Leisure English" series is rich and varied, and its style is lively and endearing. I believe that once it is released, it will find kindred spirits among English learners of all ages, levels, and requirements, becoming good friends with everyone.