Well, I don't know how you all feel, but I find English really difficult. There are just so many words to remember, and the language structures are so difficult to understand. My problem is that I can't remember all the new words and I find long passages difficult to understand. I'm so worried. How can I improve my English?
唉，我不知道你们有什么感受，但是我发现英语真的很难。不仅需要记忆大量的单词，语言结构也很难理解。我的困难就是我不能记住新学的全部的单词，而且长的段落很难理解。我很担心，怎样才能提高我的英语呢？
Don't worry, David. I often use chants, songs and pictures to help me remember new words, and they're quite useful. I also check the number of words I can remember each day. Then I'll test myself again after one or two days. For very difficult words, I'll review them again one or two weeks later. The important thing is to review the new words often.
不用担心，大卫。我经常通过唱歌、看图片的方式来记忆新单词，这些方法很有用。我会每天对我记忆的单词进行检查，一两天后我会再自测一下。对于特别难的单词，我会一两周后再复习一下。最重要的就是要经常复习新单词。
For long passages, you should try to understand the general meaning and key points first. And for language structures, the best way to remember them is to use them. Try to do more reading, listening, speaking and writing in English. The more you use them, the easier learning English will be.
至于长的段落，你应该先了解段落大意和关键点。对于语言结构，记住它们最好的方法就是经常运用。多做英语听说读写练习，用得越多，学习英语就越容易。
As for me, I like to check my learning progress once a week. I usually make a list of things I do well and those I don't. Then I'll set my goals and work out a learning plan to achieve them. I find it very useful, and my English has improved a lot. By the way, I always reward myself when I achieve my goals.
对于我，我喜欢每周检测我的学习进度。我通常会把我擅长做的事情和不擅长做的事情列一个清单。然后我会订立目标，制定学习计划来完成目标。我发现这种方法很有用，我的英语有了很大的进步。同时，当我达成目标后我会奖励自己。
Never give up, David. Learning English is hard, but your English is already very good. I'm sure you'll find a learning method that suits you. Remember, we're all good at different things and we can all make a difference!
永不放弃，大卫。学习英语很难，但是你的英语已经很好了，我相信你一定会找到适合你的学习方法。记着，我们都擅长做不同的事情，而且我们可以做得很好！
