Learning to speak English can be difficult, but don't give up! With enough1 and the right resources, you can start speaking English confidently.
One way that is worth mentioning is using a(n) 2 . Carrying an English dictionary (whether it's an actual book or a phone app) with you at all times can be very3 .
Having a dictionary means that you will never be stopped for a word. It can prevent a lot of embarrassment (尴尬) if you're having a conversation 4 an English speaker and forget a word in the middle of the5 — all you have to do is take a second to look it up!
Aside from preventing embarrassment,6 the word you need and then immediately using it in a sentence will actually help you7 the new vocabulary.
It is also helpful to have a dictionary for reading in your spare time, like8 you're sitting on the bus, waiting to cross the street or just having a cup of tea. You9 learn an extra 20 to 30 English words per day by using this method!
As a beginner, you should start with an English dictionary that provides definitions (定义) in Chinese. However, once your language skills have10 , you should choose to use an English-English dictionary which provides English definitions for English words.
