Are You Fluent in English? Find Out!

Ever wondered what it really means to be fluent in English? Spoiler alert, it's not just about knowing all the words.

有没有想过说流利的英语到底意味着什么？剧透警告，这不仅仅是了解所有单词。

If you don't know me, my name is Anna. I'm the founder of Englishlikeanative.co.uk, an online English school focused on fluency.

如果你不认识我，我叫安娜。我是 Englishlikeanative.co.uk 的创始人，这是一家专注于流利程度的在线英语学校。

and pronunciation.

和发音。

Today, I'm breaking down the 10

今天，我就来解析一下

markers of true fluency? If you can answer yes to the following 10 questions then you, my friend, are

真正流利度的10个标志？如果您对以下 10 个问题都能回答“是”，那么您，我的朋友，就已经

fluent.

很流利了。

so let's jump right in number one

因此，让我们直接跳到第一点

1. Understand and respond without hesitation. Can you instantly understand what you hear and respond

。 毫不犹豫地理解并做出回应。你能否立即理解你所听到的内容并

automatically without hesitation or power.

自动做出反应，没有犹豫或力量。

panic. As a fluent speaker, you don't need to translate in your head before speaking or understanding English. It feels natural and natural.

恐慌。作为一个流利的演讲者，您在说或理解英语之前不需要在头脑中进行翻译。感觉自然又自然。

automatic. 2. Understanding jokes and humour. Can you understand and join in on jokes and humour in English?

自动的。 2. 理解笑话和幽默。你能听懂并参与英语笑话和幽默吗？

Do you enjoy watching stand-up comedians performing in English?

您喜欢看单口喜剧演员用英语表演吗？

For British English learners, this includes understanding sarcasm, which is a key part of British humour.

对于英国英语学习者来说，这包括理解讽刺，这是英式幽默的重要组成部分。

For example, I walk into the room soaking wet from the rain and someone smiles and says, Oh!

例如，我走进被雨淋湿的房间，有人微笑着说：哦！

Is it raining outside? This is not a genuine question.

外面下雨了吗？这不是一个真正的问题。

They are trying to be free.

他们正在努力获得自由。

funny. You could respond with, It's just a bit of drizzle. You are not being serious here. This is

有趣的。你可以这样回答：只是下点毛毛雨。你在这里不是认真的。这是

sarcasm. 3. Interpreting implicit meaning

讽刺。 3. 解释隐含意义

Can you read between the lines? Here's an example. Oh, great.

你能读懂言外之意吗？这是一个例子。哦，太好了。

another meeting

另一次会议

What does this mean? Is Anna pleased that she has another meeting?

这意味着什么？安娜对她又有一次会议感到高兴吗？

Is Anna agitated that she has another meeting or is Anna indifferent about the fact that she has another

安娜是否因她还有另一次会议而感到激动，或者安娜是否对她还有另一次

meeting? As a fluent speaker, you don't just understand the literal meaning of words, you can catch the subtle hints and

会议感到漠不关心？作为一个流利的演讲者，你不仅能理解单词的字面意思，你

nuances too, even though the words, "oh great" are positive

还可以捕捉到微妙的暗示和细微差别，即使“哦，太棒了”这些词是积极的，

you instantly get that Anna was being sarcastic and isn't actually excited about the meeting. Fluency means that you can read.

你立刻就会明白安娜是在讽刺，而不是在讽刺。实际上对这次会议感到兴奋。流利意味着你可以阅读。

between the lines and understand these implicit meanings.

并理解这些隐含的含义。

including sarcasm and idioms. It's about grasping the true intent behind the words, not just the words themselves.

包括讽刺和习语。这是要抓住词语背后的真实意图，而不仅仅是词语本身。

Number four, comfortable in various situations.

第四，在各种情况下都能感到舒适。

As a fluent speaker, you feel at ease using English in different situations without

作为一个流利的演讲者，您可以在不同的情况下轻松地使用英语，而不会

feeling self-conscious.

感到不自在。

you're giving a presentation at work, chatting with friends in a cafe or asking for directions in a new city.

您在工作中进行演示、在咖啡馆与朋友聊天或在新城市问路。

you navigate these scenarios confidently and naturally.

您可以自信而自然地驾驭这些场景。

you're not

你不必

constantly worried about making mistakes, you can focus on the conversation itself.

总是担心犯错误，你可以专注于谈话本身。

Thinking in

用英语思考

English. You know you're fluent when you start

。当您开始

thinking in English rather than translating from your native language.

用英语思考而不是用母语翻译时，您就知道自己已经流利了。

For instance, when planning your day, you might find yourself mentally listing your tasks in English by groceries.

例如，在计划您的一天时，您可能会发现自己在心里用英语按杂货列出了您的任务。

Finish the report.

完成报告。

Call mum. this shift means your brain is processing information directly in English making

打电话给妈妈。这种转变意味着您的大脑直接用英语处理信息，使

your thoughts and speech more fluid.

您的思想和言语更加流畅。

Does that sound like you? Number six, understanding various

听起来像你吗？第六，理解各种

accents. Can you understand various accents of English? Fluency

口音。你能听懂英语的各种口音吗？流利

also means that you can understand different accents and dialects, whether it's Scouse, Cockney,

还意味着您可以听懂不同的口音和方言，无论是苏格兰口音、伦敦口音、

or Lancashire or an English accent from another part of the globe. You can follow conversations without getting lost.

兰开夏郡口音还是来自世界其他地区的英国口音。您可以跟踪对话而不会迷路。

This skill allows you to connect with English speakers from all over the world, broadening your communication horizons.

这项技能可以让您与世界各地说英语的人联系，拓宽您的沟通视野。

7. Using idiomatic expressions

7. 使用惯用语

Do you?

你会吗？

use idiomatic expressions?

使用惯用表达？

As a fluent speaker, idiomatic expressions become a natural part of your conversation.

作为一个流利的演讲者，惯用表达成为你谈话中自然的一部分。

instead of saying I'm busy you might say I'm swamped

你可能会说“我很忙”，而不是说“我很忙”，

or when someone is exaggerating, you might respond with, You're pulling my leg.

或者当有人夸大其词时，你可能会说“你在跟我开玩笑”。

These expressions add colour to your speech and make you sound more...

这些表达方式为您的演讲增添色彩，让您听起来

like a native speaker. Number eight reading with ease.

更像是母语人士。第八，轻松阅读。

Can you easily read a newspaper article a...

您能轻松阅读报纸文章、 小说以及与您的

novel, and a technical report related to your

工作 相关的技术报告吗 ？

work. Fluency means you can read English texts of various genres and complexities

流利意味着您可以轻松阅读各种体裁和复杂程度的英语文本

easily. Whether it's diving into a gripping novel, staying updated with news articles or enjoying a blog post, you read what you want to read.

。无论是深入阅读扣人心弦的小说、了解新闻文章的最新动态还是阅读博客文章，您都可以阅读自己想读的内容。

with ease and understand the content without needing to look up every other word. Number nine, engaging in...

轻松理解内容，无需查找其他单词。第九，从事...

complex conversations. Can you engage in complex conversations? Being fluent means you can participate in complex and

复杂的对话。你能进行复杂的对话吗？流利意味着您可以参与复杂而

nuanced conversations without struggling to keep up. Whether it's a deep discussion about politics,

细致的对话，而无需费力跟上。无论是关于政治的深入讨论、

a debate on environmental issues, or a technical conversation about your field of work. You can follow along, contribute, and share your thoughts.

关于环境问题的辩论，还是关于您工作领域的技术对话。您可以关注、贡献并分享您的想法。

Contribute meaningfully and express your thoughts clearly.

做出有意义的贡献并清楚地表达您的想法。

And before I reveal the last one, if you're enjoying your time here with me, then please click the like button.

在我透露最后一个之前，如果您喜欢和我在一起度过的时光，请点击“喜欢”按钮。

that will really help me out. And subscribe for more useful English content. Thank you.

这真的会对我有帮助。并订阅更多有用的英文内容。谢谢。

Number 10, learning new words now.

第10，现在学习新单词。

Naturally as a fluent English speaker you pick up new vocabulary through context

作为一个流利的英语使用者，你自然会通过上下文

and you.

和你自己来学习新词汇。

rather than direct study. When you encounter a new word in a conversation, a book,

而不是直接学习。当您在对话、书籍

or a TV show, you can often guess its meaning from the...

或电视节目中遇到新单词时，您通常可以从上下文中猜测它的含义

context and remember it for future use.

并记住它以供将来使用。

This natural acquisition process helps expand your vocabulary continuously. Is it something that you do?

这种自然的习得过程有助于不断扩大你的词汇量。这是你做的事吗？

already? Now I want you to let me know in the comments which of these 10 aspects are true for

已经？现在我想让你在评论中告诉我这 10 个方面中哪一个适合

you? And what do you still need to work on?

你？还有什么是你还需要努力的？

Now if fluency is a serious goal, then you should be using the four-step strategy to achieving fluency

现在，如果流利度是一个严肃的目标，那么您应该使用四步策略来实现流利度，

I explain this strategy and more in my Fluency Masterclass. You can register your interest to attend the next one by clicking the link in the description.

我在我的流利度大师班中解释了这个策略以及更多内容。您可以通过单击说明中的链接来注册您有兴趣参加下一届会议。

But now here are some simple tips to help you on your

但现在这里有一些简单的提示可以帮助您完成您的

journey. First, immerse yourself. When I speak to learners that are struggling to

旅程。首先，让自己沉浸其中。当我与努力进步的学习者交谈时

progress, they often tell me that they are only doing one type of learning activity.

，他们经常告诉我他们只在做一种类型的学习活动。

they are only watching videos, they are just reading textbooks.

他们只是看视频，他们只是看教科书。

or they only use one

或者他们只使用一个

app. One thing is not

应用程序。一件事还

Enough! Surround yourself with English. Watch films, read books, listen to podcasts.

不够！让自己置身于英语之中。看电影、看书、听播客。

And try to think in English. Practice speaking.

并尝试用英语思考。练习说话。

You can study English for years, but if you never speak the language, then...

你可以学习英语多年，但如果你从不说这种语言，那么……

What's the point? These days, the internet has made it possible for us all to practice

还有什么意义呢？如今，互联网使我们所有人练习

speaking. So, find language exchange partners, join my conversation club, or even have endless conversations with my clone.

口语成为可能。所以，寻找语言交换伙伴，加入我的谈话俱乐部，甚至与我的克隆人进行无休止的对话。

I'll leave links in the description.

我会在描述中留下链接。

The more you practice, the more natural it becomes.

你练习得越多，它就会变得越自然。

Learn idioms

学习成语、

slang, collocations and phrasal verbs. Nobody wants to sound like a textbook so learn the lingo that is in common

俚语、搭配和短语动词。没有人希望听起来像教科书，所以学习常用的术语

use. Idioms and phrasal verbs are used frequently in everyday conversations, socially and professionally. Be

。习语和短语动词在日常社交和职业对话中经常使用。要有

patient. Fluency takes time and

耐心。流畅性需要时间和

continuous effort so focus on enjoying the journey and celebrate your progress no matter how

持续的努力，所以无论怎样，专注于享受旅程并庆祝你的进步

Thank you for watching.

感谢您的观看。