A foreign language is any language learned beyond one's native tongue to bridge communication gaps.
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- Refers to any language other than one's native tongue.
- Commonly used in academic and professional contexts.
- Essential for international communication and cultural exchange.
Overview
- 1概述：‘外语’是由‘外’（外部的、非本国的）和‘语’（语言）组成的合成词，指代本国通用语以外的任何语言。在现代社会，它是连接不同文化和经济体的桥梁。2) 使用模式：在中文表达中，通常说‘学习外语’、‘掌握外语’或‘精通外语’。它既可以作为泛指，也可以特指某一种具体的语言，如‘英语是世界上最普及的外语’。3) 常见语境：该词常出现在教育（学校课程）、求职（简历技能要求）、国际贸易及旅游等场景中。例如，在职场面试时，面试官可能会询问候选人的外语水平。4) 同义词辨析：‘外语’与‘第二语言’（Second Language）意思相近，但‘外语’侧重于强调该语言的来源地在国外，而‘第二语言’侧重于学习顺序。与‘母语’（Native Language）相对，‘外语’通常需要通过后天系统的学习才能掌握。
例文
我正在学习一门外语。
everydayI am learning a foreign language.
请问您掌握哪些外语？
formalWhich foreign languages do you master?
多学一门外语很有用。
informalLearning an extra foreign language is very useful.
该课程旨在提高学生的外语综合能力。
academicThis course aims to improve students' comprehensive foreign language skills.
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
外语学院
School of Foreign Languages
外语考试
Foreign language test
外语环境
Foreign language environment
よく混同される語
Refers to the sequence of acquisition, whereas 'foreign language' focuses on the origin of the language relative to the speaker's home country.
文法パターン
How to Use It
使い方のコツ
The word '外语' is neutral and commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. It is a general term and does not specify which language is being referred to. When mentioning a specific language, it is more common to name the language directly (e.g., '学习英语') rather than using '外语' as a substitute.
よくある間違い
Learners sometimes confuse '外语' with '外国话' (foreign talk), but '外语' is the standard noun for the language system itself. Avoid using '外语' to refer to a dialect (方言) of your own country. Remember that '外语' is a noun and cannot be used as a verb.
Tips
Focus on daily practice
To master a foreign language, consistency is more important than intensity. Try to practice for 15 minutes every single day.
Avoid direct translation
Do not translate word-for-word from your native language. Focus on learning common collocations and cultural idioms instead.
Language reflects culture
Learning a foreign language is also learning how people from that culture think. Pay attention to polite forms and social norms.
語源
The term is derived from the combination of '外' (outside/foreign) and '语' (language). It reflects the historical perspective of languages originating beyond one's own borders.
文化的な背景
In China, learning English as a 'foreign language' is mandatory in the national education system. The ability to speak a foreign language is often seen as a sign of being well-educated and globally connected.
覚え方のコツ
Think of '外' (outside) + '语' (language) = Language from the outside. Imagine yourself traveling to a new country and needing this 'outside language' to communicate.
よくある質問
4 問不是。英语是外语的一种，但外语包含所有非母语的语言，比如法语、日语、德语等。
可以用‘很好’、‘一般’或‘只会一点点’来描述，也可以说‘我的外语水平达到了流利程度’。
学习外语不仅能帮助我们理解不同的文化，还能在求职时提供更多机会，并提升大脑的认知能力。
它通常作为宾语，例如‘我正在学习一门外语’，或者作为修饰语，如‘外语老师’。
自分をテスト
为了将来能去国外工作，我正在努力学习一门___。
‘外语’指非母语的语言，符合句意。
下列哪项通常不被视为学习者的‘外语’？
母语是第一语言，与外语的概念相对。
请选择逻辑正确的句子。
‘精通多门外语’是地道的搭配。
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Summary
A foreign language is any language learned beyond one's native tongue to bridge communication gaps.
- Refers to any language other than one's native tongue.
- Commonly used in academic and professional contexts.
- Essential for international communication and cultural exchange.
Focus on daily practice
To master a foreign language, consistency is more important than intensity. Try to practice for 15 minutes every single day.
Avoid direct translation
Do not translate word-for-word from your native language. Focus on learning common collocations and cultural idioms instead.
Language reflects culture
Learning a foreign language is also learning how people from that culture think. Pay attention to polite forms and social norms.
例文
4 / 4我正在学习一门外语。
I am learning a foreign language.
请问您掌握哪些外语？
Which foreign languages do you master?
多学一门外语很有用。
Learning an extra foreign language is very useful.
该课程旨在提高学生的外语综合能力。
This course aims to improve students' comprehensive foreign language skills.
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