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Learn the Language
学语言
One of the best ways to learn about the United States and its culture is to study American English. This opens the door to understanding Americans when you can read， listen and watch them speaking about their lives.
了解美国及其文化最好的途径之一是学习美式英语。当你能够读懂、听懂、看懂美国人谈论他们的生活时，这就为你了解美国及其文化打开了一扇大门。
Follow the stories on VOA’s Learning English website and you will improve your English.
听“美国之音英语学习”网站上的新闻，能让你的英语水平得到提升。
Watch Television and Movies
观看影视节目
Watching American-made television shows and movies is another way to learn about American culture. Watch carefully in these programs to see what daily life is like for Americans.
观看美国人制作的影视节目是了解美国文化的另一种途径。仔细观看这些节目，了解美国人的日常生活。
Read Articles and Books
阅读文章和书籍
You can read books and articles written by and about Americans. Many US newspapers， magazines and websites publish stories about cultural information online.
你可以阅读美国人写的以及关于美国人的书籍和文章。许多美国报纸、杂志和网站都会在线发布与美国文化相关的文章。
Look for websites and writers from different parts of the country. People in the Southern US are different from those living in the Northeast， Midwest or West.
寻找美国各地的网站和作家。美国南方人跟美国东北部、中西部以及西部的人有很大的不同。
Use Social Media
使用社交媒體
If you are interested in an American singer， artist or writer， follow them on social media. There， you can see what Americans are talking and posting about. Think about how it is different from or the same as your culture.
如果你有喜欢的美国歌手、艺术家或作家，请在社交媒体上关注他们。在社交媒体上，你可以看到美国人在说什么，写什么。思考一下美国文化与你们国家的文化有什么相同和不同之处。
Visit Museums
参观博物馆
Museums are wonderful places to find out about American culture. If you travel to Washington， DC， make sure to visit the Smithsonian Institution—the world’s largest museum， education and research center. If you cannot go there， there is still a lot to learn about American history and culture online.
博物馆是了解美国文化的好去处。如果你到华盛顿特区旅行，请务必参观史密森学会，这是全球最大的博物馆和教育研究中心。如果你去不了那里也没关系，你可以从网上学到很多关于美国的历史和文化方面的知识。
American culture combines the rich traditions of all the people who have gone there in hopes of finding their American dream.
美国文化融合了所有去那里寻找自己的“美国梦”的人们的各种传统文化。
学语言
One of the best ways to learn about the United States and its culture is to study American English. This opens the door to understanding Americans when you can read， listen and watch them speaking about their lives.
了解美国及其文化最好的途径之一是学习美式英语。当你能够读懂、听懂、看懂美国人谈论他们的生活时，这就为你了解美国及其文化打开了一扇大门。
Follow the stories on VOA’s Learning English website and you will improve your English.
听“美国之音英语学习”网站上的新闻，能让你的英语水平得到提升。
Watch Television and Movies
观看影视节目
Watching American-made television shows and movies is another way to learn about American culture. Watch carefully in these programs to see what daily life is like for Americans.
观看美国人制作的影视节目是了解美国文化的另一种途径。仔细观看这些节目，了解美国人的日常生活。
Read Articles and Books
阅读文章和书籍
You can read books and articles written by and about Americans. Many US newspapers， magazines and websites publish stories about cultural information online.
你可以阅读美国人写的以及关于美国人的书籍和文章。许多美国报纸、杂志和网站都会在线发布与美国文化相关的文章。
Look for websites and writers from different parts of the country. People in the Southern US are different from those living in the Northeast， Midwest or West.
寻找美国各地的网站和作家。美国南方人跟美国东北部、中西部以及西部的人有很大的不同。
Use Social Media
使用社交媒體
If you are interested in an American singer， artist or writer， follow them on social media. There， you can see what Americans are talking and posting about. Think about how it is different from or the same as your culture.
如果你有喜欢的美国歌手、艺术家或作家，请在社交媒体上关注他们。在社交媒体上，你可以看到美国人在说什么，写什么。思考一下美国文化与你们国家的文化有什么相同和不同之处。
Visit Museums
参观博物馆
Museums are wonderful places to find out about American culture. If you travel to Washington， DC， make sure to visit the Smithsonian Institution—the world’s largest museum， education and research center. If you cannot go there， there is still a lot to learn about American history and culture online.
博物馆是了解美国文化的好去处。如果你到华盛顿特区旅行，请务必参观史密森学会，这是全球最大的博物馆和教育研究中心。如果你去不了那里也没关系，你可以从网上学到很多关于美国的历史和文化方面的知识。
American culture combines the rich traditions of all the people who have gone there in hopes of finding their American dream.
美国文化融合了所有去那里寻找自己的“美国梦”的人们的各种传统文化。