Or when you're just about to start speaking, you suddenly panic and forget everything you know as soon as you open your mouth.

或當你正要開口講話時，突然驚慌失措並在開口那一刻忘記你所知道的一切。

Hello, everyone, Anna here from englishlikeanative.co.uk.

大家好，我是 englishlikeanative.co.uk 的 Anna。

Now, today, I'm going to share with you five top tips to help you to improve your fluency and increase your speaking confidence.

我今天將分享五個訣竅，幫助各位改善口語流利度並提升說話的信心。

And, to help you build your vocabulary, hang on to the end of the lesson, where I will review the expressions that arise during our session.

此外，如果想建構字彙量，請看到影片最後，我會帶各位複習課堂中出現過的用語。

Now, as always, I've created a free PDF for you to download that includes all the tips and vocabulary, plus a special e-learn challenge.

我一如既往地製作了讓各位下載的 PDF 檔，包含所有的訣竅與字彙，以及特製的線上學習挑戰。

Just click on the link provided and register for your download.

只要點擊提供的連結並註冊即可下載。

Let's go.

開始吧。

Tip number 1: Switch It Up

訣竅一：做點轉變

Switch your pleasure activities into English.

把讓你快樂的活動改成用英文進行。

We all love to relax after a hard day's work with a good book or a Netflix series.

我們都喜歡在努力工作一天後，看一本書或是 Netflix 影集來放鬆。

Well, why not squeeze in an English lesson at the same time?

何不在同時擠進一堂英文課呢？

One of the easiest ways to improve your level of English is exposure to the language.

提高英文程度最簡單的方式之一是暴露在這個語言之下。

By changing the language setting on your latest series or enabling English subtitles for your best-loved YouTuber,

透過改變最新影集的語言設定或在觀看最喜歡的 YouTuber 節目時開啟英文字幕，

you increase your exposure with just a click.

你可以點擊一下就提高接觸率。

Want to take it a step further?

想更進一步嗎？

Why not re-read your all-time favorite book in English?

何不用英文重讀你最喜歡的書籍？

Re-reading or re-watching material can make it easier to follow and pick up new vocabulary.

重讀或重看素材可以讓你更輕鬆跟上並學會新字彙。

You already know the story.

你已經知道故事內容了。

And it's always useful to have a notepad with you to make notes of new words and phrases you like.

隨身攜帶筆記本總是很有用的，可以把你喜歡的新字和片語記下來。

This may seem like a little thing, but these small changes can lead to big results.

這可能看似一件小事，但小變化可以造就大結果。

Just give it a try.

試試吧。

Top tip number 2: Sing Your Heart Out

訣竅二：熱情高歌

Become a kitchen karaoke superstar.

成為自家廚房裡的 K 歌之王吧。

Singing is great for fluency; it helps us to understand how words work together in a sentence.

唱歌對流利度很有利，它可以幫助我們了解單字在句子裡的功用。

Depending on the song, you can practice many different parts of speech.

取決於歌曲，你可以練習許多不同的詞類。

A repetitive dance song can help perfect pronunciation, and a wordy song can widen your vocabulary and improve speaking rhythm.

重複性高的舞曲可以幫助發音，而字量多的歌曲可以擴展你的詞彙量並改善口語旋律。

Not only that, singing loudly releases endorphins and, in turn, gives you confidence.

不僅如此，大聲唱歌可以釋放安多酚，然後給予你信心。

So, learn the correct lyrics to your favorite English songs and turn up the volume.

所以說，學習你最愛英文歌曲的正確歌詞，並調高音量。

♪ Oh, I think that I found myself a cheer leader...♪

♪ 哦，認為我為自己找到了一個啦啦隊員⋯⋯♪

I need to learn those words.

我得學會這些歌詞。

Tip number 3: Be the Hostess with the Mostest

訣竅三：成為最傑出的女主人

Do you enjoy spending time with friends and family?

你喜歡和朋友、家人共度時光嗎？

Well, next time you get together, why not do it in English?

你們下次聚在一起時，何不用英文進行？

Organizing fun, English-only events at home can be a great way to practice fluency in a natural way.

在家規劃有趣、全英文的活動可以是以自然方式練習流利度的好方式。

It could be a sophisticated dinner party...

可以是有品味的晚宴⋯⋯

"Oh, please pass the salt."

「喔，請把鹽遞過來。」

... a competitive games night...

⋯⋯有競爭性質的遊戲之夜⋯⋯

"It's a plane, it's a... it's a bird!"

「是一架飛機，是⋯⋯是一隻鳥！」

... or even a cosy movie marathon, with English films, of course.

⋯⋯甚至是溫馨的電影馬拉松，當然是看英文電影了。

This is a great way to include your friends in the learning process, too.

這也是讓你的朋友們參與學習過程的絕佳方式。

Tip number 4: Work It Out

訣竅四：鍛鍊它

Nowadays, many of us want to keep our bodies fit and healthy on a daily basis,

現今許多人都想要每天維持體態與健康，

and it's a great opportunity to incorporate English.

而這是結合英文的絕佳機會。

English workout videos are fantastic for imperative practice.

英文的健身影片對於至關重要的練習很有效。

Or do you prefer running or going to the gym?

還是說，你偏好跑步或上健身房？

Well, this is the perfect time to tune in to an English radio station or podcast.

嗯，這是收聽英文電台或播客的最好時機。

Most stations are now digital and everyone can listen worldwide.

多數電台都已經數位化，所以全世界每個人都可以收聽。

So, exercise your body and brain next time you work out.

所以說，下次健身的時候，鍛鍊身體也鍛鍊頭腦吧。

Top tip number 5: Go On Record

訣竅五：記錄下來

A great way to improve your fluency skills is to record yourself speaking in English.

改善流利的一個大好方法是錄製自己用英文講話的時刻。

It could be a voice message sent to a friend or even talking to yourself out loud during your daily routine.

它可以是傳送給朋友的語音訊息，甚或是在日常生活中大聲地跟自己說話。

I often encourage the members of my conversation club to use voice notes in our Telegram group.

我通常會鼓勵我會話俱樂部的成員在我們的 Telegram 群組中利用語音筆記。

That way, they are continuing to practice speaking in between our conversation classes. 

那樣一來，他們會繼續在會話課期間繼續練習口說。

Now, listening back to your own voice can help you identify problem areas, either with grammar or pronunciation.

回頭聽自己的聲音可以幫助你辨識問題點，無論是文法或發音。

Being the listener as well as the speaker will greatly improve your communication skills. 

同時身為聽眾和講者將大幅提升你的溝通技巧。

And, if you'd like more information about my conversation club, then go to englishlikeanative.co.uk, or click on the link in the description below.

如果你想要獲得我會話俱樂部的更多資訊，前往 englishlikeanative.co.uk 或點擊下方敘述欄中的連結。

Now, let's take a closer look at some of the key expressions from today's lesson. 

現在讓我們進一步看看這堂課中出現的重點用語。

"Switch it up" is a phrasal verb; it means "to change something for the better or just to be different".

Switch it up 是一個片語動詞，它的意思是「改變某件事以讓它變得更好，或者僅為了有所不同」。

We usually say this when we are bored of our usual routine and need a change.

我們通常會在對生活規律感到無聊並需要改變時用這個片語。

"I'm bored of salad; let's switch it up and order Chinese."

「我厭倦沙拉了，我們做點改變點中式外送吧。」

"Sing your heart out" is an expression that simply means "to sing with lots of passion".

Sing your heart out 這個用語基本上就表示「帶著許多熱情唱歌」。

♪ Oh, no, not I; I will survive ♪

♪ 喔，不，不會是我，我將會存活 ♪

"The hostess with the mostest", this phrase simply refers to someone who is wonderful at organizing a good party or dinner party. 

The hostess with the mostest 這個片語簡單來說，就表示某人很擅長規劃很棒的派對或晚宴。

If you call someone the "hostess with the mostest", then you're giving them a compliment on a job well done.

如果你稱呼某人為 hostess with the mostest，那你就是在稱讚對方某事做得很好。

"Wow, amazing food, wine, and musical entertainment. She was the hostess with the mostest.”

「哇，很棒的食物、酒品和音樂娛樂，她真的是最棒的女主人。」

To "work out" is also a phrasal verb; it can have two meanings.

Work out 也是一個片語動詞，可能有兩種意義。

1. To "exercise"; usually, the type of exercises with weights or aerobic movement.

第一、「鍛鍊」，通常是指舉重或有氧運動等健身類型。

"I’m working out."

「我正在健身」

♪ You’ve got to work it out. ♪

♪ 你得自己搞清楚 ♪

The second meaning is to "solve a problem".

第二個意思是「解決一個問題」。

"We need to work out how much everyone owes for food."

「我們得算出每個人餐費要出多少。」

To "go on record", we use this expression when we "say something publicly or officially".

Go on record 是我們要表達「公開或正式地說出某件事」的用語。

When we report a crime, we go on record.

當我們舉報一起犯罪行為時，就會留下記錄。

Fun fact: "Record" is a homograph.

小趣聞：record 是個同形異義詞。

In its noun form, we pronounce it /ˈrekɔːd/, /ˈrekɔːd/.

當它以名詞出現時，會唸作 /ˈrekɔːd/、/ˈrekɔːd/。

However, in its verb form, we pronounce it /rɪˈkɔːd/, /rɪˈkɔːd/.

然而，在其動詞形式中，我們會把它讀成 /rɪˈkɔd/、/rɪˈkɔd/。

Stay tuned for more homographs in the future.

請繼續鎖定未來節目學會更多然同形異義詞。

Now, it's about time we practice some speaking, so come and speak with me in this well-prepared role-play lesson.

現在是我們練習點口說的時候了，所以來這堂準備仔細的角色扮演課程中，跟我一起聊天吧。

I recommend that you record yourself, and then, later, listen back.

我建議你錄製自己的聲音，然後再回頭聆聽。

I'll see you there.

我們在那兒見。