In this video I would love to go through a step-by-step plan on how you can go from A2 level of English to B2 level of English, and there is actually a huge gap between these two levels, and in this video we're gonna try to assess your current level of English.

在本視頻中，我想通過一個循序漸進的計劃，告訴您如何從 A2 級英語水平提高到 B2 級英語水平，這兩個水準之間實際上存在著巨大的差距，在本視頻中，我們將嘗試評估您當前的英語水平。

Of course, in order to make a formal assessment you should take a language test, but for the see where you are right now, and I will give you a step-by-step plan on how to improve and become B2.

當然，為了進行正式的評估，您應該參加語言測試，但請先看看您現在的語言水準，我將為您提供一個循序漸進的計劃，告訴您如何提高語言水準併成為 B2。

Quick background on me.

簡單介紹一下我的背景。

I was born and raised in Russia, spent 25 years in Russia, then moved to the US.

我在俄羅斯出生長大，在俄羅斯生活了 25 年，然後移居美國。

English is my second language, German is my third language, Italian is my fourth language.

英語是我的第二語言，德語是我的第三語言，意大利語是我的第四語言。

I speak German, I think right now it's a B1, B2 level.

我會說德語，現在應該是 B1、B2 水準。

It used to be C1, because I used to study I was there for a semester studying mathematics, and I also learned Italian for two years.

以前是 C1，因為我以前在那裡學過一個學期的數學，還學了兩年意大利語。

I think I stopped at A2 level.

我想我在 A2 級就停止了。

It was something like a hobby, but the thing is I've gone through the process of learning a language three times in my life when it comes to a foreign language, and four times in my life when it comes to learning a language in general.

這只是我的業餘愛好，但問題是，說到外語，我一生中已經經歷了三次學習語言的過程，說到一般的語言學習，我一生中也經歷了四次。

So let's start!

那就開始吧！

Watch this video up to the very end, because I will give you the whole schedule that you can They are called A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2.

請將這段視頻看完，因為我將為您提供整個時間表，您可以將它們分別稱為 A1、A2、B1、B2、C1、C2。

A1 meaning starter, beginner, C2 meaning proficient, master.

A1 表示入門、初學者，C2 表示精通、大師。

And basically A1 and A2 are your basic levels, C1, C2 are your proficient levels.

基本上，A1 和 A2 是基本水準，C1 和 C2 是熟練水準。

This is according to CEFR, Common European Framework of Reference.

這是根據 CEFR（歐洲共同參考框架）制定的。

So in the US system we're actually talking about going from level 2 to level 4, and they have names here.

是以，在美國的系統中，我們實際上說的是從 2 級到 4 級，而這裡也有名稱。

So level 2 is a high beginner, and level 4 is high intermediate.

是以，第 2 級為高級初級，第 4 級為高級中級。

And of course when we're talking about your level of English, we're talking about four aspects of the language.

當然，當我們談論你的英語水平時，我們談論的是語言的四個方面。

We're talking about reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

我們談論的是閱讀、寫作、聽力和口語。

Now let's dive deeper into these two levels.

現在，讓我們深入探討這兩個層面。

I'm gonna divide my screen here.

我要在這裡分割螢幕。

So here you're A2, here B2.

這裡是 A2，這裡是 B2。

So at this level you know from 1,500 words to 2,000 words.

是以，在這個級別，你可以掌握 1,500 到 2,000 個單詞。

If you want to go to B2, you need to know 3,000 to 4,000 words.

如果你想升到 B2，你需要認識 3,000 到 4,000 個單詞。

Now when it comes to listening, at A2 level you're able to understand people talking about family, work.

現在說到傾聽，在 A2 級水準上，你能聽懂別人談論家庭、工作。

I have a family of I also run a company that helps people learn languages, it's called LinguaTrip, we have amazing teachers there.

我有一個家庭，我還經營著一家幫助人們學習語言的公司，叫做 LinguaTrip，我們在那裡有很棒的老師。

B2, personal and professional conversations.

B2，個人和專業對話。

I've recently attended an AI conference where I met a prominent investor, his name is Vinod Khosla, he is a co-founder of Sine Microsystems, and his prediction is that AI is going to replace most teachers and doctors by 2028.

我最近參加了一個人工智能會議，在會上我遇到了一位著名的投資人，他叫維諾德-科斯拉（Vinod Khosla），是 Sine Microsystems 公司的聯合創始人，他預測，到 2028 年，人工智能將取代大多數教師和醫生。

And when he said that I was kind of freaking out.

他這麼說的時候，我有點嚇壞了。

So this is your example of a personal slash professional conversation.

所以，這就是你的個人職業對話的例子。

And you're also able to understand movies here.

在這裡，你還能理解電影。

How are you doing with movies, guys?

你們的電影拍得怎麼樣？

Let me know down in the comments below.

請在下面的評論中告訴我。

By the way, movies, no subs, no subtitles, if they are about everyday things, right?

順便說一下，電影，如果是關於日常事物的，就不需要字幕，對嗎？

I'm not talking about a documentary about nuclear weapons, I'm talking about a day-to-day movie.

我說的不是關於核武器的紀錄片，而是一部日常電影。

So you should be good here.

所以你在這裡應該沒問題。

But nuclear weapons, if it's on Netflix, maybe you're able to understand that as well, depending on how hard it is.

但核武器，如果是在 Netflix 上，也許你也能理解，這取決於它有多難。

How are we doing?

我們做得怎麼樣？

Comment down below where you feel you are right now.

請在下方評論你現在的狀態。

And we're going to continue, this is not it.

我們要繼續，不是這樣的。

So we talked about vocabulary, we talked about your listening skills.

是以，我們討論了詞彙量，也討論了你的聽力技巧。

If you're A2, you're able to understand texts and simple letters.

如果您是 A2 級，您就能看懂文字和簡單的信件。

And a great example would be a bus schedule or a train schedule.

公共汽車時刻表或火車時刻表就是一個很好的例子。

Here at B2, you're able to read newspapers.

在 B2，您可以閱讀報紙。

And you're able to understand and read technical words.

你還能理解和讀懂專業術語。

Now here, when it comes to writing, you can write quick messages, postcards, happy birthday.

在這裡，您可以書寫快速留言、明信片、生日快樂等。

And you're also able to take notes in English.

你還可以用英語記筆記。

Here, you're able to handle all kinds of writing, even business messages.

在這裡，您可以處理各種文字，甚至是商業信息。

Hello, the investor, here's an update on how our startup is doing.

投資人，您好！以下是我們創業公司的最新進展情況。

We've been growing 20% month over month and looking at an annual revenue of $10 million.

我們每個月都在增長 20%，年收入有望達到 1000 萬美元。

We are about to raise our Series B and we have some prominent VC firms interested in the round.

我們即將進行 B 輪融資，一些著名的風險投資公司對我們的 B 輪融資很感興趣。

But we decided that we will let you know that we have some availability before we close the round.

但我們決定，在結束本輪投票之前，我們會讓大家知道，我們有一些空位。

This is something I would say B2, C1 type of a business email, if you are interested in Now when it comes to speaking, here we have simple conversations, talk about friends, and most importantly, give compliments.

這是我要說的 B2、C1 類型的商務電子郵件，如果你有興趣的話 現在說到演講，在這裡我們有簡單的對話，談論朋友，最重要的是，給予讚美。

It's my favorite way to practice English.

這是我最喜歡的英語練習方式。

You just walk in the street in an English-speaking country, you say, nice jacket.

你只要走在英語國家的大街上，就會說，夾克不錯。

Oh my God, where'd you get your shoes?

天哪，你的鞋哪來的？

Oh, I love your sweater.

哦，我喜歡你的毛衣。

Where'd you get it?

你從哪兒弄來的？

Very American.

非常美國

Now B2, conversations with native speakers, and very important, debates.

現在是 B2，與母語人士對話，以及非常重要的辯論。

You can argue in English, you can negotiate in English, you can support your point of view in English.

你可以用英語辯論，可以用英語談判，可以用英語支持你的觀點。

When I was back in Russia, I took part in different, it was called Olympiads back then, but basically competing with others in how good our English was.

當我回到俄羅斯時，我參加了不同的活動，當時叫奧林匹克競賽，基本上是與其他人比拼我們的英語水平。

They would always ask us to participate in debates.

他們總是要求我們參加辯論。

Now when it comes to Good, better, the best.

現在說到 "好"、"更好"、"最好"。

Bad, worse, the worst.

壞的，更糟的，最糟糕的。

You know tenses like past continuous or past progressive?

你知道過去進行時或過去進行時等時態嗎？

You know, phrasal verbs.

你知道，短語動詞。

You know how to use modal verbs?

你知道如何使用情態動詞嗎？

Like must, can, could, should, have to.

比如必須、可以、可以、應該、不得不。

When I mention this, it doesn't mean that if you take a test, you make no mistakes.

我提到這一點，並不是說只要參加考試就不會犯錯。

The thing is, at A2 level, you don't have to know all the phrasal verbs, but you have to have some foundation because you definitely start learning them when you're at this level.

問題是，在 A2 級，您不必掌握所有的短語動詞，但您必須有一定的基礎，因為到了這個級別，您肯定會開始學習這些短語動詞。

Present perfect, adverbs of frequency, frequently, rarely, etc.

現在完成時、頻率副詞、經常、很少等。

And some other things, and even zero and first conditional are parts of A2 level.

還有一些其他內容，甚至零和第一條件都是 A2 級的內容。

Zero and first conditional.

零和第一個條件。

Now of course at B2, you know lots of grammar.

當然，到了 B2 級，你會掌握很多文法知識。

Future perfect continuous, piece of cake.

未來完全連續，小菜一碟。

Future perfect, you got it.

未來完美，你說對了。

Mixed conditionals, you know them.

混合條件式，大家都知道。

Mixed conditionals, all tenses.

混合條件句，所有時態。

You're using phrases like if only I knew this, wish you were here.

你在使用 "要是我知道這些就好了"、"要是你在就好了 "之類的短語。

Like all of these grammatical structures are part of this level, B2.

所有這些語法結構都屬於這個級別，即 B2。

Now you're probably asking Marina, so where's my study plan?

現在你可能會問瑪麗娜，我的學習計劃在哪裡？

How do I get from A1 to B2?

如何從 A1 到 B2？

While watching this video, you probably noticed that some areas of language seem harder for you.

在觀看本視頻時，您可能會注意到某些語言領域對您來說似乎比較困難。

For example, when I was mentioning all of those mixed conditionals, you're like, yeah, maybe you had a feeling that you don't even know everything that you're supposed to know when you're A2.

例如，當我提到所有這些混合條件時，你會覺得，是的，也許你有一種感覺，你甚至不知道你在 A2 時應該知道的所有事情。

And this is where you should pay some extra attention.

在這方面，您應該格外注意。

And this is where, if I were you, I would start the learning journey.

如果我是你，我會從這裡開始學習之旅。

Because when you're just starting out, you have a lot of motivation and you have all the energy to tackle the hardest things.

因為當你剛剛起步的時候，你有很多動力，你有所有的精力去解決最困難的事情。

I'll tell you a story.

我給你講個故事。

When I was learning German, my level was A2.

我學德語時，水準是 A2。

I went to Germany, stayed with a local family, spoke German every single day, and of course, my speaking skills became much better.

我去了德國，住在當地人家裡，每天都說德語，當然，我的口語也變得更好了。

But that also meant that I had to pay special attention to my grammar.

但這也意味著我必須特別注意文法。

Because yes, I was speaking German, but my grammar just wasn't there.

因為是的，我說的是德語，但我的文法就是不行。

So when you start your learning journey, start with the hardest thing.

是以，當你開始學習旅程時，要從最難的事情做起。

And don't let your language sound so good.

不要讓你的語言聽起來那麼好聽。

Let me just forget about grammar.

讓我忘掉文法吧。

Who needs grammar if I can speak the language?

如果我會說語言，誰還需要文法？

Because I made the same mistake, and then it was really hard for me to catch up.

因為我也犯過同樣的錯誤，然後我就很難追上了。

So learn from my mistakes.

所以，從我的錯誤中吸取教訓吧。

Step number two, find the time when you're the most productive.

第二步，找到你效率最高的時間。

For me, that would be morning time.

對我來說，那就是早晨時間。

When I wake up, if I had a good night's sleep, that is not always the case because my daughter Lily is two years old and sometimes she wakes up at night.

當我醒來時，如果我昨晚睡得很好，但並不總是這樣，因為我的女兒莉莉已經兩歲了，有時她會在晚上醒來。

So for example, last night I didn't have enough sleep, but that's fine.

比如說，昨晚我沒睡夠，但沒關係。

But I know that morning is the best time for me because then I have lunch and then my energy goes down.

但我知道，早上對我來說是最好的時間，因為吃過午飯後，我的體力就會下降。

And if I need to accomplish a more complicated task, the ideal time for me is in the morning.

如果我需要完成一項更復雜的任務，我最理想的時間是早上。

What really works for me is blocking off a slot in my calendar.

對我來說，真正有效的方法是在日曆上劃出一個時間段。

Like 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

比如上午 10 點到 11 點

Marina is, you know, learning German, learning Italian, whatever.

瑪麗娜正在學習德語、意大利語，等等。

Then after you blocked the slot in your calendar, you know that every day you have 20 minutes to learn English, maybe an hour, you pick your English learning style.

然後，在你的日曆上劃定時間段後，你就知道每天你有 20 分鐘的時間學習英語，也許是一個小時，你可以選擇你的英語學習方式。

Of course, I feel like the most convenient thing to do is to find a tutor who you like and learn with them.

當然，我覺得最方便的做法是找到自己喜歡的輔導老師，和他們一起學習。

Two problems here are sometimes they're expensive, and number two, that doesn't allow you to be flexible.

這裡有兩個問題，一是有時價格昂貴，二是不能靈活運用。

And if you have a baby, you just can't plan anything.

如果你有了孩子，你就無法計劃任何事情了。

Things happen all the time.

世事無常。

So the second option is to take an English language course.

是以，第二種選擇是參加英語語言課程。

For example, my company specializes in creating courses for English language learners.

例如，我所在的公司專門為英語學習者開設課程。

We have amazing teachers who are native speakers working for our company, and we create these courses all together.

我們公司擁有以英語為母語的優秀教師，這些課程都是由我們共同創建的。

And we have a course called From Elementary to Intermediate, where every lesson is not a 60-minute class.

我們還有一門名為 "從初級到中級 "的課程，每節課都不是 60 分鐘。

It's a pre-recorded video, and it lasts from 10 to maybe 20 to 25 minutes, which means that, for example, if on Tuesdays you only have 20 minutes to learn English, you can find a suitable lesson for that day.

它是一個預先錄製的視頻，時間從 10 分鐘到 20 到 25 分鐘不等，這意味著，例如，如果您在週二只有 20 分鐘的時間學習英語，您可以找到適合當天的課程。

If there are some days when you have more time, we have additional tests that you can take to practice what you've just learned.

如果您有更多的時間，我們還為您準備了額外的測試，讓您練習剛剛學到的知識。

We have some tips on how you can work on your accent.

我們為您提供了一些改善口音的建議。

We have some practice tasks.

我們有一些練習任務。

And of course, we cover all aspects of the language that you need to improve in order to become B2.

當然，我們還涵蓋了要達到 B2 級所需提高的各方面語言水準。

And I have recorded several motivational classes for that course that will help you boost your energy and motivation to learn English.

我還為該課程錄製了幾節激勵課程，可以幫助你增強學習英語的能量和動力。

So if that's your case, if you want to take an online course to help you become intermediate in English, please feel free to click the link down below and join our course.

是以，如果您是這種情況，如果您想學習在線課程，幫助自己成為中級英語水平，請隨時點擊下面的鏈接，加入我們的課程。

I would love to see you there.

我很樂意在那裡見到你。

Now, the next way to learn English is to go to a language school, either in a country where the language is spoken or in your own country.

現在，學習英語的下一個途徑是去語言學校，可以是在使用英語的國家，也可以是在自己的國家。

And the fourth method is solo learning, when you have your textbooks, when you have your apps, etc.

第四種方法是獨自學習，當你有課本時，當你有應用程序時，等等。

So it really depends on what makes you the most productive and what helps you the most.

是以，真正取決於什麼能讓你最有成效，什麼對你幫助最大。

Now, the final step here is your study plan.

現在，最後一步就是制定學習計劃。

And this is what we're going to work on So what needs to be included in your study plan?

這就是我們要研究的內容 那麼，您的研究計劃中需要包括哪些內容呢？

Vocabulary.

詞彙。

Aim for five to seven new words a day, not more, because otherwise it wouldn't work.

目標是每天 5 到 7 個新單詞，而不是更多，否則就行不通了。

Study topics like family and relationships, appearance, work, music, education, transport, houses, environment, travel, sport, holidays.

學習家庭和人際關係、外表、工作、音樂、教育、交通、房屋、環境、旅行、運動、假期等主題。

And with every extra step that you take in your language, try to pay this extra attention to how native speakers pronounce certain words.

在學習語言的過程中，每多學一步，就多注意一下母語人士對某些單詞的發音。

And of course, construct sentences with a new vocabulary, try to learn idioms, try to watch more movies and read more books.

當然，還要用新詞彙造句，努力學習成語，嘗試看更多的電影，讀更多的書。

Now, number two, your listening skills.

第二點，你的傾聽能力。

Listen to English every day.

每天聽英語

It could be a podcast, it could be an audiobook.

可以是播客，也可以是有聲讀物。

Then summarize what you've just heard.

然後總結一下剛才聽到的內容。

Try to tell a story to your imaginary friend about what you just heard.

試著向你想象中的朋友講述你剛才聽到的故事。

Try to Practice your note-taking skills.

嘗試練習記筆記的技巧。

You will need them in case you decide to take a test or study at an American or British university.

如果您決定參加美國或英國大學的考試或學習，您將需要它們。

Break down song lyrics from your favorite music artists.

分解您最喜愛的音樂藝人的歌詞。

And of course, watch English videos, YouTube, Netflix.

當然，還可以觀看英語視頻、YouTube、Netflix。

Start with subtitles and then try without them and see what happens.

開始時使用字幕，然後嘗試不使用字幕，看看效果如何。

Here are some ideas on what to watch for intermediate level.

以下是一些關於中級水準需要注意的事項。

Now, three, reading.

現在，三，閱讀。

Read regularly.

定期閱讀。

I'm going to recommend some books in a moment.

我馬上要推薦幾本書。

Focus on comprehension.

注重理解。

Try to understand the main idea and gradually increase difficulty of what you're reading.

儘量理解大意，並逐漸增加閱讀難度。

And also, friendly advice, just don't push yourself.

還有，友情提示，不要勉強自己。

If a book that you've selected is complicated and you're not enjoying it, you need to look up every single word, like every third word.

如果你選的書很複雜，而你又不喜歡，你就需要查每一個字，比如每三個字。

Stop right there.

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Try something else.

試試別的。

Try another book that is easier.

試試另一本更簡單的書。

Everything has to be enjoyable.

一切都必須令人愉快。

You can't learn just by constantly pushing yourself.

光靠不斷逼迫自己是學不會的。

Yes, that works from time to time, but not all the time.

是的，這有時會奏效，但並非一直有效。

So, I'd say 10 to 20 percent in general in our life, 10 to 20 percent of the time we're pushing ourselves, 80 percent we should enjoy ourselves.

是以，我認為，在我們的生活中，10% 到 20% 的時間我們都在逼迫自己，80% 的時間我們應該享受自己。

So, if that is not the formula for your life, maybe ask yourself some questions.

所以，如果這不是你生活的公式，也許可以問自己一些問題。

Am I doing the right thing?

我做得對嗎？

Why am I not enjoying my day today?

為什麼我今天過得不開心？

Okay, sometimes you are at this stage of your life where you kind of have to push through like your university or school, and then you push through, and then you decide whatever you want to do.

好吧，有時你正處於人生的這個階段，你必須努力完成你的大學或學業，然後你努力完成，然後你決定你想做的事情。

But yeah, you have to be enjoying whatever you're doing.

但是，無論做什麼，你都必須樂在其中。

Books for the intermediate level.

中級水準的書籍。

The Perks of Being a Wallflower, The Book Thief, The Girl with All the Gifts, About a Boy, and there are a lot more.

壁花奇緣》（The Perks of Being a Wallflower）、《偷書賊》（The Book Thief）、《擁有所有禮物的女孩》（The Girl with All the Gifts）、《一個男孩》（About a Boy）等等，還有很多。

Just go to a bookstore and see whatever catches your attention.

只要去書店，看看有什麼能吸引你的眼球。

Try the F.U.

試試 F.U.

Word by Mark Manson, one of my favorite books in the world.

馬克-曼森（Mark Manson）的《Word》是我最喜歡的書籍之一。

Tim Ferriss, The 4-Hour Workweek, I love that one.

蒂姆-費里斯的《4 小時工作周》，我喜歡那本書。

They are kind of basic, so try.

這些都是最基本的，所以試試看吧。

I feel like you're going to understand them.

我覺得你會理解他們的。

Now, of course, work on your writing.

當然，現在要努力寫作。

I know ChatGPT can write anything for you these days, but still work on your writing, because you have to write your prompts for ChatGPT, right?

我知道現在 ChatGPT 可以為你寫任何東西，但還是要努力寫作，因為你必須為 ChatGPT 寫提示，對嗎？

Ideally, get feedback.

最好能得到反饋。

So, if you're writing something, ask ChatGPT if the text is correct, if there are any grammar mistakes.

是以，如果你正在寫東西，請詢問 ChatGPT 文字是否正確，是否有語法錯誤。

And practice different styles of writing, like essays, journaling, taking notes, writing a story, etc.

並練習不同的寫作方式，如作文、寫日記、記筆記、寫故事等。

Five, of course, speaking.