Today I will give you your study plan to go from intermediate to advanced in English.

今天，我將為您提供從中級到高級英語的學習計劃。

As a language learner who's been learning English for a number of years now,

作為一名學習英語多年的語言學習者、

I understand that it's really hard to improve your language starting with upper intermediate, advanced, because those improvements are very nuanced and very detailed.

我知道，從中高級開始提高語言水準真的很難，因為這些提高都是非常細緻入微的。

Let me give you an example.

我來舉個例子。

When you just start learning a language, you know, you start with basic phrases and it takes you a few weeks and then you can actually interact in language.

當你剛開始學習一門語言時，你知道，你要從基本的短語開始學起，花上幾個星期的時間，然後你就可以真正用語言進行交流了。

You've learned a hundred words and it seems like a lot of progress.

你已經學會了一百個單詞，看起來進步很大。

But what if you're intermediate and you already know, say, a thousand words in English?

但是，如果你是中級水準，而且你已經認識，比如說，一千個英語單詞呢？

Adding 15 more words doesn't seem like a huge improvement and this is where your motivation starts disappearing because we constantly need this dopamine.

增加 15 個單詞似乎並不是一個巨大的進步，這就是你的動力開始消失的地方，因為我們不斷需要這種多巴胺。

We constantly need to see our results, to be happy with ourselves and continue studying.

我們不斷需要看到自己的成果，為自己感到高興，並繼續學習。

And I've been there so, so many times.

我已經去過很多次了。

So today we're gonna go through every section of the language.

所以，今天我們要學習語言的每一部分。

We're gonna talk about reading, we're gonna talk about vocabulary, grammar, and I will give you a list of things that you need to know in order to become advanced.

我們將討論閱讀、詞彙和文法，我還會給你們列一張清單，列出要想達到高級水準必須掌握的知識。

I've created this list together with a teacher from California.

我和加利福尼亞州的一位老師一起創建了這份清單。

Hi Lisa, thank you so much for helping me.

嗨，麗莎，非常感謝你對我的幫助。

But before we start, please like this video and subscribe to this channel if you're not yet subscribed.

但在開始之前，如果您還沒有訂閱本頻道，請先贊一下本視頻並訂閱本頻道。

I'm gonna add a lot of commentary from myself because, oh my god, I just took another TOEFL test.

我要加上很多我自己的評論，因為，天哪，我剛剛又參加了一次托福考試。

We're waiting for the final results.

我們正在等待最終結果。

But despite living in the U.S. for 10 years,

但是，儘管在美國生活了 10 年、

I still think that TOEFL is a very, very intense test.

我仍然認為托福考試是一場非常非常激烈的考試。

Now, without further ado, we're gonna transition to your vocabulary.

現在，話不多說，我們來談談你的詞彙。

And when I say that it gets harder and harder to get to the next level when you're closer to the top,

當我說，當你接近頂峰時，進入下一階段就會越來越難、

I am not making this up.

這不是我瞎編的。

Let's look at the table that shows the number of learning hours you need to achieve each level from the level below.

讓我們從下面的表格中看看達到每個級別所需的學習時數。

So, for example, if you're at B1 now, you will need at least 180 hours to become B2.

是以，舉例來說，如果您現在是 B1 級，您至少需要 180 小時才能達到 B2 級。

But if you're at C1 level and you want to become C2, almost a native speaker, you need at least 300 hours.

但是，如果您已經達到 C1 水準，但想達到 C2 水準，幾乎成為母語人士，您至少需要 300 個小時。

And at this level, we're talking accent.

在這個層面上，我們說的是口音。

We're talking pronunciation of the most advanced words.

我們說的是最先進單詞的發音。

If we convert that into weeks, you need at least 40 weeks to get from B1 to B2.

如果換算成周數，從 B1 到 B2 至少需要 40 周。

But you need at least 75 weeks to go from C1 to C2.

但從 C1 到 C2 至少需要 75 周。

And this is where I tell you brace yourself because, yes, it's gonna get harder.

這就是我告訴你要做好心理準備的地方，因為，是的，會越來越難。

At my level, for example, C1, C2, I am working with academic vocabulary.

在我的級別，例如 C1、C2，我正在學習學術詞彙。

I'm working with idioms that are not used in our everyday lives.

我正在研究日常生活中不常用的成語。

I'm working with those tiny details.

我正在處理這些微小的細節。

And there are so many of those.

這樣的事情太多了。

Okay, now that you understand that this transition is gonna require some work, now you're ready.

好了，既然你已經明白這個轉變需要一些努力，現在你已經準備好了。

Now let's talk about things that you actually need to become advanced.

現在，讓我們來談談成為高級玩家真正需要的東西。

And the first aspect that we're gonna talk about is reading.

我們要談的第一個方面就是閱讀。

And when it comes to reading, there are several aspects that you need to be able to understand.

而說到閱讀，有幾個方面是你需要了解的。

Text from many genres.

多種類型的文本。

Dealing with a wide range of subjects doesn't matter if you understand the subjects or not.

處理廣泛的主題並不重要，重要的是你是否瞭解這些主題。

So, for example, I just took the TOEFL test.

例如，我剛剛參加了托福考試。

And in the reading part, I had several texts.

在閱讀部分，我有幾篇課文。

One text was about mammals and the sea and the ocean.

其中一篇課文是關於哺乳動物和海洋的。

The second text was about economics.

第二篇課文是關於經濟學的。

The third text was also related to science.

第三篇課文也與科學有關。

And there were some terms that I did not know beforehand.

還有一些術語是我事先不知道的。

And there were so many nuances and details.

其中有太多的細微差別和細節。

But if you want to score the highest grade on tests like TOEFL, IELTS, and other English language tests, you need to be able to understand texts about anything.

但是，如果您想在託福、雅思和其他英語考試中取得最高分，您就必須能夠理解任何文章。

Very complicated academic texts.

非常複雜的學術文本。

So I'm adding academic vocabulary here.

所以我在這裡增加了學術詞彙。

Now, there are several ways to improve your reading.

現在，有幾種方法可以提高你的閱讀能力。

But obviously, you need to read a lot.

但顯然，你需要大量閱讀。

And this is the time for you to start switching to more advanced resources.

此時，您就應該開始轉而使用更先進的資源。

So look at texts from magazines like Time, National Geographic, The Economist,

是以，請閱讀《時代》、《國家地理》、《經濟學家》等雜誌的文章、

Vogue, Self, Men's Health, The New Yorker, and The Guardian.

時尚》、《自我》、《男士健康》、《紐約客》和《衛報》。

Those articles are advanced.

這些文章很先進。

And they're going to be great for your reading practice.

它們對你的閱讀練習大有裨益。

Number two, listening.

第二，傾聽。

Oh my goodness.

我的天啊

Because I just took TOEFL, I'm going to give you a lot of examples from an advanced English language test.

因為我剛參加過托福考試，所以我會給大家舉很多高級英語考試的例子。

When it comes to listening, you need to be able to understand sarcastic sentences.

在聽力方面，您需要能夠聽懂諷刺性的句子。

You need to be able to understand idioms.

您需要能夠理解成語。

You need to be able to understand which information actually matters and what information was secondary information.

您需要了解哪些資訊是真正重要的，哪些資訊是次要資訊。

You need to learn how to pay attention to the right things and also be able to understand accents, idioms, dialects.

您需要學習如何注意正確的事情，還要能夠聽懂口音、成語和方言。

That is all part of advanced listening.

這就是高級聽力的全部內容。

So there we go.

就這樣吧。

Accents.

裝飾品

Again, advanced vocabulary.

同樣是高級詞彙。

I would write priorities, but basically understand what's important, what's not.

我會寫出優先順序，但基本上要明白什麼是重要的，什麼是不重要的。

And we're going to talk about grammar later in this video.

本視頻稍後將討論文法問題。

But people love to use conditionals, and you need to understand what they actually mean.

但人們喜歡使用條件式，你需要了解它們的實際含義。

So how do you practice listening?

那麼，如何練習傾聽呢？

Through podcasts.

通過播客

I wish they existed 20 years ago when I was actively learning English.

我真希望 20 年前我積極學習英語的時候就有這些東西。

Because podcasts give us such a great variety of accents and views.

因為播客為我們提供瞭如此多樣的口音和觀點。

I like Lex Friedman's podcast.

我喜歡萊克斯-弗裡德曼的播客。

I like Andrew Huberman's podcast.

我喜歡安德魯-休伯曼的播客。

And of course, movies and TV shows would definitely help you with listening.

當然，電影和電視節目也肯定會對您的聽力有所幫助。

Emily in Paris.

艾米莉在巴黎

This TV show is kind of easier to understand, but I would highly recommend it anyways.

這部電視劇比較容易理解，但我還是強烈推薦。

They have such a beautiful vocabulary there.

那裡的詞彙如此優美。

They use a lot of idioms.

他們用了很多成語。

They use a lot of comparisons.

他們使用了大量的比較方法。

Their speech is strikingly beautiful in that TV show.

在那部電視劇中，他們的演講令人印象深刻。

At least for me.

至少對我來說是這樣。

The Hunger Games.

飢餓遊戲

The Little Things.

小事

Big Little Lies.

大小謊言

If you're interested in a place where I live, Big Little Lies was filmed very close to the Bay Area.

如果你對我住的地方感興趣，《大小謊言》的拍攝地離灣區很近。

The Social Network.

社交網絡

Better Call Saul.

Better Call Saul

And some of the other shows.

還有其他一些節目。

Now the third aspect that you need to be working on is, of course, writing.

現在，你需要努力的第三個方面當然是寫作。

Now here, let's look at what TOEFL test makers actually want you to be able to do.

現在，讓我們來看看托福考試的命題者究竟希望你能做什麼。

If you want to qualify for the C1 level.

如果您想獲得 C1 級資格。

Produce clear, well-developed, and well-organized text.

文字清晰、條理清晰、層次分明。

That means that every thought has its own paragraph.

這意味著每個思想都有自己的段落。

That means you have an introduction.

這意味著你有了介紹。

That means you have a conclusion.

這意味著你有了結論。

That means you use a lot of linking words like, in my opinion, however, furthermore.

這意味著你要使用大量的關聯詞，如 "在我看來"、"然而"、"此外"。

The speaker stated that.

發言者指出

The speaker mentioned that.

發言者提到了這一點。

So I am writing here well-structured texts.

是以，我在這裡寫下了結構嚴謹的文字。

That include paragraphs, linking words.

這包括段落、關聯詞。

Of course, the use of advanced vocabulary, meaning idioms, C1 level, words, and phrases.

當然，使用高級詞彙，即成語、C1 級詞彙和短語。

Also, when you're writing a text and you want to qualify as C1, you need to select important information from multiple sources, integrate it, and present it coherently and clearly in writing with only occasional minor imprecision in the summary of the source information.

此外，在撰寫文章時，如果想獲得 C1 的資格，就需要從多種來源中選擇重要資訊，加以整合，並以書面形式連貫、清晰地呈現出來，只有在對來源資訊的總結中偶爾會出現一些小的不精確之處。

What they basically mean is that, yes, you can summarize with your own words, but you have to be attentive to detail.

他們的基本意思是，是的，你可以用自己的話進行總結，但你必須注意細節。

You have to be very clear with what you're writing.

你必須非常清楚自己在寫什麼。

By the way, when it comes to tests, they actually allow you to make minor mistakes.

順便說一下，在測試時，他們實際上允許你犯一些小錯誤。

So if you're typing, if it's a typo, or maybe you didn't know how to spell the word correctly, that's fine.

所以，如果你在打字時打錯了字，或者你不知道如何正確拼寫這個詞，沒關係。

But of course, don't make too many mistakes.

當然，也不要犯太多錯誤。

I'm just saying that because I want you to relax and stop trying to be perfect.

我這麼說是因為我希望你放鬆，不要再追求完美。

Now, how can you challenge yourself with advanced writing?

現在，你怎樣才能在高級寫作中挑戰自我？

Something I can recommend is writing a review.

我建議你寫一篇評論。

As a creator, sometimes I go to places like hotels, and they ask me, as part of our collaboration, to leave a review.

作為創作者，我有時會去酒店等地方，作為合作的一部分，他們會要求我留下評論。

And this is where I have to start with my general thoughts.

在這裡，我不得不先談談我的總體想法。

Overall, this experience has been one of the best so far.

總之，這次經歷是迄今為止最好的經歷之一。

There are several reasons, and then different paragraphs.

有幾個原因，然後是不同的段落。

Number one, I really enjoyed the view from my room.

第一，我非常喜歡房間裡的景色。

Number two, the service was amazing.

第二，服務非常棒。

Number three, I'm simplifying this for you, but this basically shows the structure.

第三點，我為你簡化了一下，但這基本上顯示了結構。

So try writing a review on a platform like Yelp or Google Reviews.

是以，請嘗試在 Yelp 或 Google Reviews 等平臺上撰寫評論。

That's going to help you.

這會對你有幫助。

That's going to help you practice that advanced writing.

這將有助於你練習高級寫作。

And of course, if you have any tests coming up, the best way to practice, the best way to get ready for the test is to go and take the mock test and see what's going on.

當然，如果你即將面臨任何考試，最好的練習方式、最好的備考方式就是去參加模擬考試，看看會發生什麼。

Another way to practice all of your skills, especially listening, is to take an English language course.

練習所有技能（尤其是聽力）的另一個方法是參加英語課程。

And the course that we've developed at LinguaTrip is called From Intermediate to Advanced.

我們 LinguaTrip 開發的課程名為 "從中級到高級"。

And when our teachers were working on it, they were paying extra attention to the plateau effect, when you're already intermediate, but you can't see any growth.

我們的老師在教學時，會格外關注高原效應，即你已經達到中級水準，但卻看不到任何增長。

And because the teachers in that course are native speakers or non-native speakers whose accent is almost perfect, you will get exposure to a variety of teachers.

而且，由於該課程的教師都是母語人士或口音幾乎完美的非母語人士，您將有機會接觸到不同的教師。

Thus, practice your listening.

是以，要練習傾聽。

That course includes 40 lessons on the most important English topics.

該課程包括 40 節課，涉及最重要的英語主題。

There are some of my classes, mostly motivating and talking about my own experience and life hacks that can help you improve your language learning journey.

這裡有我的一些課程，主要是激勵和講述我自己的經驗和生活小竅門，可以幫助你改善你的語言學習之旅。

There is, of course, Svenja, our accredited teacher from Los Angeles.

當然，還有我們來自洛杉磯的認證教師斯文嘉。

And there's Angela, who's a native speaker who's been teaching English for a while now.

還有安吉拉，她以英語為母語，教英語已經有一段時間了。

She's also an expert in methodology, and she creates programs for English language programs worldwide.

她還是方法論方面的專家，為世界各地的英語課程制定方案。

We have level tests before and after the course, so you can see your progress.

我們會在課程前後進行水準測試，以便您瞭解自己的進步情況。

And of course, we try to make your learning process as interesting and as entertaining as possible.

當然，我們也會盡可能地讓您的學習過程充滿趣味性和娛樂性。

Over 10,000 students have already taken courses with LinguaTrip, and I hope you join them as well.

已有 10,000 多名學生通過 LinguaTrip 學習了課程，我希望您也能加入他們的行列。

Also, if you decide to take this course with a group, and the next group starts on April 12th, and if you're watching this video after April 12th, check the link down below for the next start date.

此外，如果您決定以小組形式學習本課程，而下一個小組將於 4 月 12 日開課，如果您在 4 月 12 日之後觀看本視頻，請查看下面的鏈接，瞭解下一個開課日期。

So basically, if you're taking it together with a group, we're going to match you with people from all over the world so you can practice together.

是以，基本上，如果你和一個團隊一起學習，我們會為你和來自世界各地的人牽線搭橋，這樣你們就可以一起練習了。

The link will be down below.

鏈接在下面。

I will be very excited if you take that course to speed up your way to the advanced level in English.

如果你能參加該課程，加快提高英語水平的步伐，我會非常高興。

Now let's move on and talk about speaking.

現在，讓我們繼續談談發言。

Oh, this one is the most challenging, honestly, for me.

老實說，這對我來說是最具挑戰性的。

Because especially when you take a test or when you interact with a native speaker for the first time,

因為尤其是當你參加考試或第一次與母語人士交流時、

I remember I was shaking when I was talking to a native speaker just because I thought they're judging me.

我記得當我和母語人士交談時，我渾身發抖，因為我覺得他們在評判我。

They are judging my English.

他們在評判我的英語。

They think I'm dumb.

他們覺得我很笨。

All the time, all the time.

無時無刻，無時無刻。

It kind of never goes away.

它永遠不會消失。

It stays with you.

它會一直伴隨著你。

This, you know, this feeling that you're not a native speaker.

這種，你知道的，你不是母語使用者的感覺。

Yesterday, I was at a dinner.

昨天，我參加了一個晚宴。

Almost everyone there was either a native speaker or moved to the U.S. when they were kids.

那裡幾乎每個人都會說母語，或者在小時候就搬到了美國。

They graduated from American schools.

他們畢業於美國學校。

And, you know, sometimes there are things that they discuss that I don't understand just because I'm not part of that culture.

而且，你知道，有時他們討論的一些事情我並不理解，只是因為我不是這種文化的一部分。

I only immigrated when I was 25.

我 25 歲時才移民。

I was basically born and raised in a different country.

我基本上是在另一個國家出生和長大的。

But at the same time, I realized how inclusive the American society is.

但同時，我也意識到美國社會是多麼包容。

And if you're doing something interesting, people are willing to interact with you.

如果你在做有趣的事情，人們就願意與你互動。

So this fear never goes away, but it gets better.

是以，這種恐懼永遠不會消失，但會越來越好。

So when it comes to speaking, you guys are actually lucky.

所以說起來，你們其實很幸運。

You have AI these days, and you can totally talk with AI.

現在有了人工智能，你完全可以與人工智能對話。

Well, for example, the paid version of ChatGPT allows you to interact with it in English.

例如，付費版 ChatGPT 允許您用英語進行互動。

There are other different websites like SpeechHaze or SpeakAndImprove.com that you can use to practice English.

您還可以使用 SpeechHaze 或 SpeakAndImprove.com 等其他不同的網站來練習英語。

I'm going to leave all the links below.

我會在下面留下所有鏈接。

Now, here, basically, my advice will be practice.

在這裡，我的建議基本上就是練習。

And the other thing as a non-native speaker, try incorporating new words as soon as you can.

還有一點，作為非母語人士，要儘快嘗試融入新詞。

So you've learned something like it happens to me all the time.

所以你學到了一些東西，就像我經常遇到的那樣。

I learned something, and I'm like, OK, great word.

我學到了一些東西，我想，好吧，好詞。

And I forget about it.

然後我就忘了。

If you start incorporating those words into your speech as soon as possible, there's more probability you're actually going to remember and use those words.

如果你能儘快將這些詞語融入你的演講中，你就更有可能記住並使用這些詞語。

Now, let's talk about my favorite.

現在，讓我們來談談我的最愛。

People are always like, Marina, but how many words do I know to be advanced in English?

人們總是說，瑪麗娜，但我知道多少單詞才能達到高級英語水平？

Now, there you go.

這就對了。

The Common European Framework of Reference states that B1 requires 2,000 to 3,000 words.

歐洲共同參考框架》規定，B1 要求 2,000 至 3,000 字。

At advanced level, you need 5,000 to 6,000 words.

高級階段需要 5000 到 6000 字。

How does that sound?

聽起來怎麼樣？

Sounds overwhelming.

聽起來讓人不知所措。

I agree.

我同意。

There is nothing you can really do except just learn those words.

除了學習這些單詞，你真的無能為力。

So there is actually a test that you can take.

是以，你可以參加一個測試。

If you go to lextutor.com, they have a test for 2,000 level, 3,000 level, 5,000 level.

如果你訪問 lextutor.com，他們有 2000 級、3000 級和 5000 級的測試。

Of course, they're not going to ask you all of those words, but they took some of the brightest examples from the category, and you're going to be able to just test yourself.

當然，他們不會問你所有這些單詞，但他們會從該類別中抽取一些最亮眼的例子，讓你自己測試一下。

They also have a university word list, and they have a 10,000 level word list.

他們還有大學單詞表和萬級單詞表。

Just go ahead, take that test, and see how you feel.

來吧，做個測試，看看你感覺如何。

Of course, it's an estimate.

當然，這只是估計。

Of course, it's not 100% accurate, but I feel like it's a cool place to start.

當然，這並不是百分之百準確，但我覺得這是一個很酷的起點。