Hello, everyone.

大家好

Are you looking to improve your English speaking and listening skills?

您是否希望提高英語口語和聽力技能？

Well, look no further.

好了，不用再找了。

Our podcast conversations are the perfect way to enhance your English language skills.

我們的播客對話是提高英語技能的最佳途徑。

That's right.

這就對了。

Welcome back to the EnglishLeap Podcast, where we help you take your English to the next level.

歡迎回到 EnglishLeap 播客，我們將幫助您將英語提高到新的水準。

I'm Daniel.

我是丹尼爾

And I'm Jennifer.

我叫詹妮弗

Whether you're just starting your English journey or already working toward fluency, we're here to guide you step by step.

無論您是剛剛開始英語之旅，還是已經在努力提高英語流利程度，我們都將一步步為您提供指導。

Today, we'll be talking about one of the most powerful shifts you can make in your learning.

今天，我們將討論你在學習中可以做出的最有力的轉變之一。

How to think in English.

如何用英語思考

It's a game changer.

它改變了遊戲規則。

And we're going to break it down for you.

我們將為您詳細分析。

Exactly.

沒錯。

We're here to help you stop translating in your head and start processing thoughts directly in English, which is key to becoming more fluent and confident.

我們將幫助您停止腦中的翻譯，開始直接用英語處理想法，這是變得更加流利和自信的關鍵。

You know, Jennifer, when I first started learning English, I remember trying to have conversations, but I was constantly translating from my native language.

珍妮弗，你知道嗎，我剛開始學英語的時候，我記得我試著進行對話，但我一直在翻譯我的母語。

It felt like I had to pause every few seconds just to figure out what I wanted to say.

我感覺自己每隔幾秒鐘就得停頓一下，想想自己想說什麼。

Have you ever experienced that?

你有過這樣的經歷嗎？

Oh, absolutely.

哦，當然。

I think we've all been there at some point.

我想我們都曾有過這樣的經歷。

For me, it was especially difficult in situations where I had to think fast, like ordering food or chatting with someone casually.

對我來說，在需要快速思考的情況下，比如點餐或與人閒聊時，這種情況尤其困難。

I'd get stuck, and by the time I translated what I wanted to say, the conversation had already moved on.

我會卡住，等我把想說的話翻譯出來時，談話已經進行下去了。

Yeah, it's like trying to catch up to a train that's already left the station.

是啊，這就像要追上一列已經離站的火車。

Right.

對

It's all part of the learning process, and that's why thinking in English is such a powerful skill.

這都是學習過程的一部分，這就是為什麼用英語思考是一項如此強大的技能。

It takes away that delay, and you start to feel more in control of your language.

它消除了延遲，讓你開始感覺更能控制自己的語言。

Exactly.

沒錯。

So, today, we're going to share some practical tips to help you make that shift to thinking in English.

是以，今天我們將分享一些實用技巧，幫助您實現向英語思維的轉變。

Uh-huh.

嗯哼

Before we dive deeper into today's topic, we have a special resource just for you.

在深入探討今天的主題之前，我們為您準備了一份特別資料。

We've crafted a free PDF guide packed with essential vocabulary and insightful tips to enhance your English thinking skills.

我們精心製作了一份免費的 PDF 指南，其中包含基本詞彙和精闢的提示，以提高您的英語思維能力。

Be sure to check it out.

請務必查看。

It's linked in the description below.

在下面的說明中有鏈接。

Yes, and stick around till the end of the podcast because we'll be joined by our vocabulary expert Charlotte.

是的，播客結束前請繼續收聽，因為我們的詞彙專家夏洛特會加入我們。

She'll help break down some of the key words and phrases we've used today.

她將幫助我們分解今天使用的一些關鍵詞和短語。

Great!

好極了

So let's kick off with our first tip on how to think in English, labeling objects around you.

是以，讓我們從如何用英語思考的第一個小竅門開始，給周圍的物體貼標籤。

Ah, yes, this one brings back memories.

啊，是的，這一次勾起了我的回憶。

When I first started learning English, my apartment was covered in sticky notes.

剛開始學英語時，我的公寓裡到處都是便條。

My friends thought I was turning the place into an art project.

朋友們以為我把這裡變成了一個藝術項目。

I can totally relate.

我完全感同身受。

I did the same thing.

我也是這麼做的。

I remember putting a label on my mirror that said mirror, and every morning I'd see it while getting ready.

我記得我在鏡子上貼了一個標籤，上面寫著 "鏡子"，每天早上我做準備時都會看到它。

Exactly.

沒錯。

And it's funny how quickly it works.

有趣的是，這樣做的速度非常快。

After a while, every time I picked up my cup or opened the refrigerator, the English words just popped into my head automatically.

過了一段時間，每當我拿起杯子或打開冰箱時，英語單詞就會自動出現在我的腦海裡。

You know, what's great about this method is that it turns your environment into a constant learning space.

要知道，這種方法的好處在於，它能把你所處的環境變成一個不斷學習的空間。

It's like passive studying.

這就像被動學習。

You learn without even realizing it.

你會在不知不覺中學到知識。

Right, and it helps break the habit of translating from your native language because you're directly associating the English word with the object.

沒錯，這有助於打破從母語翻譯的習慣，因為你直接將英語單詞與對象聯繫起來。

So the bottom line is, labeling objects helps you think in English by making the language a natural part of your daily life.

總之，給物品貼標籤可以幫助你用英語思考，讓英語成為你日常生活中自然而然的一部分。

Well said, Jennifer.

說得好，珍妮弗。

It's all about creating those connections in your brain.

這一切都是為了在你的大腦中建立這些聯繫。

Over time, you'll find yourself thinking of the English word first.

久而久之，你會發現自己首先想到的是英語單詞。

Uh-huh.

嗯哼

And that's a big step toward fluency.

這是向流利邁出的一大步。

So to all our listeners, give it a try and let us know how it goes.

所以，請所有聽眾試一試，並告訴我們結果如何。

Absolutely.

當然可以。

You know, speaking of making English a natural part of daily life, it reminds me of another tip that's been really helpful.

說到讓英語成為日常生活中自然而然的一部分，這讓我想起了另一個非常有用的建議。

Oh, are you thinking about using simple sentences in your thoughts?

哦，你是在考慮用簡單句來表達你的想法嗎？

Exactly.

沒錯。

When I started forcing myself to think in English, I realized I didn't have to construct perfect sentences.

當我開始強迫自己用英語思考時，我發現自己不必造出完美的句子。

Just simple, straightforward thoughts.

只是簡單、直接的想法。

Yes.

是的。

I used to overcomplicate things by trying to think in complex sentences, which made it harder and more frustrating.

我曾經試圖用複雜的句子來思考問題，從而把事情搞得過於複雜，這讓我感到更加困難和沮喪。

Same here.

我也一樣。

Then I began thinking in simple phrases, like, I am hungry, it's sunny today, or I need to buy milk.

然後，我開始用簡單的短語思考，比如：我餓了，今天天氣很晴朗，或者我需要買牛奶。

It made the process so much easier.

這讓整個過程變得簡單多了。

And the best part is, as you get comfortable with simple sentences, you naturally start forming more complex ones without even trying.

最棒的是，當你對簡單句子運用自如時，你就會自然而然地開始造出更復雜的句子，甚至不費吹灰之力。

Absolutely.

當然可以。

It's like building blocks.

就像搭積木一樣。

You start small, and over time, you build up your language skills.

你可以從小事做起，逐漸提高語言技能。

I remember waiting for the bus and thinking to myself, bus is late.

我記得在等公車的時候，我在想，公車要晚點了。

Or I see a red car.

或者我看到一輛紅色汽車。

It felt a bit basic, but it kept my mind engaged in English.

雖然感覺有點基礎，但它讓我的注意力集中在英語上。

I did that too.

我也是這麼做的。

Even narrating mundane tasks like I wash dishes or I read book helped reinforce my thinking in English.

即使是敘述我洗碗或我看書這樣的平凡任務，也有助於強化我的英語思維。

And the beauty of this method is that you can do it anywhere, anytime.

這種方法的妙處在於，你可以隨時隨地使用它。

No special tools needed.

無需特殊工具。

Just your mind.

只是你的思想。

Exactly.

沒錯。

It's a simple habit that can make a big difference over time.

這是一個簡單的習慣，隨著時間的推移會產生很大的變化。

So to our listeners, try incorporating simple English sentences into your thoughts throughout the day.

是以，聽眾朋友們，請試著把簡單的英語句子融入你一天的思考中。

Don't worry about grammar or perfection.

不要擔心文法或完美性。

Just keep it simple.

簡單就好。

And remember, the goal is to train your brain to think directly in English, which will boost your fluency and confidence.

記住，這樣做的目的是訓練你的大腦直接用英語思考，從而提高你的流利程度和自信心。

We'd love to hear how this technique works for you.

我們很樂意聽聽您是如何使用這種方法的。

Share your experiences in the comments.

在評論中分享您的經驗。

Definitely.

當然。

Now, building on that, another tip that really helped me was to talk to yourself in English.

在此基礎上，另一個真正幫助我的建議是用英語自言自語。

Oh yes.

哦，是的。

Self-talk can be surprisingly effective.

自我對話的效果令人驚訝。

Did you ever catch yourself having full conversations alone?

你是否曾發現自己獨自進行過完整的對話？

All the time.

一直都是

I remember cooking dinner and narrating every step.

我記得自己做晚飯時，每一步都娓娓道來。

Now I chop the onions.

現在我切洋蔥。

I need to boil the water.

我得把水燒開。

It felt a bit silly at first, but it made a big difference.

一開始覺得有點傻，但後來就大不一樣了。

I did the same when I was driving.

我開車時也是這樣。

I'd comment on everything.

我會對一切發表評論。

The traffic is heavy today.

今天車流量很大。

That car is moving fast.

那輛車開得很快

It kept my mind engaged and helped me think on my feet.

它讓我的思維保持活躍，幫助我獨立思考。

Exactly.

沒錯。

It's like giving yourself a constant practice session.

這就好比給自己不斷加練。

Plus, since you're alone, there's no pressure or fear of making mistakes.

此外，由於只有你一個人，所以沒有壓力，也不用擔心犯錯。

And over time, it becomes second nature.

久而久之，這就成了第二天性。

You start thinking in English without even trying.

你甚至不用嘗試就能開始用英語思考。

Right.

對

And it's not just about narrating actions.

這不僅僅是敘述動作。

Sometimes I'd even practice conversations I might have in the future.

有時，我甚至會練習將來可能要進行的對話。

Oh, like rehearsing for a meeting or a social event?

哦，比如為會議或社交活動排練？

Yes.

是的。

I'd imagine someone asking me questions and think about how I'd respond in English.

我會想象有人問我問題，然後想想我會如何用英語回答。

That's a great strategy.

這是一個很好的策略。

It prepares you for real-life situations and boosts your confidence.

它讓你做好準備，應對現實生活中的各種情況，並增強你的信心。

For our listeners, don't worry if it feels awkward at first.

對於我們的聽眾來說，如果一開始感覺尷尬，不用擔心。

The more you do it, the more natural it becomes.

做得越多，就越自然。

Absolutely.

當然可以。

So, give it a try.

那就試試吧。

Start talking to yourself in English and see how it helps you think in the language.

開始用英語自言自語，看看它如何幫助你用英語思考。

And as always, we'd love to hear about your experiences.

我們將一如既往地傾聽您的經驗之談。

Feel free to share in the comments.

歡迎在評論中分享。

Speaking of immersing ourselves in English, another simple yet powerful tip is to change the settings of one of your devices or applications to English.

說到讓自己沉浸在英語中，另一個簡單而有效的小竅門是將設備或應用程序的設置更改為英語。

Oh, yes.

哦，是的。

I remember switching my phone's language to English.

我記得我把手機語言切換成了英語。

It was a bit challenging at first, but it forced me to navigate in English daily.

一開始有點困難，但它迫使我每天用英語瀏覽。

Same here.

我也一樣。

I changed the language on my social media apps.

我更改了社交媒體應用程序的語言。

It was interesting to see everything in English.

看到所有東西都用英語書寫非常有趣。

It felt like a mini-immersion.

這感覺就像一次小型浸泡。

It's a great way to surround yourself with the language.

這是讓自己融入語言環境的好方法。

You get used to seeing and reading English regularly.

你會習慣於經常看到和閱讀英語。

Plus, you pick up new vocabulary along the way.

此外，你還能順便學習新詞彙。

I learned a lot of tech-related terms this way.

我通過這種方式學到了很多與技術相關的術語。

Exactly.

沒錯。

And it's not just phones.

不僅僅是手機。

You can change the settings on your computer, tablet, even your smart TV.

您可以在電腦、平板電腦甚至智能電視上更改設置。

For our listeners, you don't have to switch everything at once.

對於我們的聽眾來說，你不必一下子把所有東西都換掉。

Start with one device or app and see how it goes.

從一個設備或應用程序開始，看看效果如何。

Good point.

說得好。

It should be a comfortable challenge, not overwhelming.

這應該是一個舒適的挑戰，而不是壓倒性的。

So, try changing a device or app to English and immerse yourself even more in the language.

是以，試著將設備或應用程序更改為英語，讓自己更加沉浸在英語環境中。

Let us know which ones you switch and how it impacts your learning.

請告訴我們您更換了哪些設備，以及這對您的學習有何影響。

And now, here's an interesting technique, thinking about situations in English.

現在，這裡有一個有趣的技巧，用英語思考各種情況。

Yes.

是的。

This one's all about visualization.

這就是可視化。

Whenever I was in a situation, I'd try to describe it in English in my mind.

每當我遇到什麼情況，我都會試著在腦海中用英語描述出來。

Me too.

我也是。

If I was at a cafe, I'd think, I am ordering a coffee, or the barista is friendly.

如果我在咖啡館，我會想，我正在點咖啡，或者咖啡師很友好。

It helped me process my surroundings in English.

它幫助我用英語處理周圍的環境。

It's like creating a mental dialogue.

這就像創建一個心理對話。

You engage with the environment and practice at the same time.

你在與環境接觸的同時，也在進行實踐。

Exactly.

沒錯。

And it doesn't have to be limited to current situations.

而且不一定要侷限於當前的情況。

You can imagine future scenarios or recall past events in English.

您可以用英語想象未來的情景或回憶過去的事件。

That's a great point.

說得好

I used to replay conversations in my head thinking about what I could have said in English.

我經常在腦海中回放對話，思考我本可以用英語說些什麼。

It's a form of mental rehearsal, which is really beneficial for language learning.

這是一種心理排練，對語言學習非常有益。

For our listeners, next time you're out and about, try narrating the situation in English in your mind.

聽眾朋友們，下次外出時，試著在腦海中用英語敘述當時的情景。

It's a subtle but effective way to think in the language.

這是一種微妙而有效的語言思維方式。

And as always, we'd love to hear how this technique works for you.

和往常一樣，我們很樂意聽聽您是如何使用這種方法的。

Another helpful tip is to track your activities in English.

另一個有用的建議是用英語跟蹤您的活動。

Yes, keeping a journal or a diary in English can be really impactful.

是的，用英語記日記或寫日記確實能產生很大的影響。

I started writing down my daily tasks and reflections in English.

我開始用英語寫下我的日常任務和反思。

It not only improved my writing skills, but also reinforced thinking in English.

它不僅提高了我的寫作能力，還強化了我的英語思維。

Same here.

我也一樣。

I used a planner where I'd jot down appointments and to-do lists in English.

我用一個計劃本，用英語記下約會和待辦事項。

It's a simple habit that integrates the language into your everyday life.

這是一種將語言融入日常生活的簡單習慣。

And over time, you can look back and see your progress, which is really motivating.

隨著時間的推移，你可以回顧過去，看到自己的進步，這真的很有激勵作用。

For our listeners, consider starting a small notebook, or using a note-taking app to track your activities in English.

對於我們的聽眾來說，可以考慮建立一個小筆記本，或使用記事應用程序來跟蹤你的英語活動。

It's a great way to practice and organize your life at the same time.

這是一種既能練習又能安排生活的好方法。

And don't worry about making mistakes.

不要擔心犯錯。

The goal is to think and write in English, not to be perfect.

我們的目標是用英語思考和寫作，而不是追求完美。

Exactly.

沒錯。

So give it a try and share your experiences with us.

快來試試吧，與我們分享你的經驗。

And now last but not least, a tip that combines technology and language learning.

最後，還有一個將技術與語言學習相結合的小竅門。

Text in English.

文本為英文。

Yes.

是的。

Whether it's messaging friends, posting on social media, or even setting reminders, doing it in English makes a big difference.

無論是給朋友發消息、在社交媒體上發帖子，甚至是設置提醒事項，用英語來做都會有很大的不同。

I started texting a friend who was also learning English.

我開始給一個同樣在學英語的朋友發短信。

We'd have whole conversations via text, which was less intimidating than speaking at first.

我們會通過簡訊進行整段對話，這比一開始說話要輕鬆得多。

That's a great idea.

這是個好主意。

I joined some online groups where the communication was in English.

我加入了一些用英語交流的在線群組。

It was a fun way to interact and practice.

這是一種有趣的互動和練習方式。

Plus, texting gives you time to think about your responses so you can construct sentences and look up words if needed.

此外，發短信讓您有時間思考您的回答，這樣您就可以遣詞造句，並在需要時查找單詞。

Exactly.

沒錯。

And over time, you become more fluent and quicker in your responses.

隨著時間的推移，你的反應會變得更加流暢和迅速。

For our listeners, try switching some of your texting or social media interactions to English.

對於我們的聽眾，請嘗試將您的一些簡訊或社交媒體互動轉為英語。

It's a practical and modern way to immerse yourself in the language.

這是一種讓自己沉浸在語言環境中的實用而現代的方法。

And as always, we'd love to hear about your experiences.

我們將一如既往地傾聽您的經驗之談。

Share in the comments how texting in English is helping you think in the language.

在評論中分享用英語發短信如何幫助您用英語思考。

Well, we've covered a lot of ground today with these tips on how to think in English.

好了，今天我們已經講了很多關於如何用英語思考的技巧。

We hope you found them helpful and that you'll try incorporating them into your daily life.

希望它們對您有所幫助，並希望您能嘗試將它們融入日常生活。

Remember the key is consistency and making English a natural part of your routine.

記住，關鍵在於堅持不懈，讓英語成為你日常工作的自然組成部分。

Before we wrap up, let's bring in Charlotte, our vocabulary expert, to go over some of phrases from our conversation.

在結束之前，讓我們請出詞彙專家夏洛特，來複習一下我們對話中的一些短語。

Charlotte, over to you.

夏洛特，交給你了

Thanks, Jennifer and Daniel.

謝謝，珍妮弗和丹尼爾。

Let's explore some of the vocabulary you've used today.

讓我們來探討一下你們今天使用的一些詞彙。

Enhance, to improve the quality, amount, or strength of something.

增強，提高某些東西的品質、數量或強度。

Example, our podcast conversations are the perfect way to enhance your English language skills.

例如，我們的播客對話就是提高英語技能的最佳途徑。

Game changer, something that significantly alters the way things are done.

遊戲規則改變者，即能顯著改變工作方式的東西。

Example, thinking in English is a game changer for language learners.

例如，對於語言學習者來說，用英語思考就能改變遊戲規則。

Processing thoughts, the act of thinking and understanding information in your mind.

處理思維，即在頭腦中思考和理解資訊的行為。

Example, start processing thoughts directly in English to become more fluent.

例如，開始直接用英語進行思維加工，從而變得更加流利。

Reflecting, thinking deeply or carefully about something.

反思，深入或仔細思考某事。

Example, Daniel was reflecting on his experiences when he first started learning English.

例如，丹尼爾在回想自己剛開始學習英語時的經歷。

Translating in your head, mentally converting words from one language to another.