I'm your host Brian and today we're diving into something that affects all of us.

我是主持人布萊恩，今天我們將深入探討一件影響我們所有人的事情。

Staying motivated when learning something new.

學習新知識時保持動力。

Whether you're learning English, picking up a musical instrument, or trying to master cooking, keeping that motivation alive can be challenging.

無論是學習英語、學習樂器，還是努力掌握烹飪技巧，保持學習動力都是一項挑戰。

By the end of this episode, you'll discover practical strategies to stay motivated and learn how others overcome their learning challenges.

在本期節目結束時，你將發現保持學習動力的實用策略，並瞭解其他人是如何克服學習挑戰的。

Before we jump into our conversation, let's think about why motivation is so important.

在我們開始對話之前，讓我們先想想為什麼動力如此重要。

Did you know that roughly 80% of New Year's resolutions fail by February?

你知道嗎，大約 80% 的新年願望在二月前都會失敗。

That's often because people lose their motivation.

這往往是因為人們失去了動力。

Today, we'll hear from Sarah, a language teacher, and Mike, a business professional who recently learned Japanese.

今天，我們將聆聽語言教師 Sarah 和最近學習日語的商務人士 Mike 的發言。

They'll share their experiences and insights about maintaining motivation during the learning journey.

他們將分享在學習過程中保持學習動力的經驗和見解。

Before we start our conversation, take a moment to think about...

在我們開始談話之前，請花一點時間思考一下...

What's the longest you've stuck with learning something new?

你堅持學習新知識的最長時間是多久？

What usually causes you to give up when learning something?

在學習過程中，通常是什麼原因導致你放棄？

What strategies have worked for you in staying motivated?

在保持動力方面，有哪些策略對您有效？

Today, I'm joined by Sarah Thompson, who has been teaching languages for over 10 years, and Mike Chen, who successfully learned Japanese while working full-time.

今天，和我一起的還有莎拉-湯普森（Sarah Thompson）和邁克-陳（Mike Chen），前者從事語言教學已有 10 多年，後者在全職工作的同時成功地學習了日語。

Welcome to you both.

歡迎兩位。

Thanks for having us, Brian.

謝謝你邀請我們，布萊恩。

I'm excited to share some insights from both teaching and learning perspectives.

我很高興能從教學和學習兩個角度與大家分享一些見解。

Great to be here.

很高興來到這裡。

Can't wait to share my journey of learning Japanese.

我迫不及待地想與大家分享我學習日語的心路歷程。

Let's dive right in.

讓我們直接進入主題。

Mike, what made you decide to learn Japanese, and how did you keep your motivation up?

邁克，是什麼讓你決定學習日語，你又是如何保持學習動力的？

Well, I'll level with you, Brian.

好吧，我跟你說實話，布萊恩。

At first, I was just interested in anime and Japanese culture.

起初，我只是對動漫和日本文化感興趣。

But as I dove deeper, I realized I wanted to do business with Japanese companies.

但隨著深入瞭解，我意識到我想與日本公司做生意。

That gave me a concrete goal to work towards.

這給了我一個具體的努力目標。

That's such a crucial point, having a clear purpose.

這一點非常關鍵，要有明確的目標。

I've noticed my students who stick with it are the ones who can visualize their end goal. But I'll be honest, there were times when I felt like throwing in the towel, especially when dealing with kanji characters.

我注意到，堅持下來的學生都能想象出自己的最終目標。 但老實說，我也有想放棄的時候，尤其是在學習漢字的時候。

How did you push through those moments?

你是如何挺過那些時刻的？

I broke it down into smaller, manageable chunks.

我把它分解成更小、更容易處理的部分。

Instead of thinking, I need to learn thousands of characters, I focused on learning five new ones each day.

我不再想 "我需要學習成千上萬個漢字"，而是專注於每天學習五個新漢字。

It made it less overwhelming.

這讓我不再手足無措。

That's what I call bite-sized learning.

這就是我所說的 "一口式學習"。

It's like climbing a mountain.

就像爬山一樣。

You don't look at the peak, you focus on the next step.

不看頂峰，只看下一步。

That's fascinating.

真是令人著迷。

Sarah, from your teaching experience, what are some common motivation killers?

莎拉，根據你的教學經驗，有哪些常見的動機殺手？

The biggest one is when students bite off more than they can chew.

最大的問題是學生咬得太多。

They try to go from zero to hero overnight, burn themselves out, and then give up.

他們試圖在一夜之間從零開始成為英雄，讓自己筋疲力盡，然後放棄。

It's crucial to set realistic expectations.

設定切合實際的期望至關重要。

I can relate to that.

我深有同感。

I initially tried studying for three hours after work every day.

最初，我嘗試每天下班後學習三個小時。

I was burning the candle at both ends, and it wasn't sustainable. It's better to study for 30 minutes consistently than to crash and burn after a week of intensive study.

我是蠟燭兩頭燒，這不是長久之計。 堅持學習 30 分鐘總比一週的高強度學習後崩潰和燃燒要好。

What strategies would you recommend for maintaining long-term motivation?

您建議採取哪些策略來保持長期動力？

For me, tracking my progress was key.

對我來說，跟蹤進度是關鍵。

I used an app to create a streak, and I didn't want to break it.

我使用一個應用程序來創建連勝，我不想破壞它。

Also, finding a language exchange partner kept me on my toes.

此外，尋找語言交流夥伴也讓我時刻保持警惕。

Yes, accountability is huge.

是的，問責制非常重要。

I also recommend my students celebrate small wins.

我還建議我的學生慶祝小的勝利。

Did you learn five new words today?

今天你學會五個新單詞了嗎？

That's worth celebrating.

這值得慶祝。

It's about building momentum.

這就是造勢。

Another thing that helped was switching things up.

另一件有幫助的事就是換換口味。

Some days, I'd watch Japanese shows.

有些時候，我會看日本節目。

Other days, I'd read manga or practice writing.

其他時間，我會看漫畫或練習寫作。

It kept things fresh and interesting.

這讓事情保持了新鮮感和趣味性。

That's what we call varied learning approaches.

這就是我們所說的多樣化學習方法。

It not only maintains interest, but also helps develop different language skills.

這不僅能保持興趣，還有助於發展不同的語言技能。

Those are excellent points.

這些都是非常好的觀點。

Any final advice for our listeners?

最後有什麼建議給聽眾嗎？

Remember that motivation isn't just about willpower.

請記住，激勵不僅僅是意志力的問題。

It's about creating systems and habits that set you up for success.

這就是要創建系統，養成習慣，為成功做好準備。

And don't be afraid to take a breather when needed.

必要時，不要害怕喘口氣。

And find your why.

找到你的原因

When you have a strong reason for learning something, it's easier to push through the tough times.

當你有強烈的理由去學習某樣東西時，就會更容易克服困難。

Hey there, English learners.

你好，英語學習者們。

Let's break down some of the interesting expressions we heard in today's conversation.

讓我們來分析一下我們在今天的對話中聽到的一些有趣的表達。

I'll explain each one and show you exactly how our guests use them.

我將逐一為您講解，並向您展示我們的客人是如何使用它們的。

One, level with you.

第一，與你平起平坐。

Hey folks, let me break this down for you.

嘿，朋友們，讓我來給你們分析一下。

When Mike said, I'll level with you, Brian, he was preparing to be completely honest about his learning journey.

當邁克說 "我跟你說實話吧，布萊恩 "時，他正準備坦誠地說出自己的學習歷程。

It's like saying, I'm going to be totally straight with you.

這就好比說，我要對你直言不諱。

We use this when we want to be particularly honest or direct with someone.

當我們想對某人特別坦誠或直接時，就會用到這個詞。

Two, dive deeper.

二，深入研究。

You heard Mike use this one when talking about his initial interest in Japanese.

邁克在談到他對日語的最初興趣時，曾說過這句話。

To dive deeper means to explore something more thoroughly.

深入探討是指對事物進行更徹底的探索。

Like when you're not satisfied with just scratching the surface.

比如，當你不滿足於表面現象時。

Think of it like actually diving into a pool versus just dipping your toes in.

把它想象成真正跳進泳池，而不是僅僅把腳趾頭浸入其中。

Three, stick with it.

三，堅持到底。

Sarah used this phrase when talking about her successful students who stick with it.

莎拉在談到她那些堅持下來的成功學生時用了這句話。

It means to persevere or continue doing something even when it gets tough.

它的意思是堅持不懈，或者即使遇到困難也要繼續做下去。

In the conversation, she specifically said, students who stick with it are the ones who can visualize their end goal.

在談話中，她特別提到，能堅持下來的學生都是能想象出自己最終目標的人。

It's like glue.

就像膠水一樣。

You're stuck to your goal and won't let go.

你堅持自己的目標，不肯放手。

Four, throw in the towel.

四，放棄。

Here's an interesting one.

這裡有一個有趣的例子。

Mike mentioned feeling like throwing in the towel when learning kanji.

Mike 提到在學習漢字時有一種想放棄的感覺。

This boxing metaphor means to give up or quit.

這個拳擊比喻的意思是放棄或退出。

Just like in boxing, when a team throws a towel into the ring, they're giving up the fight.

就像在拳擊比賽中，當一支隊伍把毛巾扔進拳擊場時，他們就放棄了比賽。

But remember, Mike didn't actually throw in the towel.

但請記住，邁克實際上並沒有放棄。

He found a way to push through.

他找到了突破的辦法。

Five, break it down.

五，分解。

You heard Mike say he broke it down into smaller manageable chunks.

你聽到邁克說，他把它分解成了更小的可控塊。

This means to divide something big into smaller parts.

意思是把大的東西抽成較小的部分。

Instead of trying to eat a whole cake at once, you're taking it one slice at a time.

你不用一次吃下一整塊蛋糕，而是一片一片地吃。

Smart strategy, right?

聰明的策略，對嗎？

Now, wasn't that fun?

這不是很有趣嗎？

These expressions make English so colorful and interesting.

這些表達方式讓英語變得豐富多彩、妙趣橫生。

Try using one or two of these in your conversations this week.

試著在本週的對話中使用其中的一兩個。

Remember, the best way to learn these phrases is to use them in context.

記住，學習這些短語的最佳方法是在語境中使用它們。

Time to test your understanding.

是時候測試一下你的理解力了。

Remember, I'll reveal the answers at the end of the episode.

記住，我會在本集結尾揭曉答案。

One, according to Mike, what was his initial motivation for learning Japanese?

第一，根據邁克的說法，他學習日語的最初動機是什麼？

A, business opportunities.

A，商機。

B, anime and Japanese culture.

B，動漫和日本文化。

C, travel plans.

C，旅行計劃。

Two, what did Sarah say was the biggest motivation killer?

二，莎拉說什麼是最大的動機殺手？

A, lack of time.

A, 缺乏時間。

B, trying to learn too much too quickly.

B，想學的東西太多太快。

C, not having clear goals.

C，沒有明確的目標。

Three, which strategy did Mike use to track his progress?

三、邁克採用了哪種策略來跟蹤自己的進步？

A, writing in a journal.

A，寫日記。

B, using an app to create a streak.

B，使用應用程序創建條紋。

C, recording himself speaking.

C，錄製自己的發言。

Today, I'm joined by Sarah Thompson, who has been teaching languages for over 10 years, and Mike Chen, who successfully learned Japanese while working full-time.

今天，和我一起的還有莎拉-湯普森（Sarah Thompson）和邁克-陳（Mike Chen），前者從事語言教學已有 10 多年，後者在全職工作的同時成功地學習了日語。

Welcome to you both.

歡迎兩位。

Thanks for having us, Brian.

謝謝你邀請我們，布萊恩。

I'm excited to share some insights from both teaching and learning perspectives.

我很高興能從教學和學習兩個角度與大家分享一些見解。

Great to be here.

很高興來到這裡。

Can't wait to share my journey of learning Japanese.

我迫不及待地想與大家分享我學習日語的心路歷程。

Let's dive right in.

讓我們直接進入主題。

Mike, what made you decide to learn Japanese, and how did you keep your motivation up?

邁克，是什麼讓你決定學習日語，你又是如何保持學習動力的？

Well, I'll level with you, Brian.

好吧，我跟你說實話，布萊恩。

At first, I was just interested in anime and Japanese culture.

起初，我只是對動漫和日本文化感興趣。

But as I dove deeper, I realized I wanted to do business with Japanese companies.

但隨著深入瞭解，我意識到我想與日本公司做生意。

That gave me a concrete goal to work towards.

這給了我一個具體的努力目標。

That's such a crucial point, having a clear purpose.

這一點非常關鍵，要有明確的目標。

I've noticed my students who stick with it are the ones who can visualize their end goal.

我注意到，能堅持下來的學生都能想象出自己的最終目標。

Exactly.

沒錯。

But I'll be honest, there were times when I felt like throwing in the towel, especially when dealing with kanji characters.

但老實說，有時我也想放棄，尤其是在處理漢字時。

How did you push through those moments?

你是如何挺過那些時刻的？

I broke it down into smaller, manageable chunks.

我把它分解成更小、更容易處理的部分。

Instead of thinking, I need to learn thousands of characters, I focused on learning five new ones each day.

我不再想 "我需要學習成千上萬個漢字"，而是專注於每天學習五個新漢字。

It made it less overwhelming.

這讓我不再手足無措。

That's what I call bite-sized learning.

這就是我所說的 "一口式學習"。

It's like climbing a mountain.

就像爬山一樣。

You don't look at the peak, you focus on the next step.

不看頂峰，只看下一步。

That's fascinating.

真是令人著迷。

Sarah, from your teaching experience, what are some common motivation killers?

莎拉，根據你的教學經驗，有哪些常見的動機殺手？

The biggest one is when students bite off more than they can chew.

最大的問題是學生咬得太多。

They try to go from zero to hero overnight, burn themselves out, and then give up.

他們試圖在一夜之間從零開始成為英雄，讓自己筋疲力盡，然後放棄。

It's crucial to set realistic expectations.

設定切合實際的期望至關重要。

I can relate to that.

我深有同感。

I initially tried studying for three hours after work every day.

最初，我嘗試每天下班後學習三個小時。

I was burning the candle at both ends, and it wasn't sustainable.

我是蠟燭兩頭燒，這不是長久之計。

Exactly.

沒錯。

It's better to study for 30 minutes consistently than to crash and burn after a week of intensive study.

堅持學習 30 分鐘，總比一週的強化學習後一蹶不振要好。

What strategies would you recommend for maintaining long-term motivation?

您建議採取哪些策略來保持長期動力？

For me, tracking my progress was key.

對我來說，跟蹤進度是關鍵。

I used an app to create a streak, and I didn't want to break it.

我使用一個應用程序來創建連勝，我不想破壞它。

Also, finding a language exchange partner kept me on my toes.

此外，尋找語言交流夥伴也讓我時刻保持警惕。

Yes, accountability is huge.

是的，問責制非常重要。

I also recommend my students celebrate small wins.

我還建議我的學生慶祝小的勝利。

Did you learn five new words today?

今天你學會五個新單詞了嗎？

That's worth celebrating.

這值得慶祝。

It's about building momentum.

這就是造勢。

Another thing that helped was switching things up.

另一件有幫助的事就是換換口味。

Some days I'd watch Japanese shows.

有些時候我會看日本節目。

Other days I'd read manga or practice writing.

其他時間我會看漫畫或練習寫作。

It kept things fresh and interesting.

這讓事情保持了新鮮感和趣味性。

That's what we call varied learning approaches.

這就是我們所說的多樣化學習方法。

It not only maintains interest, but also helps develop different language skills.

這不僅能保持興趣，還有助於發展不同的語言技能。

Those are excellent points.

這些都是非常好的觀點。

Any final advice for our listeners?

最後有什麼建議給聽眾嗎？

Remember that motivation isn't just about willpower.

請記住，激勵不僅僅是意志力的問題。

It's about creating systems and habits that set you up for success.

這就是要創建系統，養成習慣，為成功做好準備。

And don't be afraid to take a breather when needed.

必要時，不要害怕喘口氣。

And find your why.

找到你的原因

When you have a strong reason for learning something, it's easier to push through the tough times.

當你有強烈的理由去學習某樣東西時，就會更容易克服困難。

How can you apply the bite-sized learning approach to your current goals?

如何將 "一口式學習法 "應用到當前目標中？

What's your why for learning English?

你學習英語的原因是什麼？

Which of the strategies discussed today resonates most with you?

在今天討論的策略中，哪些最能引起您的共鳴？

Hint, think about your daily routine and how you can incorporate small learning moments throughout your day.

提示：想一想你的日常工作，以及如何將小的學習時刻貫穿於一天之中。

Now, let's reveal those quiz answers.

現在，讓我們來揭曉測驗答案。

Don't forget to download your free PDF vocabulary list.

別忘了下載免費的 PDF 詞彙表。

Remember, learning is a journey, not a race.

記住，學習是一段旅程，而不是一場競賽。

Keep practicing, stay motivated, and join us for another exciting episode of English on the Go.

繼續練習，保持動力，和我們一起收看又一集精彩的 "English on the Go"。

As we always say, learn everywhere, speak everywhere. you

正如我們常說的，到處學習，到處發言。