Quick question.

快速提問

How many hours a day do you spend studying English?

您每天花多少小時學習英語？

Like how do you learn English, do you memorize vocabulary, do exercises, or something else?

比如你是如何學習英語的，是背單詞、做練習還是其他？

And are you tired of spending hours studying English and not improving?

您是否厭倦了花大量時間學習英語卻毫無進步？

Have you ever noticed that some people can speak English fluently without much study?

你有沒有注意到，有些人不用怎麼學習就能說一口流利的英語？

It feels like they are cheating. I like the sound of that.

感覺他們在作弊。 我喜歡這種感覺。

But seriously, Noah, who hasn't felt that frustration?

不過說真的，諾亞，誰沒有過這種挫敗感呢？

Like, you study and study, but it's like running in circles.

比如，你不停地學習，但就像在原地打轉。

Yeah.

是啊

Have you ever spent hours memorizing vocab or grammar only to feel totally stuck?

您是否曾經花幾個小時背誦詞彙或文法，卻感覺完全卡殼？

Oh, for sure.

哦，當然。

And then you see someone else just breezing through it and you're like, what am I doing wrong?

然後你看到別人輕而易舉地通過了，你就會想，我到底做錯了什麼？

Right?

對不對？

That's why today we're sharing seven tips to help you learn English faster, smarter, and honestly, more efficiently.

這就是為什麼我們今天要分享七條建議，幫助您更快、更聰明、更高效地學習英語。

So, grab a coffee, settle in, and let's dive into these game-changing tips.

所以，拿起咖啡，坐下來，讓我們一起來學習這些改變遊戲規則的技巧吧。

Tip seven, avoid sugary foods.

祕訣七，避免含糖食物。

Noah, we're talking about learning English.

諾亞，我們說的是學習英語。

Why are you bringing up sugar?

你為什麼要提糖？

Are we baking now?

我們現在是在烘烤嗎？

Ha ha ha.

哈哈哈。

Not baking, Luna.

不是烘烤，露娜

But it's actually really important.

但事實上，這真的很重要。

What you eat affects your focus and memory.

飲食會影響你的注意力和記憶力。

And that's huge when you're learning something like a new language.

當你學習一門新語言時，這一點非常重要。

Wait, you're saying the snacks I eat could be the reason I sometimes feel so brain foggy when I study?

等等，你是說我吃的零食可能是我有時學習時感到大腦昏昏沉沉的原因？

Exactly.

沒錯。

Think about it.

想想看

If you eat a lot of sugary foods, like candy or pastries, they give you a quick energy rush.

如果你吃了很多含糖食物，如糖果或糕點，它們會讓你迅速補充能量。

But then, boom, you crash.

但是，"砰 "的一聲，你就崩潰了。

And that crash makes it harder to concentrate and remember things. So that explains why after I have cookies with my tea, I feel sleepy instead of energized.

而這種昏昏欲睡的感覺會讓人更難集中注意力和記住事情。 這就解釋了為什麼我在喝茶時吃了餅乾後，會感到睏倦，而不是精力充沛。

Yep.

是的。

That's why it's better to eat what we call brain foods.

這就是為什麼我們最好食用所謂的健腦食品。

Things like nuts, fish, berries, dark leafy greens.

堅果、魚、漿果、深色綠葉蔬菜等。

They help keep your mind sharp and your memory strong.

它們有助於保持頭腦敏銳和記憶力強。

Wow.

哇

Okay.

好的

So, next time I'm studying, instead of reaching for chocolate, I should grab, like, a handful of almonds or blueberries? Those are perfect examples.

所以，下次我學習的時候，與其去吃巧克力，不如去吃一把杏仁或藍莓？ 這些都是很好的例子。

Even things like avocado or a bit of dark chocolate.

甚至像鱷梨或一點黑巧克力。

Not too sweet.

不要太甜。

Are great choices.

都是不錯的選擇。

Interesting.

有意思

But why does this matter so much for learning English, specifically?

但是，為什麼這對英語學習如此重要呢？

Well, learning a language takes serious brain power.

學習一門語言需要大量的腦力勞動。

You need focus to pick up new words, memory to recall grammar rules, and energy to stay motivated.

您需要集中精力來學習新單詞，需要記憶力來回憶文法規則，還需要精力充沛來保持動力。

If your brain isn't fueled right, it's like trying to drive a car on empty.

如果你的大腦沒有補充足夠的燃料，就好比在空車狀態下駕駛汽車。

Makes sense.

有道理

So, it's not just about studying hard.

所以，這不僅僅是努力學習的問題。

It's about taking care of your body, too.

這也是為了照顧好自己的身體。

Exactly.

沒錯。

Think of it like this.

這樣想吧。

Your brain is the engine and food is the fuel.

大腦是發動機，食物是燃料。

Healthy snacks keep it running smoothly.

健康的零食能讓它順利運轉。

All right, Noah.

好吧，諾亞。

You've convinced me.

你說服了我。

No more candy during study sessions.

學習時不再吃糖

It's time to load up on walnuts and maybe some salmon for dinner.

是時候多吃點核桃了，也許晚餐還可以吃點三文魚。

That's the spirit.

這就是精神。

Trust me.

相信我

It'll make a difference.

這將會有所改變。

A sharper mind means faster learning.

更敏銳的思維意味著更快的學習速度。

Tip six.

祕訣六

Change your mindset.

改變你的心態。

All right, Noah.

好吧，諾亞。

I've got a question for you.

我有個問題要問你。

Why is mindset such a big deal when learning English?

為什麼思維方式在英語學習中如此重要？

Isn't it just about practicing and studying hard?

不就是努力練習和學習嗎？

Oh, it's a huge deal, Luna.

哦，這可是件大事，露娜 Oh, it's a huge deal, Luna.

Your mindset can either push you forward or hold you back.

你的心態可以推動你前進，也可以阻礙你前進。

Think about it.

想想看

If you believe you can do something, you're way more likely to actually do it.

如果你相信自己能做到某件事，你就更有可能真正做到。

Okay, but let's be real.

好吧，但我們還是實話實說吧。

Sometimes it's hard to stay positive, especially when you feel like you're not making progress.

有時很難保持積極的態度，尤其是當你覺得自己沒有進步的時候。

True.

沒錯。

And that's why it's important to shift how you think about learning.

是以，轉變學習方式非常重要。

Instead of saying, I have to learn 50 new words today, try, I'll master five super useful words and really understand how to use them.

與其說 "我今天必須學會 50 個新單詞"，不如說 "我要掌握五個超級有用的單詞，並真正理解如何使用它們"。

Oh, I like that.

哦，我喜歡。

It feels less overwhelming and more achievable.

這感覺不那麼壓抑，更容易實現。

And here's another one.

這裡還有一個。

Instead of thinking, English is so hard, tell yourself, I'll master this step by step.

不要想 "英語太難了"，而是告訴自己，我會一步一步地掌握它。

It's all about giving your brain positive instructions.

這就是給大腦下達積極的指令。

That reminds me of the saying, your brain believes what you tell it.

這讓我想起一句話：你的大腦相信你告訴它的東西。

So if you tell it you'll succeed, it'll actually work with you instead of against you.

是以，如果你告訴它你會成功，它實際上會與你合作，而不是與你作對。

You've got it.

你可以的

I mean, imagine two people.

我的意思是，想象一下兩個人。

One is super stressed thinking, I'll never get this, while the other is calm and confident saying, I've got this.

一個人壓力超大，心想：我永遠也做不到，而另一個人則冷靜自信地說：我能做到。

Who do you think will learn faster?

你認為誰學得更快？

Definitely the confident one.

絕對是自信的那一個。

Stress just slows you down.

壓力只會減慢你的速度。

Right.

對

Learning English is hard enough without beating yourself up.

學習英語已經夠難了，不要再自暴自棄。

A positive mindset boosts productivity, motivation, and even your ability to remember stuff.

積極的心態能提高工作效率和積極性，甚至提高你的記憶能力。

So it's not just about what you do.

所以，這不僅僅是你做什麼的問題。

It's about how you think while doing it.

這關係到你在做這件事時是如何思考的。

If you go into your study session with the right attitude, you'll be more focused and get better results.

如果你以正確的態度投入學習，你就會更加專注，取得更好的成績。

All right, everyone, start telling yourself, I'm amazing at learning English every morning.

好了，大家開始告訴自己，我每天早上學英語都很厲害。

Perfect.

太完美了

Positive affirmations go a long way.

積極的肯定會大有裨益。

Your brain listens to what you say.

你的大腦會傾聽你所說的話。

So talk to it like it's your best friend.

所以，跟它說話就像跟你最好的朋友說話一樣。

Tip five, use timers.

技巧五，使用計時器。

All right, Noah, let's talk about timers.

好了，諾亞，我們來談談計時器。

How does something so simple make such a big difference in learning English?

如此簡單的事情為何會對英語學習產生如此大的影響？

Timers are game changers, Luna.

計時器可以改變遊戲規則，露娜。

Have you ever noticed how if you have all day to do something, it somehow takes the whole day?

你有沒有注意到，如果你有一整天的時間去做一件事，卻不知為何要花上一整天？

For sure.

當然。

Like cleaning my room.

比如打掃房間

I think I'll do it in an hour, but it ends up taking all afternoon.

我以為一個小時就能搞定，結果卻花了一下午。

That's Parkinson's law.

這就是帕金森定律。

Tasks expand to fill the time you give them.

任務會不斷擴大，以充實你所給的時間。

But when you set a timer, it forces you to focus.

但當你設置了計時器，就會迫使你集中注意力。

It's like telling your brain, hey, we've got 25 minutes.

這就像告訴你的大腦，嘿，我們還有 25 分鐘。

Let's go.

我們走吧

Ah, so that's where the Pomodoro technique comes in, right?

啊，這就是 Pomodoro 技術的由來，對嗎？

Work for 25 minutes, then take a short break.

工作 25 分鐘，然後稍事休息。

Yep, that's the one.

沒錯，就是它。

It's perfect for English practice, like reviewing vocabulary, practicing speaking, or even listening to podcasts.

它非常適合英語練習，如複習單詞、練習口語，甚至收聽播客。

You stay focused because, you know, there's a time limit.

你要保持專注，因為你知道，時間是有限的。

I love that.

我喜歡這樣。

And it's way less stressful than thinking, I have to study for hours. 25 minutes feels doable.

這比 "我必須學習幾個小時 "的想法要輕鬆得多。25 分鐘感覺還是可以做到的。

And during those 25 minutes, you give it your full attention.

在這 25 分鐘裡，你要全神貫注。

No distractions, no multitasking, just pure focus.

沒有雜念，沒有多任務處理，只有純粹的專注。

So what happens after the 25 minutes?

那麼，25 分鐘之後會發生什麼呢？

Do you stop completely?

你會完全停下來嗎？

No, no.

不，不

You take a five-minute break, grab a snack, stretch, whatever.

休息五分鐘，吃點零食，做個伸展運動什麼的。

Then, if you're still feeling good, you do another 25 minutes.

然後，如果感覺還不錯，就再做 25 分鐘。

But even if you only do one Pomodoro, you've made progress.

但即使你只做了一個 Pomodoro，你也取得了進步。

That's so much better than sitting for hours and barely absorbing anything.

這比坐幾個小時卻幾乎什麼都吸收不到要好得多。

It keeps your energy up too.

它還能讓你精力充沛。

And here's the cool part.

最酷的是

When you work against the timer, it feels like a challenge.

當你對著計時器工作時，感覺就像在迎接挑戰。

It's kind of fun, like a little race with yourself.

這很有趣，就像是和自己賽跑。

So guys, so next time you practice English, setting a timer.

所以各位，下次練習英語時，請設置一個計時器。

Let's see how much you can get done in 25 minutes.

讓我們看看在 25 分鐘內你能完成多少工作。

You'll be amazed.

你會大吃一驚的。

Trust me.

相信我

Just remember, when you give yourself all day, you'll take all day.

只要記住，當你給自己一整天的時間時，你就會承受一整天。

But with a timer, you'll fly through your tasks.

但有了計時器，你就能飛快地完成任務。

Tip four, start with answers.

技巧四，從答案開始。

Noah, here's a question for you.

諾亞，我有個問題要問你。

Why would starting with answers help someone learn English faster?

為什麼從答案開始能幫助人們更快地學習英語？

Good question, Luna.

問得好，露娜。

It's because questions and answers show you the patterns.

這是因為問題和答案會向你展示模式。

Think about it.

想想看

Exams, conversations, even emails.

考試、談話，甚至電子郵件。

They all follow certain structures.

它們都遵循一定的結構。

Oh, I see.

哦，我明白了。

Like if you practice common questions and answers, you're already preparing for real situations.

就像練習常見問題和答案一樣，你已經在為真實情況做準備了。

Let's say you're practicing for an English test.

比方說，你正在為英語考試進行練習。

If you review end-of-chapter questions first, you see what's important.

如果先複習章末問題，就會知道什麼是重要的。

And it works for conversations, too.

它也適用於對話。

For example, if someone asks, what do you do?

例如，如果有人問，你是做什麼的？

You've already practiced how to answer.

你已經練習過如何回答了。

That makes sense.

這就說得通了。

It's like focusing on what you'll actually need instead of wasting time on random stuff.

這就像專注於你真正需要的東西，而不是在亂七八糟的東西上浪費時間。

Now, and here's a cool resource.

現在，這裡有一個很酷的資源。

Our ebook, 400 Daily Questions and Answers.

我們的電子書《400 個每日問答》。

It has 400 of the most common English conversation questions, plus tons of expressions to help you respond naturally.

它包含 400 個最常見的英語會話問題，還有大量的表達方式，幫助你自然地回答問題。

That sounds awesome.

這聽起來真棒。

I love how it's so practical.

我喜歡它的實用性。

And there's a free sample, right?

還有免費樣品，對吧？

Yep.

是的。

You can check it out first to see if it works for you.

您可以先試用一下，看看是否適合您。

It's all about quick improvement.

這一切都是為了快速提高。

If you know the answers, you're ready for the conversation.

如果你知道答案，你就準備好進行對話了。

It sounds so much faster than trying to learn everything at once.

這聽起來比一次學完所有內容要快得多。

It really is.

確實如此。

You're learning smarter, not harder.

你學習得更聰明，而不是更辛苦。

Plus, when you focus on questions and answers, you feel more confident because you've already seen the patterns.

另外，當你專注於問題和答案時，你會更有信心，因為你已經看到了其中的規律。

Love it.

我喜歡

I think this might be my favorite tip so far.

我想這可能是我目前最喜歡的提示了。

Let's move on.

讓我們繼續前進。

Tip three, prioritize key content.

祕訣三，確定關鍵內容的優先順序。

Okay, so let's talk about prioritizing content.

好了，讓我們來談談內容的優先級。

Noah, why is it so important to focus on specific material when studying English?

諾亞，為什麼學習英語時關注特定材料如此重要？

Well, Luna, it's because of the 80-20 rule. 20% of what you learn gives you 80% of the results.

嗯，露娜，這是因為 80-20 規則。20%的所學能帶來 80% 的成果。

That means if you focus on the right content, you'll improve way faster.

這意味著，如果你專注於正確的內容，你的進步會更快。

Ah, so it's not about learning everything, but focusing on the most important things.

啊，原來不是什麼都要學，而是要集中精力學最重要的東西。

So, Luna, let me ask you, why do you learn Spanish?

那麼，露娜，我問你，你為什麼要學西班牙語？

Is it for exams, travel, or work?

是為了考試、旅行還是工作？

I'd say a mix of work and travel.

我想說的是工作和旅行的混合。

But for exams, I know you'd focus on academic vocabulary, right?

但對於考試，我知道你會把重點放在學術詞彙上，對嗎？

Yes, exactly.

是的，沒錯。

Like, if you're preparing for something like the IELTS, you want to focus on the vocabulary that will actually show up.

比如，如果您要準備雅思考試之類的考試，您就要把重點放在真正會出現的詞彙上。

It's all about knowing the patterns.

關鍵是要了解模式。

What topics come up in the test?

測試中會出現哪些題目？

What type of vocabulary you need?

您需要什麼類型的詞彙？

That's so smart.

太聰明瞭

So, if someone's learning for a job, they should focus on the vocabulary and expressions used in their specific field, like business English for meetings, emails, and presentations.

是以，如果一個人是為了工作而學習，那麼他應該把重點放在其特定領域使用的詞彙和表達方式上，比如用於會議、電子郵件和演示的商務英語。

Right.

對

If you're in business, it's better to learn expressions for meetings and how to write emails than memorizing random words you might never use.

如果你是做生意的，那麼學習會議表達和如何寫電子郵件，比背誦你可能永遠用不到的隨機單詞要好得多。

High-frequency vocabulary is key.

高頻詞彙是關鍵。

Got it.

知道了

So, whether it's exam prep or work-related, don't waste time on rare words.

是以，無論是備考還是工作，都不要在生僻字上浪費時間。

Focus on what's used most often in real life.

關注現實生活中最常用的東西。

And once you know those, you'll be able to handle almost anything in English.

一旦掌握了這些，你就能用英語處理幾乎任何事情。

Trust me, you'll be surprised by how much faster you improve when you focus on the essentials.

相信我，當你把注意力集中在要點上時，你會驚訝地發現自己進步得如此之快。

Tip two, focus on weaknesses.

祕訣二，關注弱點。

All right, moving on to our next tip.

好了，進入下一個提示。

Focusing on your weaknesses.

關注自己的弱點。

If you keep repeating what you're good at, you're not really improving.

如果你一直重複自己擅長的事情，你就不會真正進步。

But if you tackle your weaknesses, that's where real growth happens.

但如果你能解決自己的弱點，那才是真正的成長。

That makes sense.

這就說得通了。

So, if you're avoiding something difficult, like pronunciation or a tricky grammar rule, that's exactly what you need to work on.

是以，如果你在迴避一些難點，比如發音或棘手的文法規則，那正是你需要努力的地方。

Yes, take pronunciation, for example.

是的，以發音為例。

If you're having trouble with certain sounds, it's easy to just skip over them.

如果您在某些聲音上遇到困難，很容易跳過它們。

But practicing those sounds can make a huge difference in how clearly you speak.

但是，練習這些聲音會讓你的說話清晰度大為改觀。

So, it's like if you're bad at grammar, don't just keep reading other grammar rules.

所以，這就好比如果你文法不好，就不要一味地閱讀其他文法規則。

Go back to the ones that confuse you and work on those.

回到那些讓你感到困惑的問題上，並在這些問題上下功夫。

Yep, the goal is to be conscious of where you're struggling and then take action.

沒錯，我們的目標就是要意識到自己在哪裡掙扎，然後採取行動。

Don't just avoid the challenge.

不要逃避挑戰。

You'll be amazed by how much faster you'll improve when you focus on these areas.

當你專注於這些方面時，你會驚訝地發現自己的進步會如此之快。

Wow, I never thought about it like that.

哇，我從沒這麼想過。

If we face our toughest areas head on, we'll improve so much faster.

如果我們直面最困難的地方，我們就會進步得更快。

And remember, practice makes perfect.

記住，熟能生巧。

It's okay to struggle a little.

掙扎一下沒關係。

It's part of the process.

這是過程的一部分。

If you keep at it, you'll get better and better.

只要堅持下去，你就會越來越好。

I love that.

我喜歡這樣。

If we embrace the challenge, we'll definitely see results. 100%.

如果我們接受挑戰，就一定會看到成果。100%.

So, don't shy away from your weaknesses.