Welcome back to the Simple English Podcast, where we help you improve your English skills one episode at a time.

歡迎回到 "簡單英語播客"，我們將一集集地幫助您提高英語技能。

I'm your host, Lisa, and today we have a special guest joining us.

我是主持人麗莎，今天我們請到了一位特別嘉賓。

We're talking about something that every English learner wants to know: how to speak English fluently. But here's the big tip: you need to think in English first.

我們談論的是每個英語學習者都想知道的事情：如何說一口流利的英語。 但這裡有一個重要提示：你需要先用英語思考。

Sounds interesting, right? Absolutely, Lisa.

聽起來很有趣吧？ 當然，麗莎。

Hi, everyone.

大家好

I'm Brian.

我是布萊恩

I've been teaching English for over 10 years, and today I'm excited to share some practical tips on how you can train your brain to think in English.

我從事英語教學已有 10 多年，今天我很高興與大家分享一些實用的技巧，告訴大家如何訓練大腦用英語思考。

Trust me, it's one of the most powerful ways to become fluent. Yes, it is.

相信我，這是變得流利的最有力的方法之一。是的，就是這樣。

So, if you're struggling with speaking, or maybe you find yourself translating from your native language before you speak, this episode is for you.

是以，如果你在口語方面有困難，或者你發現自己在說話之前要先翻譯母語，那麼這一集就是為你準備的。

We'll explain why thinking in English is the key, how to do it, and, of course, we'll share some fun facts along the way to keep things interesting.

我們將解釋為什麼用英語思考是關鍵，如何做到這一點，當然，我們還會分享一些有趣的事實，以保持事情的趣味性。

Let's dive right in. Don't forget to check out the free PDF file in the comment section below to get the full transcript and new vocabulary for this episode. Brian, let's start with the basics.

讓我們馬上進入正題。 別忘了查看下面評論區的免費 PDF 文件，獲取本集的完整文字記錄和新詞彙。 布萊恩，讓我們從基礎開始。

Why do you think learning to think in English is so important for fluency? That's a great question, Lisa.

為什麼您認為學會用英語思考對流利使用英語如此重要？這個問題問得好，麗薩。

The main reason is that when you think in English, you cut out the middle step of translating.

主要原因是，當你用英語思考時，就省去了中間的翻譯步驟。

Translation takes time and can lead to mistakes.

翻譯需要時間，並可能導致錯誤。

When you think directly in English, your responses are faster and more natural.

當你直接用英語思考時，你的反應會更快、更自然。

You don't have to pause and figure out how to say something because you've already got the thought in English.

你不必停頓下來思考如何表達，因為你已經用英語想好了。

It's like training your brain to think automatically in English, right? Exactly.

這就像訓練你的大腦自動用英語思考，對嗎？沒錯

Imagine you're in a conversation, and someone asks you a simple question like, "What's your favorite food?" If you think in your native language first, you'll have to mentally translate the answer like, "Oh, in my language, this is how I say it," and then turn it into English.

想象一下，當你在交談時，有人問你一個簡單的問題，比如 "你最喜歡吃什麼？"如果你先用自己的母語思考，你就不得不在腦海中把答案翻譯成 "哦，在我的語言中，我是這樣說的"，然後再把它翻譯成英語。

By the time you're ready to speak, the conversation may have moved on.

當你準備發言時，話題可能已經轉移了。

But if you're already thinking in English, you can quickly respond, "I love pizza," or "My favorite food is sushi." It keeps the flow natural. Yes, I've had those moments where I'm stuck thinking about how to say something, and by the time I figure it out, the topic has changed. Exactly.

但如果你已經在用英語思考，你就可以很快回答："我愛吃披薩 "或 "我最喜歡的食物是壽司"。這樣可以保持自然流暢。是的，我也有過這樣的時候，我一直在想該怎麼說，等我想出來的時候，話題已經變了。沒錯

And that's one of the main frustrations learners face.

而這正是學習者面臨的主要挫折之一。

But when you train your brain to think in English, you'll find yourself responding more smoothly without those awkward pauses. That's so true.

但是，當你訓練自己的大腦用英語思考時，你會發現自己的反應更加流暢，沒有那些尷尬的停頓。說得太對了。

Now, for someone who's just starting to work on thinking in English, how can they begin?

現在，對於一個剛剛開始用英語思考的人來說，該如何開始呢？

I mean, thinking in a new language sounds a bit difficult at first. It can feel challenging, but there are some simple ways to start.

我的意思是，用一種新的語言思考問題，一開始聽起來有點困難。這可能會讓人感覺具有挑戰性，但有一些簡單的方法可以開始。

One of the easiest methods is to narrate your daily activities in English.

最簡單的方法之一就是用英語講述自己的日常活動。

For example, when you wake up in the morning, think to yourself, "I am brushing my teeth," "I am making coffee," or "I am getting ready for work." These are simple thoughts, but over time, you'll get used to thinking in English without even realizing it. I love that idea.

例如，當你早上醒來時，你可以想 "我在刷牙"、"我在煮咖啡 "或 "我在準備上班"。這些都是簡單的想法，但隨著時間的推移，你會在不知不覺中習慣用英語思考。我喜歡這個想法。

So, it's about building a habit by talking to yourself in your head, right? Yes, exactly.

那麼，這就是通過在腦海中自言自語來養成一種習慣，對嗎？是的，沒錯。

And as you get more comfortable, you can start thinking about more complex things.

當你越來越得心應手時，你就可以開始考慮更復雜的事情了。

For example, if you're at work, you could think, "What do I need to do today?" or "How should I approach this task?" This builds your vocabulary and helps you practice using English for more than just basic thoughts. That's really practical advice.

例如，如果您在工作，您可以思考 "我今天需要做什麼？"或 "我應該如何處理這項任務？"這樣可以積累詞彙量，幫助你練習使用英語進行更多的思考。這才是真正實用的建議。

And what about when learners don't know a word in English?

當學習者不認識英語單詞時怎麼辦？

Should they stop and look it up or just keep going? Good question.

他們應該停下來查一查，還是繼續往前走？問得好

I always tell my students not to stop if they don't know a word.

我總是告訴我的學生，不認識的單詞不要停下來。

Instead, try to use simpler language to explain it.

相反，應儘量用更簡單的語言來解釋。

For example, let's say you don't know the word "microwave." Instead of stopping to look it up, think of how to explain it: "The machine that heats my food quickly." That way, you're still thinking and speaking in English, even though it's not the exact word. That makes so much sense.

例如，假設你不知道 "微波爐 "這個詞。與其停下來查字典，不如想想怎麼解釋它："快速加熱食物的機器"。這樣，儘管不是準確的單詞，你還是在用英語思考和說話。這樣就說得通了。

You're keeping the flow of English going in your mind rather than interrupting it.

你要讓英語在腦海中流淌，而不是打斷它。

The goal is to keep your brain in English mode, even if you don't have the perfect word.

目的是讓你的大腦保持英語模式，即使你沒有完美的單詞。

The more you practice, the more words you'll naturally learn.

練習得越多，自然就能學會更多的單詞。

And when you look up those words later, you'll remember them better because you had to actively think around them. I think a lot of learners get stuck trying to be perfect with every word.

當你日後查找這些單詞時，你會記得更牢，因為你必須圍繞這些單詞積極思考。我認為很多學習者都會陷入對每個單詞都力求完美的誤區。

But it's more important to keep thinking in English rather than worry about exact translations, right? That's exactly it.

但更重要的是繼續用英語思考，而不是擔心準確的翻譯，對嗎？正是如此。

It's all about progress, not perfection.

只求進步，不求完美。

You don't need to be perfect to be fluent.

流利並不需要完美。

Fluency means being able to communicate ideas easily and smoothly, even if you don't know every single word.

流暢是指即使不認識每一個單詞，也能輕鬆順暢地表達想法。

Over time, as you build your vocabulary, the words will come. That's encouraging.

隨著時間的推移，隨著你詞彙量的增加，單詞也會隨之而來。這是令人鼓舞的。

And what about silent conversations?

那麼無聲對話又是怎麼回事呢？

I've heard you mention this technique before.

我以前聽你提過這個技巧。

Can you explain how it works? A silent conversation is simply talking to yourself in your head.

你能解釋一下它是如何工作的嗎？無聲對話就是在頭腦中自言自語。

It's a great way to practice thinking in English when you're alone.

這是在獨處時練習用英語思考的好方法。

Let's say you're walking to the store.

比方說，你正走在去商店的路上。

You can ask yourself questions like, "What do I need to buy?" or "What should I have for dinner tonight?" Then try to answer them in English.

您可以問自己這樣的問題："我需要買什麼？"或 "今晚的晚餐吃什麼？"。然後試著用英語回答。

This way, you're practicing conversation without needing a partner. That sounds like a really useful exercise.

這樣，你在練習對話時就不需要搭檔了。這聽起來是個非常有用的練習。

You're basically training your brain to keep thinking in English, no matter where you are. And the great thing is, you can do this anytime, anywhere.

無論你身在何處，你基本上都在訓練你的大腦保持用英語思考。最棒的是，你可以隨時隨地這樣做。

Whether you're on the bus, waiting in line, or even exercising, you can have a silent conversation with yourself.

無論你是在公車上，還是在排隊等候，甚至是在鍛鍊身體，你都可以與自己進行無聲的對話。

It's a simple, no-pressure way to improve your English thinking skills.

這是一種簡單、無壓力的提高英語思維能力的方法。

And the more you do it, the more natural it becomes, right? Yes.

做得越多，就越自然，對嗎？是的

With consistent practice, your brain will start to automatically think in English without you even trying.

只要堅持不懈地練習，你的大腦就會開始自動用英語思考，甚至不需要你去嘗試。

It becomes a habit.

這已成為一種習慣。

At first, it might take effort, but over time, it'll feel natural, just like thinking in your native language. I love that.

一開始，這可能需要努力，但時間長了，就會感覺很自然，就像用母語思考一樣。我喜歡這樣。

It's like building any other habit.

這就像培養其他習慣一樣。

The more you do it, the easier it gets.

做得越多，就越容易。

And what about immersing yourself in English environments?

沉浸在英語環境中又如何？

Does that help with thinking in English, too? Definitely.

這對英語思維也有幫助嗎？當然。

Immersion is one of the best ways to get your brain into English thinking mode.

沉浸式學習是讓大腦進入英語思維模式的最佳方法之一。

This could be as simple as listening to English podcasts, watching TV shows in English, or even reading books.

這可以很簡單，比如聽英語播客、看英語電視節目，甚至閱讀書籍。

The more English you hear and see around you, the more your brain gets used to processing the language.

你在周圍聽到和看到的英語越多，你的大腦就越習慣於處理這種語言。

So, even if you're not living in an English-speaking country, you can still create that environment for yourself. Exactly.

是以，即使你不生活在英語國家，你也可以為自己創造這樣的環境。正是如此。

For example, if you like watching YouTube videos, try switching to English content.

例如，如果您喜歡觀看 YouTube 視頻，請嘗試切換到英語內容。

Or if you enjoy listening to music, choose English songs.

如果您喜歡聽音樂，也可以選擇英文歌曲。

It's all about surrounding yourself with the language, so your brain has more opportunities to practice. That's great advice.

這就是讓你的周圍充滿語言，這樣你的大腦就有更多機會進行練習。這是很好的建議。

It's all about making English a part of your everyday life.

這一切都是為了讓英語成為你日常生活的一部分。

So, to recap: thinking in English is about cutting out translation, practicing simple daily thoughts, having silent conversations, and surrounding yourself with the language.

是以，概括地說：用英語思考就是要減少翻譯，練習簡單的日常思考，進行無聲的對話，用語言圍繞自己。

Is that right? Exactly.

是這樣嗎？沒錯。

And remember, it doesn't happen overnight.

記住，這不是一朝一夕的事。

But with consistent practice, you'll see real progress.

但只要堅持練習，你就會看到真正的進步。

Just keep at it, and soon enough you'll notice yourself thinking and speaking in English naturally. That's so inspiring.

只要堅持下去，很快你就會發現自己能很自然地用英語思考和說話。這太鼓舞人心了。

Thank you for breaking it down so clearly, Brian. Okay, let's take a little break for a fun fact, Brian.

謝謝你說得這麼清楚，布萊恩。 好了，我們休息一下，說個有趣的事實，布萊恩。

Did you know that children usually start thinking in their second language after just one year of consistent exposure, while adults take longer? Wow, that's fascinating.

您知道嗎，兒童通常在持續接觸第二語言一年後就會開始用第二語言進行思考，而成人則需要更長的時間。哇，太神奇了。

It's probably because children aren't afraid of making mistakes, and they're always learning through play and interaction.

這可能是因為孩子們不怕犯錯，他們總是在遊戲和互動中學習。

But the good news is, even as adults, we can still train our brains to think in English with practice. Exactly.

但好消息是，即使是成年人，我們也可以通過練習訓練大腦用英語思考。正是如此。

It might take more effort for adults, but it's definitely possible.

成年人可能需要付出更多努力，但這絕對是可能的。

So, listeners, don't be discouraged if it feels tough at first.

所以，聽眾朋友們，如果一開始感覺很困難，也不要氣餒。

Your brain is like a muscle.

你的大腦就像一塊肌肉。

The more you practice thinking in English, the easier it gets. Brian, this has been so helpful.

用英語思考的練習越多，就越容易。布萊恩，這對你很有幫助。

To wrap things up, let's do a quick recap.

最後，讓我們來簡單回顧一下。

Why is thinking in English the secret to fluency? Well, thinking in English helps you respond faster and more naturally in conversations.

為什麼用英語思考是流利使用英語的祕訣？用英語思考可以幫助您在對話中更快、更自然地做出反應。

It also cuts out the translation step, which can slow you down and lead to mistakes.

它還省去了翻譯步驟，而翻譯步驟可能會拖慢您的速度並導致錯誤。

And remember, it's something you can practice daily by describing your actions, having silent conversations with yourself, or even labeling things around you in English. Such great advice.

請記住，您可以通過描述自己的行為、與自己進行無聲對話，甚至用英語標註周圍的事物，每天進行練習。這些都是很好的建議。

And if you're listening today, remember: the key to fluency isn't just speaking more, but thinking in English too.

如果您今天正在收聽，請記住：流利的關鍵不僅在於多說，還在於用英語思考。

Thank you so much for joining us today, Brian. Thank you, Lisa.

非常感謝你今天加入我們，布萊恩。謝謝你，麗莎。

It was a pleasure. And thank you, listeners.

我很榮幸謝謝各位聽眾。

If you enjoyed this episode and found it helpful, don't forget to like, subscribe, and share it with someone else who's learning English.

如果您喜歡本期節目並認為對您有幫助，請不要忘記點贊、訂閱並與其他正在學習英語的人分享。

And let us know in the comments.

請在評論中告訴我們。

Are you already thinking in English?

你已經在用英語思考了嗎？

What challenges do you face?

您面臨哪些挑戰？

We'd love to hear from you. Now, it's time to learn some important vocabulary related to the topic.

我們很樂意聽取您的意見。現在，是時候學習一些與該主題相關的重要詞彙了。

The first word of today is "native speaker." It means a person who speaks a language as their first language.

今天的第一個詞是 "母語使用者"。它指的是以某種語言為母語的人。

Example: To speak like a native speaker, try to think in English rather than your own language. Next word is "environment." It means the conditions that surround someone.

舉例說明：要想說得像母語一樣，儘量用英語而不是自己的語言來思考。下一個詞是 "環境"。它指的是某人周圍的條件。

In language learning, it refers to the language atmosphere you create around you.

在語言學習中，它指的是你在周圍營造的語言氛圍。

Example: Creating an English-speaking environment can help you think in English throughout the day. Next word is "expression." It means a word or phrase used to convey an idea, feeling, or thought.

舉例說明：創造一個說英語的環境可以幫助你整天用英語思考。下一個詞是 "表達"。它的意思是用來表達想法、感覺或思想的單詞或短語。

Example: Learning common expressions in English helps you think and communicate faster. Next word is "silent conversation." It means talking to yourself mentally without speaking out loud, useful for practicing a language.

舉例說明：學習常用的英語表達方式有助於你更快地思考和交流。下一個詞是 "無聲對話"。意思是不大聲說話，在心裡自言自語，對練習語言很有用。

Example: Having silent conversations in English while walking can improve your fluency. Next word is "immersion." It means the method of learning a language by surrounding yourself with it in everyday life.

舉例說明：邊走邊用英語進行無聲對話可以提高你的英語流利程度。下一個詞是 "沉浸"。它指的是通過在日常生活中接觸一種語言來學習這種語言的方法。

Example: Watching English TV shows and listening to English podcasts help create an immersive environment. The last word of today is "context." It means the situation or background information that helps explain the meaning of something.

舉例來說：觀看英語電視節目和收聽英語播客有助於營造身臨其境的環境。今天的最後一個詞是 "語境"。它指的是有助於解釋事物含義的情況或背景資訊。

Example: Understanding the context of a sentence makes it easier to think in English without translating. Thank you for listening to our episode of the Simple English Podcast.

舉例說明：理解句子的上下文，就能在不翻譯的情況下更輕鬆地用英語思考。感謝您收聽本期《簡單英語播客》。

I hope you learned something new and helpful today.

希望你今天能學到一些新的有用的東西。

Please give us a like and subscribe for videos like this.

請為我們的視頻點贊和訂閱。

Share it with your friends, and let us know what you think in the comment section below.

與您的朋友分享，並在下面的評論區告訴我們您的想法。

We'll be back with more interesting discussions soon.

我們將很快為您帶來更多有趣的討論。