I'm Nathan, your host, here to help you gain confidence in speaking English.

我是你們的主持人內森，我將幫助你們增強說英語的信心。

Have you ever felt like you understand English perfectly when listening, but when it's your turn to speak, you just freeze?

你有沒有過這樣的感覺：聽的時候，你完全聽懂了英語，但輪到你說的時候，你卻愣住了？

It's frustrating, right?

這很令人沮喪，對嗎？

In today's episode, we'll explore why this happens, and more importantly, how to overcome it.

在今天的節目中，我們將探討為什麼會出現這種情況，更重要的是，如何克服這種情況。

We'll listen to a conversation between Katie and Sharon.

我們來聽聽凱蒂和莎倫的對話。

Katie struggles with speaking fluently, and Sharon shares some simple yet effective techniques that helped her improve.

凱蒂在流利地說話方面很吃力，莎倫分享了一些簡單而有效的技巧，幫助她提高了口語水準。

Let's get started.

讓我們開始吧。

Hey, Katie!

嘿，凱蒂

It's been forever.

好久不見

How have you been?

最近怎麼樣？

Oh, my gosh, it's so good to see you again.

哦，我的天哪，真高興再次見到你。

I know.

我知道

I've been okay.

我一直都很好。

Just busy with life.

只是忙於生活。

But to be honest, I've been struggling with my English speaking.

但老實說，我的英語口語一直很吃力。

Oh, what's wrong?

哦，怎麼了？

I feel like I understand a lot, but when it's my turn to talk, I freeze up.

我覺得我懂了很多，但輪到我說的時候，我就愣住了。

It's so frustrating.

真讓人沮喪。

Oh, I totally get that.

哦，我完全明白。

I was in the same boat before I went abroad.

我出國前也是如此。

I could read and listen pretty well, but actually speaking?

我的閱讀和聽力都還不錯，但真正的口語呢？

That was a whole different challenge.

這是一個完全不同的挑戰。

Exactly.

沒錯。

I feel like my mind just goes blank.

我感覺大腦一片空白。

And when I do say something, I overthink every little mistake.

而當我開口說話時，我又會對每一個小錯誤都思慮再三。

I was even considering taking a one-on-one speaking class, but I don't want to waste money if I'm not even consistent.

我甚至考慮上一對一的口語課，但我不想浪費錢，如果我的口語連貫性都沒有的話。

You know?

你知道嗎？

That's a smart way to think about it.

這種想法很明智。

Classes are great, but they can only do so much.

課堂固然很好，但也只能起到這樣的作用。

At first I thought taking formal classes was the only way, but then my brother gave me some advice that changed everything.

起初我以為上正規課程是唯一的辦法，但後來我哥哥給了我一些建議，改變了一切。

What did he say?

他說了什麼？

He told me that no matter how many classes I took, I wouldn't improve unless I practiced every single day.

他告訴我，不管我上了多少課，除非我每天都練習，否則就不會有進步。

So he helped me create a simple 10-minute speaking routine.

於是，他幫我制定了一套簡單的 10 分鐘演講程序。

Just 10 minutes?

只有 10 分鐘？

That doesn't sound like much.

聽起來並不多。

It depends on what you want to focus on, but I usually break it into three steps.

這取決於你想關注什麼，但我通常把它抽成三個步驟。

Three steps?

三個步驟？

That sounds organized.

聽起來很有條理。

Yep.

是的。

First, I pick a simple topic or a question, like, what did I do today?

首先，我會選擇一個簡單的話題或問題，比如，我今天做了什麼？

Or what's my favorite food?

或者我最喜歡吃什麼？

That makes sense.

這就說得通了。

What's next?

下一步是什麼？

Then I listen to a short conversation or a podcast to get familiar with natural speech.

然後，我會聽一段簡短的對話或播客，以熟悉自然語音。

So you listen first?

所以你先聽嗎？

Then practice?

然後練習？

Exactly.

沒錯。

After listening, I try to repeat or imitate the way native speakers say things.

聽完之後，我試著重複或模仿母語人士說話的方式。

Then I speak about the topic myself and record my voice.

然後，我就自己的話題發言，並錄製自己的聲音。

Oh, that sounds effective.

哦，聽起來很有效。

Listening, repeating, then recording.

傾聽、重複，然後記錄。

I like it.

我喜歡

Yes.

是的。

And if you do this every day, you'll see a huge improvement in your fluency.

如果你每天都這樣做，你就會發現自己的流利程度有了很大的提高。

But what if I don't have anyone to practice with?

但如果我沒有人陪我練習呢？

No worries.

不用擔心。

Talking to yourself is a great way to practice.

自言自語是一種很好的練習方式。

Just describe things around you, like what you're doing or what you see.

只需描述你周圍的事物，比如你在做什麼或你看到了什麼。

Like, I'm making coffee.

比如，我在煮咖啡。

The water is boiling.

水開了

The smell is amazing.

這味道真好聞。

Exactly.

沒錯。

You can also talk about your thoughts or tell a story about your day.

您還可以談談自己的想法，或講述自己一天的故事。

This sounds simple but useful.

這聽起來很簡單，但很有用。

I'll try doing this more.

我會多嘗試這樣做的。

Yes.

是的。

It helps with thinking in English naturally.

它有助於自然地用英語進行思考。

There's one thing I have always struggled with.

有一件事我一直很糾結。

It's pronunciation.

它的發音

How can I improve it?

如何改進？

Try shadowing.

試試影子。

It's a technique where you listen to native speakers and immediately repeat what they say.

這是一種聽母語人士說話並立即重複他們所說內容的技巧。

Oh, like mimicking?

哦，比如模仿？

That's right.

這就對了。

Choose a short podcast or a movie scene.

選擇一個簡短的播客或電影場景。

Listen once to understand, then replay and repeat each line as closely as possible.

聽一遍理解，然後儘可能仔細地重放和重複每一句。

That sounds fun.

聽起來很有趣。

Does it help with accent too?

對口音也有幫助嗎？

Absolutely.

當然。

It trains your mouth and ears to get used to the natural rhythm and intonation of English.

它能訓練你的口腔和耳朵，讓你習慣英語的自然節奏和語調。

Listen to a short clip, pause after each sentence, and repeat exactly what you hear.

聽一段短片，在每句話後停頓一下，然後準確複述你聽到的內容。

Try that.

試試看

Oh, like practicing with real conversations?

哦，比如用真實對話來練習？

Yes.

是的。

Pay attention to the way words are connected and stressed.

注意單詞的連接和重音方式。

It makes your speech sound more natural.

它讓你的講話聽起來更自然。

Another great method is the one-minute speaking challenge.

另一個好方法是一分鐘演講挑戰。

What's that?

那是什麼？

You pick a topic and speak about it nonstop for one minute.

你選定一個話題，然後在一分鐘內不停地談論它。

No stopping, no hesitating.

沒有停留，沒有猶豫。

That sounds hard.

這聽起來很難。

What if I don't know what to say?

如果我不知道該說什麼怎麼辦？

The goal is to keep talking, even if you don't know the perfect word.

目標是繼續說話，即使你不知道最完美的詞。

Just explain it in a different way.

只是換一種方式解釋。

That's a good challenge.

這是一個很好的挑戰。

It forces me to think faster.

它迫使我加快思考。

Definitely.

當然。

Another fun way to practice is describing pictures.

另一種有趣的練習方式是描述圖片。

How does that help?

這有什麼幫助？

It improves your vocabulary and fluency.

它能提高你的詞彙量和流利程度。

Just pick a random picture, observe it for two minutes, and then describe it in That sounds like a creative way to practice.

隨便選一張圖片，觀察兩分鐘，然後用語言描述出來 聽起來是一種很有創意的練習方式。

It is.

就是這樣。

Plus, you can use photos from Instagram, magazines, or even things around you.

此外，你還可以使用 Instagram、雜誌甚至身邊事物的照片。

The tips you gave sound easy to follow.

您給出的建議聽起來很容易掌握。

I think I will improve my speaking quickly.

我想我會很快提高自己的口語水準。

But what about in real situations?

但在實際情況下呢？

I am quite worried about that.

我對此相當擔心。

Try role-playing.

嘗試角色扮演。

Imagine different situations, like ordering food or asking for directions, and practice them out loud.

想象不同的情況，如點菜或問路，並大聲練習。

Does that mean I should just use English like I would when talking to other people in real life?

這是否意味著我應該像在現實生活中與他人交談那樣使用英語？

You got it right.

你說對了。

It will help you react in real-life situations.

它將幫助你在現實生活中做出反應。

Oh, that's practical.

哦，這很實用。

I can use real-life phrases.

我可以使用現實生活中的短語。

Exactly.

沒錯。

If you practice these situations in advance, you'll feel more confident when they actually happen.

如果事先對這些情況進行練習，在實際發生時就會更有信心。

Ah, do you read news in English?

啊，你讀英語新聞嗎？

Sometimes, but I don't usually talk about it.

有時會，但我一般不說。

Try summarizing what you read.

試著總結一下你讀到的內容。

Just pick a short news article and explain it in your own words.

只需選取一篇簡短的新聞報道，並用自己的話加以解釋即可。

Oh, that will help me learn new vocabulary too.

哦，這也有助於我學習新詞彙。

Yes, it's great for fluency and comprehension.

是的，這對提高流暢性和理解力很有幫助。

Wow, Sharon.

哇，莎倫。

These are amazing tips.

這些建議非常好。

I never knew there were so many ways to practice speaking on my own.

我從來不知道有這麼多自己練習演講的方法。

I'm glad you found them helpful.

很高興你覺得它們很有幫助。

Just remember, the key is to stay consistent.

請記住，關鍵是要保持一致。

Even 10 minutes a day makes a big difference.

哪怕每天 10 分鐘，也會有很大的不同。

I'll start today.

我今天就開始。

Thanks for all the advice.

謝謝您的建議。

Now, let's learn some new phrases related to today's topic.

現在，讓我們來學習一些與今天主題相關的新短語。

The first phrase is freeze up.

第一句話是凍結。

It means to become unable to speak or move due to nervousness.

意思是由於緊張而無法說話或行動。

Katie always freezes up when she has to speak in front of a big audience.

凱蒂在大庭廣眾面前發言時總是會愣住。

Next, we have get familiar with, to become more comfortable or knowledgeable about something.

其次是 "熟悉"（get familiar with），即更加熟悉或瞭解某種事物。

Listening daily helps you get familiar with English accents.

每天聽有助於熟悉英語口音。

Now, move on to formal classes.

現在，進入正式課程。

They are structured lessons taught in an educational setting.

它們是在教育環境中教授的結構化課程。

Many learners take formal classes to improve their grammar.

許多學習者通過參加正規課程來提高文法水準。

The next phrase is it depends on, something that changes based on the situation.

下一個短語是 "取決於"，即根據情況發生變化。

Your progress depends on how much you practice.

你的進步取決於你練習的程度。

The last phrase of today is get used to.

今天的最後一句話是 "習慣"。

The meaning of this phrase is to become familiar with something over time.

這個短語的意思是隨著時間的推移逐漸熟悉某種事物。

It took Katie a while to get used to speaking English.

凱蒂花了一段時間才習慣說英語。

Excellent.

好極了

Try to learn those phrases by heart.

試著把這些短語背下來。

Please watch till the end to understand today's topic clearly.

請一直看到最後，以便清楚地瞭解今天的主題。

Let's move on to the question session so you guys can understand the topic better.

讓我們進入提問環節，以便你們更好地理解主題。

The first question, how does role-playing help in real-life conversations?

第一個問題，角色扮演對現實生活中的對話有什麼幫助？

In my opinion, role-playing helps by preparing you for real-life situations and making responses more natural.

在我看來，角色扮演可以幫助你為真實情況做好準備，使反應更加自然。

The second question, what is one benefit of summarizing news articles in English?

第二個問題，用英語總結新聞文章有什麼好處？

Summarizing news articles helps with vocabulary, comprehension, and structuring thoughts clearly.

總結新聞文章有助於詞彙量、理解能力和清晰的思維結構。

We all agree that, right?

我們都同意這一點，對嗎？

If you can't answer right now, that's okay.

如果您現在無法回答，沒關係。

You can watch this podcast again and find out for yourself.

您可以再看一遍這個播客，自己就知道了。

And that's the end of today's episode.

今天的節目到此結束。

Speaking English fluently doesn't require talent.

說一口流利的英語並不需要天賦。

It requires practice.

這需要練習。

Even just 10 minutes a day can make a huge difference.

哪怕每天只花 10 分鐘，也能帶來巨大的變化。

If you found this episode helpful, don't forget to follow for more practical language tips.

如果您覺得本集對您有幫助，別忘了關注我們，獲取更多實用語言技巧。

And why not start your speaking practice today?

為什麼不從今天開始練習演講呢？

Pick a topic, talk for one minute, and record yourself.

選一個話題，講一分鐘，然後自己錄下來。

They are great steps.

這些都是很好的步驟。

Until next time, keep practicing, keep believing, and most importantly, don't forget to enjoy the journey of learning English.

在下一次學習之前，請繼續練習，堅定信念，最重要的是，不要忘記享受學習英語的旅程。