🎙️ Podcast #23｜Why aren’t you improving despite studying hard? – 为什么努力学却没进步？| Chinese Listening Practice
🎙️ Podcast #23｜Why aren’t you improving despite studying hard? – 为什么努力学却没进步？ | Chinese Listening Practice
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你好！
Hello!
欢迎来到我们的中文频道。
Welcome to our Chinese channel.
今天我们要聊一个很重要的话题。
Today we are going to talk about a very important topic.
你是不是每天都在学习中文？
Are you learning Chinese every day?
你是不是觉得自己很努力？
Do you feel like you work hard?
可是，为什么你还没有进步呢？
But why haven't you made any progress?
是不是觉得很难过？
Do you feel sad?
别担心，你不是一个人。
Don't worry, you're not alone.
很多人都有这个问题。
Many people have this problem.
今天我们一起来看看：为什么努力学习，却没有进步？
Today we will look at: Why do we study hard but don’t make any progress?
我们会用简单的中文来解释，让你听得懂，也学得会。
We will explain in simple Chinese so that you can understand and learn.
准备好了吗？
Are you ready?
那我们开始吧！
Let’s get started!
有时候，我们学习中文学了很久，可是还是不会说，不会写。
Sometimes, we study Chinese for a long time but still cannot speak or write it.
为什么会这样呢？
Why is this happening?
很多人每天看书，听课，记单词，但是学了以后很快就忘了。
Many people read books, attend lectures, and memorize words every day, but they forget what they have learned very quickly.
因为他们只是学习，不是练习。
Because they are just learning, not practicing.
比如，我们学了“吃饭”，但是我们不说这句话，不用它，很快就忘记了。
For example, we learned the word "eat", but if we don't say it or use it, we will soon forget it.
学习中文，不只是看书，还要用嘴巴说，用耳朵听，用手写。
Learning Chinese is not just about reading books, but also about speaking with your mouth, listening with your ears, and writing with your hands.
要多说，多听，多写。
Speak more, listen more, and write more.
还有一个问题是，我们没有一个清楚的目标。
Another problem is that we don't have a clear goal.
你学习中文，是为了考试吗？
Are you learning Chinese for the purpose of taking exams?
是为了旅行吗？
Is it for traveling?
还是为了工作？
Or for work?
如果没有目标，你就不知道该学什么。
If you don’t have a goal, you won’t know what to learn.
比如，有的人想通过HSK考试，那就要多练习考试题；有的人想去中国旅游，
For example, some people want to pass the HSK test, so they need to practice more test questions; some people want to travel to China,
就要学怎么点菜，怎么问路。
You have to learn how to order food and how to ask for directions.
不同的目标，要学不同的东西。
Different goals require learning different things.
没有目标，就像没有地图，不知道怎么走。
Without a goal, it’s like not having a map and not knowing how to get there.
还有，我们学了以后，没有复习。
Also, we didn’t review after we learned it.
我们今天学10个词，明天就忘了5个，一个星期以后可能只记得2个。
We learn 10 words today, forget 5 of them tomorrow, and may only remember 2 after a week.
所以，复习很重要。
Therefore, review is important.
可以用卡片（flashcard），每天看一看，读一读。
You can use flashcards and look at and read them every day.
每天复习一点，不要一下子复习太多。
Review a little bit every day, don't review too much at once.
复习帮助我们把新词放进大脑里，不会忘记。
Reviewing helps us commit new words to memory so that we don't forget them.
有的人只听中文，不说中文。
Some people only listen to Chinese but don't speak it.
他们怕说错，怕别人笑他们。
They are afraid of saying something wrong and being laughed at by others.
但是，不说就不会进步。
But if you don't speak up, you won't make progress.
说错没有关系，大家都会理解你。
It doesn’t matter if you say something wrong, everyone will understand you.
你说一次，说两次，说十次，你就会越来越好。
Say it once, say it twice, say it ten times, and you will get better and better.
说中文就像骑自行车，第一次很难，多练习就会了。
Speaking Chinese is like riding a bicycle. It is difficult the first time, but you will get it with practice.
所以，要多说中文，不要怕。
So, speak Chinese more often and don’t be afraid.
学习也要看结果。
Learning also depends on results.
你可以每个星期测一测自己，比如听一段中文，看自己听懂多少；或者写一句话，
You can test yourself every week, for example, listen to a Chinese passage and see how much you understand; or write a sentence.
看有没有错。
See if there is anything wrong.
你也可以录音，听自己说得怎么样。
You can also record yourself and listen to how you speak.
这样你会知道自己有没有进步。
This way you will know if you are making progress.
如果没有，你可以想一想，哪里出了问题，是不是学习方法不对。
If not, you can think about what went wrong and whether your learning method is wrong.
最后，不要和别人比较。
Finally, don't compare yourself to others.
每个人的学习速度不一样。
Everyone learns at a different pace.
有的人快，有的人慢。
Some people are fast, some are slow.
慢没有关系，重要的是你每天都在学习。
It’s okay to be slow, what matters is that you are learning every day.
你走得慢，但你一直在走，你就一定会到。
You walk slowly, but if you keep walking, you will definitely get there.
继续努力吧，你已经很棒了！
Keep up the good work, you're doing great!
只要用对方法，坚持下去，你一定可以说好中文！
As long as you use the right method and stick to it, you will definitely be able to speak good Chinese!
有时候，我们学习中文的时候，会觉得很累。
Sometimes, when we learn Chinese, we feel very tired.
明明每天都在学习，可是看不见进步，就会觉得自己不聪明，觉得自己不行。
I am clearly learning every day, but I don’t see any progress, so I feel that I am not smart and that I am not good enough.
其实不是这样。
Actually, it’s not like that.
很多时候不是你不努力，而是你的方法不对。
Many times it’s not that you don’t work hard, but that your method is wrong.
比如，你每天学很多新词，可是没有用这些词来说话。
For example, you learn a lot of new words every day, but you don’t use these words to speak.
这些词就只是停在书本上，没有进到你的生活里。
These words just stay in the book and don't enter your life.
学习语言，不是为了考试，是为了可以和别人交流。
Learning a language is not for taking exams, but for being able to communicate with others.
所以，我们要学会把学到的词用在生活里。
Therefore, we must learn to use the words we have learned in our lives.
比如，今天你学了“早上好”、“你吃了吗”、“今天很热”，
For example, today you learned "Good morning", "Have you eaten", "It's hot today",
你可以在早上对朋友说“早上好”，可以问家人“你吃了吗”，
You can say "good morning" to your friends in the morning, and ask your family "have you eaten?"
出门的时候说“今天很热”。
Say "It's hot today" when you go out.
这样，你的大脑就会记得这些词，它们就不会忘。
This way, your brain will remember the words and they won't be forgotten.
还有一个方法是写日记。
Another way is to keep a diary.
用简单的句子写一写今天做了什么，今天学了什么，心情怎么样。
Use simple sentences to write down what you did today, what you learned today, and how you feel.
每天写一点，慢慢你就会进步。
Write a little every day and you will improve slowly.
有些人学习的时候喜欢一直看视频，一直听中文，这样很好。
Some people like to watch videos and listen to Chinese all the time when they study, which is great.
但是只听不说不写，你的中文还是不会提高。
But if you only listen without speaking or writing, your Chinese will not improve.
你可以看一个短视频以后，把里面的一个句子说一说，再写下来。
You can watch a short video, say a sentence from it, and then write it down.
比如你看到一个句子“我喜欢吃米饭”，你可以说：“我也喜欢吃米饭”，
For example, if you see a sentence "I like to eat rice", you can say: "I like to eat rice too".
或者说：“我不喜欢吃米饭，我喜欢吃面条”。
Or say: "I don't like rice, I like noodles."
这样你在用中文，而不是只是看中文。
This way you are using Chinese, not just reading Chinese.
还有一个问题是，很多人每天学很多，可是学得太快，没有时间消化。
Another problem is that many people learn a lot every day, but they learn too fast and don’t have time to digest it.
比如今天学10个词，明天又学10个，后天又学10个，可是你前天的已经忘了。
For example, you learn 10 words today, 10 more tomorrow, and 10 more the day after tomorrow, but you have already forgotten what you learned the day before yesterday.
所以，不要学太多。
So, don't learn too much.
每天学5个词，然后多说，多用。
Learn 5 words every day, then speak and use them more often.
这样学得慢一点，但是记得久一点。
This way you learn slower, but remember it longer.
有时候，我们也需要改变一下学习的环境。
Sometimes, we also need to change our learning environment.
每天在家学，可能会觉得无聊。
Studying at home every day may make you feel bored.
你可以去图书馆，去咖啡店，或者和朋友一起学。
You can go to the library, go to a coffee shop, or study with friends.
你们可以一起练习对话，一起玩中文游戏。
You can practice conversations and play Chinese games together.
学习可以很有趣，不一定很辛苦。
Learning can be fun and doesn't have to be hard.
最重要的是，不要放弃。
Most importantly, don't give up.
每个人都有不会的时候。
Everyone has times when they don’t know how to do something.
就像小孩子学走路，会摔倒，但是他们不会说“我不走了”。
Just like children learning to walk, they will fall, but they will not say "I don't want to walk anymore".
他们站起来，再走。
They stood up and walked again.
学中文也是一样，慢慢来，一步一步，你一定会变得更好。
The same goes for learning Chinese. Take it slow, step by step, and you will definitely get better.
继续加油吧，我相信你可以的！
Keep it up, I believe you can do it!
有些人学习中文的时候，很容易着急。
Some people get anxious easily when learning Chinese.
他们觉得：“我学了三个月，为什么还不能说得很好？
They think, “I’ve been studying for three months, why can’t I speak well?
”可是，你想一想，一个小孩子学说话，要用几年。
"But think about it, it takes a child several years to learn to speak.
他们每天听，慢慢说，一个词一个词地学。
They listen every day, speak slowly, and learn word by word.
我们学习中文也一样，需要时间，需要耐心。
The same is true for us learning Chinese. It takes time and patience.
不要着急，不要想一口气变得很厉害。
Don't be in a hurry and don't try to become very powerful all at once.
你每天学一点，说一点，慢慢就会进步。
If you learn and speak a little every day, you will gradually make progress.
有时候，我们不开心，是因为我们看不到自己的变化。
Sometimes, we are unhappy because we cannot see the changes in ourselves.
其实你可以写下你学过的词，看你已经学了多少。
In fact, you can write down the words you have learned to see how many you have learned.
也可以听一听你第一个月说中文的声音，再听现在的声音。
You can also listen to how you sounded when you spoke Chinese in the first month, and then listen to how you sound now.
你会发现，你真的变好了，只是你没有注意到。
You will find that you have really changed for the better, but you just didn't notice it.
进步不是一天两天的事，是慢慢积累的。
Progress doesn't happen overnight, it's accumulated over time.
还有，我们要学会鼓励自己。
Also, we must learn to encourage ourselves.
不要总是说“我不好”、“我太慢”、“我太差”。
Don’t always say “I’m not good”, “I’m too slow”, “I’m too bad”.
你要对自己说：“我已经学了很多了”、“我今天说了一句话中文”、“我比昨天好一点”。
You should say to yourself: "I have learned a lot", "I spoke a sentence in Chinese today", "I am better than yesterday".
这些小小的话，可以给你很大的力量。
These little words can give you great strength.
学习的时候开心一点，轻松一点，你的大脑才会更愿意记住新的东西。
Be happy and relaxed when studying, and your brain will be more willing to remember new things.
你也可以找朋友一起学习。
You can also find friends to study with.
一个人学习很孤单，有时候也没动力。
Studying alone is lonely and sometimes unmotivated.
如果你有一个学习伙伴，你们可以一起练习，一起聊天，一起打卡。
If you have a study partner, you can practice together, chat together, and check in together.
比如每天说三句中文，每天背五个词。
For example, speak three Chinese sentences every day and memorize five words every day.
两个人一起坚持，更容易做到。
It's easier to do it if two people stick together.
有时候你累了，对方可以鼓励你；你不想学了，对方会提醒你。
Sometimes when you are tired, the other person can encourage you; when you don’t want to study anymore, the other person will remind you.
这就是朋友的力量。
This is the power of friends.
还有一个好方法，就是把中文变成你的生活一部分。
Another good way is to make Chinese a part of your life.
你可以换手机语言变成中文，可以看中文动画片、听中文歌。
You can change the language of your phone to Chinese, watch Chinese cartoons and listen to Chinese songs.
比如你喜欢听音乐，可以找简单的中文歌来听，一边听一边学。
For example, if you like listening to music, you can find some simple Chinese songs to listen to and learn while listening.
这样你在放松的时候，也在学习。
This way you can learn while you relax.
最后，我们要记得一个词：坚持。
Finally, we must remember one word: persistence.
不是最聪明的人进步最快，而是坚持的人走得最远。
It’s not the smartest people who make the fastest progress, but those who persevere who go the furthest.
每天学一点，不多不少，坚持一个月，你会看到改变；坚持三个月，你会说得更自然；
Learn a little bit every day, no more, no less. After one month, you will see the difference. After three months, you will speak more naturally.
坚持一年，你就可以用中文聊天了。
Stick with it for a year and you'll be able to chat in Chinese.
学习语言是一条长路，有时候会累，有时候会慢，但是只要你不放弃，
Learning a language is a long journey. Sometimes it will be tiring and sometimes it will be slow. But as long as you don't give up,
这条路一定会带你到你想去的地方。
This road will definitely take you where you want to go.
加油，你真的可以做到的！
Come on, you really can do it!
有时候，我们会觉得学习中文太难了，学了很多，还不会说，不会听。
Sometimes, we feel that learning Chinese is too difficult. We have learned a lot but still cannot speak or listen.
这个时候，我们很容易想放弃。
At this time, it is easy for us to want to give up.
可是你要知道，这不是因为你不好，而是因为你还没有找到最适合你的方法。
But you have to know that this is not because you are not good enough, but because you have not yet found the method that suits you best.
每个人都不一样，有的人喜欢看书，有的人喜欢听音乐，有的人喜欢写字。
Everyone is different. Some people like reading, some like listening to music, and some like writing.
你要找一个你喜欢的方式，这样你才不会觉得累。
You have to find a way that you like so that you don't feel tired.
比如，如果你喜欢画画，你可以一边画图，一边写中文词语。
For example, if you like drawing, you can draw a picture and write Chinese words at the same time.
你喜欢看视频，你可以看简单的中文短片，听别人怎么说话。
If you like watching videos, you can watch simple Chinese short videos and listen to how others speak.
如果你喜欢做饭，你可以学中文菜单，学怎么说“米饭”“鸡蛋”“水”。
If you like cooking, you can learn the Chinese menu and how to say "rice", "egg" and "water".
学习可以在生活中，学习也可以变得很好玩。
Learning can be in life, and learning can also be fun.
还有一个好方法是模仿。
Another good method is imitation.
你可以找一个你喜欢的中文老师，或者主播，看他们怎么说话。
You can find a Chinese teacher or anchor you like and watch how they speak.
你可以跟着说，一句一句模仿他们的语音、语调、节奏。
You can follow along and imitate their voice, intonation, and rhythm sentence by sentence.
比如他们说：“你好吗？
For example, they say, “How are you?
”你就跟着说：“你好吗？
"You just say: "How are you?
”多听多说，你的口语一定会越来越自然。
"Listen and speak more, and your spoken English will become more and more natural.
每天模仿5分钟，慢慢你就会有感觉了。
Imitate for 5 minutes every day and you will gradually get the feel of it.
当然，我们也要多练习写。
Of course, we also need to practice writing more.
写字的时候，我们的手在动，我们的大脑也在想。
When we write, our hands are moving and our brains are thinking.
比如你可以写“今天我很高兴，因为我吃了好吃的饭。
For example, you could write, "I am very happy today because I had a delicious meal.
”简单的句子，也能帮你记住很多词语。
"Simple sentences can also help you remember many words.
你还可以写句子卡片，把学过的词写下来，然后每天看一看。
You can also make sentence cards, write down the words you have learned, and look at them every day.
也可以自己做一个小词典，把常用的词语写进去，慢慢地变成自己的宝藏。
You can also make a small dictionary for yourself, write down commonly used words in it, and slowly turn it into your own treasure.
另外，有时候我们学得太累，是因为没有休息好。
In addition, sometimes we study too hard because we don’t get enough rest.
学习不是一天学十小时就可以变好，而是要学一小时，休息一会儿，再学。
You won’t get better at studying by studying ten hours a day. Instead, you should study for an hour, take a break, and then study again.
大脑也需要时间来记东西。
The brain also needs time to remember things.
如果你觉得累了，就听一首中文歌，出去走一走，回来再学。
If you feel tired, listen to a Chinese song, go for a walk, and then come back to study.
这样你会更有力气。
This will give you more strength.
最重要的是，别害怕犯错。
Most importantly, don't be afraid to make mistakes.
说错了没关系，别人不会笑你。
It doesn’t matter if you say something wrong, others won’t laugh at you.
我们是学生，我们在学习。
We are students and we are learning.
错误是我们的朋友，它告诉我们哪里还需要学习。
Mistakes are our friends; they show us where we need to learn.
你说一次错了，下次就记住了。
If you say it wrong once, you will remember it next time.
一次一次，你会越来越好。
Time and time again, you will get better and better.
不要怕说错，也不要怕忘记。
Don't be afraid of saying something wrong, and don't be afraid of forgetting something.
我们都在路上。
We are all on the road.
你已经走得很远了，请相信自己。
You've come a long way, believe in yourself.
每天一点点，坚持就是最大的进步。
A little bit every day, persistence is the greatest progress.
你能做到的，加油！
You can do it, come on!
我们学习中文，不只是为了考试，不只是为了作业，更是为了可以用中文和别人说话，
We learn Chinese not just for exams or homework, but also so that we can speak Chinese to others.
可以看懂中文电影，可以交中国朋友。
You can understand Chinese movies and make Chinese friends.
所以，我们在学习的时候，也要想一想：我今天学的这些词，我可以在哪里用？
Therefore, when we are studying, we should also think about: Where can I use the words I learned today?
如果你学了“早上好”，你可以明天早上对老师说；你学了“我喜欢喝水”，
If you learn "Good morning", you can say it to your teacher tomorrow morning; if you learn "I like to drink water",
你可以吃饭的时候说给朋友听。
You can tell your friends about it while you're having dinner.
不要等到“我学好了再说”，你要现在就开始说。
Don’t wait until “I’ve learned it well”, start speaking now.
说错了也没关系，说出来就已经进步了。
It doesn’t matter if you say something wrong, as long as you say it out loud you have made progress.
有的人每天记很多词，但是不会用。
Some people memorize a lot of words every day, but they don’t know how to use them.
他们可以说出“苹果、香蕉、西瓜、葡萄”，但是他们不会说“我喜欢吃苹果”，
They can say "apple, banana, watermelon, grape", but they can't say "I like to eat apples".
“我不爱吃葡萄”。
"I don't like grapes."
其实，把词放进句子里才是会用。
In fact, the only way to use a word is to put it into a sentence.
所以我们学习的时候，不只是背词，更要造句。
So when we study, we should not only memorize words, but also make sentences.
一个词一个句子，慢慢你就能说很多话。
One word and one sentence at a time, and slowly you will be able to speak a lot.
你也可以给自己做一个小计划。
You can also make a small plan for yourself.
比如：这个星期我想学会介绍自己，下个星期我想学会点菜。
For example: This week I want to learn how to introduce myself, and next week I want to learn how to order food.
每个星期一个小目标，不用太大，但是要做得到。
Set a small goal every week, it doesn’t have to be too big, but it should be achievable.
每天学三句中文，一个月你就有九十句了。
Learn three Chinese sentences every day, and you will know ninety in a month.
你还可以做一个表格，每天完成以后打一个√，这样你会看到自己的努力。
You can also make a table and put a √ on it after completing each day, so that you can see your efforts.
看着表格变满，你会觉得开心，也会更有动力。
Watching the form fill up will make you happy and more motivated.
有时候，你会觉得很孤单，觉得学中文是你一个人的事。
Sometimes, you may feel lonely and think that learning Chinese is something you do alone.
但其实不是。
But it’s not.
你可以找一个学习小组，可以在网上找朋友一起学。
You can find a study group or find friends online to study with.
有很多人也和你一样，在学习中文，在努力中。
There are many people like you who are learning Chinese and working hard.
你们可以一起练习说话，一起看中文电影，一起分享学习方法。
You can practice speaking together, watch Chinese movies together, and share learning methods together.
有时候，一个小小的鼓励，就能让你坚持下去。
Sometimes, a little encouragement can keep you going.
你还可以和中文老师说说你的困难，让老师帮你。
You can also talk to your Chinese teacher about your difficulties and ask the teacher to help you.
老师知道你哪里不懂，可以给你更好的建议。
The teacher knows what you don’t understand and can give you better suggestions.
有问题就问，不要自己一个人难过。
If you have any questions, ask them, don't be sad alone.
老师在这里是为了帮助你，而不是批评你。
Teachers are here to help you, not criticize you.
有时候我们觉得自己没进步，其实只是我们看不到。
Sometimes we feel like we haven’t made any progress, but it’s just that we can’t see it.
你可以试着录一个视频，说一些简单的中文。
You can try recording a video speaking some simple Chinese.
一个月后再录一个新的。
Record a new one in a month.
你会发现自己的发音更清楚，语法更正确，句子更多。
You'll find yourself speaking clearer, with more correct grammar and more complete sentences.
这些小小的进步，就是你努力的结果。
These small improvements are the result of your hard work.
学习语言没有“马上成功”，只有“一点一点慢慢来”。
There is no "instant success" in learning a language, only "step by step, slowly".
你今天学了一点点，明天学一点点，一年以后你就会很不一样。
If you learn a little bit today and a little bit tomorrow, you will be very different in a year.
所以，请你相信自己，相信“努力+方法+时间”，你一定会说好中文！
So, please believe in yourself, believe in "hard work + method + time", you will definitely be able to speak Chinese well!
很多时候，我们不相信自己。
Many times, we don’t believe in ourselves.
我们觉得：“我不聪明”，“别人学得比我快”，“我学不好中文”。
We think: "I'm not smart", "Others learn faster than me", "I can't learn Chinese well".
但是你要知道，每个人都有自己的节奏。
But you have to know that everyone has their own pace.
有人学得快，有人学得慢，这很正常。
Some people learn fast, some learn slow, this is normal.
就像有的人跑得快，有的人走得稳，重要的是你一直在前进。
Just like some people run fast and some people walk steadily, what matters is that you keep moving forward.
不要一直看别人学了多少，要看自己每天有没有努力。
Don’t always look at how much others have learned, but see whether you are working hard every day.
你今天比昨天多学一个词，就是进步。
If you learn one more word today than yesterday, that is progress.
你今天敢开口说一句话，就是成功。
If you dare to speak a word today, you will be successful.
有时候，别人说得很好，我们会觉得自己不好，其实不是。
Sometimes, when others say something very good, we feel that we are not good enough, but that is not the case.
他们也练习了很久，他们也曾经不会。
They also practiced for a long time, and they didn't know how to do it before.
你看到的是他们的现在，但你没有看到他们的过去。
You see their present, but you don't see their past.
你也一样，只要你坚持下去，有一天，你也会成为别人羡慕的人。
The same goes for you. As long as you persist, one day you will become someone that others envy.
所以，不要和别人比，要和昨天的自己比。
So, don’t compare yourself to others, compare yourself to who you were yesterday.
你比昨天更努力，比上个月更勇敢，你就已经很好了。
If you work harder than yesterday and are braver than last month, you are already doing well.
还有一个问题是，我们学中文的时候，常常只学书上的东西。
Another problem is that when we learn Chinese, we often only learn what is in the books.
书上的句子很正式，但生活中的中文更自然。
The sentences in the book are very formal, but the Chinese in daily life is more natural.
比如书上说：“你好吗？
For example, the book says: "How are you?
”但朋友常说：“你怎么样？
”But friends often say: “How are you?
”书上说：“我想去超市”，但朋友会说：“我去买点东西。
"The book says, "I want to go to the supermarket," but a friend will say, "I'm going to buy something."
”所以我们要多听，多看，多学真实的中文。
"So we need to listen more, watch more, and learn more about real Chinese.
你可以看中文的短剧、Vlog、生活对话，听他们怎么说，然后学着说。
You can watch Chinese short plays, Vlogs, and daily conversations, listen to how they speak, and then learn to speak them.
这样你的中文会更像一个“会说话的人”，不是“只看书的人”。
In this way, your Chinese will be more like that of a "person who can speak", rather than a "person who only reads books".
你也可以自己演一演生活中的场景。
You can also act out real-life scenarios yourself.
比如今天你学了“买东西”，你可以假装自己在商店，说：“这个多少钱？
For example, if you learned “buying things” today, you can pretend to be in a store and say, “How much is this?
太贵了！
It’s too expensive!
有没有便宜一点的？
Is there any cheaper one?
”你可以一个人练，也可以找朋友一起演。
You can practice alone or with friends.
这样不但好玩，还能帮你记住句子，练习说话。
This is not only fun, but also helps you remember sentences and practice speaking.
我们也要学会休息。
We also need to learn to rest.
学习太累的时候，停一停没关系。
When studying is too tiring, it’s okay to take a break.
你可以听首中文歌，看一个搞笑视频，或者去外面走走。
You can listen to a Chinese song, watch a funny video, or go for a walk outside.
休息以后再学，你的大脑会更清楚，记得更牢。
If you take a break before studying again, your brain will be clearer and you will remember better.
学习不是一直跑，是要跑跑停停，才可以跑得更远。
Learning is not about running all the time, but about stopping and starting again so that you can run further.
每次你觉得“我是不是不行了”的时候，请你回头看看自己已经走了多远。
Every time you think, "Am I going to fail?", please look back and see how far you have come.
你已经学了很多单词，已经写了很多句子，已经听懂了很多中文。
You have learned a lot of words, written a lot of sentences, and understood a lot of Chinese.
你真的很棒。
You are really great.
不要怀疑自己，你只是还没到终点，但你一直在路上。
Don't doubt yourself, you just haven't reached the end yet, but you are always on the way.
而这条路上，你不孤单，还有很多人和你一起走。
And on this road, you are not alone, there are many people walking with you.
你可以的，一定可以！
You can do it, you definitely can!
当你每天努力学习中文，却觉得没有进步的时候，请不要生气，也不要伤心。
When you work hard to learn Chinese every day but feel that you have not made any progress, please don't be angry or sad.
这种感觉很正常。
It's normal to feel this way.
学习语言不是一直往上的，有时候你会觉得停在原地，有时候甚至觉得退步了。
Learning a language is not a continuous process of progress. Sometimes you may feel like you are stuck in the same place, and sometimes you may even feel like you are regressing.
但其实，你的大脑正在学习，只是你现在还没看到结果。
But in reality, your brain is learning, you just don’t see the results yet.
有时候，学了一个月，突然某一天你发现，原来你能听懂别人说话了，
Sometimes, after studying for a month, you suddenly find one day that you can understand what others are saying.
那就是“慢慢变好”的结果。
That is the result of "getting better slowly".
我们要学会相信“看不见的进步”。
We must learn to believe in “invisible progress”.
比如，你以前看到“天气很热”这句话，会觉得很难，但现在你一看就懂，这就是进步；
For example, you used to find it difficult to understand the sentence “The weather is very hot”, but now you can understand it at a glance. This is progress.
你以前说话很慢，现在可以说三句话了，这也是进步。
You used to speak very slowly, but now you can say three sentences. This is also progress.
进步不一定是大的改变，也可以是一个小小的词，一句简单的句子，一次开口说话的勇气。
Progress does not necessarily mean big changes, it can also be a small word, a simple sentence, or the courage to speak up.
你也可以写一个“学习记录本”，每天写今天学了什么，有什么不会，有什么开心的事。
You can also keep a "learning record book" and write down what you learned today, what you don't know, and what happy things happened.
一个星期后你再看，会发现自己学了很多内容。
When you look at it again after a week, you will find that you have learned a lot.
有时候我们觉得自己没学好，是因为我们忘了自己学了多少。
Sometimes we feel like we haven’t learned well because we have forgotten how much we have learned.
把它写下来，就会更清楚，也会更有信心。
Writing it down will make it clearer and give you more confidence.
有时候，我们也可以奖励自己。
Sometimes, we can also reward ourselves.
比如这个星期你每天都学习了十分钟，那你可以给自己买一个小蛋糕，
For example, if you studied for ten minutes every day this week, you can buy yourself a small cake.
或者休息一天看你喜欢的电影。
Or take a day off and watch your favorite movie.
给自己一点快乐，让学习变得更轻松一点。
Give yourself a little happiness and make learning a little easier.
不用等考试100分才高兴，每一个小目标完成了，都值得你开心。
You don’t have to wait until you get 100 points in the exam to be happy. Every small goal you achieve is worth your happiness.
如果你觉得一个人太难坚持，那你也可以加入一个中文学习群，或者找一个朋友一起学习。
If you find it too difficult to persist alone, you can also join a Chinese learning group or find a friend to study with.
你们可以每天互相说三句中文，或者一起看一个中文视频，然后互相说你听懂了什么。
You can speak three Chinese sentences to each other every day, or watch a Chinese video together and then tell each other what you understood.
这样你不会觉得孤单，学习也变得更有意思。
This way you won't feel lonely and learning will become more interesting.
有时候，你会听到别人说：“中文太难了，我放弃了。
Sometimes you’ll hear people say, “Chinese is too difficult, I gave up.
”但你不要被影响。
“But don’t be influenced by it.
你不是他们，你有自己的节奏。
You are not them, you have your own rhythm.
你可以慢慢学，你可以走自己的路。
You can learn slowly and you can go your own way.
别人不学，不代表你也不行。
Just because others don’t learn doesn’t mean you can’t.
只要你还在坚持，你就是在进步。
As long as you keep persisting, you are making progress.
请记住，你现在的努力，都会变成你以后的自信。
Please remember that your current efforts will turn into your confidence in the future.
你今天学的词，明天就可能用到；你今天写的句子，将来可以帮你和中国人交流。
The words you learn today may be used tomorrow; the sentences you write today may help you communicate with Chinese people in the future.
每一个小小的努力，都会让你越来越接近目标。
Every little effort will bring you closer to your goal.
别放弃，别怀疑，中文这条路，你已经走了很远，再走一点点，
Don't give up, don't doubt, you have come a long way on the road of Chinese, just go a little further,
你一定可以到达你想要的地方。
You can definitely get where you want.
继续加油，我为你鼓掌！
Keep it up, I applaud you!
✍️ Vocabulary & Examples - 词汇和例子
Let's learn a few useful and meaningful phrases from today's podcast!
努力
Meaning: to make great effort; to try hard
Explanation: This word is used to describe someone who puts in a lot of effort to do something. In the podcast, it’s used to talk about students who study hard.
Example from the text: 你是不是觉得自己很努力？
目标
Meaning: goal; objective
Explanation: Having a clear goal helps you know what to study. The podcast says that without a goal, it’s hard to improve.
Example from the text: 还有一个问题是，我们没有一个清楚的目标。
复习
Meaning: to review; to revise
Explanation: Reviewing helps you remember what you've learned. In the podcast, it says you might forget words if you don’t review.
Example from the text: 所以，复习很重要。
坚持
Meaning: to persist; to keep going
Explanation: Persistence is key in language learning. Even if progress is slow, continuing every day brings results.
Example from the text: 每天一点点，坚持就是最大的进步。
放弃
Meaning: to give up
Explanation: Many learners want to give up when progress is slow. But the podcast encourages you not to give up.
Example from the text: 当你每天努力学习中文，却觉得没有进步的时候，请不要生气，也不要伤心。
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