🎙️ Podcast #45｜If not now, when? – 如果不是现在，那是什么时候？ Chinese Listening Practice
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你好！
Hello!
欢迎你来到我们的频道，我是你的中文学习朋友！
Welcome to our channel, I am your Chinese learning friend!
今天的视频，我们来聊一聊一个很重要的问题：“如果不是现在，那是什么时候？
In today’s video, we’re going to talk about a very important question: “If not now, then when?
很多人想学中文，但是总是说：“我太忙了”，“我现在不行”，
Many people want to learn Chinese, but they always say, "I'm too busy," "I can't do it now,"
“我明天开始”……可是，明天永远不会来。
“I’ll start tomorrow”…but tomorrow never comes.
你是不是也有一样的感觉呢？
Do you feel the same way?
今天，我们一起用简单的中文，聊一聊为什么你应该今天就开始，不要等，不要怕。
Today, let’s talk in simple Chinese about why you should start today. Don’t wait and don’t be afraid.
现在，就是最好的时候！
Now is the best time!
准备好了吗？
Are you ready?
"我们开始吧～ 很多人想做一件事，比如学中文、练口语、记生词，但是，
Let's get started~ Many people want to do one thing, like learn Chinese, practice speaking, or memorize new words, but...
"他们一直不开始。
They never started.
为什么呢？
Why?
其实，不是他们不想学，而是心里有一点怕。
In fact, it’s not that they don’t want to learn, but they are a little afraid.
他们怕说错，怕别人笑，怕自己不够好。
They are afraid of saying something wrong, afraid of being laughed at, and afraid that they are not good enough.
他们会想：“我现在中文不好，我要先准备好，再开始。
They would think: “I am not good at Chinese right now, I need to prepare myself first before I start.
”可是，他们一直准备，一直等，结果什么也没做。
“But they kept preparing and waiting, but in the end, they did nothing.
有时候，我们的大脑会告诉我们：“等一等，等明天，等有时间。
Sometimes our brain tells us, “Wait a minute, wait until tomorrow, wait until we have time.
”但是这其实是大脑的一个小陷阱。
"But this is actually a little trick of the brain.
科学家发现，如果我们总是等“准备好”，我们的大脑就会放松，它觉得：“没关系，
Scientists have discovered that if we always wait until we are “ready,” our brains relax and think, “It’s okay.
还可以再等。
You can wait a little longer.
”慢慢地，我们就不想做了，也不开始了。
"Gradually, we didn't want to do it anymore and didn't start.
比如说，一个人想学中文。
For example, a person wants to learn Chinese.
他买了书，看了很多学习方法，听了很多建议，但是他一直没有开始说一句话。
He bought books, read many study methods, and listened to many suggestions, but he never started to speak a word.
他觉得自己说得不好，不敢说。
He felt that he didn't speak well and didn't dare to speak.
结果一个月过去了，他还是不会说。
As a result, a month passed and he still couldn't speak.
他有很多知识，但是不能用。
He has a lot of knowledge, but he can't use it.
相反，另外一个人，他每天只学一句话。
On the contrary, another person only learned one sentence every day.
他不怕错，每天早上对镜子说：“你好，我叫小明。
He is not afraid of making mistakes and says to himself in the mirror every morning: "Hello, my name is Xiao Ming.
”第二天他说：“我喜欢中文。
"The next day he said, "I like Chinese.
”第三天他说：“我今天很高兴。
"On the third day he said, "I am very happy today.
”这样每天一点点，他不但越来越自信，也能说很多话了。
"A little bit at a time like this every day, he not only became more and more confident, but he was also able to speak more.
他开始和朋友说中文，也开始用中文发短信。
He started speaking Chinese with his friends and also started sending text messages in Chinese.
他没有等，他只是开始。
He didn't wait, he just started.
有一句话说得很好：“开始做，比做好更重要。
There is a saying that goes: "It is more important to start something than to finish it.
”你不需要一开始就很厉害，你只要开始。
“You don’t have to be great at the beginning, you just have to start.
就像我们走路，一开始我们不会走，是一点一点学的。
Just like when we walk, we can’t walk at the beginning, we learn little by little.
学中文也是一样，一开始说得慢，说得少，都没关系，重要的是你今天开始了。
The same goes for learning Chinese. It doesn’t matter if you speak slowly or less at the beginning. What matters is that you started today.
今天，你可以做一件小小的事，比如听一句中文，写一个汉字，或者说一句话。
Today, you can do a small thing, such as listening to a Chinese sentence, writing a Chinese character, or speaking a sentence.
只要你开始了，你就已经赢了！
As long as you start, you have already won!
每天一点点，五分钟也可以，三分钟也很好。
A little bit every day, five minutes is fine, three minutes is also good.
你可以现在关掉视频，然后大声说一句话，比如：“我喜欢学中文。
You can turn off the video now and say something out loud, such as: "I like learning Chinese.
”说完后，写下来。
"After you finish speaking, write it down.
明天再说一句新的。
I'll say something new tomorrow.
这样一天一天，你会发现：哇，我真的会说中文了！
Day by day, you will find: Wow, I really can speak Chinese!
所以，不要再等了。
So, don't wait any longer.
你不用完美，你只要开始。
You don't have to be perfect, you just have to start.
从今天开始，从这一分钟开始！
Start today, start from this minute!
现在，就是最好的时候。
Now is the best time.
很多人说：“我等一下，我以后再学。
Many people say, “I’ll wait, I’ll learn it later.
”可是，**以后是什么时候？
"But, when is the next day?"
**一个星期？
**A week?
一个月？
One month?
一年？
One year?
我们不知道。
We don't know.
时间一直走，不会停。
Time keeps moving and never stops.
你今天不学，明天也不学，一年很快就过去了。
If you don’t learn today and don’t learn tomorrow, a year will pass quickly.
你还在原地。
You are still where you are.
你说你想说中文，可是你还在等。
You said you wanted to speak Chinese, but you are still waiting.
你想一想，如果你去年就开始学中文，现在你已经学了一年了，你可以说很多话，
Think about it, if you started learning Chinese last year, and now you have been learning it for a year, you can speak a lot of words,
可以看简单的中文书，可以听中文歌、看中文电影了。
I can now read simple Chinese books, listen to Chinese songs and watch Chinese movies.
可是你没有开始，现在还是一样。
But you didn't start, and it's still the same now.
所以，等不是办法，开始才是办法。
So, waiting is not the solution, starting is the solution.
很多学生告诉我：“老师，我太忙了，我没有时间学。
Many students told me: "Teacher, I am too busy and I don't have time to study.
”我理解你。
"I understand you.
我们都有工作、家庭、朋友，还有很多事要做。
We all have jobs, families, friends, and a lot more to do.
但是，其实你有时间。
But, you actually have time.
你有5分钟看手机，有10分钟刷视频，也可以有5分钟听中文，
You have 5 minutes to look at your phone, 10 minutes to watch videos, or 5 minutes to listen to Chinese.
也可以用3分钟说一句中文。
You can also speak a sentence in Chinese in 3 minutes.
不是你没时间，是你没有安排时间。
It’s not that you don’t have time, it’s that you don’t plan your time.
有时候，我们觉得：“我今天太累了，我明天学。
Sometimes, we think, “I’m too tired today, I’ll study tomorrow.
”可是明天也会累，后天也一样。
"But I'll be tired tomorrow, and the day after tomorrow too.
你不是等不累，而是要学会在累的时候也做一点。
It’s not that you can’t get tired of waiting, but you have to learn to do something even when you are tired.
哪怕只有一句话，也好过什么都不做。
Even just one word is better than doing nothing.
就像种一棵树，如果你不种，它永远不会长大。
Just like planting a tree, if you don't plant it, it will never grow.
如果你今天种，慢慢它会变大，会有花，有果子。
If you plant it today, it will gradually grow bigger, have flowers and bear fruit.
你学中文也是这样。
It’s the same when you learn Chinese.
你今天学一个字，明天一个句子，后天一个对话。
You learn a word today, a sentence tomorrow, and a dialogue the day after tomorrow.
时间久了，你的中文会越来越好，你会更自信。
Over time, your Chinese will get better and better, and you will become more confident.
你可以说：“你好，我叫小王。
You can say, "Hello, my name is Xiao Wang.
”你可以说：“我想吃面条。
”You can say: “I want to eat noodles.
”你可以问：“厕所在哪里？
”You can ask: “Where is the toilet?
”这就是开始的力量。
“That’s the power of getting started.
不要以为学中文要很多时间，其实一点点就够了。
Don’t think that learning Chinese takes a lot of time, in fact, just a little bit is enough.
你可以在早上刷牙的时候说一句话，在上班路上听一个中文对话，在睡觉前复习一个生词。
You can speak a sentence while brushing your teeth in the morning, listen to a Chinese conversation on your way to work, or review a new word before going to bed.
你不需要完美，你需要的是每天做一点点。
You don't need to be perfect, you just need to do a little bit every day.
我们的大脑喜欢重复。
Our brains love repetition.
科学家说，如果我们每天做一件事，21天以后就会变成习惯。
Scientists say that if we do something every day, it will become a habit after 21 days.
如果你每天都说一句中文，三周后，你就不觉得难了，你会觉得：说中文很自然。
If you speak a sentence in Chinese every day, after three weeks, you will not find it difficult anymore. You will feel that speaking Chinese is very natural.
你不再怕说错，也不会再等“有空”。
You are no longer afraid of saying something wrong, and you no longer have to wait until you are “free”.
你会主动学，你会开心学。
You will learn actively and happily.
所以，朋友，不要再告诉自己“我以后再学”。
So, my friend, stop telling yourself, “I’ll learn later.”
以后不会来，现在才是真的。
It won’t come later, it’s real now.
如果你真的想会说中文，那就从今天开始，从现在开始。
If you really want to speak Chinese, start today, start now.
从一句简单的话开始，也是一种勇气。
Starting with a simple sentence is also a kind of courage.
你一定可以的！
You can do it!
也许你会问：“我现在开始学，真的有用吗？
You may ask: "If I start learning now, will it really be useful?
我学得很慢，别人学得比我快。
I am a slow learner, but others learn faster than me.
”我想告诉你：每个人的路都不一样，慢也很好。
"I want to tell you: everyone's path is different, and slow is good too.
慢慢来，一步一步，你一定可以到达。
Take it slow, step by step, and you will definitely get there.
重要的不是快，而是不放弃。
What matters is not speed, but not giving up.
你今天学了，就是进步；你今天说了一句，就是勇敢。
If you learn something today, it is progress; if you say something today, it is bravery.
科学家说，大脑就像一个肌肉。
Scientists say that the brain is like a muscle.
你用得多，它就变强；你不用，它就变弱。
The more you use it, the stronger it becomes; the less you use it, the weaker it becomes.
如果你每天说一句中文，你的大脑就开始记住中文的声音、句子、意思。
If you speak a Chinese sentence every day, your brain will start to remember the sound, sentences and meaning of Chinese.
就像你天天听音乐，你会记住那首歌的歌词。
Just like when you listen to music every day, you will remember the lyrics of the song.
语言也是这样，要多听、多说、多用。
The same goes for language: listen more, speak more, and use more.
你可以用很简单的方法开始，比如写一个“中文小日记”。
You can start with a very simple method, such as writing a "Chinese diary".
今天你可以写：“今天我很高兴。
Today you could write: “I am very happy today.
我吃米饭。
I eat rice.
我看中文视频。
I watch Chinese videos.
”明天你可以写：“我去超市。
”Tomorrow you can write: “I went to the supermarket.
我买苹果。
I buy apples.
我喜欢水果。
I like fruit.
”这样一点一点，你会发现你认识的字越来越多，说的话越来越长。
"Little by little, you will find that you know more and more words and your sentences are getting longer and longer.
还有一个方法也很好，就是“录音自己”。
Another good method is to "record yourself".
你可以每天对着手机说一句话，比如：“你好，我叫李华。
You can say a sentence to your phone every day, such as: "Hello, my name is Li Hua.
”然后听自己的声音，第二天再录一句新的。
” Then listen to your own voice and record a new one the next day.
你会发现，自己越来越会说，声音越来越自然。
You will find that you are becoming more and more fluent in speaking and your voice is becoming more and more natural.
**听自己说话，是一个很好的练习。
**Listening to yourself talk is a good exercise.
**它可以帮你改正发音，让你更有信心。
**It can help you improve your pronunciation and make you more confident.
有时候，你觉得累，不想学。
Sometimes, you feel tired and don’t want to study.
这时候你可以告诉自己：“我只学1分钟。
At this time, you can tell yourself: "I will only study for 1 minute.
”对，就是一分钟。
"Yes, just one minute.
学完后，你会发现其实不难。
After learning it, you will find that it is not difficult at all.
很多时候，我们不是做不到，而是还没开始。
Many times, it’s not that we can’t do it, but that we haven’t started yet.
一开始，困难就小了。
At the beginning, the difficulties are small.
就像打开门一样，你只要动一下手，门就开了。
Just like opening a door, you just move your hand and the door opens.
你也可以找一个“中文学习朋友”，每天互相说一句话。
You can also find a "Chinese learning friend" and say a few words to each other every day.
比如：“你今天好吗？
For example: “How are you today?
”“我今天很忙。
"I'm very busy today.
”这样你们可以一起练习，一起进步。
” This way you can practice together and improve together.
有朋友一起学习，会更有趣，也更容易坚持下去。
Studying with friends is more fun and easier to stick with.
不要怕说错。
Don't be afraid of making mistakes.
错了没关系，说多了自然就对了。
It doesn’t matter if you are wrong, you will become right if you say it more often.
小孩子学说话，也会说错很多次。
When children learn to speak, they make many mistakes.
但是他们不怕，他们一直说。
But they are not afraid, they keep saying.
最后，他们说得很好。
Finally, they said it well.
你也一样，不要怕错，要多说、多练。
The same goes for you. Don't be afraid of making mistakes. Speak and practice more.
最重要的是，要相信自己。
Most importantly, believe in yourself.
你可以，你有时间，你有能力。
You can, you have the time, you have the ability.
只要你开始，每天做一点点，你一定会越来越好。
As long as you start and do a little bit every day, you will definitely get better and better.
中文不是一下子就会的，但每天学一点，就会有大的变化。
You won’t learn Chinese all at once, but if you learn a little bit every day, you will see big changes.
开始的时候不要想太多，不要想“我要学很多”，只要想：“我今天说一句话。
At the beginning, don’t think too much, don’t think “I have to learn a lot”, just think: “I will say one sentence today.
”就够了。
"That's enough.
只要你开始，你就已经在路上了。
As long as you start, you are already on the road.
也许你还是觉得：“我做的太少了，一天只说一句话，有用吗？
Maybe you still think: "I have done too little. Is it useful to say only one sentence a day?
”当然有用。
"Of course it works.
**一个小动作，也可以改变很多。
**A small action can change a lot.
**你今天说一句，明天说一句，一个星期就是七句，一个月就是三十句。
**You say one sentence today, one sentence tomorrow, that’s seven sentences in a week, and thirty sentences in a month.
三十句可以做很多事了，比如：打招呼、介绍自己、点菜、问路，这些都是生活中常用的。
Thirty sentences can be used for many things, such as: greeting, introducing yourself, ordering food, asking for directions, which are all commonly used in life.
你可以试试这个方法：每天早上起床后，对自己说一句中文。
You can try this method: after getting up every morning, say a sentence in Chinese to yourself.
比如：“早上好！
For example: "Good morning!
今天我很开心。
I am very happy today.
”如果你不开心，也可以说：“我今天有点累。
"If you are unhappy, you can also say: "I am a little tired today.
”这都是简单的句子，但很实用，也很真实。
These are simple sentences, but they are practical and true.
用你自己的感觉来说话，这样你更容易记住，也更愿意说。
Speak with your own feelings so that you can remember more easily and be more willing to speak.
还有一个好方法是“关键词练习”。
Another good method is "keyword practice".
比如你今天学一个词：“喜欢”。
For example, you learn a word today: "like".
那你可以说很多句子：“我喜欢中文。
Then you can say many sentences: "I like Chinese.
” “我喜欢看书。
” “I like reading.
” “我喜欢吃米饭。
” “I like to eat rice.
” 用一个词说很多句子，这样你可以很快学会怎么用这个词。
” Use a word in many sentences so that you can quickly learn how to use it.
你也可以画一个小图，把这个词写上去，每次看到图，就说一句话。
You can also draw a small picture, write the word on it, and say a sentence every time you see the picture.
你还可以把中文变成游戏。
You can also turn Chinese into a game.
比如今天你学了“水果”这个词。
For example, today you learned the word "fruit".
那你可以玩一个游戏：找一找家里有什么水果？
Then you can play a game: Find out what fruits are there at home?
说出来：“这是苹果。
Say it: “This is an apple.
” “这是香蕉。
” “This is a banana.
” 看电视时，听一听有没有人说这个词？
” When watching TV, listen for anyone saying this word?
听到了，就说出来。
If you hear it, say it out.
这样学习变得有趣，你也不会觉得累。
This way learning becomes fun and you won’t feel tired.
不要小看这些简单的动作。
Don't underestimate these simple actions.
科学家研究发现，如果你每天做一件小事，时间久了，大脑就会觉得“这件事很重要”，
Scientists have found that if you do a small thing every day, over time, your brain will think that "this thing is very important".
它就会自动帮你记住。
It will automatically help you remember.
就像你每天刷牙，不用想，你也会做。
Just like brushing your teeth every day, you do it without thinking.
学中文也可以变成这样的习惯。
Learning Chinese can also become a habit.
你也可以给自己一个小奖励。
You can also give yourself a small reward.
比如今天你学了五个新词，就可以吃一块巧克力；你连续学了三天，就可以休息一天；
For example, if you learn five new words today, you can have a piece of chocolate; if you learn three new words in a row, you can take a day off;
你学了一个星期，就可以看一部喜欢的电影。
After studying for a week, you can watch a movie you like.
这些小奖励会让你更有动力。
These small rewards will keep you motivated.
学习也可以变得轻松和快乐。
Learning can also become easy and fun.
最重要的是，要开心学，不要给自己太大压力。
The most important thing is to have fun learning and not put too much pressure on yourself.
你不用每天学两个小时，也不用学很多难的词。
You don't have to study two hours a day, nor do you have to learn a lot of difficult words.
你只要每天做一点小事，说一句话，写一个字，听一段录音，这些都可以让你进步。
You only need to do a little thing every day, say a word, write a word, listen to a recording, these can make you progress.
学语言就是这样，一点一点，一步一步，不知不觉，你已经走得很远。
This is how you learn a language, little by little, step by step, and before you know it, you’ve come a long way.
你现在可以开始了吗？
Can you start now?
现在说一句话给自己听吧！
Now say a word to yourself!
比如：“我可以的！
For example: “I can do it!
”或者：“我今天学中文了！
” or: “I learned Chinese today!
”这就是开始。
“This is the beginning.
现在，就是最好的时候。
Now is the best time.
我想跟你分享一个真实的故事。
I want to share a true story with you.
这个人叫小玲，是我的学生。
This person is Xiaoling, and she is my student.
她是一位上班族，每天工作很忙，还要照顾两个孩子。
She is an office worker who is very busy at work every day and also has to take care of two children.
她一直想学中文，但总觉得没有时间。
She has always wanted to learn Chinese, but always felt that she didn't have the time.
她告诉我：“老师，我真的很想学，可是我太累了，晚上也没有力气学。
She told me, “Teacher, I really want to learn, but I’m too tired and don’t have the energy to study at night.
我说：“没关系，你可以只学一分钟。
I said, “It’s okay, you can just study for a minute.
”她一开始很惊讶：“一分钟也可以吗？
"She was surprised at first: "Is one minute even possible?
”我说：“当然可以，一分钟说一句话，也很好。
"I said, "Of course, it's also good to say one sentence per minute.
”于是她开始了。
So she began.
第一天，她只说一句：“你好，我叫小玲。
On the first day, she only said: "Hello, my name is Xiaoling.
”她用手机录下来，然后听自己的声音。
She recorded it on her phone and then listened to her own voice.
第二天，她说：“我喜欢吃面。
The next day, she said, “I like eating noodles.
”第三天她说：“我今天很累。
"On the third day she said, "I am very tired today.
她每天都只说一句话，有时候早上说，有时候晚上说。
She only says one sentence every day, sometimes in the morning and sometimes in the evening.
有时候她真的很忙，就在洗脸的时候说一句。
Sometimes she is really busy and just says something while washing her face.
她没有停，一天一天地坚持。
She didn't stop and persisted day by day.
一个星期后，她已经会说七句了。
A week later, she could speak seven sentences.
她开始觉得：“哇，原来我可以。
She started to think, “Wow, I can do this.
一个月后，她能自己介绍自己，能说一些简单的对话。
After a month, she was able to introduce herself and have some simple conversations.
她给我发语音说：“老师，我真的学到了！
She sent me a voice message saying, “Teacher, I really learned it!
”她笑得很开心。
"She smiled happily.
三个月后，她带孩子去中国旅行，自己可以买东西、点菜、问路。
Three months later, she took her children on a trip to China and was able to shop, order food, and ask for directions by herself.
她说：“我用中文和服务员说话，他们听懂了！
She said: “I spoke to the waiters in Chinese and they understood!
我真的太开心了！
I am so happy!
小玲没有特别多的时间，也没有很好的学习环境，
Xiaoling doesn't have much time, nor a good learning environment.
但她有一个很重要的东西：**她愿意开始，她愿意坚持。
But she has one very important thing: she is willing to start and she is willing to persevere.
**她不是一下子学很多，她是每天一点点，一步一步地走下去。
**She didn't learn a lot all at once, but a little bit every day, step by step.
很多人以为学语言要很聪明，要很多时间，其实不对。
Many people think that learning a language requires a lot of intelligence and time, but this is not true.
**你只要肯开始，每天一点点，你也可以做到。
**As long as you are willing to start, a little bit every day, you can do it.
**小玲就是一个很好的例子。
**Xiaoling is a good example.
她不是老师，也不是学生，她只是一个普通人，但她现在可以用中文和别人交流，
She is not a teacher, nor a student, she is just an ordinary person, but she can now communicate with others in Chinese.
她变得更有自信，也更快乐。
She became more confident and happier.
也许你现在也像她一样，工作很忙，学习很累，但只要你愿意开始，一分钟也好，
Maybe you are just like her now, very busy at work and very tired from studying, but as long as you are willing to start, even for a minute,
一句话也好，你就已经在改变了。
Even with just one word, you are already changing.
不要看不起小小的开始，很多大的进步，都是从一个小动作开始的。
Don't look down on small beginnings. Many big improvements start with a small action.
你愿意像小玲一样吗？
Would you like to be like Xiaoling?
你愿意从今天开始吗？
Are you willing to start today?
现在就说一句中文给自己听吧，让它成为你新的开始。
Say a sentence in Chinese to yourself now and let it be your new beginning.
今天开始，明天更好。
Start today, and tomorrow will be better.
你看，小玲只是每天说一句话，最后真的学会了很多。
You see, Xiaoling just said one sentence every day, and in the end she really learned a lot.
这就是“开始”的力量。
This is the power of "starting".
很多人以为，学中文要有很多书，要有老师，要每天学两个小时才行。
Many people think that learning Chinese requires a lot of books, a teacher, and two hours of study every day.
其实不是的。
Actually, it’s not.
你只要开始，说一句话，写一个字，听一段中文，你就在学习。
As long as you start, speak a sentence, write a word, or listen to a passage of Chinese, you are learning.
很多时候，我们不是做不到，而是想太多。
Many times, it’s not that we can’t do it, but that we think too much.
我们总是说：“我不够好”，“我怕别人笑我”，“我现在开始太晚了”。
We always say, “I’m not good enough,” “I’m afraid others will laugh at me,” and “It’s too late for me to start now.”
但是这些想法，只会让你停下来。
But these thoughts will only make you stop.
其实别人根本不会笑你，他们反而会觉得你很勇敢，因为你敢学、敢说、敢错。
In fact, other people will not laugh at you at all. Instead, they will think you are very brave because you dare to learn, dare to speak, and dare to make mistakes.
我想请你现在就做一件事：闭上眼睛，想一想，如果你从今天开始，每天学一点中文，
I would like to ask you to do one thing right now: close your eyes and think about it. If you start learning a little Chinese every day from today,
一年以后你会怎么样？
Where will you be in a year?
你可以跟中国朋友说话，你可以去中国旅行，你可以自己点菜、买东西、问路，不用翻译，
You can talk to Chinese friends, you can travel to China, you can order food, buy things, and ask for directions by yourself without the need for an interpreter.
不用担心听不懂。
Don't worry about not understanding.
你会觉得很自由，很自信。
You will feel free and confident.
这一切的开始，就是今天，就是你愿意说出第一句话。
It all starts today, when you are willing to say the first sentence.
你不用等周一，不用等下个月，也不用等“有时间”。
You don’t have to wait until Monday, or until next month, or until you “have time.”
**现在，就是最好的时候。
**Now is the best time.
**你现在可以说一句中文：“我开始学中文了。
**You can now say a sentence in Chinese: "I started learning Chinese.
”或者：“我今天说中文了。
” Or: “I spoke Chinese today.
”这就是你改变的第一步。
"This is the first step in your change.
你也可以留言告诉我，你今天说了什么句子。
You can also leave a message to tell me what you said today.
我们一起学，一起走下去。
Let’s learn together and move forward together.
不要一个人学，要有朋友，有一起努力的人，会更有动力，也更快乐。
Don’t study alone. Have friends and people who work hard with you. You will be more motivated and happier.
我们都不是完美的人，但我们可以一起变得更好。
None of us are perfect, but together we can become better.
学习中文是一条长路，不是一天走完的。
Learning Chinese is a long journey and cannot be completed in one day.
但是你只要每天走一点点，总有一天你会到。
But if you take a little step every day, you will get there one day.
**你不用跑，只要一直走。
**You don't have to run, just keep walking.
**今天你说了一句中文，明天你又说了一句，慢慢地，你的中文会越来越好。
**You spoke a sentence in Chinese today, and another sentence tomorrow. Slowly, your Chinese will get better and better.
你会发现，原来我可以，我真的可以说中文。
You will find that I can, I can really speak Chinese.
最后，我想送你一句话：“如果不是现在，那是什么时候？
Finally, I want to leave you with this: "If not now, when?
”别等了，真的别等了。
"Don't wait, really don't wait.
现在，就打开手机，对着自己说一句中文。
Now, open your phone and speak a sentence to yourself in Chinese.
声音大一点，自信一点。
Be louder and more confident.
不管说得好不好，先说出来。
No matter whether it is good or not, say it first.
你已经比昨天的你更勇敢，更进步了。
You are already braver and more advanced than you were yesterday.
你开始了，你就在前进。
You start, you move forward.
加油，我相信你可以做到！
Come on, I believe you can do it!
✍️ Vocabulary & Examples - 词汇和例子
Let's learn a few useful and meaningful phrases from today's podcast!
现在 (xiànzài)
Meaning: now; at present
Explanation: Very common time word. Used to stress taking action immediately rather than waiting.
Example from the text: 现在，就是最好的时候！
开始 (kāishǐ)
Meaning: to start; to begin
Explanation: Core verb for actions. Often paired with “就” to show decisiveness.
Example from the text: 你不需要一开始就很厉害，你只要开始。
怕 / 害怕 (pà / hàipà)
Meaning: to be afraid; to fear
Explanation: Describes worry about mistakes or judgment — a common learning barrier.
Example from the text: 他们怕说错，怕别人笑，怕自己不够好。
说错 (shuōcuò)
Meaning: to say something wrong
Explanation: Verb-object pattern. “错” marks the error in the action.
Example from the text: 不要怕说错。错了没关系，说多了自然就对了。
重要 (zhòngyào)
Meaning: important
Explanation: Adjective used to highlight priority or key points.
Example from the text: 开始做，比做好更重要。
习惯 (xíguàn)
Meaning: habit; to be used to
Explanation: Noun/verb. Describes a repeated action that becomes natural over time.
Example from the text: 科学家说，如果我们每天做一件事，21天以后就会变成习惯。
坚持 (jiānchí)
Meaning: to persist; to keep going
Explanation: HSK4 verb emphasizing consistency despite difficulty.
Example from the text: 她没有停，一天一天地坚持。
进步 (jìnbù)
Meaning: progress; to improve
Explanation: Can be a noun or verb. Often paired with “有/没有”.
Example from the text: 你今天学了，就是进步；你今天说了一句，就是勇敢。
练习 (liànxí)
Meaning: to practice; practice
Explanation: Common learning verb; collocates with 说、听、写、读.
Example from the text: 多听、多说、多用。……听自己说话，是一个很好的练习。
安排 (ānpái)
Meaning: to arrange; arrangement
Explanation: Used for making time or plans; highlights control over schedule.
Example from the text: 不是你没时间，是你没有安排时间。
不放弃 (bú fàngqì)
Meaning: not to give up
Explanation: Negative form with “不” before the verb. Motivational key phrase.
Example from the text: 重要的不是快，而是不放弃。
以后 (yǐhòu)
Meaning: later; in the future; after
Explanation: Time word for an undefined future; the text warns against waiting for “later”.
Example from the text: 以后不会来，现在才是真的。
完美 (wánměi)
Meaning: perfect; perfection
Explanation: Used to reduce pressure: you don’t need perfection to start.
Example from the text: 你不需要完美，你只要开始。
录音 (lùyīn)
Meaning: to record audio; a recording
Explanation: Practical study tip: record yourself speaking and listen back.
Example from the text: 她用手机录下来，然后听自己的声音。
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