🎙️ Podcast #52｜Why are you stuck at the beginner level? – 为什么你总是停留在初级？ | Chinese Listening Practice
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我是你的中文学习朋友。
I am your Chinese learning friend.
今天我们来聊一个很重要的问题：为什么你学了很久中文，但还是在初级？
Today we are going to talk about a very important question: Why have you studied Chinese for a long time but are still at the elementary level?
你有没有这种感觉？
Do you have this feeling?
你每天学一点中文，背单词，听录音，看书，可是你的中文还是很简单，不能说很多话。
You learn a little Chinese every day, memorize words, listen to recordings, and read books, but your Chinese is still very simple and you can't speak a lot.
为什么会这样？
Why is this happening?
很多人都有这个问题，不是你一个人。
Many people have this problem, you are not alone.
其实，这不是因为你不聪明，而是因为你的学习方法、目标、练习方式有问题。
In fact, this is not because you are not smart, but because there is something wrong with your learning methods, goals, and practice methods.
今天我们就一起来看看，到底是哪里出了问题？
Today we will take a look at what went wrong.
我们怎么做，才能真正进步，走出“初级圈”？
What can we do to make real progress and get out of the “primary circle”?
准备好了吗？
Are you ready?
我们开始吧！
Let’s get started!
很多人学中文的时候，其实没有一个清楚的学习目标。
Many people do not have a clear learning goal when learning Chinese.
他们只是想：“我要学中文。
They just think, “I want to learn Chinese.
”可是，学中文要学什么？
"But what do we need to learn to study Chinese?
要学到什么水平？
What level do you want to learn?
每天要做什么？
What should I do every day?
很多人都不知道。
Many people don’t know this.
所以，他们有时候学一学，就觉得累了，就停下来，然后忘记了。
So, sometimes they learn for a while, then feel tired, stop, and then forget.
比如，你问自己：“我为什么学中文？
For example, you ask yourself: "Why do I learn Chinese?
”如果你说：“因为中文很有意思。
”If you say: “Because Chinese is interesting.
”这很好，但是还不够。
"That's good, but it's not enough.
你要想得更清楚，比如：“我想去中国旅行，我要学会点菜、买东西、问路。
You need to think more clearly, for example: "I want to travel to China, I need to learn how to order food, buy things, and ask for directions.
”或者：“我想和中国朋友聊天，我要能说出我的想法。
” Or: “I want to chat with my Chinese friends and I want to be able to express my thoughts.
”这样，你的大脑就有一个清楚的“目标”。
” This way, your brain has a clear “goal.”
当你知道自己要什么，你才会努力去做。
When you know what you want, you will work hard to do it.
科学家说，大脑喜欢“清楚的图像”。
Scientists say the brain likes "clear images."
比如你说：“我要可以用中文点一杯咖啡。
For example, you say, “I wish I could order a cup of coffee in Chinese.
”这就是一个具体的图像。
This is a concrete image.
你可以想象自己在中国，走进一家咖啡店，说：“我要一杯咖啡。
Imagine yourself in China, walking into a coffee shop, and saying, "I want a cup of coffee.
”然后店员听懂了，给了你一杯。
"Then the clerk understood and gave you a cup.
你会觉得很开心，对吗？
You will feel very happy, right?
这个开心的感觉，会让你更想继续学。
This happy feeling will make you want to continue learning.
相反，如果你每天只是打开课本，背十个新词，做两个练习题，你会觉得很无聊。
On the contrary, if you just open the textbook, memorize ten new words and do two exercises every day, you will feel bored.
你的大脑也不觉得这个“有用”。
Your brain doesn't find this "useful" either.
你可能会想：“我背了这么多词，为什么我还是不会说？
You might be thinking, “I’ve memorized so many words, why can’t I speak them?
”因为你没有告诉大脑：“这些词要用在哪里。
”Because you haven’t told your brain: “Where are these words to be used?”
所以，你要给自己一个简单又清楚的学习目标。
So, you need to give yourself a simple and clear learning goal.
"比如： “我想用中文介绍自己。
For example: ""I would like to introduce myself in Chinese.
"我想学会用中文买东西。
I want to learn how to buy things in Chinese.
我想听懂中文歌的一部分歌词。
I want to understand some of the lyrics of a Chinese song.
有了目标以后，你每天学的词、句子、对话，才有意思。
Once you have a goal, the words, sentences and dialogues you learn every day will become interesting.
你会觉得：“哦，我今天学这个，是为了明天和朋友说话。
You think, “Oh, I’m learning this today so I can talk to my friends tomorrow.
”不是为了考试，不是为了老师满意，是为了你自己能用中文做你想做的事。
"It's not for the exam, it's not for the teacher's satisfaction, it's for you to be able to do what you want in Chinese.
还有一个小建议：你可以写下你的目标，用中文写也可以，用你自己的语言写也可以，
Here's another tip: You can write down your goals, either in Chinese or in your own language.
然后贴在你学习的地方。
Then post it where you study.
每天看到，就会提醒你：“我学中文，是有原因的。
When you see it every day, it reminds you: “I’m learning Chinese for a reason.
”这样，你的大脑才不会轻易放弃。
That way, your brain won't give up easily.
学习语言，不是一件一两天可以完成的事。
Learning a language is not something that can be completed in a day or two.
它像一条路，你要知道自己走到哪里，要去哪里，才不会迷路。
It's like a road. You have to know where you are going and where you are going so as not to get lost.
目标，就像地图。
A goal is like a map.
没有地图，我们很容易走错方向。
Without a map, it would be easy to go in the wrong direction.
你说对吗？
Are you right?
还有一个问题是，很多人用的方法不太好。
Another problem is that many people use poor methods.
他们每天背很多生词，一个一个地背。
They memorize a lot of new words every day, one by one.
比如：“吃饭，sleep，book，go…” 可是没有句子，也没有故事，
For example: "eat, sleep, book, go..." But there is no sentence, no story,
只是单词。
Just words.
这种学习方法，大脑很难记住。
This method of learning makes it difficult for the brain to remember.
你想一想，我们小时候学语言，是不是先听别人说话？
Think about it, when we were learning languages as children, didn’t we start by listening to others speak?
爸爸妈妈说：“吃饭了！
Mom and Dad said, “It’s time to eat!
”我们听多了，也跟着说“吃饭”。
"We heard it so many times that we started saying "eat" too.
不是先学“吃”和“饭”两个字，是一起学的。
You don’t learn the words “吃” and “饭” first, you learn them together.
这就是“在语言里学语言”。
This is what it means to “learn language through language”.
如果你总是一个人学，一直背单词，不看句子，不听人说话，
If you always study alone, memorize words without looking at sentences or listening to others,
你的脑子就觉得：“这个东西没有用。
Your mind thinks, “This thing is useless.
”所以你背得很快，也忘得很快。
"So you memorize quickly, but forget quickly.
还有的人喜欢看书，一个生词不认识就查字典。
Some people like to read books and look up a dictionary when they don’t know a new word.
这样学太慢，也没有意思。
Learning this way is too slow and meaningless.
他们学完一个句子，可能花了十分钟，可是还不会用。
It may take them ten minutes to learn a sentence, but they still can't use it.
因为他们只是“认识”这个词，不会“用”它。
Because they only "know" the word but don't know how to "use" it.
最好的办法是：看一个简单的对话，或者听一段录音，里面有你要学的词。
The best way is to watch a simple conversation or listen to a recording that contains the words you want to learn.
你先听，再说，再用。
You listen first, then speak, then use.
比如你学“喝水”。
For example, you learn to “drink water”.
你可以听一个句子：“我想喝水。
You can listen to a sentence: "I want to drink water.
”你听懂了，然后跟着说一遍：“我想喝水。
"You understand and then repeat: "I want to drink water.
”再说一遍：“我现在想喝水。
"Say it again: "I want to drink water now.
”再说：“他不想喝水。
"Besides: "He doesn't want to drink water."
”这样，你就真的会用了。
"This way, you will really use it.
学习语言，不是学很多很多词，而是要学“怎么用”。
Learning a language is not about learning lots of words, but about learning how to use them.
一个词，你会用，它就是你的。
A word, if you use it, it is yours.
如果你只会读，不会说，不会用，它还是别人的。
If you can only read but not speak or use it, it still belongs to someone else.
你也可以用“情景”来学。
You can also learn through “situations”.
比如你在厨房，就学“水、饭、吃、喝、热、冷”。
For example, if you are in the kitchen, learn “water, rice, eat, drink, hot, cold”.
你看到什么，说什么。
What you see, say.
你在房间，就学“桌子、椅子、灯、手机”。
When you are in your room, learn “table, chair, lamp, and mobile phone”.
大脑喜欢这样的学习方式，因为有图像、有感觉、有声音。
The brain likes this way of learning because there are images, feelings and sounds.
有时候你觉得自己“学了很多”，但其实都在背东西，没有练习，没有用。
Sometimes you feel like you’ve “learned a lot,” but in reality you’re just memorizing things, not practicing them, and it’s useless.
大脑没有连接这些词和“你的生活”，所以它觉得：这个不重要，就忘了。
The brain doesn’t connect these words with “your life,” so it thinks: This is not important and forgets about it.
你可以试一试，每天学三个词，但是要说十个句子。
You can try learning three words a day, but speaking ten sentences.
用这些词说句子，写句子，听句子，和别人说一说。
Use these words to speak sentences, write sentences, listen to sentences, and talk to others.
你会发现：你进步得更快，也更有信心。
You will find that you progress faster and have more confidence.
学习不是记得多，而是用得多。
Learning is not about remembering more, but using more.
会用，才是真正的会。
Only when you know how to use it can you truly master it.
还有一个很大的问题是：很多人不敢说中文。
Another big problem is that many people are afraid to speak Chinese.
他们怕说错，怕别人笑，怕别人听不懂。
They are afraid of saying something wrong, afraid of being laughed at, or afraid of not being understood.
所以他们只学，只看，只听，但不说。
So they only learn, only watch, only listen, but don't speak.
他们总是想：“我再学多一点，我再准备一下，我再背一背。
They always think: "I will learn more, I will prepare more, I will memorize more.
”可是，他们一直不开始说。
But they never started talking.
其实，说错了没关系。
Actually, it doesn’t matter if you say it wrong.
我们每个人学语言，都会说错。
We all make mistakes when learning a language.
中国小孩子也会说错，外国人说错更正常。
Chinese children also make mistakes, and it is even more normal for foreigners to make mistakes.
你说：“我明天去学校。
You say, “I’m going to school tomorrow.
”可是你想说的是“我昨天去学校。
”But what you wanted to say was “I went to school yesterday.
”没关系，别人还是能懂你。
"It doesn't matter, others can still understand you.
你多说几次，就慢慢会说对。
If you say it a few more times, you will gradually get it right.
很多人不说话，是因为他们觉得自己“还不够好”。
Many people don’t speak up because they feel they are “not good enough.”
他们等到“完美”的时候才开口。
They wait until the moment is “perfect” before speaking.
但是，语言不是考试，语言是用来沟通的。
However, language is not an exam, it is used for communication.
你会说一点，就可以说一点。
If you can speak a little, you can speak a little.
你会五个词，就可以说五个词。
If you know five words, you can say five words.
比如：“我今天累。
For example: “I’m tired today.
”——这就是一个句子。
”——This is a sentence.
别人听懂了，你的目的就达到了。
If others understand you, your goal is achieved.
你要给自己一个“练习说话的空间”。
You need to give yourself some "space to practice speaking."
可以很简单，比如自己和自己说。
It can be as simple as talking to yourself.
早上起床，你可以说：“我起床了。
When you wake up in the morning, you can say, “I’m getting up.
我去洗脸。
I'm going to wash my face.
”吃饭的时候说：“我吃米饭。
"When eating, he said, "I eat rice."
我喝水。
I drink water.
”睡觉前说：“我累了。
"Before going to bed, say: "I'm tired.
我要睡觉。
I want to sleep.
”你每天都用中文说一说，大脑就会觉得：“这个语言有用！
"If you speak Chinese every day, your brain will think: "This language is useful!
”它就更容易记住。
” It’s easier to remember.
还有一个办法是：和朋友一起练习。
Another way is to practice with a friend.
如果你身边有也在学中文的朋友，你们可以每天说五分钟中文。
If you have friends who are also learning Chinese, you can speak Chinese for five minutes every day.
不要怕错，只要说出来。
Don't be afraid of being wrong, just speak up.
你也可以用APP、语言交换，找中国人说一说。
You can also use apps and language exchange to talk to Chinese people.
他们不会笑你，他们会觉得你很努力。
They won't laugh at you, they will think you are working hard.
你还可以录下自己的声音，然后听一听。
You can also record your own voice and listen to it later.
你会发现：“哦，我说得还不错！
You’ll realize, “Oh, I’m not bad at this!
”或者：“这个地方我说得不清楚，我要练一下。
” Or: “I can’t explain this part clearly, I need to practice it.
”这就是“输出”的过程。
This is the process of “output”.
你说得越多，听得越清楚，记得越牢。
The more you speak, the clearer you listen and the better you remember.
科学家说，大脑记东西最好的方式，是“用它”。
Scientists say that the best way for the brain to remember things is to "use it".
你不用它，它就忘了。
If you don't use it, it will be forgotten.
你只看、只背，不说，大脑觉得你不需要，就不帮你记。
If you only read and memorize without speaking, your brain will think you don't need it and won't help you remember.
所以，想要记得快，记得牢，就要多说。
Therefore, if you want to remember things quickly and firmly, you need to speak more.
别害怕，别等明天，别等你准备好了。
Don't be afraid, don't wait until tomorrow, don't wait until you are ready.
你现在就可以说。
You can say it now.
说一句，就进步一点。
Every word you say is a step forward.
说十句，就强十倍。
Say ten sentences and it will be ten times stronger.
还有一个问题是，很多人不知道自己有没有进步。
Another problem is that many people don’t know whether they have made progress.
他们每天学，但是没有检查。
They study every day, but there is no review.
没有人告诉他们：“你学得对不对？
No one told them: “Did you learn it right?
你说得好不好？
Did you say that?
”所以他们一直在重复同样的错误，也不知道哪里需要改。
"So they keep making the same mistakes over and over again and don't know what needs to be changed.
你想一想，如果你每天跑步，但是从来不看时间，不看距离，你怎么知道自己跑得快不快？
Think about it, if you run every day but never look at the time or the distance, how do you know whether you run fast or not?
学习语言也是一样。
The same is true for learning a language.
如果你不看自己说得准不准，听得懂多少，你就不知道有没有变好。
If you don't check whether you speak correctly and how much you understand, you won't know whether you have improved.
有些人觉得：“我每天学，就会进步。
Some people think, “If I learn every day, I will make progress.
”可是，如果你走错路，走得再多也不会到目的地。
“But if you take the wrong path, no matter how much you walk, you will never reach your destination.
所以，我们要有“反馈”。
So, we need "feedback".
反馈就是你做完以后，有人告诉你：“这里对了，这里不对。
Feedback is when someone tells you after you’ve finished something: “This is right, this is wrong.
”或者你自己能看出来：“这个词我记住了，那个句子我还不会。
"Or you can see it yourself: "I remember this word, but I don't know that sentence yet.
你可以用很简单的方法来检查自己。
You can check yourself in a very simple way.
比如，每周一次，自我测试。
For example, once a week, test yourself.
写一个小短文，介绍自己的一天。
Write a short essay about your day.
看你能不能用中文写出来。
See if you can write it in Chinese.
如果写不出来的词，就查一查，然后下次记住。
If you can’t write a word, look it up and remember it for next time.
你也可以听一段简单的中文音频，然后写下你听到的词。
You can also listen to a simple Chinese audio clip and write down the words you hear.
或者用手机录下你说的话，再听一听自己说得清楚不清楚。
Or use your phone to record what you said and then listen to see if you spoke clearly.
你会发现，有时候你以为你会说，其实你说得别人听不懂。
You will find that sometimes you think you can speak, but in fact others cannot understand what you say.
没关系，这就是你进步的开始。
That's okay, this is where your progress begins.
还有一个方法是用“复习本”。
Another method is to use a "review book".
每天学了什么，写下来。
Write down what you learned every day.
一周后，自己看一看，还记得吗？
After a week, take a look at it yourself and see if you still remember it?
如果忘了，就再学一遍。
If you forget, learn it again.
不要一直往前学，也要回头看。
Don't just keep learning forward, also look back.
你也可以做“每日小目标”。
You can also do daily goals.
比如，今天我要学会三个句子，明天要复习这三个句子。
For example, I have to learn three sentences today and review these three sentences tomorrow.
后天要用这三个句子和别人说一说。
I will use these three sentences to talk to others the day after tomorrow.
这样你每一天都有计划，也有检查的方式。
This way you have a plan for each day and a way to check in.
你会觉得：“我真的在进步。
You feel like, “I’m really making progress.
我们的大脑喜欢看到“结果”。
Our brains love to see results.
当你看到自己从不会说，到会说一个句子，你会觉得：“太棒了！
When you see yourself go from not being able to speak to being able to speak a sentence, you will think, “Great!
”这种感觉会让你更有动力，想要继续学下去。
"This feeling will make you more motivated to continue learning.
记住，学习不是一直往前冲，而是要走得对，走得稳。
Remember, learning is not about rushing forward all the time, but about walking correctly and steadily.
每一步都看一看，问一问：“我做得好吗？
Look at each step and ask, “Did I do it well?
”这样你才不会迷路，才会越来越好。
"This way you won't get lost and things will get better and better.
所以，现在我们来看一看，你为什么一直在初级。
So, now let's take a look at why you are still at the primary level.
第一，你可能没有学习目标。
First, you may not have a learning goal.
你不知道自己要学什么、为什么学。
You don’t know what you want to learn or why you want to learn it.
第二，你用的方法太老，不适合你。
Second, the method you use is too old and not suitable for you.
你只是背单词，不说话，不用语言。
You just memorize words, no speaking, no language.
第三，你怕说错，所以不说，也不练习。
Third, you are afraid of making mistakes, so you don’t say it or practice it.
还有，你从来不检查自己有没有进步。
Also, you never check to see if you have made any progress.
这样学了一年，可能还在原地走。
After studying like this for a year, you may still be stuck in the same place.
但这不是你的错。
But it's not your fault.
很多人刚开始学语言的时候，都会有这些问题。
Many people have these problems when they first start learning a language.
好消息是，你可以从今天开始改变。
The good news is, you can start changing that today.
你可以先写下一个小小的目标。
You can start by writing down a small goal.
比如：“我想用中文点菜。
For example: "I would like to order in Chinese.
”那你就可以学这些词：“我要，一碗米饭，一杯水，多少钱？
"Then you can learn these words: "I want a bowl of rice and a glass of water. How much is it?
”然后你可以练习说句子：“你好，我要一碗米饭。
"Then you can practice saying the sentence: "Hello, I want a bowl of rice.
”你每天练五分钟，很快你就能说得很好。
"If you practice for five minutes every day, you'll be able to speak it well soon.
第二，你要换一种学习方法。
Second, you need to change your learning method.
不要只背单词，要听、说、用。
Don't just memorize words, listen, speak and use them.
比如今天学“去”，你就说：“我去学校，我去超市，我去朋友家。
For example, if you are learning the word “go” today, you can say: “I go to school, I go to the supermarket, I go to my friend’s house.
”每个词都用在句子里，大脑才会记得更清楚。
"When every word is used in a sentence, the brain will remember it more clearly.
第三，开始说中文吧，不要怕错。
Third, start speaking Chinese and don’t be afraid of making mistakes.
对自己说，对朋友说，对镜子说。
Talk to yourself, talk to your friends, talk to the mirror.
你说的每一句话，都是一个“输出”。
Every word you say is an output.
你说得越多，就越进步。
The more you speak, the more you improve.
没人一开始就说得完美，重要的是开口。
No one speaks perfectly at the beginning, what matters is starting.
第四，每周给自己做一个小测试。
Fourth, give yourself a small test every week.
写一个句子，说一段话，听一段音频，问自己：“我懂了吗？
Write a sentence, speak a paragraph, listen to an audio clip, and ask yourself: "Do I understand?
我能说了吗？
Can I say it?
”如果不行，就复习一下。
If not, review it.
如果可以了，就给自己一个小奖励。
If you can, give yourself a small reward.
比如吃一块巧克力，或者休息一下。
Like eating a piece of chocolate, or taking a break.
你看，其实不需要做很多，也不需要很完美。
You see, you don’t need to do a lot, and it doesn’t need to be perfect.
你只要每天做一点点，目标清楚，方法对，坚持说，坚持复习，你的中文一定会越来越好。
As long as you do a little bit every day, have a clear goal, use the right method, keep speaking, and keep reviewing, your Chinese will definitely get better and better.
语言是用来交流的，不是用来“背”的。
Language is for communication, not for memorization.
只要你开口，说出一句话，那就是胜利。
As long as you open your mouth and say something, that is victory.
今天你说一句，明天说两句，一个月后你可以说一段话。
You say one sentence today, two sentences tomorrow, and after a month you can say a paragraph.
一年以后，你会发现：哇，我真的可以用中文表达自己了！
After a year, you will find: Wow, I can really express myself in Chinese!
现在就开始吧！
Let’s get started now!
写下你的目标，说出你的句子，去找一个人说中文。
Write down your goal, speak your sentence, and go find someone to speak Chinese to.
你会发现，初级只是开始，更大的世界在等你。
You will find that the elementary level is just the beginning and a bigger world is waiting for you.
你可以做到的，加油！
You can do it, come on!
✍️ Vocabulary & Examples - 词汇和例子
Let's learn a few useful and meaningful phrases from today's podcast!
目标 (mùbiāo) – goal
Meaning: Goal; target
Explanation: Know exactly what you want to achieve (e.g., ordering food, chatting with friends) so your brain sees a clear picture.
Example from the text: 你要给自己一个简单又清楚的学习目标。
清楚 (qīngchu) – clear
Meaning: Clear; explicit
Explanation: Make learning tasks specific and concrete to stay motivated.
Example from the text: 当你知道自己要什么，你才会努力去做。
用中文 (yòng Zhōngwén) – use Chinese
Meaning: To use Chinese (in real life)
Explanation: Don’t just memorize words—use them in sentences and situations.
Example from the text: 学习不是记得多，而是用得多。
句子 (jùzi) – sentence
Meaning: Sentence
Explanation: Build many simple sentences with new words to make them yours.
Example from the text: 你可以试一试，每天学三个词，但是要说十个句子。
练习 (liànxí) – practice
Meaning: Practice; drill
Explanation: Speak daily—even to yourself—to signal your brain that Chinese is useful.
Example from the text: 你要给自己一个“练习说话的空间”。
说错 (shuōcuò) – say something wrong
Meaning: To make mistakes when speaking
Explanation: Mistakes are normal; speaking more leads to faster improvement.
Example from the text: 其实，说错了没关系。
进步 (jìnbù) – progress
Meaning: Improvement; progress
Explanation: Track progress with small weekly checks—writing, listening, or recording yourself.
Example from the text: 很多人不知道自己有没有进步。
复习 (fùxí) – review
Meaning: To review; to go over
Explanation: Revisit what you learned so your brain keeps it active.
Example from the text: 每天学了什么，写下来。一周后，自己看一看，还记得吗？如果忘了，就再学一遍。
我要… / 我想… (wǒ yào… / wǒ xiǎng…)
Meaning: “I want…” / “I would like…”
Explanation: Very common patterns for speaking needs and desires in daily life.
Example from the text: 我要一杯咖啡。／ 我想喝水。
日常表达 – daily mini-sentences
Meaning: Tiny daily outputs build speaking confidence
Explanation: Narrate your day with very simple Chinese to create constant “output”.
Example from the text: 我起床了。我去洗脸。／ 我今天累。／ 我要睡觉。
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