跟讀練習: If you’re not motivated, do this. - 通過影片學習英語口語
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I think there's really only one thing separating you from you and the life that you really want to live.
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I know exactly how it feels to have these big goals and dreams, but I have no clue how to actually reach them.
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It seems like years keep passing and I make very little progress.
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Trust me when I tell you I'm not here to waste your time.
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I've seen a lot of similar videos to this one.
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They got me inspired for maybe a day and then that motivation went away again.
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So is there actually a solution to all this?
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Or are you always going to feel overwhelmed by your goals and your dreams?
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The video you're watching right now almost didn't get recorded at all.
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I thought, this idea has already been made.
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No need for me to waste my time in trying to make my own version.
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But then I thought, no. This is something I really want to say.
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This message has actually had an impact on my life.
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So why would I not say this if I truly believed it could help someone or even change their life?
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So I've been trying really hard to figure out what it is exactly that prevents me from making progress on something
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Especially my goals and dreams and I think I figured it out
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Lack of motivation always seems to be the thing that prevents me from moving forward and that lack of motivation
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Usually comes from not feeling motivated.
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I think that's the major flaw
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I was letting my feelings dictate what I was able to accomplish instead of actually taking action.
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If I take action on a creative idea, my feelings will normally follow.
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But if I wait to feel inspired to take action, I usually don't act at all.
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You can't control when you're gonna feel inspired, but you can control when you're gonna actually start doing something and take action.
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When it comes to my goals, if I zoom out too far and think about the big picture too much, I don't accomplish anything at all.
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But when I focus on one thing and accomplish one small thing, I'm able to be productive.
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That's the key.
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Taking action first.
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Not waiting for the perfect moment.
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Not waiting for motivation to magically show up.
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Just starting.
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Because momentum doesn't come from waiting.
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It comes from doing.
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Think about it.
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How many times have you sat around waiting to feel inspired only to waste hours scrolling
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and procrastinating or convincing yourself that now just isn't the right time?
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That's the cycle that keeps you stuck.
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That's the cycle that kept me stuck.
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But the moment you begin, even when you don't feel like it, something shifts.
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Your brain kicks into gear and your energy always seems to follow.
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One small step leads to another.
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So instead of overthinking, instead of waiting to feel ready, just take one small step.
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The thing is, I can't tell you exactly what that step is for you, but I think if you thought about it,
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you could figure out one small thing to do today that would move you in a positive direction.
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It could even change your life.
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Because here's the truth, it doesn't have to be perfectly planned out and strategic.
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It just has to begin.
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And once you do, the inspiration will come.
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The energy will follow.
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It always does.
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So what is the one thing that's separating you from you and the life you know you want to live?
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It's taking action.
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The difference between those who actually create and make things versus those who only dream about creating is taking action.
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It's taking that first step.
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The sad truth is, most of you watching this right now may not even take that first step.
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If there's one thing that I can encourage you with as someone who doesn't know you, will probably never know you,
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but who wants the best for you is this.
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Today, take one small step in actually doing something, and not just dreaming about it.
FOR YOU
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本課的詞彙與口語要點
這節口語課以影片“If you’re not motivated, do this”為素材。 影片中反覆出現的詞有：action, step, waiting, motivation, inspired。 這段影片共有 57 個句子、685 個單詞可供跟讀。 講話部分時長為 3:29。 說話人語速較快，每分鐘約 196 個詞，會出現較多連讀和弱讀。 90% 的單詞屬於英語最常用的 3,000 詞，詞彙容易理解。
影片中的重點詞彙
影片中 15 個值得學習的單詞，附發音和釋義：
| 單詞 | 發音 | 釋義 |
|---|---|---|
| motivation 名詞 | /ˈmoʊ.tə.veɪ.ʃən/ | 動機 /動機, 推動力 /推動力 |
| inspire 動詞 | /ɪnˈspaɪə(ɹ)/ | 授意, 鼓舞 |
| accomplish 動詞 | /əˈkɑm.plɪʃ/ | 達到 /達到 |
| encourage 動詞 | /ɪnˈkʌɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/ | 鼓勵 /鼓勵, 激勵 /激勵 |
| strategic 形容詞 | /stɹəˈti.dʒɪk/ | 戰略的 /戰略的 |
| versus | /ˈvɝsəs/ | 對 /對 |
| convince 動詞 | /kənˈvɪns/ | 說服 /說服 |
| productive 形容詞 | /pɹəˈdʌk.tɪv/ | 生產的 /生產的 |
| clue 名詞 | /kluː/ | 線索 /線索 |
| momentum 名詞 | /ˌmə(ʊ)ˈmɛntəm/ | 動量 /動量 |
| scroll 名詞 | /skɹoʊl/ | 條幅 /條幅, 卷軸 /卷軸 |
| flaw 名詞 | /flɔ/ | 疵 |
| motivate 動詞 | /ˈmoʊ.tɪ.veɪt/ | 激發 |
| dictate 動詞 | /ˈdɪkˌteɪt/ | 命令, 規定 /規定 |
| overthink 動詞 | 想太多 |
影片中出現的短語動詞
| 單詞 | 發音 | 釋義 |
|---|---|---|
| figure out 動詞 | 弄清楚 | |
| go away 動詞 | 離開 /離開, 走 | |
| show up 動詞 | 露面 | |
| zoom out 動詞 | /ˌzuːm ˈaʊt/ | 縮小 /縮小 |
影片中的語法
說話人最常用的結構，並附上影片中的原話：
| 結構 | 影片中的用法 |
|---|---|
| 現在完成時 have/has + 過去分詞 — 過去發生但與現在仍有關聯的事 | I've seen · has already been made · has actually had |
| 定語從句 who / which + 從句 — 補充說明人或事物 | those who actually · someone who doesn |
| “will” 表將來 will + 動詞 — 決定、承諾或預測 | will normally · will come · will follow |
| 現在進行時 am/is/are + -ing — 此刻或近期正在發生的事 | you're watching · is taking |
需要注意的發音
說話人用了 19 次縮略和弱讀形式，例如 doesn't, don't, you're。請按聽到的簡短形式來說。
- “sh” 和 “zh” 音: motivation /ˈmoʊ.tə.veɪ.ʃən/, accomplish /əˈkɑm.plɪʃ/, inspiration /ˌɪn.spɪˈɹeɪ.ʃən/
- 長單詞——注意重音位置: motivation /ˈmoʊ.tə.veɪ.ʃən/, inspiration /ˌɪn.spɪˈɹeɪ.ʃən/, momentum /ˌmə(ʊ)ˈmɛntəm/, procrastinate /pɹoʊˈkɹæs.tə.neɪt/
中文母語者容易讀錯的音：
- /v/ — 不要讀成 /w/，上齒輕觸下唇: motivation /ˈmoʊ.tə.veɪ.ʃən/, versus /ˈvɝsəs/, convince /kənˈvɪns/, productive /pɹəˈdʌk.tɪv/, motivate /ˈmoʊ.tɪ.veɪt/
- 詞尾子音 — 要讀清楚，後面不要加母音: accomplish /əˈkɑm.plɪʃ/, encourage /ɪnˈkʌɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/, strategic /stɹəˈti.dʒɪk/, versus /ˈvɝsəs/, convince /kənˈvɪns/
- /æ/ — 嘴張大，不要讀成 /e/: magically /ˈmæd͡ʒ.ɪ.kli/, procrastinate /pɹoʊˈkɹæs.tə.neɪt/
如何用這段影片練習
- 先完整聽一遍影片，不要開口，記下不認識的單詞。
- 先用 0.75 倍速逐句跟讀，熟練之後再回到正常速度。
- 錄下自己的聲音並與原聲對比，特別注意 motivation, inspire, accomplish 這類單詞。
什麼是跟讀法？
跟讀法 (Shadowing) 是一種有科學依據的語言學習技巧，最初開發用於專業口譯員的培訓，並由多語言者Alexander Arguelles博士普及。這個方法簡單而強大：您在聽英語母語原聲的同時立即大聲重複——就像是一個延遲1-2秒緊跟說話者的影子。與被動聽力或語法練習不同，跟讀法強迫您的大腦和口腔肌肉同時處理並模模擬實的講話模式。研究表明它能顯著提高發音準確性，語調，節奏，連讀，聽力理解和口語流利度——使其成為雅思口語備考和真實英語交流最有效的方法之一。