Stop Freezing in English - Speak English Confidently

Hello everyone, and welcome to English Like a Native.

大家好，欢迎来到像母语一样英语。

I'm Anna and today we're going to dive into a topic, that many

我是安娜，今天我们将深入探讨一个许多

language learners can relate to.

语言学习者都会涉及到的话题。

That frustrating feeling of freezing up when you try to speak,

即使经过多年的学习 ，当你试图说话时，也会有一种令人沮丧的冻结感

even after years of learning.

。

So you've been learning English for quite some time, you've put in the

你已经学习英语相当长一段时间了，你投入了

hours, studied the grammar, practised your vocabulary, but when it comes

时间，学习语法，练习词汇，但当

time to actually speak, you freeze.

真正开口说话时，你却愣住了。

Does that sound familiar?

这听起来很熟悉吗？

Don't worry.

不用担心。

You're not alone.

你不是一个人。

Feeling blocked when speaking a foreign language, is a common

对于许多学习者来说 ，说外语时感到受阻是一个常见的

struggle for many learners and there are a few reasons why it happens.

问题，造成这种情况的原因有几个。

First off, let's talk about the psychology behind it.

首先，我们来谈谈其背后的心理学。

When we're learning a new language, our brains can sometimes get overwhelmed

当我们学习一门新语言时，我们的大脑有时会被

with all the rules and vocabulary.

所有的规则和词汇淹没。

This overload can cause our minds to go blank when we try to speak.

当我们试图说话时，这种超负荷会导致我们的大脑一片空白。

Almost like a computer freezing up when it's running too many programs at once.

几乎就像一台计算机在同时运行太多程序时就会死机一样。

Then there's the fear of making mistakes.

然后就是害怕犯错误。

Many of us are perfectionists, and we hate the thought of sounding

我们中的许多人都是完美主义者，我们讨厌听起来

silly or getting something wrong.

愚蠢或出错的 想法

This fear can be so strong that it paralyses us, making

。 这种恐惧可能如此强烈，以至于让我们瘫痪，甚至

it difficult to speak at all.

根本无法说话。

Then there's the pressure of speaking in real-time.

还有实时讲话的压力。

When you're having a conversation, there's no time to pause and

当你在谈话时，没有时间停下来

think carefully about every word.

仔细思考每一个字。

It can be overwhelming, unlike when we're writing and reading, speaking requires us

与我们写作和阅读时不同，说话可能会让人不知所措，需要我们

to think on our feet and respond quickly.

迅速思考并快速做出反应。

This can be especially challenging if we're not used to it.

如果我们不习惯的话，这可能会特别具有挑战性。

And finally, there's the issue of confidence.

最后，还有信心问题。

Even if you know the language well, it can be daunting to put yourself out there

即使您很了解该语言，将自己放在那里

and speak to other English speakers.

并与其他说英语的人交谈也可能会令人畏惧。

But fear not, there are plenty of ways to overcome these obstacles

但不用担心，有很多方法可以克服这些障碍

and unlock your speaking potential.

并释放你的演讲潜力。

First and foremost, embrace the power of positive visualisation.

首先，拥抱积极想象的力量。

Take a moment each day to not only imagine yourself having a fluent

每天花点时间不仅想象自己能用流利的

conversation in English, but also to feel the emotions associated with success.

英语进行对话，而且还能感受与成功相关的情感。

Picture yourself speaking confidently, making jokes and connecting with others.

想象一下你自己自信地说话、开玩笑并与他人交流。

For example, imagine you're at a cafe, ordering your favourite coffee.

例如，假设您在一家咖啡馆，点了您最喜欢的咖啡。

Visualise yourself effortlessly communicating your order and engaging

想象一下您自己毫不费力地传达您的订单并

in small talk with the barista.

与咖啡师闲聊。

By visualising the scene and also feeling the emotions, you're training

通过想象场景并感受情绪，你正在训练

your brain to associate speaking English with positive feelings.

你的大脑将说英语与积极的情绪联系起来。

Next, let's talk about the power of active listening.

接下来，我们来谈谈积极倾听的力量。

The more you expose yourself to English in real-world contexts, the more natural

你在现实世界中接触英语的次数越多，

it will feel when it's your turn to speak.

轮到你说话时就会感觉越自然。

For instance, try listening to English podcasts or audiobooks

例如，尝试

during your daily commute.

在日常通勤时听英语播客或有声读物。

Pay attention to the intonation, rhythm and pronunciation of the speakers.

注意说话者的语调、节奏和发音。

This will not only make it easier for you to understand what you hear,

这不仅能让您更容易理解所听到的内容，

but it will also help you to get used to how people naturally talk.

还能帮助您习惯人们自然交谈的方式。

And finally, let's address the importance of embracing mistakes.

最后，让我们谈谈拥抱错误的重要性。

Remember, making mistakes is an essential part of the learning process.

请记住，犯错误是学习过程的重要组成部分。

Instead of viewing mistakes as failures, see them as valuable

不要将错误视为失败，而应将其视为宝贵的

opportunities for growth.

成长机会。

For example, imagine you're having a conversation with a native speaker and

例如，假设您正在与母语人士交谈，并且

you accidentally say the wrong word.

您不小心说错了单词。

Gasp!

喘气！

Instead of thinking too much about the mistake, just smile and ask for help.

不要过多地思考错误，只需微笑并寻求帮助即可。

This not only shows that you want to learn and get better, Which may

这不仅表明您想要学习并变得更好，这可能会

encourage your speaking partner to help you more in the future, but it will

鼓励您的演讲伙伴将来为您提供更多帮助，而且还会

also reduce your anxiety because you're staying relaxed and not overthinking it.

减少您的焦虑，因为您保持放松而不是想太多。

Now one additional skill that can help you overcome the fear of freezing

现在，可以帮助您克服冻结恐惧的另一项技能

up is learning how to ask questions to keep the conversation going.

是学习如何提出问题以保持对话继续进行。

Asking questions not only shows your interest in the conversation but also

提出问题不仅表明你对谈话感兴趣，而且

but also takes the pressure off of you to constantly come up with things to say.

还能减轻你不断想出要说的话的压力。

Plus, it's a great way to learn more about the other person and

另外，这是了解对方并

practice your listening skills.

练习倾听技巧的好方法。

For instance, instead of asking questions that require a yes or no answer,

例如，不要提出需要回答是或否的问题，而是

try asking open-ended questions that encourage the other person to share more.

尝试提出开放式问题，鼓励对方分享更多内容。

Like, instead of saying,

就像，而不是说

"Did you have a good weekend?"

“你周末过得愉快吗？”

You could ask, "What did you do over the weekend?"

你可以问：“你周末做了什么？”

And show that you're listening by using phrases like, "I see."

并使用诸如“我明白了”之类的短语来表明您正在倾听。

"That's interesting."

“那很有意思。”

Or, "Tell me more."

或者，“告诉我更多。”

These really show that you're interested in what the other person is saying.

这些确实表明您对其他人所说的话感兴趣。

Another way to show that you're listening and to encourage the other

表明你正在倾听并鼓励对方

person to speak is to summarise or paraphrase what the person has said.

发言的另一种方法是总结或解释对方所说的话。

This helps to show the person that you're talking to that you understand

这有助于向与您交谈的人表明您理解

and you're listening intently.

并且正在专心聆听。

Let's look at some examples of this in practice.

让我们看看实践中的一些例子。

"I've been feeling really overwhelmed with work lately.

“最近我对工作感到非常不知所措。

There's just so much to do, and I'm not sure how I'll manage it all."

有太多事情要做，但我不知道如何处理这一切。”

"It sounds like you're feeling stressed out because of your workload.

“听起来你因为工作量而感到压力很大。

It must be tough trying to juggle everything at once."

同时兼顾所有事情一定很困难。”

"I just gave a presentation in front of the entire team, and I

“我刚刚在整个团队面前做了一个演讲，我

think I messed up a few times.

想我搞砸了好几次。

I feel really embarrassed."

我感到非常尴尬。”

"It takes a lot of courage to present in front of a group, and even the

“在一群人面前展示需要很大的勇气，即使是

best of us make mistakes sometimes.

我们中最好的人有时也会犯错误。

I'm sure you did better than you think, and I admire you

我相信你做得比你想象的要好，我很钦佩你

for taking on the challenge."

接受挑战。”

"I've been trying to eat healthier, but it's been really hard to resist junk food.

“我一直在努力吃得更健康，但很难抗拒垃圾食品。

I feel like I'm failing at this whole diet thing."

我觉得我在整个饮食方面都失败了。”

"It sounds like you're struggling to stick to your healthy eating goals, and that

“听起来您正在努力坚持健康饮食目标，这

can be really challenging, especially when there are temptations all around.

确实具有挑战性，尤其是当周围充满诱惑时。

But the fact that you're aware of the challenge and putting in effort shows

但事实上，您意识到了挑战并付出了努力，这表明

how much you care about your health."

您付出了多少努力。关心你的健康。”

By paraphrasing what your friend said, you're showing that you've

通过解释你朋友所说的话，你可以表明你已经

listened and understood their concerns and you've offered support.

倾听并理解他们的担忧，并且你已经提供了支持。

This encourages them to continue sharing their thoughts and

这会鼓励他们继续

feelings with you and it boosts their confidence at the same time.

与您分享他们的想法和感受，同时增强他们的信心。

So the next time you find yourself freezing up when you try to speak

因此，下次当你发现自己在尝试说

English, remember too visualise success, listen actively, embrace mistakes,

英语时陷入僵局时，也要记住想象成功、积极倾听、拥抱错误，

and don't forget to ask questions to keep the conversation flowing.

并且不要忘记提出问题以保持对话流畅。

The important thing is to keep pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone.

重要的是不断推动自己走出舒适区。

Practice equals progress.

实践等于进步。

My recommendation is to find a safe and encouraging place to

我的建议是找到一个安全且令人鼓舞的地方来

practice your English speaking.

练习英语口语。

A place where you won't be judged but supported.

一个你不会被评判但会得到支持的地方。

Meet regularly and decide what you will talk about in advance so that you can

定期会面并提前决定要讨论的内容，以便

be prepared to talk about that topic.

为讨论该主题做好准备。

Good preparation reduces the chances of freezing when it's your turn to

充分的准备可以减少轮到你发言时僵住的机会

speak which will make your experience a positive one and increase your confidence.

，这将使你的经历变得积极并增强你的信心。

Now my conversation club provides you with everything you need to practice and

现在，我的会话俱乐部为您提供练习和

improve your English-speaking confidence.

提高英语口语信心所需的一切。

You can access hundreds of classes in a year, covering lots of

您一年可以参加数百门课程，涵盖许多

varied and exciting topics and facilitated by fantastic teachers.

不同且令人兴奋的主题，并由出色的老师提供帮助。

On top of this you also get access to other fantastic resources that

除此之外，您还可以访问其他出色的资源，

will help you to improve your English including my Telegram group

帮助您提高英语水平，包括我的 Telegram 小组，

for daily chit chat on the go.

用于随时随地进行日常聊天。

The award-winning ELAN community is an engaging space that you

屡获殊荣的 ELAN 社区是一个引人入胜的空间，您

will love being a part of.

一定会喜欢成为其中的一部分。

To find out more, head to englishlikeanative.co.uk.

要了解更多信息，请访问 englishlikeanative.co.uk。

Until next time, take very good care and goodbye.

直到下次，好好照顾并再见。