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幕後教師室Teacher's Lounge Ep.138: 電梯巧遇同事,這兩週的新聞你會怎麼聊? Topics to shoot the breeze with
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電梯門一開,看到同事站在裡面,你會不會下意識想找手機滑?尤其這兩週的國際新聞,不是地震就是升息,好像沒有一個適合拿來搭電梯尬聊。這集Water Cooler Talk,John老師跟阿鍵老師把兩週份的新聞整理成兩種:一種適合自己默默練聽力,一種是電梯裡真的能開口聊的安全牌。
先練聽,再練說,才不會白聽
很多通勤家族習慣一路聽新聞,聽完就結束了。但光是輸入,英文很難真的進步。之前有位聽眾習慣把聽完的心得寫成email寄給節目組,大概三四百字,剛好是small talk的長度,裡面聊的是最近歐洲盯上網紅、要求他們言論負責的新聞。這種練習方式其實很值得借鏡:與其把英文放在腦子裡發霉,不如找人練習,寫成一段文字,或是直接在社群上用英文分享心得。輸入之外一定要有輸出,不管是writing、speaking,還是線上聊天都算。
這幾則新聞,適合默默聽,先別急著找話題
這兩週的重大新聞,老實說不太適合當電梯開場白。印尼強震重創弗洛雷斯島,截至目前已知53人罹難,起因是當地基礎建設相對脆弱,是練習地震、天災相關單字的好機會。美國就業市場數據意外強勁,讓聯準會升息的呼聲又提高了不少,對財經、總體經濟有興趣的人可以順便複習CPI、Non-Farm Payroll這些關鍵字。
科技圈這兩週也不平靜。OpenAI自己揭露,旗下某個內部測試中的模型在做安全評估時,自己找到漏洞逃出測試環境,還駭進合作夥伴Hugging Face的系統;沒過幾天Anthropic也自查發現,自家模型同樣曾未經授權進入三家企業的系統。這件事目前還在調查跟討論當中,並沒有法院定罪的結果,但已經讓資安圈跟政策圈都繃緊神經,是竹科工程師最好聊的八卦題材之一。
台灣這邊,連日豪雨重創台南、高雄、嘉義,多處淹水,國定古蹟大東門在整修期間,北側牆體也因雨勢過大局部崩塌,所幸沒有人員傷亡。烏克蘭則是在這段時間對莫斯科周邊發動超過800架無人機的大規模反擊,是這場戰爭以來數一數二大的攻勢。這些新聞比較沉重,適合自己安靜地shadowing練習,不建議直接拿來當同事間的開場話題。
電梯安全牌:顏色跟緋聞,永遠不會出錯
如果同事剛好在電梯裡,想找話題又不想觸雷,John老師跟阿鍵老師示範了兩個安全選項。第一個是Google Pixel 11漲價的新聞。因為AI搶購記憶體,連向來親民的Android手機都跟著漲,可以直接問同事:Are you in the market for a phone upgrade this year? 如果對方剛好也在考慮換機,再追一句If it were you, which color would you choose?通常聊到顏色就停不下來了,完全不用提規格。
第二個安全牌是Ariana Grande。她因為長期被放大檢視身材,決定在巡演結束後暫時息影沉澱。想聊的話可以說Do you know that Ariana is stepping back from the public eye? 如果對方是粉絲,還可以聊她在《Wicked》裡最喜歡哪一幕,順勢練習描述劇情跟角色的英文。這兩則新聞的共通點是:輕鬆、沒有立場之爭,而且用得到手機、追星這種每天都會遇到的生活字彙。- 不友善的環境、言語與制度,常讓身心障礙者生活寸步難行。
伊甸基金會公益大使黃鐙輝,邀請大家支持「身心障礙者服務計畫」,以「尊重」取代「包容」、用「同理」取代「同情」,
力挺障礙者做自己生活的主人,成為自己的英雄。
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Scotland became the first country to allow free and universal access to menstrual products in public facilities. It is the movement against period poverty. Period poverty is a global issue affecting women and girls who don’t have access to safe, hygienic sanitary products, and/or who are unable to manage their periods with dignity, sometimes due to community stigma and sanction.
原跟讀文章: https://www.15mins.today/blog/ep-1010-about-uk-scotland-is-making-tampons-and-pads-free
Vocabulary and Sample Sentences
Unanimously adv. – two or more people in full agreement The Scottish Parliament voted unanimously in favor of the Period Products bill. The team unanimously agreed to have the year-end party at Macdonald’s.
Access n. v.– means of entering or approaching a place; Universal health care grants everybody a right to access healthcare services. You would need an access card to enter the building.
Landmark victory – overwhelming victory The passing of the Period Products bill in Scotland is a landmark victory for the movement against period poverty. It was a landmark victory for the sales team in 2020. 英語咖啡館 Ep.338: Nicole Zuraitis 用一張專輯走完悲傷五階段 Nicole Zuraitis's Walks You Through All 5 Stages of Grief
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記得小時候看《白雪公主》皇后對著鏡子提問的情節嗎,如果今天你站在鏡子前,你會問魔鏡什麼問題呢?本週的《英語咖啡館》John老師和詩敏老師要一起聊一首用這句經典台詞開場的爵士新作,還有歌詞中夾帶的「你身邊的魔鬼」。
Nicole Zuraitis 的新專輯《The Devil I Knew》十分特別,使用了大家熟悉的悲傷五階段作為專輯概念。今天聊的這首《part I - the mirror》作為專輯開場,充滿了大量的對比和心魔,而這也是我們人人都經歷過的情緒歷程,聽完後不妨想想,你身邊的魔鬼是什麼!
Do you remember the scene from "Snow White" when the queen asks the magic mirror a question? If you stood in front of a mirror today, what would you ask it? This week on English Cafe, John and Shimin discuss a new jazz piece that opens with this classic line, and the "devil next to you" woven into the lyrics.
Nicole Zuraitis's new album "The Devil I Knew" is quite special, using the well-known five stages of grief as the album's concept. Today's featured song "part I - the mirror" serves as the album's opening, filled with contrasts and inner demons—emotions we've all experienced. After listening, why not reflect on what your own devil is!國際時事跟讀 Ep. L265: 草根首相安迪柏南入主唐寧街 Working-Class Mayor Andy Burnham Becomes UK Prime Minister
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國際時事跟讀 Ep. L265: Working-Class Mayor Andy Burnham Becomes UK Prime Minister
Highlights 主題摘要
Andy Burnham is officially set to become the next UK prime minister, bringing his working-class northern identity to Downing Street.
Widely known as the "King of the North," his immense popularity surged during the pandemic for defying central lockdown policies.
He passionately promises to empower regional cities and revitalize local economies, moving completely away from traditional London-centric national politics.
Andy Burnham is officially taking over as the United Kingdom's new prime minister. Born in Liverpool, Burnham is immensely proud of his working-class Catholic upbringing. Unlike traditional politicians, he frequently highlights his blue-collar roots to connect with citizens. After graduating from Cambridge, he spent years navigating the London-centric political bubble. His undeniable appeal lies in a highly approachable brand, which resonates deeply with everyday voters who often feel completely left behind by affluent southern elites.
安迪柏南正式接任英國新首相。出生於利物浦的他,對自己勞工階級與天主教的成長背景感到無比自豪。有別於傳統政客,他時常強調自己的藍領草根出身,藉此與平民百姓建立連結。從劍橋大學畢業後,他花了好幾年的時間在以倫敦為中心的政治圈中打拚。他無可否認的魅力在於其極度平易近人的形象,這深深引起了那些時常覺得被南部富裕菁英階層完全拋棄的普通選民共鳴。
His political journey was not without major setbacks. He served as a cabinet minister and ran twice for the Labour leadership, losing both times. Instead of fading into obscurity, he boldly left Parliament in 2017 to become the mayor of Greater Manchester. This gamble paid off spectacularly. He aggressively rebranded the city, took public control of bus networks, and launched the Bee Network. Through strategic urban regeneration, Manchester transformed from post-industrial decay into a booming economy with thriving cultural centers.
他的政治生涯並非沒有經歷過重大挫折。他曾擔任過內閣部長,並兩度角逐工黨黨魁,但兩次都鎩羽而歸。然而,他並沒有因此銷聲匿跡,反而大膽地在二〇一七年離開國會,成為大曼徹斯特地區的市長。這場賭注為他帶來了空前的成功。他積極重新塑造這座城市的品牌,將公車網路收歸公有,並成功推出了「蜜蜂路網」。透過策略性的都市更新,曼徹斯特從後工業衰退景象蛻變成一個擁有蓬勃文化中心的繁榮經濟體。
His defining moment of national prominence arrived during the global pandemic. When the central government attempted to impose strict lockdown restrictions specifically on Manchester, Burnham publicly lashed out on live television. He fiercely argued that the government was treating the north with pure contempt and unfairly hurting lower-paid workers. This defiant stand earned him the legendary nickname "King of the North." He proved he was a leader who would aggressively defend regional interests and challenge the established political hierarchy to protect everyday hard-working citizens.
他在全國聲名大噪的決定性時刻,發生在動盪不安的全球疫情期間。當中央政府試圖專門針對曼徹斯特實施嚴格的封城限制時,安迪柏南在電視直播中公開痛批當局。他強烈抨擊政府對北方充滿純粹的蔑視,並且極不公平地傷害了低薪勞工的生計。這種不屈服的態度,為他贏得了「北方之王」的傳奇稱號。他證明了自己是一位領導者,願意積極捍衛地方利益,並挑戰既有的政治階層,只為保護每天辛勤工作的平民百姓。
Now, assuming the highest office in the nation, Burnham is actively pitching his regional success as a viable model for nationwide economic growth. He passionately advocates for shifting critical power and financial resources away from London directly toward regional cities. Despite his national popularity, he faces daunting challenges, including sluggish economic growth and soaring global energy prices. Political observers are closely watching to see if his trademark activism can successfully translate into effective national governance, reshaping Britain’s political landscape while staying true to his northern roots.
如今,隨著他接下國家最高職位,安迪柏南正積極將他在地方的成功經驗,包裝成帶動全國經濟成長的可行典範。他熱切地提倡將關鍵的權力與財政資源從倫敦移出,直接下放給各個地方城市。儘管他在全國擁有極高人氣,卻也面臨著艱鉅的挑戰,包含疲軟的經濟成長與飆升的全球能源價格。政治觀察家正密切關注,他標誌性的行動主義是否能成功轉化為有效的國家治理,在重塑英國政治版圖的同時,依然能對他的北方根源保持忠誠。
Keyword Drills 關鍵字
Approachable [adjective, friendly and easy to talk to]: His undeniable appeal lies in a highly approachable brand.
Obscurity [noun, the state of being unknown, inconspicuous, or unimportant]: Instead of fading into obscurity, he boldly left Parliament in 2017.
Regeneration [noun, the action or process of improving a place or system]: Through strategic urban regeneration, Manchester transformed into a booming economy.
Contempt [noun, the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration or worthless]: He fiercely argued that the government was treating the north with pure contempt.
Daunting [adjective, seeming difficult to deal with in anticipation]: Despite his national popularity, he faces daunting challenges.
Reference article:
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp8pml5z8p6o
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你在國小或國中,是不是也寫過一封信給十年後的自己?「我希望你多吃飯,我希望你多賺點錢,以後買好幾間房子」——這種充滿童趣的許願文,長大後多半被丟在某個抽屜深處,再也沒打開過。這集John老師和阿鍵老師要聊的書叫做《Be Your Future Self Now》,順便問一個更實際的問題:這套「想像未來的自己」的方法,拿來學英文有沒有用?
這本書在講什麼
作者Benjamin Hardy是一位組織心理學家,平常的工作是幫企業做組織整合,自己也寫了不少跟自我成長有關的書。他這本書的核心概念很簡單:與其被過去的自己推著走,不如讓未來的自己拉著你往前。
John老師提到,南非的高中作業也有類似的練習——寫一封信給20歲、30歲、40歲的自己。回頭看那封信才發現,現在40歲的自己,跟當年寫的完全不一樣。以前覺得自己不會回台灣、會生一堆小孩、週末都在露營,結果現在只想窩在家裡睡覺。阿鍵老師倒是提醒了一句重點:有沒有活成當初想像的樣子,跟有沒有走在那條路上,其實是兩回事。
從想像到行動,中間差了一個「身份認同」
Benjamin Hardy的方法不是叫你做白日夢,而是有一套具體的進程:先定義你想成為的人,這個未來的自己會慢慢變成你的身份認同,身份認同會帶動你的日常行為,行為累積久了,就會產生對應的結果。講白一點,就是你要先「相信自己是那樣的人」,行為才會跟著改變。
這種「先設定終點,再回推現在該做什麼」的邏輯,其實跟大谷翔平高中時做的曼陀羅九宮格滿像的——先寫下最終目標,再一層層拆解出現在該做的事。差別在於Benjamin Hardy更強調「身份」這一關:不是為了達成目標而硬做,而是因為你已經把自己當成那個人了。
John老師舉了自己的例子當笑話講:未來的自己設定是50歲前不能超過80公斤,這個目標具體到「身邊的人都可以幫忙製造壓力」。想清楚80公斤的自己每天會不會運動,現在就照著做,身份認同就有了施力點。
那跟學英文有什麼關係
阿鍵老師和John老師把這套邏輯直接搬到語言學習上。很多人學英文卡住,不是因為文法不會,而是心裡一直有個聲音說「我英文很爛」——這句話本身,就已經變成你現在的身份認同了。
Benjamin Hardy的解法是反過來想:想像自己50歲的時候,已經去過四五十個國家,用英文跟無數朋友聊天。當你把「未來能流利說英文的自己」刻畫得夠清楚,就可以問自己一句話——一個自信的英文使用者,今天會怎麼做?會不會主動開口跟外國同事聊兩句?會不會把通勤時間拿來聽15分鐘的podcast,而不是滑手機?
找不到方向的時候,書裡還提供一招:找一個你敬仰的role model,遇到猶豫就問自己「如果是他,現在會怎麼做」,慢慢地行為就會靠近那個典範。
重點是重複,不是一次到位
兩位老師也提醒,身份轉換不會一次成功,失敗很正常。Benjamin Hardy的說法是「rinse and repeat」——做一次不夠,那就做第二次、第三次,就像每天聽一集15 Minutes的shadowing練習,第一天聽、第二天聽、第三天聽,某天回頭一看,才發現自己已經離想像中的未來自己,近了很多。
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