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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!

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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。

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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
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/19/g-s1-134001/andy-burnham-new-british-prime-minister

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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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Summary:
When it comes to language use, many people may hear someone catching a “cold” instead of “I’m got flu”. Is there a difference between the two? And where does the word “flu” come from? According to Taiwan CDC, colds cause respiratory tract symptoms such as sore throat, sneezing, runny nose, and sometimes accompanied by fever. An influenza on the other hand, affect the whole body. Flu viruses are categorized into types A to D, with type A and B flu resulting in seasonal outbreaks. In short, if you have fever, aches and fatigue, it is probably the flu.
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https://www.15mins.today/blog/ep-1006-how-does-influenza-differ-from-a-common-cold
Vocabulary and Sample Sentences:
Difference n. a point in which people or things are not the same The difference between a cold and a flu is the type of virus that cause the symptoms. It is difficult to tell the difference between twins.
Symptom n. a physical or mental feature that is regarded as a condition of disease. The symptoms of flu include fever, aches, and fatigue. During the doctor’s diagnosis, most questions are often related to the patient’s symptoms.
Accompany v. go somewhere together, occur at the same time Flu is often accompanied by fever. If your friend is lonely, you should accompany him/her as often as you can.

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夜市牛排的滋滋聲、打底的麵條、加顆蛋，再配上喝到飽的玉米濃湯和紅茶。這些我們從小吃到大的組合，看在無肉不歡的 John 老師眼裡，居然是「全世界最奇特的牛排體驗」！？本週《英語咖啡館》John 老師和 Klim 老師從夜市牛排一路吃到高級餐廳，帶你重新認識台式牛排文化。
為什麼台灣的牛排館幾乎只賣沙朗？台塑牛排那根骨頭到底該怎麼吃？原來這道菜還出自台塑王董的私人主廚！從一客 230 的夜市牛排吃到人均破千的老字號，沒錯！這集就是要讓你聽完想立刻揪人去吃牛排。
The sizzling sound of night market steak, noodles as the base, topped with an egg, paired with unlimited corn soup and black tea. This combination we've eaten since childhood is, in meat-lover John's eyes, actually "the most unique steak experience in the world"!? This week on "English Cafe," John and Klim take a journey from night market steaks to high-end restaurants, helping you rediscover Taiwan's steak culture.
Why do almost all of Taiwan's steakhouses only sell sirloin? How exactly should you eat that bone in Taiwan Plastics steak? It turns out this dish actually came from Taiwan Plastics founder Wang's personal chef! From a NT$230 night market steak to over a thousand NT dollars per person at long-established restaurants—that's right! This episode will definitely make you want to gather friends and go eat steak right after listening.