學英文不用背單字 Learn By Listening

Podcast Title: Overcoming the Fear of Speaking English
Host: Duncan 
Topic: Language Anxiety, Courage, and Being a Role Model for Kids.
Focus: Expressing fear, advice structures (you should, the best way to), and mindset.

[Script]
"Hi students! Today I want to share a story about a conversation I had with a mother recently. She is a wonderful mom, and her English is actually quite good! She studies grammar and uses learning apps on her phone every single day.

But she came to me with a problem. She said, 'Teacher, whenever I see a foreigner or try to speak English in real life, my mind goes completely blank. I freeze up!'
I listened to her, and I told her something very honest. I said, 'Language apps are great! They can help you build your vocabulary by 10% or 20%. But apps will never teach you to be brave. The only true way to improve your English... is to open your mouth and speak!'

I told her that making mistakes is completely normal. Foreigners don't care if your grammar isn't 100% perfect. They just want to communicate with you! I advised her to take a trip up to Taipei or visit tourist spots where she can practice ordering coffee or asking for directions in English.

Most importantly, I told her: 'Don't teach your children to be afraid.' Kids watch everything their parents do. If a child sees their mom hide or stay silent when someone speaks English, the child learns that English is something scary. But if they see their mom smile, try her best, and laugh off mistakes, the child learns that English is just a fun tool for connecting with the world.

So, if you are listening today and you feel nervous about speaking English: stop waiting for perfection. Be brave, make mistakes, and keep talking!"
[Script]


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Comprehension Questions (English & Traditional Chinese)

1. According to the teacher, how much can language apps help your English?
  • 根據老師的說法,語言 App 對你的英文有多大的幫助?

2. What happens to the mom when she tries to speak to a foreigner?
  • 當這位媽媽試著跟外國人說話時,她發生了什麼事?

3. Why is it important for parents not to show fear when speaking English in front of their kids?
  • 為什麼家長在孩子面前講英文時,不表現出害怕是非常重要的?

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Vocabulary Highlights:

Freeze up(因緊張而)愣住 / 僵住 To suddenly become unable to speak or move because of nervousness.

Role Model 榜樣 / 模範 A person whose behavior is copied by others, especially younger people.

Perfection 完美 The state of being complete and without any flaws or mistakes.

Communicate 交流 / 溝通 To share information, ideas, or feelings with others.

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What is 學英文不用背單字 Learn By Listening?

Stop memorizing, start listening! Welcome to Learn By Listening, the English podcast designed specifically for young learners who want to understand English naturally. We believe that children learn best through stories, not word lists.

In each episode, we filled stories with mystery, humor, and fun characters. Whether it’s meeting a "tall ghost" who is actually just Grandpa, or traveling to a sunny day in Nara with a magic kimono, our stories use simple language that students can actually follow.

What makes us different?

Context over Lists: We use vocabulary from the standard curriculum (like family, feelings, and weather) but put them into exciting plots.

Perfect for ESL: Spoken clearly and at a pace that helps non-native speakers gain confidence.

Short & Sweet: Every episode is under 5 minutes—perfect for a morning listen or a bedtime story.

Join us and discover that you don't need to memorize words to speak English—you just need to listen!
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別再死背單字了,聽故事才是王道!

歡迎來到《學英文不用背單字》,這是一個專為國小及國中 ESL 學習者設計的英文聽力廣播。我們深信:孩子學英文不該靠枯燥的單字表,而是要透過有趣的故事情境。

在每一集短短 5 分鐘的節目中,我們會帶領孩子進入不同的冒險世界。從「長得像鬼的神祕高個子」(其實是爸爸!),到靠著「魔幻和服」變換天氣,我們將課本裡的單字(如家庭成員、心情感受、天氣等)轉化成好玩的情節。

我們的特色:

情境學習: 拒絕死背!在故事中自然理解單字用法。

難易適中: 專為英語初學者設計,語速清晰流暢,建立孩子的聽力自信。

輕鬆無負擔: 每集不到 5 分鐘,隨時隨地都能練習。

跟著我們一起聽故事,你會發現:原來學英文可以這麼簡單、這麼好玩!

"Hi students! Today I want to share a story about a conversation I had with a mother recently. She is a wonderful mom, and her English is actually quite good! She studies grammar and uses learning apps on her phone every single day.

But she came to me with a problem. She said, 'Teacher, whenever I see a foreigner or try to speak English in real life, my mind goes completely blank. I freeze up!'
I listened to her, and I told her something very honest. I said, 'Language apps are great! They can help you build your vocabulary by 10% or 20%. But apps will never teach you to be brave. The only true way to improve your English... is to open your mouth and speak!'

I told her that making mistakes is completely normal. Foreigners don't care if your grammar isn't 100% perfect. They just want to communicate with you! I advised her to take a trip up to Taipei or visit tourist spots where she can practice ordering coffee or asking for directions in English.

Most importantly, I told her: 'Don't teach your children to be afraid.' Kids watch everything their parents do. If a child sees their mom hide or stay silent when someone speaks English, the child learns that English is something scary. But if they see their mom smile, try her best, and laugh off mistakes, the child learns that English is just a fun tool for connecting with the world.

So, if you are listening today and you feel nervous about speaking English: stop waiting for perfection. Be brave, make mistakes, and keep talking!"