之前发过一篇推荐一个稳打稳扎不着急的英语学习平台,里面提到了国际学校会采用的英语同步课堂平台ixl。这其实已经说明了那篇适合小孩子。
因为相对来说,稳定持久花时间去堆基础也就还读书有这个耐心了,小孩子不会觉得自己学得慢,也不会觉得自己笨,成年人大概率差点意思。
成年人学英语丢掉了考试,确实失去了枷锁,但又该怎么驾驭自由?每个人都可以有不同的答案。
从AI翻译的来势汹汹,到小红书一键翻译对话TK refugees,感觉电影《流浪地球》里人手一个实时耳机无缝交流的时代好像很近了。
乎排除掉阴谋论,比如AI会偷偷的扭曲你的话(已经脑补黑镜第15季了),掌握一门外语(特别是英语)投入产出比变得很低了。
你打了这么多场篮球,没想着成为下一个科比。队友踩着倒计时投进逆风翻盘的三分球,让你变身大力水手把他举得高高的。你打的不是篮球,是文化。
文化理解与交流
语言是文化的载体,掌握一门外语能够让我们体验并尊重其他文化的独特性,而不仅仅是表面的沟通。
你用不同的滤镜构图去记录一年四季大好河山,去别人去过的地方。有些图你选择突出人物,有些图你选择突出风景,有些图你藏了一个隐喻,有些图你讲了一个没被看见的故事。
思维方式的拓展
语言是思维的工具,学习外语能够锻炼大脑的灵活性和适应性。许多语言的表达方式、结构和思维逻辑与母语不同,这种差异能够帮助我们以不同的方式看待和解决问题。
人均实时耳机会像人手一部手机一样普遍,有的人甚至有好几部。但能修理实时耳机的人,改造或升级耳机的人,是规则的强关联者,也是稀缺价值拥有者。
职业与发展机会
尽管即时翻译工具逐渐普及,但许多高端职业依然需要多语能力。掌握外语能增加职场的竞争力,尤其是在国际化、跨国企业或全球化项目中,语言能力常常是脱颖而出的关键。
你练了一个月的《Despacito》,只是为了晚会那天弹唱,你知道Ta喜欢这首歌。
情感联结
通过学习外语,我们能与他人建立更深的联系。无论是和外国朋友、同事还是在国际社交场合中,能用对方的母语交流,无疑会拉近彼此的距离。
你有一点肌肉会吸引异性,你有很多肌肉会吸引我。
你年复一年日复一日的把自己当作艺术品一样打磨。你引以为豪的不是结果,而是常年挑战自我的毅力和勇气。
自我成长与挑战
通外语学习本身是一种挑战,能够帮助我们培养毅力、耐心和适应力。掌握一门新语言,特别是在面对语法、发音等困难时,可以为个人带来极大的满足感和成就感。
我讲这么多,主要就是说明:
💎是否学习外语,更多的是看个人需求和生活环境。 技术的便利并不完全能代替语言本身带来的独特价值。
假设下面内容是你想提高英语为前提,这个思路基本适合绝大部分人。
专注Focus
在练习过程中,保持高度专注至关重要。这意味着全身心投入,避免分心,确保每次练习都具有明确的目标和方向。例如,在学习编程时,专注于解决特定的编程问题,而非同时处理多个任务。
反馈Feedback
及时获取反馈有助于识别自身的优点和不足。这可以通过自我评估、他人评价或与标准进行对比来实现。例如,在练习写作时,可以请他人阅读并提供意见,帮助发现文章中的逻辑漏洞或表达不清之处。
修正Fix
根据反馈,针对性地调整和改进自己的方法和技巧。这需要主动识别问题,并制定切实可行的改进措施。例如,在学习外语时,发现发音不准确后,可以通过模仿标准发音和反复练习来纠正。
人生不是排位赛,但技能提高用排位赛的逻辑修炼我感觉还是比较顺理成章的。有些人在青铜段位隐约已有王者之资,但天赋属于少数,咱们排位赛一步一个脚印打上去一样可以看看风景。
能力从下面四个维度考虑: 理解 口语 写作 听力
显而易见,俺们老中往往是后面三项比较糟糕,理解这一块有AI有翻译,大体都能明白的,这样的能力是可以有标准量化的:
🤖英语能力的划分通常采用CEFR(欧洲语言共同参考框架),这是国际上广泛使用的标准。CEFR系统将语言能力分为六个等级,按从低到高的顺序排列:
免费测试你的英语水平,基于CEFR:
https://www.efset.org/zh/
你的水平有B2(包含)以上,我感觉都不用折腾英语,日常你的英语肯定已经很够用了。
如果你询问chatGPT/deepseek 有没有什么系统学习英语的免费网站,肯定会给你很多,即便你要的是雅思,也能给你整理出来。
正常流程的系统性,多少是围绕考试,从听说读写几个方面来考核。
日常对话 & 语境训练
纠正语法 & 提高写作能力
阅读理解 & 词汇扩展
句式变换 & 语言风格训练
音标 & 语音细节学习
跟读模仿 & 语速调整
听写训练 & 语音辨识
口语即兴表达
生成个性化学习计划
学习特定口音
模拟演讲 & 口语考试
是不是感觉很多?对的,太多了。
chatGPT自己都清楚的列出来了在帮你学习英语这件事上,利用语音播报和文本生成能做的太多了。
👀多到你甚至还是想不到要怎么开始。
所以需要引入一种系统来作为练习的核心,等于任务清单。
我考虑到自己的水平和时间投入以及兴趣。我最后的选择是chatGPT推荐的这个平台,基于Cambridge University Press 推出,可以写作文,批改作文。最关键的是,免费!
https://writeandimprove.com/
一份作业,显然只有A2左右的水平:
A man looked at his garden that's empty under the sunny day.
"I want to live better when I stand here, maybe I need more colors in my eyes?" he thinks.
So, he went to the Green Fingers Shop to buy some flowers and plants.
Last, he have a better garden, he smiled.
拿着这个的问题去问了AI:
👩看图写话,用英语。 分别CEFR的,A2-C1的3个水平来各写一篇。
🤖A2 (Beginner)
One day, a man looked at his garden. There were no flowers. He wanted to make it beautiful.
He went to a flower shop and bought some plants. The lady at the shop helped him.
He took the flowers home and planted them. Now his garden looks nice and colorful.
B1 (Intermediate)
A man stood in his backyard, thinking about how empty it looked. He wanted to add some color and beauty.
He went to a flower market and bought different types of plants. The shopkeeper gave him advice on which flowers would grow well.
Back home, he planted the flowers carefully. After some time, his garden became beautiful, and he felt very happy with his work.
B2 (Upper-Intermediate)
The man looked at his plain, empty garden and felt that something was missing. He decided to transform it into a colorful space.
He visited a local flower market, where he selected a variety of plants. The friendly shopkeeper suggested some good options, and he happily made his purchase.
Back at home, he spent time planting the flowers, arranging them thoughtfully. After some effort, his garden was full of life, with bright flowers blooming beautifully.
这样就形成了一个最小的 【输出-输入】的循环
这样就够了嘛?
在系统性也确定后,需要进一步明确英语的载体格式。
经过我的一番测试,同样的条件下,chatGPT生成的英语语料质量最好,发音最自然。
问就是因为人家是本地人。所以下面的内容依旧是用的chatGPT。
我们老中对中文的爱,可以在你有这么高速运转的机械进入中国里抽象,也可以在诗词歌赋里窥见“明月几时有,把酒问青天”。
每种语言都有自己的美,中文偏向意境深远,而英文则强调表达精准与结构韵律。
所以我会想了,为什么不优先考虑最能体现英文美感的载体形式呢?最好还短短的,很可爱。
诗歌(Poetry):莎士比亚
格言与名言(Proverbs and Quotations):爱默生
短篇小说(Short Stories):欧·亨利和厄尔·海明威
歌词(Song Lyrics):鲍勃·迪伦的《Blowin' in the Wind》
对话与戏剧(Dialogue and Drama):莎士比亚的戏剧作品,《哈姆雷特》和《麦克白》
然后是增加类型后的提问。
👩根据之前发的图片的内容,分别基于CEFR的A2-B2的3个水平,各创造一组对话or诗歌(根据你的意愿单选)。要求地道自然,符合母语者的英语美感。
🤖我选择对话(Dialogue)形式,因为它可以更好地展现语言的自然流畅性,同时符合不同CEFR水平的表达能力。
A2 (Beginner) – Simple Conversation
[In the garden] Tom: My garden looks empty. I need some flowers! Anna: You can go to the flower shop. They have many plants. Tom: Good idea! I will go now.
[At the flower shop] Tom: Hello! I want some flowers for my garden. Shopkeeper: Sure! Do you like roses or daisies? Tom: I like both! I will take some. Shopkeeper: Here you go. Enjoy planting them!
[Back home] Tom: Now my garden looks beautiful!
B1 (Intermediate) – A More Natural Conversation
[In the garden] Tom: My backyard looks so boring. It needs something colorful. Anna: How about planting flowers? They’ll make it look much better. Tom: That’s a great idea! Do you know where I can buy some? Anna: Yes! There’s a flower market in town. You should check it out.
[At the flower market] Tom: Hi! I’m looking for some flowers for my garden. Shopkeeper: Of course! Are you looking for something easy to grow? Tom: Yes, I don’t have much experience with gardening. Shopkeeper: Then I recommend these marigolds. They are bright and very easy to take care of. Tom: That sounds perfect! I’ll take some.
[Back home] Tom: Wow, the flowers look amazing! This was such a good idea.
B2 (Upper-Intermediate) – A More Expressive and Engaging Conversation
[In the garden] Tom: Ugh, my backyard looks so dull. I should really do something about it. Anna: Maybe some flowers would help? A little color can completely change a space. Tom: You’re absolutely right. Where do you think I should go? Anna: There’s a lovely flower market downtown. They have a great selection, and the staff are really helpful. Tom: Sounds perfect! I’ll head there now.
[At the flower market] Tom: Hello! I’m looking to add some life to my backyard. What do you recommend? Shopkeeper: Well, it depends. Do you want something low-maintenance, or are you up for a challenge? Tom: Let’s go with low-maintenance. I’m a complete beginner. Shopkeeper: In that case, marigolds and petunias would be a great choice. They’re hardy and bloom beautifully. Tom: That sounds fantastic! I’ll take a few.
[Back home] Tom: Wow, what a difference! My backyard finally looks alive. I should have done this sooner!
chatGPT自带的发音是比较好的,我感觉人机感不是很多,还是很适合作为跟读对象(毕竟不要钱)
👩 那在提问的时候,加入(一些非母语者很容易读错的情况)这个前提,能生成更好适配老中发音弱项的材料。
🤖 好的!在这些对话中,我特意加入了一些**母语为中文的英语学习者容易读错或发音不准的单词,在对话中突出容易读错的单词,但不加入“错误的对照发音”,**这样学习者可以专注于正确的发音练习。让学习者在阅读和练习时更加注意发音问题。
A2 (Beginner) – Simple Conversation
[In the garden] Tom: My garden looks empty. I think I need some flowers. Anna: Yes! Flowers will make it beautiful. Tom: Where can I buy some? Anna: There is a flower shop in town.
[At the flower shop] Tom: Hello! I want to buy three flowers. Shopkeeper: Sure! Here are some roses and daisies. Tom: Great! How much are they? Shopkeeper: They are six dollars. Tom: Thank you!
[Back home] Tom: Now my garden is beautiful!
🔹 重点发音词:
B1 (Intermediate) – A More Natural Conversation
[In the garden] Tom: My backyard feels so boring. I need to add something. Anna: Maybe some flowers? They’ll make it bright and colorful. Tom: That sounds great! Where can I get them? Anna: There’s a flower market nearby. It’s not far.
[At the flower market] Tom: Hi! I’d like to buy some flowers. Shopkeeper: Sure! Do you want big ones or small ones? Tom: Hmm… I think I’ll take six. Shopkeeper: Good choice! Here are some roses, lilies, and marigolds. Tom: Wow, they look amazing! How much do they cost? Shopkeeper: Twelve dollars in total. Tom: Here you go. Thank you!
[Back home] Tom: Look at these flowers! They’re so pretty. Anna: Yeah, and they smell nice too!
🔹 重点发音词:
B2 (Upper-Intermediate) – A More Engaging Conversation
[In the garden] Tom: My backyard looks lifeless. It really needs some color. Anna: Why don’t you plant some flowers? They’ll bring it to life. Tom: Good idea! Do you know a good place to get them? Anna: There’s a great flower market. You should check it out.
[At the flower market] Tom: Hi! I’m looking for some flowers to brighten up my garden. Shopkeeper: Of course! What kind of flowers do you like? Tom: I love roses, but I think I’ll get a mix of everything. Shopkeeper: A great choice! These marigolds are very easy to grow, and these petunias will add a nice touch. Tom: That sounds perfect! How much do I owe you? Shopkeeper: That’ll be fifteen dollars. Tom: Here’s twenty. Keep the change!
[Back home] Tom: This looks amazing! My backyard finally feels alive. Anna: Yeah, but don’t forget to water them. Tom: Of course! Plants need water to live, not to leave! Anna: Haha, good! Your flowers will thank you.
🔹 重点发音词:
哈哈哈,一个平平无奇的35单词小作文,硬是搞成了上强度的扩展材料。
这个看个人习惯了,我比较喜欢问AI很多关于拆解成任务细节的事儿,因为我不擅长做规划。
👩Write & Improve(Cambridge):这是剑桥大学提供的一个写作练习平台,它可以根据你的水平提供适当的写作题目,并给出反馈。虽然它主要是写作,但对提升写作水平非常有帮助。
我想知道,这个网站是任务的模式对吗? 【确认是否合适】
我应该怎么规划和逐步提升我的写作水平? 【问他咋规划】
如果我采用todo 清单或者 表格,应该如何?【落地的具体形式】
🤖
是的,它采用了一种基于任务的模式。你可以选择不同级别(初级、中级、高级、雅思等)的写作任务,提交你的文章后,系统会提供反馈,包括语法、拼写、结构等方面的改进建议。这种方式适合通过多次练习和反馈来提升写作能力。
要系统性地提高写作水平,你可以按照以下步骤进行:
✅ 目标:熟悉基本的语法结构、拼写规则,提高句子表达能力。
✅ 方法:
✅ 目标:提升句子复杂度,学习衔接词,提高逻辑连贯性。
✅ 方法:
✅ 目标:写出有说服力、逻辑清晰、结构严谨的文章。
✅ 方法:
你可以使用 To-Do 清单 或 表格 来规划写作任务,以下是两种方法:
你可以使用 Notion、Trello、微软 To-Do 等工具,每天/每周列出具体任务,比如:
✅ 完成 200 词写作任务
✅ 复习昨天的错误并重写部分句子
✅ 阅读一篇高分范文并记录有用表达
✅ 练习 10 个高级词汇
|——时间—— |——任务—— | ——目标—— | ——反馈—— | ——备注—— |
如果你喜欢灵活安排,每日清单适合你;如果想长期跟踪进步,表格更直观。你可以结合两者,写完任务后在表格中记录反馈,形成系统的学习闭环。
行文到这里基本结束了,感谢你花时间阅读。
🤖 这个机器人标注的部分基本是由AI chatGPT生成。
我后续会更新一些基于英语+AI的产品概念设计,有兴趣的朋友可以持续关注哦,也欢迎交流。