TED演讲:Jay_Walker谈中国英语学习狂热
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周杰伦说英语演讲稿Ladies and gentlemen,It is an honor to stand before you today and share my thoughts on the topic of music and culture. As an artist, I have always believed in the power of music to transcend boundaries and touch the hearts of people from all walks of life. Today, I would like to speak to you about the importance of preserving our cultural heritage through music.Music has the ability to connect people on a deep and emotional level. It speaks to our souls and evokes emotions that words alone cannot express. In a world that seems to be increasingly divided, music has the power to unite us. It is a universal language that knows no boundaries, and it has the ability to bring people together, regardless of their background or nationality.As an artist, I have always been deeply rooted in my own culture. I believe that it is important to preserve and celebrate our cultural heritage because it is what makes us unique. Our traditions, customs, and values are what shape us as individuals and as a society. They are our roots, and without them, we risk losing our identity.Music is one of the most powerful ways to express our cultural heritage. Through music, we can preserve and pass on our traditions to future generations. It is a way to tell our story, to share our history, and to keep our culture alive. I have always drawn inspiration from my own culture, blending traditional Chinese elements with modern sounds to create something unique. In doing so, I hope to not only preserve my own cultural heritage but also inspire others to embrace their own roots.In today's fast-paced and globalized world, it is easy for our cultural traditions to be suppressed or forgotten. We are constantly bombarded with new trends and influences from around the world. But it is important for us to remember that our cultural heritage is what makes us who we are. It is what sets us apart and gives us a sense of belonging.I urge everyone here today to take pride in your own cultural heritage and to celebrate it through music. Whether it is through playing an instrument, singing traditional songs, or simply appreciating the music of your culture, let us all do our part to preserve and promote our cultural heritage.In conclusion, music has the power to bridge gaps, unite people, and preserve our cultural heritage. Let us embrace our roots, celebrate ourdiversity, and continue to use music as a way to connect with one another. Together, we can ensure that our cultural traditions will live on for generations to come.Thank you.。
TED演讲“我正在学习第8种语言”,揭秘学习外语的奥秘!演说者:Lýdia Machová演说题目:揭秘多语言学习者的奥秘!想要学习一门新语言,但感到沮丧或不确定从哪里开始?Lýdia 说,你不需要一些特殊才能或“语言基因”。
她揭示了多语言(讲多种语言的人)的秘密,并分享了四个原则来帮助释放你自己隐藏的语言天赋。
揭秘多语言学习者的奥秘!来自TED英语演说优选00:0011:31中英对照翻译I love learning foreign languages. In fact, I love it so much that I like to learn a new language every two years, currently working on my eighth one.我喜欢学外语。
实际上,这种痴迷让我每两年就想学一门新的外语,现在我正在学第八门外语。
When people find that out about me, they always ask me, 'How do you do that? What's your secret?' And to be honest, for many years, my answer would be,当人们得知此事后,总是问我,“你怎么做到的?你的秘诀是什么?”说实话,这么多年来,我的回答总是,'I don't know. I simply love learning languages.' But people were never happy with that answer. They wanted to know why they are spending years trying to learn even one language, “我不知道啊。
英文模仿演讲对学生英语学习的促进作用作者:李丹丹来源:《新课程学习·下》2014年第09期摘要:英语学习强调学生语言综合运用能力,注重提高学生用英语进行思维和表达的能力和跨文化能力。
因此,教师应注重培养学生的语用能力、口语交际力和跨文化交流力。
通过自身实践,探讨英文模仿演讲对学生英语学习的促进作用以及对英语口语表达的提升作用。
关键词:模仿演讲;模仿展示;实践过程;文化学习;语言习得;口语表达;思维训练《普通高中英语课程标准(实验稿)》指出:高中英语课程应强调在进一步发展学生综合语言运用能力的基础上,注重提高学生用英语进行思维和表达的能力和跨文化交际力。
因此,教师应该注重学生的语用能力,培养学生的口语交际能力以及跨文化交流能力,让学生具有国际化视野。
在现实生活中,学生在课堂上不敢开口,即使开口,所能表达的内容也非常有限。
究其原因:学生大多是在汉语的环境中学英语,缺乏语用氛围;在课堂上少数英语基础较好的学生或者性格较为外向的学生容易霸占课堂;我们课堂的形式或者课堂的活动也较为单一;我们所用的英语缺乏真正的环境,学生在课堂上根据教材内容有目的地进行操练,在不了解国外文化的同时,很容易使用“中国式英语”即“Chinglish”。
笔者结合教学实践,探索英语模仿演讲这一活动形式对学生英语学习,尤其是对学生英语口语能力提升的促进作用。
一、实践过程与策略1.探讨与分组环节利用本校研究性学习课程开设时间,将高一、高二各一个班的学生进行集中和分组。
教师加以引导,由学生进行讨论,要求一:讨论出自己最感兴趣的话题类别;二:说出自己最喜欢或者是最崇拜的名人;三:模仿演讲者,演讲内容为英文。
按照讨论结果进行分类。
类别为:A.政界类别,如:Barack Hussein Obama Jr.George Walker Bush,Hillary Clinton...B.科学类别,C.时尚类别,D.社会学类别,E.饮食与健康类别,F.经济类别,G.其他。
2013年总结之学习篇——ted演讲ted(指technology, entertainment, design在英语中的缩写,即技术、娱乐、设计)是美国的一家私有非营利机构,该机构以它组织的ted大会著称。
ted诞生於1984年,其发起人是里查德·沃曼。
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ted演讲精选721. Jay Walker: The World's English Mania and English Learning StrategiesIn his captivating TED Talk, Jay Walker delves into the global phenomenon of English learning and the strategies people around the world employ to master the language. Walker discusses the widespread obsession with learning English, attributing it to its perceived importance in business, technology, and international communication.He emphasizes the significance of English as the "operating system" of the modern world and highlights the various ways people immerse themselves in English learning. Walker explores innovative methods such as online language platforms, language exchange programs, and immersive experiences, all of which allow individuals to gain fluency and confidence in English.Furthermore, Walker discusses the importance of embracing mistakes as a natural part of language acquisition. He invites his audience to embrace the learning journey, highlighting that English fluency is not just about mastering grammar and vocabulary, but about connecting and understanding diverse cultures and perspectives.2. Daniel Kraft: Medicine's Future? There's an App for ThatDaniel Kraft's thought-provoking TED Talk explores how technology, particularly mobile applications, is revolutionizing the field of medicine. Kraft demonstrates how smartphones and wearable devices are empowering individuals to become actively involved in monitoring and managing their own health.He highlights the numerous health applications available that allow users to track vital signs, collect personal health data, and receive real-time feedback. Kraft emphasizes the potential of these apps to transform healthcare delivery by enabling early disease detection, providing remote health consultations, and promoting preventive care.Kraft also discusses the implications of these advancements for physicians, suggesting that doctors should embrace technology as a valuable tool to enhance patientcare. He envisions a future where medical professionals can access comprehensive patient data and make informed decisions at the point of care, ultimately enabling personalized and efficient healthcare solutions.3. Pamela Meyer: How to Spot a LiarPamela Meyer's compelling TED Talk dives into the intriguing world of deception and equips listeners with the tools to detect lies. Meyer introduces the concept of "lie spotting" as a crucial skill in an era filled with misinformation and manipulation.She explores various verbal and non-verbal cues that liars often exhibit and highlights the importance of paying attention to inconsistencies and deviations from normal behavior. Meyer encourages the audience to become more skeptical and curious, promoting a critical mindset that can aid in identifying deception.Moreover, Meyer presents methods and techniques used by trained professionals such as law enforcement officers and interrogators to detect lies. She emphasizes the significance of context and baseline behavior in accurately scrutinizing someone's truthfulness.In a world where trust and authenticity are paramount, Meyer's TED Talk provides valuable insights into the art of recognizing deceit and encourages listeners to foster a more honest and transparent society.。
TED Talks Jay Walker 关于世界英语热/talks/jay_walker_on_the_world_s_english_mania.htmlJay Walker explains why two billion people around the world are trying to learn English. He shares photos and spine-tingling audio of Chinese students rehearsing English -- "the world's second language" -- by the thousands.Jay Walker is fascinated by intellectual property in all its forms. His firm, Walker Digital, created Priceline and many other businesses that reframe old problems with new IT. In his private life, he's a bibliophile and collector on an epic scale.Let's talk about manias. Let's start with Beatle mania:hysterical teenagers,crying, screaming, pandemonium. Sports mania:deafening crowds,all for one idea -- get the ball in the net.Okay, religious mania:there's rapture, there's weeping,there's visions.Manias can be good.Manias can be alarming.Or manias can be deadly.The world has a new mania.A mania for learning English.Listen as Chinese students practice their English by screaming it.Teacher: ... change my life!Students: I will change my life.T: I don't want to let my parents down.S: I don't want to let my parents down.T: I don't ever want to let my country down.S: I don't ever want to let my country down.T: Most importantly ... S: Most importantly ...T: I don't want to let myself down.S: I don't want to let myself down.Jay Walker: How many people are trying to learn English worldwide?Two billion of them.Students: A t-shirt. A dress.JW: In Latin America, in India, in Southeast Asia,and most of all in China.If you are a Chinese student you start learning English in the third grade, by law.That's why this year China will become the world's largest English-speaking country.(Laughter)Why English? In a single word: Opportunity.Opportunity for a better life, a job,to be able to pay for school, or put better food on the table.Imagine a student taking a giant test for three full days.Her score on this one test literally determines her future.She studies 12 hours a day for three years to prepare.25 percent of her grade is based on English.It's called the Gaokao, and 80 million high school Chinese students have already taken this grueling test.The intensity to learn English is almost unimaginable, unless you witness it.Teacher: Perfect! Students: Perfect!T: Perfect! S: Perfect!T: I want to speak perfect English.S: I want to speak perfect English.T: I want to speak -- S: I want to speak --T: perfect English. S: perfect English.T: I want to change my life!S: I want to change my life!JW: So is English mania good or bad?Is English a tsunami, washing away other languages? Not likely. English is the world's second language.Your native language is your life.But with English you can become part of a wider conversation:a global conversation about global problems,like climate change or poverty,or hunger or disease. The world has other universal languages.Mathematics is the language of science.Music is the language of emotions.And now English is becoming the language ofproblem-solving.Not because America is pushing it,but because the world is pulling it.So English mania is a turning point.Like the harnessing of electricity in our cities or the fall of the Berlin Wall,English represents hope for a better future --a future where the world has a common language to solve its common problems.Thank you very much.(Applause)让我们来谈谈狂热。
TED (Technology, Entert本人nment, Design) 是一个致力于传播思想和启发人们的全球性组织。
自1984年成立以来,TED凭借其优秀的演讲者和丰富多彩的主题吸引了全球数百万观众。
每年,TED都会举办全球性会议,邀请各行各业的杰出人士共享他们的想法和经验。
这些演讲涵盖了科学、艺术、教育、技术、商业等各个领域,为观众带来了前所未有的启发和震撼。
在众多的TED演讲中,有一些演讲因其深刻的主题、精彩的表达和深远的影响而备受欢迎。
这些演讲涵盖了各种各样的主题,从人类情感、社会问题到科技革新,都展现了人类思想的无限可能。
在此,我们将介绍TED最受欢迎的25个演讲中文版本,希望能够为广大读者带来新的思想火花和启示。
1. 肖恩·安德森:关于网络上的短视瓶(TED:为什么我们的视瓶可以在全球信息站取得成功)2. 安迪·普迪康:关于阳光、维生素D和生活质量(TED:阳光可能是你最好的药)3. 米歇尔·武侯:如何教育对于创造更好世界的重要性(TED:教育不仅仅是为了工作)4. 林肯·克莱普尔:通过肢体语言去改善交流(TED:身体语言的力量)5. 凯米·佩卡拉:关于设计的哲学思考(TED:设计思维的力量)6. 卡伦·雅各布斯:如何面对错误和挑战(TED:失败的礼物)7. 乔治·克罗姆:如何创造幸福和满足的生活(TED:活出真实的自己)8. 艾伦·萨瑟兰德:如何在压力下保持冷静和专注(TED:如何经营你的心智)9. 丹尼尔·卡恩曼:谎言和欺骗的心理学(TED:关于说谎的诚实)10. 比尔·盖茨:关于全球健康危机与希望(TED:全球问题的解决之道)11. 莫妮卡·阿德拉尔:每个人都对家暴说不(TED:用自己的故事去改变世界)12. 阿米尔汗:少儿性侵害问题的关注者(TED:童年)13. 阿比格尔·迪斯克:女性作为领导者的力量(TED:权利的副作用)14. 阿米尔·伊扎迪:伊朗歌手的勇敢之歌(TED:音乐、魔法、生命)15. 弗雷德·斯泰德曼:与黑大象的深情交流(TED:我的朋友、黑大象)16. 乔治·蒋:我国山地农民和本人援助技术(TED:奇迹还是控制)17. 芭芭拉·考奇:那场关于教育的改变全球的革命(TED:一个教育家的传奇)18. 派翠夏娃‧波恩‧哈布:科幻小说对于新思想的推动力(TED:科幻小说的魅力)19. 罗伯·蒂布茨:尼泊尔医疗援救队的传奇故事(TED:从尼泊尔的救援队)20. 罗拉·麦克奎恩:对于逆行的人生的热爱和坚持(TED:在逆流中前行)21. 麦克尔·萨坦佩洛:为了艺术的感动和坚持(TED:过程)22. 阿立谢·罗登科:从囚徒到大师级艺术家(TED:爱、教育和创造力)23. 艾米·库奇:关于人类性行为的洞见(TED:性权力的演变)24. 卡梅尔·阿尔喜利:如何从头开始新生(TED:重建你的生活)25. 马克·辛格尔:社交媒体对于人类的影响(TED:社交媒体的影响)以上25个TED演讲都是备受瞩目和欢迎的,它们不仅涉及到了人们关注的热点问题,还深刻触及了人类内心的柔软之处。
浅谈英语口语的教与学作者:孙晓蕾来源:《校园英语·中旬》2014年第10期【摘要】英语作为一门全球性的语言,可以帮助学习者参与更大范围的讨论。
英语口语表达作为交际的主要方式,越来越受到学习者的重视。
笔者认为在英语口语教学过程中,应充分发挥教师的主导性和学生的主体性,在加强英语语音教学的基础上,通过阅读增加语言和信息的储备,母语学习和外语学习并驾齐驱,方能提高教学效果。
【关键词】主导性主体性语言输入语言输出在经济全球化、国际化的今天,英语已经渗透到政治经济和文化生活的各个方面,由于英语在对外交往和经济建设中具有举足轻重的地位,以及英语在高考中的比重,英语学习的重要性和必要性日益突显,有统计数据显示,中国学习英语的人数已经超过英语母语国家的总人口数。
英语的重要性和必要性日益被人们所领悟,英语教学的效果和研究也越来越得到教育界人士的重视,近年来,英语口语教学改革在全国多所院校推行,英语口语教学的研讨会也频繁召开,教学效果较以往相比有明显的提高,但仍未达到理想的程度。
因此,英语教学的方法仍需广大工作者继续探索,不断试验。
关于英语口语教学不易开展,英语口语教学效果始终欠佳的问题,笔者认为应从几个方面给予重视:一、英语学习者的动机美国著名企业家Jay Walker在著名的TED演讲中提到“The world has many universal languages.Mathematics is the language of science.Music is the language of emotions.And now English is becoming the language of proble m solving.”(世界上有很多全球性的语言,数学是科学的语言,音乐是情感的语言,而英语正在成为解决问题的语言)。
他认为母语是每个人生命中不可或缺的因素,但是英语作为一种全球性的语言,可以让你参与更大范围的讨论,在一个全世界的范围、关于全球性问题的讨论。
TED爆红演讲:如何在6个月内学会一门外语?Have you ever held a question in mind for so long that it becomes part of how you think?你是否曾经把一个问题留在心中很久,结果它已经成为你的一种思路?Maybe even part of who you are as a person?甚至可能已经成为你自己的一部分?Well I've had a question in my mind for many, many years and that is: how can you speed up learning?我思考了一个问题很多很多年,就是:你怎样才能加快自己学习的速度?Now, this is an interesting question because if you speed up learning you can spend less time at school.那么,这是一个很有趣的问题,因为如果你可以加快自己的学习的速度,你就可以花更少时间在学校里。
And if you learn really fast, you probably wouldn't have to go to school at all.如果你真的可以学习得特别快,你可能根本就不用去上学。
Now, when I was young, school was sort of okay but I found quite often that school got in the way of learning so I had this question in mind: how do you learn faster?在我小时候,上学还凑合,但我常常发现上学会阻碍学习,因此在心里面我有了这样一个问题:怎样才能学得更快呢?And this began when I was very, very young. When I was about eleven years old I wrote a letter to researchers in the Soviet Union, asking about hypnopaedia, this is sleep learning, where you get a tape recorder, you put it beside your bed and it turns on in the middle of the night when you're sleeping, and you're supposed to be learning from this.(这个想法)在我很小时候已经开始了,大约我11岁的时候,我给前苏联的研究者写了一封关于睡眠学习的信,所谓“睡觉学习”,就是拿一个磁带录音机放在你床边,等你入眠后机器开始播放磁带,(然后)目的是通过这种方式来学习。
TED演讲:Jay Walker谈中国英语学习狂热Let's talk about manias. Let's start with Beatle mania: hysterical teenagers, crying, screaming,pandemonium. Sports mania: deafening crowds, all for one idea -- get the ball in the net. Okay,religious mania: there's rapture, there's weeping, there's visions. Manias can be good. Manias can be alarming. Or manias can be deadly.让我们来谈谈狂热。
先从甲壳⾍虫热说起。
歇斯底⾥里的少年们:⾼高呼,尖叫,喧嚣。
体育热:震⽿耳欲聋的⼈人群,都是为了⼀一个⽬目标,让球⼊入⽹网。
还有宗教热:有欢笑、也有泪⽔水还有梦想。
狂热可能有益,也可能会令⼈人担忧。
有时狂热可能会很致命。
The world has a new mania. A mania for learning English. Listen as Chinese students practice their English by screaming it.现在,世界上有种新的狂热。
学习英语的狂热。
下⾯面听听中国学⽣生⽤用⾼高声叫喊的⽅方式练习英语。
Teacher: ... change my life!⽼老师:...改变我的⽣生活!Students: I will change my life.学⽣生:我要改变我的命运。
T: I don't want to let my parents down.⽼老师:我不想让⽗父母失望。
S: I don't want to let my parents down.学⽣生:我不想让⽗父母失望。
T: I don't ever want to let my country down.⽼老师:我从不想让国家失望。
S: I don't ever want to let my country down.学⽣生:我从不想让国家失望。
T: Most importantly ... S: Most importantly ...⽼老师:最重要的...学⽣生:最重要的...T: I don't want to let myself down.⽼老师:我不想让我⾃自⼰己失望。
S: I don't want to let myself down.学⽣生:我不想让我⾃自⼰己失望。
Jay Walker: How many people are trying to learn English worldwide? Two billion of them.JayWalker:全世界现在有多少⼈人学习英语?20亿Students: A t-shirt. A dress.学⽣生:⼀一件T恤。
⼀一条裙⼦子。
JW: In Latin America, in India, in Southeast Asia, and most of all in China. If you are a Chinese student you start learning English in the third grade, by law. That's why this year China will become the world's largest English-speaking country. (Laughter) Why English? In a single word: Opportunity. Opportunity for a better life, a job, to be able to pay for school, or put better food on the table. Imagine a student takinga giant test for three full days. Her score on this one testliterally determines her future. She studies 12 hours a day for three years to prepare. 25 percent of her grade is based on English. It's called the Gaokao, and 80 million high school Chinese students have already taken this grueling test. The intensity to learn English is almost unimaginable, unless you witness it.JW:在拉丁美洲、印度、东南亚和⼏几乎整个中国。
如果你是名中国学⽣生,根据法律要求,你在⼩小学三年级就得开始学英语。
这就是为什么今年(2009年)中国会成为全世界最⼤大的讲英语的国家。
(笑声)为什么是英语?⽤用⼀一个词来回答就是:机会。
⼀一个获得更好的⽣生活、⼯工作的机会。
可以上得起学,可以吃上更好的⾷食物。
想象⼀一个学⽣生⽤用整整三天时间参加⼀一次⼤大考。
她的这次考试成绩⼏几乎决定她的未来前途。
为了准备这次考试,她在三年的时间⾥里,每天学习12⼩小时。
⽽而这次考试25%的成绩是由英语决定。
这个考试叫做⾼高考。
有8000万中国⾼高中⽣生参加过这个“独⽊木桥”考试。
学英语的强度⼏几乎不可想象,除⾮非你亲眼⽬目睹。
Teacher: Perfect! Students: Perfect!⽼老师:完美!学⽣生:完美!T: Perfect! S: Perfect!⽼老师:完美!学⽣生:完美!T: I want to speak perfect English.⽼老师:我想讲完美的英语S: I want to speak perfect English.学⽣生:我想讲完美的英语T: I want to speak -- S: I want to speak --⽼老师:我想说--学⽣生:我想说--T: perfect English. S: perfect English.学⽣生:完美的英语。
学⽣生:完美的英语T: I want to change my life!⽼老师:我要改变我的命运!S: I want to change my life!学⽣生:我要改变我的命运!JW: So is English mania good or bad? Is English a tsunami, washing away other languages? Not likely. English is the world's second language. Your native language is your life. But with English you can become part of a wider conversation: a global conversation about global problems, like climate change or poverty, or hunger or disease. The world has other universal languages. Mathematics is the language of science. Music is the language of emotions. And now English is becoming the language of problem-solving. Not because America is pushing it, but because the world is pulling it. So English mania is a turning point. Like the harnessing of electricity in our cities or the fall of the Berlin Wall, English representshope for a better future -- a future where the world has a common language to solve its common problems.JW:那么这股英语热是好是坏呢?英语是不是海啸,会席卷其它所有语⾔言?不太可能。
英语是世界第⼆二⼤大语⾔言。
你的母语就是你的⼈人⽣生。
但英语可以让你参与更⼤大范围的讨论:关于全球性问题的全球范围内的讨论。
⽐比如⽓气候变化、贫穷、饥饿或疾病。
这个世界上还有其它的全球性语⾔言。
数学是科学的语⾔言。
⾳音乐是感情的语⾔言。
现在,英语正在成为解决问题的语⾔言。
这并⾮非因为美国促使其如此,⽽而是因为全世界的需要。
所以英语热是⼀一个转折点。
就像利⽤用城市电⼒力,或柏林墙的倒塌,英语代表着更加美好的未来的希望,到那时全世界就可以⽤用共同语⾔言解决共同的问题。
Thank you very much. (Applause)⾮非常感谢⼤大家。
(掌声)。