Mimic and/or Shadow with the Audio. Extend your “Input” into “Output”.
Pay Special Attention to:
Your pronunciation
The pauses
The tone
The stress
The emotions
Review the terms and expressions and the usage examples for better understanding. You can also read the English translation for reference.
Terms and Expressions:
攻克 (gōngkè) means "to overcome" or "to conquer", especially in the context of something difficult like a problem, obstacle, disease, or enemy. It's often used in formal or serious situations, such as scientific research, military victories, or major challenges.
To get through advanced math, you have to practice every day.
事倍功半 (shì bèi gōng bàn)
Literal meaning: "Twice the effort, half the result." Actual meaning: It describes a situation where someone puts in a lot of effort, but because they’re using the wrong method or approach, the results are poor. The work becomes inefficient and the outcome doesn’t match the amount of effort invested.
You can’t rely on rote memorization to learn a language—it’s just not effective.
事半功倍 (shì bàn gōng bèi) Literal meaning: "Half the effort, double the result." This idiom is used to describe a situation where the effort put in is relatively low, but the outcome or result is very rewarding or efficient. It often implies working smarter, not harder.
We need to be clear about our core goal at this stage of life. Take the time to identify the single most important task that will help you achieve that goal. Focus on it and give it your full attention. When our goals become blurry and our energy is scattered, we risk losing sight of what truly matters—despite working hard. Effort in the wrong direction leads to poor results; but when we focus on the right priorities and tackle the real issue, we can accomplish more with less effort.
Get clarity before taking action It’s not just about identifying the key issue—how we approach it matters too. Our potential may be limitless, but our energy is not. Instead of diving in full speed from the start, take a moment to understand the situation. Once you’re clear on the core issue, you can act with precision. It’s like running a marathon: experienced runners first familiarize themselves with the route, plan their energy and hydration breaks wisely, and develop strategies based on their own strengths.
You can flex your muscles by doing a Paraphrasing practice to round things up.
Still not sure how to do this practice? You can watch how to below:
