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"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."千里之行，始於足下。

我們常常以為要準備好、要完美、要無懈可擊，才值得開始。
但其實，只要你肯踏出第一步，宇宙就會開始回應。
充滿勇氣的啟程會帶給你旅程中不同的看見。
如果你也正在醞釀第一步，別等到不怕才出發，就從聽這集開始。

🎙️本集摘要
📌”A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”這句英文諺語居然跟東方哲學有關聯?
📌日常生活跟職場對話情境應用跟變化範例
📌適合運用在英文口說考試的題目範例
 
🎯挑戰時間: 找一件你想開始但一直沒開始的事情或是體驗，例如每天走5000步、或報名參加馬拉松。然後在社群限動或貼文上寫下一句話：

Today, I took the first step… A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
#英源記會 #FirstStepChallenge

或是你也可以用你的創意替換這句英文諺語，讓你的口說表達更幽默風趣喔!
例句:
Today, I took the first step in practicing English. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single sentence.
千里之行，始於單句英語練習。

🗣️ 日常生活對話範例：

1.
👯‍♀️A：你不是說這個月要開始減肥嗎？怎麼還在喝手搖阿？
👯‍♀️A: Didn’t you say you were starting a diet this month? Still drinking boba?
😅B：欸，我已經開始努力了好嗎。減重千里之行，始於減糖微冰。
😅B: Hey, I’m starting somewhere. A thousand-mile weight loss journey begins with half sugar and less ice.

2.
🌄A：走啦～下週去爬山！
🌄A: Let’s go hiking next week!
📜B：好啊，讓我查查。千里之行，始於喵一眼天氣預報。
📜B: Sure, let me check. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a quick peek at the weather forecast.

💼 職場對話範例：
PM：從下週開始，全公司都要改用新系統追蹤客戶資料！
PM: Starting next week, we’ll track all client info using the new CRM system.
員工：但我現在連登入都無法耶。
Staff: But I can’t even log in now.
PM：甚麼?! 那你現在趕快回報給IT部門。
PM: What?! Then report it to IT right away!
員工（無奈）：導入新系統的千里之行，始於回報IT問題
Staff: A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single IT ticket.

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🎙️本集摘要
📌”on the back of an envelope”的比喻用法是怎麼來的
📌日常生活跟職場對話情境應用範例
📌英文口說考試題目跟回答應用範例
 
🎯挑戰時間: 試試看回答以下問題並且把”back-of-the-envelope calculation/estimate/judgment”融入你的表達裡讓你的回答更生動自然喔!
 
Describe a time when you had to make a quick decision.
You should say:

• What the situation was
• What decision you made
• Why did you have to make it quickly? Explain how you felt about the decision.

🧠 實際應用（Usage unlock）
這個片語可以用在生活或工作場景中，尤其當你想要打預防針地說：
「這只是個初步估算啦。」

情境：兩位朋友在討論理財規劃和投資選擇
A: 對了，你之前不是說你要開始投資了嗎？進度如何？
A: By the way, didn’t you say you were gonna start investing? How’s that going?

B: 我有稍微算了一下，就算保守投資，回報也比銀行利息高多了。
B: I ran some rough numbers — even with conservative investments, the returns are way better than bank interest.

A: 哇，是很詳細的財務規劃嗎？
A: Wow, is that like a full-on financial plan?

B: 呃…還沒啦，就是那種「背面信封」的粗估而已。
B: Uh… not really. Just a back-of-the-envelope kinda estimate for now.

A: 好喔，只要別影響到生活品質就好。
A: Oh ok, just make sure it doesn’t mess with your quality of life.
 
👔【職場對話】
情境：提案會前討論預算

Manager: 我們要提出下季活動的初步預算報告，下週五前要完成。
Manager: We need a preliminary budget report for next quarter’s campaign by next Friday.

Amy: 沒問題，我今天可以開始做。
Amy: No problem, I can start on it today.

Manager: 你有大概估過要花多少錢嗎？
Manager: Do you have a rough idea of the cost already?

Amy: 有啦，我昨天在吃便當的時候大概算了一下。
Amy: Yeah, I did a quick calculation yesterday during lunch.

Manager: 是妳"掐指一算"的預算嗎？
Manager: Are we talking “back-of-the-envelope” kind of numbers?

Amy: 呃…是的，不過我會補上正式版本啦。
Amy: Uh… yeah, but I’ll follow up with a proper version.

🤣 小結：這句在職場很常用，尤其是當你還沒準備好正式資料，但需要先拋個大概方向的時候！
 

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EP.2｜Crocodile Tears：為什麼鱷魚流淚很假惺惺?

🎙️本集摘要
📌"crocodile tears"的由來
📌日常對話適合使用的情境
📌英文口說考試要把握的四大要點

🎯挑戰時間:
你有遇到鱷魚影帝跟影后的經驗嗎? 發生了甚麼事情? 你是怎麼回應的呢? 你有直接戳破還是選擇給他台階下呢? 歡迎大家試著用 crocodile tears來描述你的經驗喔! 


📖日常生活對話範例:

1. 小朋友想要用哭來"換"零食
👦 : Mommy, if you don’t give me chocolate, I’m going to cry! 😢
媽媽～如果不給我巧克力，我會哭給你看喔！（擠眼淚中）
👩 : Nice try. Your crocodile tears don’t work on me!
喔唷，出這招。不過這招對我沒用喔！😂

2. 擔心好友或家人被愛情詐騙

👨‍🦰 : Wait, you’re still sending money to someone you’ve never even met?
👨: I know, but she was crying on the phone, like, really crying. I could feel how hurt she was. I love her, man. I just wanna help.
👨‍🦰 : What if she’s shedding crocodile tears. Look, I get that you care, but don’t you think it’s a bit risky? Can you at least meet her in person before sending her another dime?

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📌 內容摘要
春天到了，百花盛開，這也象徵著新的開始！在這一集中，我們要來學習一個和花有關的英文諺語 “Bloom where you are planted”，意思是無論身處何地，都要適應環境並發揮潛能。這句話對於剛搬家、換工作、或是面對新挑戰的人來說特別有鼓勵的溫暖力量！

📖 你將學到什麼？
✅ 這句諺語的由來與歷史故事
✅ 在日常對話、職場溝通的實際用法
✅ 在英文口說考試中的加分表達方向


🎯 挑戰時間！

試試看將“Bloom where you are planted”融入以下問題的回答裡。這個練習可以幫助你加深印象喔! 歡迎大家把你的答案放在留言區裡。如果能在日常生活中用出來那就更棒囉!

"Describe a situation where you had to adapt to a new environment. How did you handle it?"

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用語在日常對話中的應用範例

這句話可以用來鼓勵別人適應新的生活環境，新的工作，或自我勉勵。
📌 朋友間的對話：
A: "I just moved to a new city, and I don’t know anyone here."
B: "It might be challenging at first, but I believe that you’ll bloom where you are planted. You just need some time to make new friends and find great opportunities. Take your time."

📌 社交媒體發文： "Just started a new job in a completely different industry. It’s a challenge, but I’m determined to bloom where I am planted!"

用語在職場中的應用範例

📌鼓勵新人適應新環境
A: So, how’s your first month here?
B: Well, honestly, I feel a little overwhelmed. Everything is so different from my last company.
（我才剛開始這份工作，老實說有點不知所措，這裡和我之前的公司完全不同。）
A: I totally understand. Starting a new job is always challenging. But remember, you can bloom where you're planted. Take your time to learn, build relationships, and soon you'll thrive here.
（我完全理解，新工作總是充滿挑戰。但記住，你可以在任何環境中綻放光彩。慢慢來，多學習、多建立人脈，很快你就會適應並成功。）

📌鼓勵員工在非理想職位中發揮價值
A: I was hoping to get into the marketing department, but I was assigned to sales instead. I don’t know if this is the right fit for me.
（我原本希望進入行銷部門，結果被分配到業務部。我不知道這是否適合我。）
B: I get it, but every experience is valuable. Try to bloom where you're planted—develop your skills, build connections, and this role might lead you to even better opportunities.
（我懂你的想法，但每段經驗都有價值。試著在現有的位置上發揮，提升技能、建立人脈，這個職位可能會帶給你更好的機會。）

📌如果你要在考試作文中使用，建議搭配解釋，像是 “As the proverb goes, ‘Bloom where you are planted,’ meaning that people should adapt and thrive regardless of their circumstances.” 這樣可以確保閱卷老師理解你的用意，而不會覺得太口語化。

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