摘要：For example, if you're learning English with movies and TV shows, don't watch them with subtitles in your own language. Use Englis

If you want to improve your English, you first need to think in English.

如果你想提高英语水平，首先需要用英语思考。

You need to understand and speak English without translating in your head.

你需要理解和说英语，而不是在脑子里翻译。

And this process has to be automatic. If you need to concentrate and force yourself to do it, your English will be slow and unnatural.

而且这个过程必须是自发的。如果你需要集中注意力并强迫自己这样做，你说英语会很慢，而且不自然。

It won't work in real conversation. So, let me share four simple tips to train your brain to think in English naturally and automatically.

这在实际对话中是行不通的。让我分享四个简单的技巧，训练你的大脑自然而然地用英语思考。

Tip 1: Stop Using Your Native Language (While Learning English) If you want to think in English, you have to stop relying on your first language.

技巧1：停止使用你的母语。如果你想用英语思考，必须停止依赖母语。

You need to remove it from your learning process. From now on, make sure you're using only English while learning.

你需要把它从你的学习过程中移除。从现在开始，确保你在学习时只使用英语。

For example, if you're learning English with movies and TV shows, don't watch them with subtitles in your own language. Use English subtitles instead.

例如，如果你通过电影和电视节目学习英语，不要看带母语字幕的电影或电视节目。改用英语字幕。

This way, you'll always stay immersed in the language and get more comfortable with it.

这样，你就能始终沉浸在语言中，并更加适应它。

If you're reading a book and you come across a word you don't know, don't look it up in a bilingual dictionary.

如果你在读书时遇到不认识的单词，不要查双语词典。

Instead, use a monolingual dictionary, which explains vocabulary in English.

相反，应该使用单语词典，它用英语解释词汇。

This will train your brain to understand English vocabulary without translation.

这会训练你的大脑理解英语词汇，而无需翻译。

When you remove your first language from the equation, your brain will learn to process English directly, without translating.

当你把母语从学习模式中剔除后，你的大脑就会学会直接处理英语，而无需翻译。

It might feel a little uncomfortable at first, but be patient and stick with it.

一开始可能会有点不舒服，但要有耐心，坚持下去。

With enough practice, you'll understand English as easily as your own language.

只要练习足够多，你就能像理解母语一样轻松地理解英语。

Tip 2: Make English Your Default Language. If something can be done either in English or in your first language, choose to do it in English.

技巧2：将英语设为你的默认语言。如果某件事可以用英语或母语完成，请选择用英语完成。

For example, don't keep your phone, computer, or any apps in your native language. Change the language settings to English.

例如，不要把你的手机、电脑或任何应用程序设置为母语。将语言设置更改为英语。

This simple practice tells your brain that you're comfortable with the language.

这个简单的练习会告诉大脑，你对这门语言很熟悉。

You're not intimidated by it. Now, let me ask you a question. When you need to find information online, do you search in your own language?

你不会被它吓倒。现在，让我问你一个问题。当你需要在线查找信息时，你会用自己的语言搜索吗？

If so, try changing that habit. Start searching for information in English. It's a great way to actively use the language in your daily life.

如果是，试着改变这个习惯。开始用英语搜索信息。这是在日常生活中积极运用英语的好方法。

Also, if you want to learn a new skill, make sure to read books and watch lessons in English.

此外，如果你想学习一项新技能，一定要阅读英语书籍和观看英语课程。

This way, you're learning the new skill and improving your English at the same time.

这样，你在学习新技能的同时，也能提高英语水平。

Choosing English by default will make a huge impact on your mindset and attitude toward the language.

默认选择英语会对你的思维方式和态度产生巨大影响。

By constantly using English-whether for learning, research, or daily tasks, you stop seeing it as a difficult and boring language you have to learn. Rather, it becomes a useful tool in your daily life.

通过不断地使用英语——无论是学习、研究还是日常事务，你就不会再把它看作一门你必须学习的困难而枯燥的语言。相反，它会成为你日常生活中一个有用的工具。

Tip 3: Immerse Yourself in English. One reason you can't think in English is because you're not getting enough input.

技巧3：沉浸在英语中。你无法用英语思考的一个原因是你没有获得足够的输入。

The English language is incredibly complex. Being exposed to the language just a little isn't going to make much difference.

英语极其复杂。仅仅接触一点点英语不会有太大的改变。

To improve and think in English, you need a lot of input. But how do you make sure to get a lot of input every day?

要想提高英语水平并用英语思考，需要大量的输入。但是如何确保每天获得大量的信息呢？

Well, the average person spends a lot of time each day on entertainment.

普通人每天都会花很多时间在娱乐上。

They watch YouTube videos, browse social media, read novels, listen to podcasts, you name it.

他们看YouTube视频、浏览社交媒体、读小说、听播客等等。

The problem is, most people consume these materials in their native language.

问题是，大多数人都是用母语来获取这些信息的。

If this is you, you have a huge opportunity to take your English to the next level.

如果你也是这样，那么你就有很大的机会将英语提升到一个新的水平。

Forget about your first language. Start consuming content for pleasure in English. This way, you can have fun and learn English at the same time.

忘掉母语吧。开始用英语来获取乐趣。这样，你既能享受乐趣，又能学习英语。

If you adopt this practice, your English will improve much faster because you're immersing yourself in the language.

如果你养成这种习惯，英语水平会提高得更快，因为你沉浸在语言中。

Do this consistently, and thinking in English will happen automatically.

坚持这样做，你自然就会用英语思考。

Tip 4: Imitate Native Speakers. When you speak English, do you need to think in your native language first? Are you translating in your head?

技巧4：模仿母语人士。当你说英语时，你需要先用母语思考吗？你会在脑子里翻译吗？

If so, that's not the right way to do it. It's slow and unnatural. So how do you train your brain to speak English without translating?

如果是这样，那你就错了。这样做既慢又不自然。如何训练大脑在不翻译的情况下说英语呢？

Well, some teachers recommend talking to yourself in English. They suggest talking about things like daily activities, hobbies, or objects around you.

有些老师建议你用英语自言自语。他们建议谈论一些日常活动、爱好或你周围的事物。

However, I don't recommend doing this. The reason is that, right now, your spoken English isn't good enough yet.

但是，我不建议你这样做。原因是，现在你的英语口语还不够好。

You have trouble putting your thoughts into words. You struggle to find the right words during a conversation.

你很难用语言表达想法。在对话中，你很难找到合适的词语。

So, if you try to speak English on your own, there's a chance that you'll use your first language.

如果你尝试自己说英语，你很可能会用到你的母语。

Also, because you're practicing alone without any input or feedback, you can't correct your mistakes or learn something new.

而且，因为你独自练习，没有任何输入或反馈，你无法纠正错误或学习新的东西。

No matter how much you practice, you'll still be speaking broken English. When I first started improving my speaking, I would talk to myself in English too.

无论你练习多少，你的英语仍然会说得不流利。我刚开始提高口语水平的时候，也会用英语自言自语。

But I stopped because it was doing more harm than good. Instead, I switched to a method called the imitation technique, and I strongly suggest you try it too.

但我放弃了，因为这样做弊大于利。相反，我改用了一种叫做模仿技巧的方法，我强烈建议你也试试。

This technique is great for beginners because you learn to speak by copying native speakers. You learn by copying correct English.

这种方法对初学者来说非常有用，因为你可以通过模仿母语人士来学习说话。你可以通过模仿正确的英语来学习。

Let me show you how to do it. First, you need to find a short video of a native speaker-someone you find easy to understand.

让我来教你怎么做。首先，你需要找一段母语人士的短视频——选一个你觉得容易听懂的人。

Before you begin the practice, watch the video and make sure you understand everything-and I mean everything.

开始练习之前，先看一看视频，确保你理解所有内容。

Look up every word and phrase you don't know. Make sure you understand every single sentence. This will prevent your brain from translating during practice.

查一下你不认识的每一个单词和短语。确保你理解每一个句子。这样可以防止大脑在练习过程中进行翻译。

If the video is long, you don't need to watch the whole thing. The first 3 to 5 minutes should be enough. Once you're done, it's time to practice.

如果视频很长，你不需要看完整个视频。前3到5分钟就足够了。看完之后，就可以开始练习了。

Play the video from the start. This time, you're going to repeat after the speaker.

从头开始播放视频。这次，你要跟着说话者重复。

So, after each sentence, pause the video and repeat what you hear out loud.

每说完一句话，就暂停视频，然后大声复述你听到的内容。

If the sentence is long, you don't have to wait until the end of the sentence.

如果句子很长，你不必等到句子结束。

Feel free to pause mid-sentence and repeat just a few words. When you repeat, try to copy the speaker's emotion. Say the words like you mean it.

可以随时在句子中间停顿，只重复几个词。当你跟读时，试着模仿说话者的情感。要带着真情实感去说这些话。

This little trick will help you focus on the meaning and get invested in what you're saying.

这个小技巧能帮助你专注于表达的含义，并全身心投入到你所说的话中。

This simple exercise will train you to speak English without translating in your head. It's perfect for someone who's just getting started.

这个简单的练习会训练你不用在脑子里翻译就能说英语。它非常适合刚入门的人。

There are other ways to practice speaking, of course. But for now, start with this simple method.

当然，还有其他练习口语的方法。但现在，先从这个简单的方法开始。

The reason is that if the practice is too difficult, your brain will get overwhelmed and start relying on your native language.

原因是，如果练习太难，你的大脑会不堪重负，开始依赖母语。

So, take it easy at first. Once you can speak basic English without translating, feel free to explore other ways to practice.

一开始要放轻松。一旦你能不用翻译就能说基本的英语，就可以自由探索其他练习方法了。

So there you have it-four ways to train your brain to think in English.

以上就是训练大脑用英语思考的四种方法。

来源：英语东