B1 English Listening Practice | English Podcast | The Truth About Money and Happiness · Speak English With Class
本集适合B1英语学习者，通过真实故事探讨金钱与幸福的关系，包含词汇解析和听力练习，帮助提升英语听力和理解能力。
English leap podcast from speak English with class.
这个名为《English Leap》的播客源自《Speak English with Class》项目。
Hey everyone, welcome back to the English leap podcast.
大家好，欢迎回到《English Leap》播客节目！
Your go to English podcast for learning English and growing through real life.
这是您学习英语、并在现实生活中不断成长的首选英语播客。
I'm Aaron and I'm Evan and before we jump into today's topic, we want to share something important and honestly long overdue.
我是亚伦，也是埃文。在开始讨论今天的主题之前，我们想分享一些非常重要的事情——说实话，这些事情其实早就该被分享了。
Yeah, we've been reading your comments and one request kept coming up again and again.
是的，我们一直在阅读大家的评论，其中有一个请求反复被提及。
Can you please tell us the English level of each podcast episode?
请问您能告诉我们每期播客的英语难度水平吗？
A lot of you said it would help you choose what to listen to based on your current level and honestly it makes total sense.
很多人表示，这个功能可以帮助他们根据自己的当前水平来选择要听的内容；说实话，这确实非常合理。
So, we're doing exactly that.
所以，我们正在做 exactly that（即我们正在按照计划或要求去做这件事）。
Starting now, we're organizing all our podcast episodes into clear levels, beginner,
从现在开始，我们将把所有的播客剧集按照不同的难度等级进行分类：初级、中级、高级等。
intermediate and advanced.
中级和高级水平。
You'll see the level mentioned in the
你会在相关内容中看到这个级别的提及。
thumbnail of each video and we're also creating separate playlists for each level to make it super easy to navigate.
每个视频都会显示缩略图；同时，我们还会为每个关卡创建单独的播放列表，从而让用户能够非常轻松地浏览这些视频。
Exactly, so if you're just starting out or if you're ready for a challenge, you'll always know which episode is right for you,
没错！无论你是刚开始学习，还是想要迎接新的挑战，都能轻松找到适合自己的那一集内容。
no more guessing.
不用再猜测了。
And speaking of the right episode, today's one is perfect for intermediate B1 learners.
说到合适的剧集，今天的这一集非常适合处于B1中级水平的学习者。
We're talking about something we all think about, money and happiness.
我们谈论的是一个大家都会思考的话题：金钱与幸福。
Yep, we all think about it.
没错，我们都会想到这个问题。
We work hard, save money, dream big, but is money really the key to happiness?
我们努力工作、节省开支、怀有远大的梦想，但金钱真的是幸福的钥匙吗？
Or is it just part of the puzzle?
还是说，它只是这个“谜题”的一部分而已？
That's what we're exploring today and to help us understand it in a deeper, in more personal way,
这就是我们今天要探讨的内容。为了帮助我们以更深入、更个人化的角度来理解它……
we're passing the mic to Crystal.
现在我们把话筒交给克里斯塔尔。
Mm -hmm.
嗯……（表示同意或理解）
She's going to share a short story or a powerful piece of listening practice around the theme of money and happiness.
她将分享一个关于金钱与幸福主题的短故事，或者一段富有启发性的听力练习材料。
Something you can listen to, learn from, and maybe even shadow for practice.
你可以聆听这些内容，从中学习，甚至可以模仿其中的做法来进行练习。
But hey, stick around till the end, because Crystal will also do a vocabulary breakdown of useful words and expressions from today's episode.
不过别着急，坚持看到最后吧！因为Crystal还会对今天这一集中出现的常用词汇和表达方式进行详细的解析（即解释这些词汇和表达的含义及用法）。
Super helpful for boosting your English naturally.
对于自然提升英语水平来说，这真的非常有用。
And yes, we've also created a free PDF for you.
是的，我们还为您准备了一份免费的 PDF 文件。
It includes comprehension questions, grammar practice, vocabulary exercises, and a little reflection prompt so you can use what you learn.
该练习包含理解题、语法练习、词汇练习，以及一些思考题，帮助你将所学的知识应用到实际中。
Oh, and one last thing.
哦，还有一件事。
We're curious, and we want to hear from you.
我们很好奇，也很想听听您的意见。
Is Crystal storytelling clear and helpful for you?
Crystal 的故事讲述方式是否清晰易懂？对她来说，这种方式是否具有帮助作用？
She's new to the show, and your feedback helps us know what's working and what's not.
她是这个节目的新成员，你们的反馈对我们了解哪些做法有效、哪些无效非常重要。
Yeah, because let's be honest.
是啊，说实话吧。
A great voice can make learning enjoyable.
美妙的嗓音能让学习变得充满乐趣。
And the wrong one?
那么，选错那个会怎么样呢？
It can make you zone out in five seconds.
它能在五秒钟内让你进入“发呆”状态（即失去注意力、无法集中思考的状态）。
Exactly.
没错。
So drop a comment below.
请在下方留言吧。
And now, Crystal, the floor is yours.
现在，克里斯托尔，这个机会属于你了。
Thanks, Erin and Evan.
谢谢你们，Erin和Evan。