《雅思口說當季真經全詳解》分享 Part 3—The time when you first talked in a foreign language 第一次說外語的經驗

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The time when you first talked in a foreign language 第一次說外語的經驗

《The time when you first talked in a foreign language 第一次說外語的經驗》是《雅思口說當季真經全詳解》Sep-Dec 2025 中收錄的雅思口說 part 3 延伸 part 2 cue card 的考題。問題內容如下（節錄）：

1. At what age should children start learning a foreign language?
   孩子應該在幾歲開始學習外語？

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   我認為孩子應該儘早開始學習外語，大概六、七歲左右。在那個年齡段，他們的大腦非常靈活，很容易掌握發音。例如，我從小學就開始學習英語，很快就能記住簡單的單字和歌曲。年紀小的孩子通常發音比較好，因為他們模仿發音比較自然。當然，晚點學也是可以的，但通常需要付出更多努力。所以，早點開始學習會為孩子帶來很大的優勢，不僅在語言方面，而且在理解不同文化方面也是如此。

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   I think children should start learning a foreign language as early as possible, maybe around age six or seven. At that age, their brains are very flexible, and they can pick up sounds easily. For example, I started learning English in elementary school, and I quickly remembered simple words and songs. Children who start young usually have better pronunciation because they copy sounds more naturally. Of course, learning later is also possible, but it often takes more effort. So, starting early gives children a big advantage, not only in language but also in understanding different cultures.

2. Which skill is more important, speaking or writing?
   口說和寫作，哪個技能比較重要？

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   我認為口語更重要，尤其是在日常生活中。例如，如果你出國旅行，你需要問路、點餐或與當地人交談。寫作也很有用，但在許多實際情況下，口語才是溝通的關鍵。就我個人而言，練習英文時，我說話比寫更緊張，因為快速組織思維更難。寫作能讓你更仔細地思考並修正錯誤。但如果必須選擇的話，我會說說話更重要，因為它能讓你與人即時溝通。

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   I think speaking is more important, especially in daily life. For example, if you travel abroad, you need to ask for directions, order food, or talk to locals. Writing is useful too, but in many real situations, speaking is the key to communication. Personally, when I practice English, I feel more nervous about speaking than writing, because it’s harder to organize thoughts quickly. Writing allows you to think more carefully and correct mistakes. But if I had to choose, I would say speaking is more important, because it directly connects you with people in real time.

3. Does a person still need to learn other languages if he or she is good at English?
   如果一個人英語好，還需要學習其他語言嗎？

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   是的，我認為它仍然有用。英語是國際性的，但其他語言能打開新的大門。例如，如果有人想在日本工作，學習日語可以幫助他們更好地融入當地人民和文化。雖然英語在許多地方都可以使用，但掌握另一種語言可以表達尊重，並使溝通更容易。我曾經遇過一位會說英語和中文的韓國交換生。這給了她更多交朋友的機會。所以，學習英語以外的其他語言不僅實用，還能讓生活更豐富、更有趣。

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   Yes, I think it’s still useful. English is international, but other languages open new doors. For example, if someone wants to work in Japan, learning Japanese will help them connect better with local people and culture. Even though English can be used in many places, knowing another language shows respect and makes communication easier. I once met a Korean exchange student who spoke both English and Chinese. That gave her more opportunities to make friends. So, learning another language besides English is not only practical but also makes life richer and more interesting.

4. Do you think minority languages will disappear?
   你認為少數民族語言會消失嗎？

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   遺憾的是，我認為一些少數民族語言可能會消失，因為使用它們的人越來越少。例如，在台灣，許多年輕人說普通話的頻率高於說客家話等當地方言。如果孩子不學習這些語言，隨著時間的推移，它們可能會失去。然而，我們可以努力保護它們。現在有些學校教授當地方言，政府也鼓勵文化活動。如果社區重視自己的語言，並持續將其傳授給下一代，它就能生存下來。因此，儘管少數民族語言面臨消失的風險，但我相信，只要付出足夠的努力，它們仍然可以受到保護。

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   Sadly, I think some minority languages may disappear, because fewer people speak them. For example, in Taiwan, many young people speak Mandarin more often than their local dialects, like Hakka. Over time, if children don’t learn these languages, they could be lost. However, efforts can be made to protect them. Some schools now teach local dialects, and governments encourage cultural events. If communities value their language and keep teaching it to the next generation, it can survive. So, while there is a risk of disappearance, I believe with enough effort, minority languages can still be preserved.