一席英语·脱口秀：老外来了

April 17, 2025

手机先吃？Chinglish可爱？老外坦白局大公开！

主播：Selah (美国) + 梅莉 (法国) 音乐：Friends <img data-key="0" src="http://p1.music.126.net/5_KEKJKG6trekKM8whKZXw==/109951170732340908.jpg">欢迎大家来到《老外来了》特辑“老外请回答！”第2期！ Q1. “你觉得中式英语该被消灭还是被保护？”"Do you think Chinglish should be protected or gotten rid of?"Final answer 1: Instead of trying to 消灭 (get rid of) it, we just need to use it in the right context (在恰当的语境中使用)—like seasoning (调味品). A little bit in the right dish makes it even better.Final answer 2: 在正式场合我们要注意语言的准确性，但在日常交流中，Chinglish真的蛮可爱的！<img data-key="1" src="http://p1.music.126.net/OH3f2BuJG3eCGnSZrQD-UA==/109951170732341899.jpg">For people who’ve grown up in a 双语家庭 (bilingual household) —this kind of language mix (语言混用) can feel really natural.And sometimes Chinglish is super creative, like “add oil” — a direct translation of “加油”. It's like a linguistic inside joke (语言上的“圈内梗”). <img data-key="2" src="http://p1.music.126.net/SU5uk2knAabI_v_xMqHnUw==/109951170732344312.jpg">But in formal situations (正式场合)—like school essays or business emails—it’s better to use standard English (标准英语). Q2.  “你们国家有饭前先拍照的习惯吗？”“Does your country have a ‘take a picture before you eat’ kind of habit?”Final answer 1: In the US, they call this “my phone eats first.” It’s like... you don’t dare touch your food until you’ve gotten the perfect angle (角度), lighting, everything. Especially if it’s something super pretty—like latte art (咖啡拉花) or a fancy dessert (美味的甜点) or if it’s your first time at a famous restaurant. 美美的食物，当然要先拍照啦~ <img data-key="3" src="http://p1.music.126.net/WKxQVmVzupVfTGlDB55R-A==/109951170732351023.jpg">Final answer 2: It’s become part of modern food culture, not just in the US but globally now.不过有些人也会觉得这样有点烦。Some people even make rules—like, okay, ONE picture, then phones down. That’s a good compromise (折中办法).But if it’s something homemade (自制的) and you’re really proud of it, post away, Maelle said. 梅莉觉得自己辛苦做的饭尤其值得在朋友圈或者小红书上晒一晒！ Q3. “如果必须选一个，一年不喝奶茶，还是一年不吃炸鸡？”“Would you go a year without milk tea or a year without fried chicken?”Final answer 1: This one is easy for Maelle, “I would choose to give up fried chicken. I just love 奶茶 too much. It’s like my emotional support drink.”<img data-key="4" src="http://p1.music.126.net/haS5k7P8-TmFVnrkAX_dDA==/109951170732342381.jpg">Final answer 2:  For Selah, she thinks she eats 炸鸡 more often and in more circumstances (在更多时候), so this would be harder to give up!Fried chicken is so versatile (百搭的)—it can be part of a meal, a snack, comfort food (疗愈系美食)… And there are so many styles too—美式南方炸鸡、韩式炸鸡、台式盐酥鸡...... 04. Meme Sentence Challenge 梗图造句挑战今天的趣味挑战是——用“泰酷辣”来夸一夸英国菜！To say something over-the-top about British food (用夸张的方式“赞美”英国菜). “This boiled potato with no salt? 泰酷辣! It’s like… flavor went on vacation!” （这土豆也太原味了，味道去度假了吗？）“Baked beans on toast? 泰酷辣! Michelin stars could never.”（米其林都做不出来的“神级”早餐～）”“This cucumber sandwich with exactly one slice of cucumber? 泰～酷～辣！It’s giving… invisible luxury (隐形的奢华).”（只放一片黄瓜，低调到极致）<img data-key="5" src="http://p1.music.126.net/WDvlCij3miOcSj2872ZQjA==/109951170732342912.jpg">“A proper cup of British tea with milk? 泰酷辣! Smooth. Classic. Basically emotional support in a mug (柔顺、经典，一杯能抚慰灵魂的奶茶).”And jokes aside, British food does have its charm. 我们只是用“泰酷辣”的语气来玩个梗，其实还是很尊重英国文化的。British friends, we’re just having fun—no hard feelings (别介意哈)! 我们今天从Chinglish聊到拍照文化，再聊到炸鸡奶茶，还有British food 的“泰酷辣”时刻。 If you had fun, don’t forget to follow, leave a comment, and share the episode with your friends! <img data-key="6" src="http://p1.music.126.net/PAXE0Dr_Jr3uVxjU2ELj8Q==/109951170732347658.jpg">欢迎大家留言告诉我们你最喜欢的问题，或者你自己的回答。我们可能会在下一期节目读出你的答案哦！And if you have a spicy question (有趣的问题) you want us to answer…请在留言区告诉我们，我们下期再见！

April 10, 2025

网友问: 一辈子不吃奶酪，还是一辈子不吃火锅? ——中国长大的老外这样回答……

主播：Flora (中国) + 梅莉 (法国) 片头音乐：What Makes You Beautiful片尾音乐：Rather Be 欢迎大家来到我们《老外来了》的全新特辑（brand-new podcast special）——“老外请回答！” <img data-key="0" src="http://p1.music.126.net/dkt9UoJ18uajmY3LHur5Ng==/109951170709068995.jpg">《老外来了》全新特辑——“老外请回答！”This is not just a regular chat (普通聊天) between the two hosts. We’re taking on YOUR questions (我们要回答网友们的提问)!  每一期节目（each episode），我们会挑选一些超级有趣的问题。Some questions are fun, some are tricky (刁钻的), and some might even make us speechless (语塞的)!  Today Maelle will answer three of them with her own experiences, cultural insights (文化视角), and maybe even some embarrassing stories (让人尴尬的故事) along the way! This is gonna be fun! Let’s dive into today’s questions! Q1. 如果必须选一个——一辈子不吃奶酪，还是一辈子不吃火锅？“No cheese for life or say goodbye to hotpot forever?”<img data-key="1" src="http://p1.music.126.net/Ab3pW9n8_l3_utuwY0OW0w==/109951170709071406.jpg">This is such a cruel either/or question (非此即彼的问题). It is like choosing between oxygen (氧气) and WiFi! We're making her choose between her French identity and her Chinese soul (法国人身份和中国魂)!  Maelle thinks Cheese is part of who she is—they literally have a cheese course (奶酪菜肴) in French meals. It’s sacred (神圣的). They are really fans of cheese (奶酪迷).  Hotpot, for Maelle, is like group therapy (集体心理治疗). Warm, chaotic (热闹嘈杂的), and comforting (安慰的). So it’s hard for her to make the decision. Final answer: “I pick… CHEESE! Sorry, 火锅!”Because she just can’t give up cheese. That’s a bold move (非常勇)! <img data-key="2" src="http://p1.music.126.net/BkotIz4wHOl4l7qzbZdnLw==/109951170709071886.jpg">难道法国奶酪真的魅力这么大吗？In France, they take cheese very seriously—they have over 400 kinds! You could say they are cheese-obsessed (奶酪狂热分子)! And when winter comes, they love eating raclette (拉克莱特): hot melted cheese poured over potatoes and ham (把融化的芝士倒在土豆和火腿上). It’s like a warm hug from the inside.<img data-key="3" src="http://p1.music.126.net/cnf9GswwhTAA6FBkR0WdEQ==/109951170709078134.jpg">拉克莱特（Raclette）是欧洲街头常见的一款地道美食，它的风靡程度在欧洲的大街小巷都能看到。在寒冬来上一份 raclette，拉丝的芝士倒在土豆和火腿上，光听着就让人流口水。现在大家是不是理解他们为什么对芝士这么钟爱了呢？用梅莉的话说：“Good cheese is my ultimate weakness (致命诱惑)！” Q2. 你们国家有“多喝热水”这种万能建议吗？“Is 'drink more hot water' just a Chinese thing, or does your country have this magic cure-all (万灵药) too?” In France, they say things like “Take some paracetamol” (吃点对乙酰氨基酚——一种退烧、镇痛的药), or “Drink herbal tea” (喝点草药茶). But no one just tells you to drink hot water—this is uniquely Chinese (中国特有)!When Maelle moved to Australia, she would always use her roommate’s kettle to boil hot water. Her roommates were confused and thought it was weird. Every guest who came over noticed she drank plain hot water (普通热水). <img data-key="4" src="http://p1.music.126.net/Z45gf8cPO2ACfvgqs2rorg==/109951170709077208.jpg">She had to give mini health lectures (健康小讲堂): "It’s good for digestion! It balances your qi...!" (有助于消化，调节气）But no one bought it (没人信).  That’s when she realized she’d officially become that person—the one who recommends hot water to everyone (那个向每个人推荐热水的人). As Maelle says: "Old habits die hard" (旧习难改)—once something becomes part of your lifestyle, it’s really hard to change—even if you move to another country. It’s like muscle memory (肌肉记忆)! Q3. “第一次用筷子时，最想暗杀哪道菜？” “Which dish did you want to murder most when you first used chopsticks?”老粉都知道梅莉是中国长大的，所以她也是从小就用筷子了(She learned chopsticks from a young age)。But still, some dishes are super tricky.  Final answer: “Kung Pao Chicken (宫保鸡丁)!” It’s delicious, but the tiny roasted peanuts? Every time she tries to grab one, it’s like chasing a slippery little ninja (追捕一个滑溜溜的小忍者). They bounce (跳动) around, escape the chopsticks, even fly off the plate!  And when she gets frustrated, she panics (惊慌失措), fumbles (手忙脚乱), and everything just gets worse. It drives her up the wall (让她抓狂)! That phrase means something really annoys you or makes you crazy. In English, you can use it whenever something keeps going wrong and makes you want to scream. Like, “My chopsticks won’t pick up this peanut—it’s driving me up the wall!”  04.【Fun Challenge】梅莉演技炸裂，一秒变身中国老妈今天的挑战是——让Maelle模仿中国妈妈的经典语录：“穿上秋裤（Wear your thermal pants）音频10分50秒！”But, she has to do it with the right tone (语气). Since Maelle has been in China for a while now, we want to test if she can truly capture the essence (精髓) of a Chinese mom! So Maelle needs to summon（召唤） her inner Chinese mother. Maelle cleared her throat and tried it: “哎呀，孩子！天儿这么冷，赶紧穿上秋裤！”<img data-key="5" src="http://p1.music.126.net/hLZV_25nBEMj2NWLays4Dg==/109951170709072372.jpg">Go even more dramatic—add some disappointment and worry, like you’re truly heartbroken that your kid won’t listen: “哎呦喂！我真是服了你！不穿秋裤，以后膝盖疼了别哭着来找我！” That's peak Chinese mom energy (真·中国妈妈精髓)!Rate Maelle’s performance in the comments! 大家快给梅莉的表演打分吧！ 下期我们还会回答更多超有趣的问题，比如——“为什么外国人这么喜欢晒太阳？” So, make sure to tune in next time! And don’t forget to drop your wildest questions in the comments!

April 3, 2025

“甲亢哥”中国行名场面：网友笑疯，大使馆点赞！

主播：Flora (中国) + 梅莉 (法国)  片头音乐：阳光彩虹小白马 片尾音乐：Kung Fu FightingNowadays, internet celebrities (网红) are very common. 但是今天介绍给大家的是最近火到出圈的——IShowSpeed！也就是网友口中的“甲亢哥”！01. Who is “甲亢哥” ? 他是谁？Speed (“甲亢哥”网名) is a 20-year-old YouTuber from the U.S., who went absolutely viral (走红) during his recent trip to China. <img data-key="0" src="http://p1.music.126.net/FGYQmuM-rONfpRwS5oLQrA==/109951170683967725.jpg">His videos from this trip got millions of views (浏览量)—and not just on YouTube, but also reposted (转发) across Chinese social platforms like Bilibili, Xiaohongshu, and Douyin! One of his livestreams (直播) from China hit three million views, 有一场直播甚至长达6个小时！People call him “甲亢哥” because he is extremely energetic (活力满满) in front of the camera, always jumping around and shouting. Netizens gave him this nickname as a playful joke (玩笑话) , but it also carries a sense of affection (喜爱). The literal meaning of “甲亢哥” is hyperthyroidism.Basically, hyper energy + chaotic charm =甲亢哥hyperthyroidism  甲状腺功能亢进症02. Speed’s China Tour “甲亢哥”的中国行<img data-key="1" src="http://p1.music.126.net/QKe7L4oVeklegMFtQy_E5g==/109951170683965276.jpg">Speed has been traveling for a while—Japan, Korea, Portugal (葡萄牙)—but his China trip hits different (有所不同). He wore a big floral padded jacket (东北大花袄), tried stinky tofu (臭豆腐), danced in public squares (跳广场舞) with kids, walked the streets of Chengdu, got mobbed (围住) by fans...<img data-key="2" src="http://p1.music.126.net/qccPgooVr-qhvtnb5yp4rQ==/109951170683969623.jpg">He wasn’t just a tourist snapping pics (打卡拍照的游客). 他真的不是“走马观花”的那种游客，而是深入体验了中国文化。当尝试臭豆腐时，他说“This smells horrible... but tastes amazing (闻起来臭，吃起来香) !”。Even though he’s an international star, in China, he was completely natural—zero “celebrity distance.” (完全没有名人的那种“距离感”) 比如他会在街头吃路边摊、跟路人跳广场舞，还会用超搞笑的方式学中文。People find him really down to earth and relatable (接地气又让人有共鸣).Netizens say he’s “crazy but real (疯得很真实)”. You feel like he’s that hilarious (搞笑的) friend everyone has.<img data-key="3" src="http://p1.music.126.net/mmR855gxqLHHzk30nnPDEg==/109951170683958990.jpg">And the way he genuinely explored China made a lot of people think: “Maybe we should be more open to other cultures, too.”03. Iconic Moments from the Comment Section 评论区名场面他的评论区有很多人留言。There is a funny comment from his kung fu video, “2% kung fu, 95% bald, 3% screaming”. 意思是他的主要“成分”是秃头和吼叫，还有一点点功夫（视频里他戴了一个光头套——bald cap）。<img data-key="4" src="http://p1.music.126.net/XjhgtEBpURSP8_pNCsZVGA==/109951170683958989.jpg">And here’s another really sweet comment from YouTube:“China stream has been by far the best stream ever for IShowSpeed. The people. The authenticity (真实). The vibe (氛围). It was all right. Never judge a book by its cover (封面). He went up against a lot of pressure not to go to China, but he did—and it turned out amazing.”<img data-key="5" src="http://p1.music.126.net/WbxdDWcSzugSBed5kgJmOw==/109951170683959466.jpg">“Organic interactions will always trump forced ones （自然的互动总是胜过被迫的）.”He’s sincere—you can feel his genuine curiosity and reactions (真正的好奇心和互动). 04. Embassy Notices Speed's Viral Fame! “甲亢哥”火爆出圈，惊动大使馆！<img data-key="6" src="http://p1.music.126.net/DEOj86xnELccbkahKkeMYg==/109951170683967726.jpg">The Chinese Embassy in the U.S. posted about IShowSpeed’s trip on X (原推特). IShowSpeed’s China trip really showed people a different side of China—warm, real, full of life (温暖、真实、充满活力).IShowSpeed, an American YouTuber, has garnered (获得) immense (巨大的) attention for his travel experiences in China. He not only visited multiple cities but also immersed himself in the local culture (沉浸式体验当地文化).欢迎在评论区告诉我们： Have you watched Speed’s China streams? What was your favorite part? 你有没有看过Speed的中国直播，最喜欢哪一段呢？