Have you ever learned to do something with the help of an internet search?

你有没有曾经借助网络搜索来学习一些东西？

The answer is likely "Yes!"

答案很可能是“是的！”

In fact, you probably learned many things by watching how-to videos.

事实上，你可能通过观看教学操作视频学到过很多东西。

How-to videos show people how to do or make something.

教学操作视频向人们展示如何做某事或制作某样东西。

They can cover nearly any subject,

几乎涵盖任何主题，

from simple things like how to make an origami animal to more complex things like replacing car parts.

从如何制作折纸动物这种简单的事情，到更换汽车零件等复杂事。

On today's Education Tips, we will give you tips for making your own simple how-to video.

在今天的教育小贴士中，我们将为您提供自己制作简单的教学操作视频的小贴士。

You do not need to show it to anyone or put it on the internet.

你不需要把它展示给任何人或发布到网络上。

Instead, the goal is to use the video to observe your own English speaking skills.

相反，我们的目标是用视频来观察你自己的英语口语能力。

You may be wondering how such videos can improve your English.

你可能想知道这样的视频如何提高你的英语水平。

Recording yourself, whether on video or audio, is an effective method of self-study.

无论是录像还是录音，都是一种有效的自学方法。

This is especially true if you cannot find someone to practice speaking with.

如果你找不到可以练习对话的人时，更是如此。

When you record yourself, it helps you identify what you are good at in English and which areas need improvement.

当你给自己进行录制时，它会帮你识别你擅长的英语方面，以及哪些方面需要改进。

As you continue the method of speaking on a recording, you can make the changes you want.

当你继续录制时，可以做出你想要的改变。

How-to videos give you the chance to do several things at once.

教学操作视频给你提供了一次可以做几件事的机会。

You will talk about a subject you already enjoy while giving step-by-step instructions,

你可以谈论一个自己喜欢的话题，同时给出循序渐进的指导，

which gives you a chance to use a few grammatical forms.

这让你有机会使用一些语法形式。

You will also get the chance to learn and use words related to your chosen subject.

你也将有机会学习和使用与所选话题相关的单词。

Now, let's go through the steps for preparing to make your video.

现在，我们来看看准备制作视频的步骤吧。

The first step is to choose a subject that will work well for a short video.

第一步是选择一个适合制作短视频的话题。

Set a goal of not going over six or seven minutes for video length.

设定一个视频长度不超过六七分钟的目标。

Ideally, your subject will be something that is visually appealing and can be divided into steps.

理想情况下，话题可以是一些视觉上有吸引力的东西，可以分步骤。

Keep this in mind as you think about subjects.

当你思考话题时，请记住这一点。

Is there a dish that you are great at making? Can you build or fix something?

你擅长做什么菜吗？你能建造或修理东西吗？

Do you have an artistic ability, such as drawing, playing music or dancing?

你有艺术才能吗，比如画画、演奏乐器或跳舞?

Any of these can be the subject of your video.

这些都可以成为你视频的话题。

Even something as simple as how to fold a fitted sheet can be a great subject.

即使是像叠床单这样简单的事，也可以是一个很棒的话题。

After choosing your subject, it's time to prepare by gathering information.

选择好话题后，就可以通过收集信息进行准备了。

First, make a list of the steps you think are important in making or doing the thing you have chosen.

首先，列出你认为在做所选的事情时重要的步骤。

You might not know the English words for some of the things you are describing.

你可能不知道要描述的某些事物的英文单词。

For those, you can write the words in your own language and then take time to find and practice saying them in English.

对此，你可以用自己的语言写下这些单词，然后花些时间去查找，并练习用英语把它们说出来。

Another great way to do these things is to watch a few how-to videos on your subject in English.

另一个做这些事情的好方法是看一些关于你所选话题的英语教学操作视频。

Websites such as YouTube.com and Howcast.com cover almost every subject you can think of.

像YouTube.com和Howcast.com这样的网站几乎涵盖了你能想到的所有话题。

And YouTube permits you to slow the speed of the video,

YouTube允许你放慢视频的速度，

which can help you understand English that may be spoken too quickly.

这可以帮助你理解那些可能说得过快的英语。

For our third step: aim for simple instructions.

第三步:以简单的指令为目标。

How-to videos are meant to make instructions easy and clear.

操作视频的目的是使说明指令简单明了。

Taking notes can help organize your steps and decide which to include.

做笔记能帮你组织操作步骤，并决定包括哪些步骤。

Think about which ones to show visually and which only need to be described.

想一想哪些是需要视觉上展示，哪些只需要描述。

For example, if a step is to heat water, pause the video if there is a long waiting period.

例如，如果一个步骤是加热水，若等待时间过长，请暂停视频。

Some how-to videos use special video software to cut parts,

一些教学操作视频使用特殊的视频软件来进行切割、

put words on the computer screen or do other things.

在电脑屏幕上显示文字或做其他事情。

However, your main goal is to speak fluently without worrying about mistakes, so avoid such software for now.

不过，你的主要目标是流利地去说，而不必担心犯错，所以暂时不要使用这种软件。

Finally, the last step is to record your video.

最后一步是录制视频。

A great way to introduce it is to say your name and then say what you are going to show.

一个介绍的好方法就是说一下你的名字，然后讲讲你要展示的东西。

You can even include a sentence or two about why your skill is good to learn.

你甚至可以用一两句话来说明为什么你的技能是值得学习的。

Or, if you are preparing food, you might tell how the dish got its name.

或者，如果你正在准备菜肴，可以讲一下菜肴名字的由来。

Then, say what supplies are needed.

然后，介绍食材。

For examples of how this might sound and to read additional tips, visit our website at learningenglish.voanews.com.

要想了解更多, 请访问我们的网站：learningenglish.voanews.com。

I'm Alice Bryant.

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