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Improve your speaking by making how-to videos
Have you ever learned to do something with the help of an internet search? The answer is likely "Yes!" In fact, you probably learned many things by watching how-to videos.
How-to videos show people how to do or make something. They can cover nearly any subject, from simple things like how to make an origami animal to more complex things like replacing car parts.
On today's Education Tips, we will give you tips for making your own simple how-to video. You do not need to show it to anyone or put it on the internet. Instead, the goal is to use the video to observe your own English speaking skills.
You may be wondering how such videos can improve your English.
Recording yourself, whether on video or audio, is an effective method of self-study. This is especially true if you cannot find someone to practice speaking with. When you record yourself, it helps you identify what you are good at in English and which areas need improvement. As you continue the method of speaking on a recording, you can make the changes you want.
How-to video videos give you the chance to do several things at once. You will talk about a subject you already enjoy while giving step-by-step instructions, which gives you a chance to use a few grammatical forms. You will also get the chance to learn and use words related to your chosen subject.
Now, let's go through the steps for preparing to make your video.
The first step is to choose a subject that will work well for a short video. Set a goal of not going over six or seven minutes for video length.
Ideally, your subject will be something that is visually appealing and can be divided into steps. Keep this in mind as you think about subjects.
Is there a dish that you are great at making? Can you build or fix something? Do you have an artistic ability, such as drawing, playing music or dancing? Any of these can be the subject of your video. Even something as simple as how to fold a fitted sheet can be a great subject.
After choosing your subject, it's time to prepare by gathering information.
First, make a list of the steps you think are important in making or doing the thing you have chosen. You might not know the English words for some of the things you are describing. For those, you can write the words in your own language and then take time to find and practice saying them in English.
Another great way to do these things is to watch a few how-to videos on your subject in English. Websites such as YouTube.com and Howcast.com cover almost every subject you can think of. And YouTube permits you to slow the speed of the video, which can help you understand English that may be spoken too quickly.
For our third step: aim for simple instructions. How-to videos are meant to make instructions easy and clear.
Taking notes can help organize your steps and decide which to include. Think about which ones to show visually and which only need to be described. For example, if a step is to heat water, pause the video if there is a long waiting period.
Some how-to videos use special video software to cut parts, put words on the computer screen or do other things. However, your main is goal is to speak fluently without worrying about mistakes, so avoid such software for now.
Finally, the last step is to record your video.
A great way to introduce it is to say your name and then say what you are going to show. You can even include a sentence or two about why your skill is good to learn. Or, if you are preparing food, you might tell how the dish got its name. Then, say what supplies are needed.
I'm Alice Bryant.
重点解析
重点讲解：
1. self-study 自习；自我学习；
Second, self-study is a process to develop our ability of thinking and management.
其次，自学是培养我们思维能力和管理能力的一个过程。
2. at once 马上；立即；
I must be going back at once.
我得马上回去。
3. be divided into 被分为；被划分为；
The physical benefits of exercise can be divided into three factors.
运动对身体的好处可以分为3个方面。
4. take time 花费时间；花时间；
We will restore her to health but it may take time.
我们会让她恢复健康，但可能需要一些时间。
参考译文
通过制作操作视频提高口语能力
你有没有借助网络搜索，来学东西的经历？答案很可能是“是的！”事实上，你可能通过观看操作视频学到过很多东西。
操作视频向人们展示如何做某事或制作某样东西，几乎涵盖任何主题，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。
在今天的教育小贴士中，我们将为您提供自己制作简单的操作视频的小贴士。你不需要把它展示给任何人或发布在网络上。我们的目标是用视频来观察你自己的英语口语能力。
你可能想知道这样的视频如何提高你的英语水平。
无论是录像还是录音，都是一种有效的自学方法。如果你找不到可以练习对话的人时，更是如此。当你给自己录音时，它会帮你识别你擅长的英语方面，以及哪些方面需要改进。当你继续录制时，可以做你想要的改变。
操作视频给你提供了一次做几件事的机会。你将谈论一个自己喜欢的话题，同时给出循序渐进的指导，这让你有机会使用一些语法形式。你也将有机会学习和使用与所选话题相关的单词。
现在，我们来看看准备制作视频的步骤吧。
第一步是选择有利于制作短视频的话题，设定一个视频长度不超过六、七分钟的目标。
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。思考话题时，要记住这点。
你有擅长做的菜肴吗？你能建造或修理东西吗？你有艺术能力吗，比如绘画、演奏乐器或跳舞？任何一项都可以是视频的主题。即使是像叠床单这样简单的事，也可以是一个很棒的话题。
选择好话题后，就该通过收集信息做准备了。
首先，列出你认为在做所选的事情时重要的步骤。你可能不知道要描述的某些事物的英文单词。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。
做这些事情的另一个好方法，是看一些关于你所选话题的英语操作视频。YouTube.com和Howcast.com网站几乎涵盖你能想到的任何话题。YouTube允许你放慢视频的速度，这可以帮助你理解那些可能说得过快的英语。
第三步：目标是简单的指令。操作视频是为了使指令简单明了。
做笔记能帮你组织操作步骤，并决定包括哪些步骤。想一想哪些步骤要在视觉上展示，哪些只需要描述。例如，如果一个步骤是加热水，如果等待时间过长，请暂停视频。
一些操作视频使用特殊的视频软件来进行切割、在电脑屏幕上显示文字或做其他事情。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。
最后一步是录制视频。
介绍的好方法是说一下你的名字，然后讲讲你要展示的东西。甚至可以用一、两句话来说明为什么应该学习你的技能。或者，如果你正在准备菜肴，可以讲一下菜肴名字的由来。然后，介绍食材。
我是爱丽丝·布莱恩特。
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