L:Today more and more people advocate lifelong learning. But people have different views about lifelong learning. How do you understand lifelong learning?
如今越来越多的人提倡终生学习,不过人家对这个概念的理解却不一致。你是怎么理解的?
C:I think lifelong learning is the concept that it's never too soon or too late for learning
我觉得终生学习就是说“学习永不嫌晚”。
L:Does that mean studying all the time?
终生学习是说人一辈子都要学习吗?
C:I don't think so. I think it's about your attitude towards learning. One should be open to new ideas, decisions, skills or behaviors.
不是,它是一种态度,就是乐于接受新事物、易于参考别的意见、勤于学习新本领。
L:Then the axiom -'You can't teach an old dog new tricks' doesn't work any longer.
那就是说一老狗学不了新戏”不对\'
C:You're right. Lifelong learning is about finding learning opportunities at all ages and in numerous contexts
at work, at home and through leisure activities. It is not limited to higher education.
L:Yes, I agree with you. When I retired I will participate in programs to keep mementally active.
是啊.退休后.我要参加一个终生学习项目来保持思想的青春活力.
C:Me too. To keep up with the changing world, one must be involved in lifelong learning and be ready to accept new things.
我也是,在这个瞬息万变的信息时代,要赶上社会发展的,步伐.终生学习已成为当务之急,必须作好准备接受新事物.
L:You know what? I've recently been teaching myself French.
你知道吗,我最近在自学法语.
C:Really? That's great! I know that your company has a lot of clients in France.
是吗?太好了,我知道你们公司在法固有很多客户.
L:Yes, so I want to learn French to develop my career.
是啊,所以我想自学法语,增强—下业务能力