Real English:Life Coach

Presenter/Producer: Jo Reffin

Jo: This is Real English from BBC Learning English. I’m Jo.

Jean: And I’m Jean.

Jo: Today we’re going to look at words and phrases that have recently become part of the English language.

Jean: 在我们的《地道英语》节目当中，我们会带领大家一起来学习和熟悉一些近代英式英语里新出现的词汇和新说法。

Jo: Today’s expression is ‘life coach’. That’s L.I.F.E. life and C.O.A.C.H. coach. Life coach.

Jean: Life coach. Coach好像是教练的意思吧？

Jo: Well, a life coach is an advisor, someone you pay to help you make decisions, achieve your goals and solve your problems in your daily life.

Jean: 原来 life coach就是人生教练，或者生命教练的意思，是一种职业，是专门为客户决策和克服人生困难的顾问。

Jo: That’s right. They help you improve your life.

Jean: I see.

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A: I don’t know what to do! I hate my job, I want to change everything but I don’t know where to start!

B: Why not go to a life coach? I went to one last year, and he really helped!

Jean: Do you think you need a life coach?

Jo: Well, my best friend is my life coach. She helps me with all my problems.

Jean: Really?

Jo: Yes. And I don’t need to pay her!

Jean: That’s good. Are life coaches expensive?

Jo: Well, a life coach isn’t cheap, but I’m sure they are very helpful for some people.

Jean: But you don’t want one?

Jo: No, I’ve got my friends!

Jean: 今天我们学到的新词，life coach，人生教练或者生命教练，是专门为客户决策和克服人生困难做顾问的一种职业。And that’s all we have time for today.

Jo: Yes, that’s all. You’ve been listening to Real English from BBC Learning English. Join us again soon for more up-to-the-minute Real English. Bye.

Jean: See you next time.