26/04/2026
Language: The Survival Skill That Software Can’t Replace
We recently came across an insightful post by our Director that perfectly captures the heart of what we do.
In an era where many rely on automated tools, we believe there is a fundamental distinction between being a passenger on a boat and knowing how to swim. While a boat provides a temporary ride, the ability to swim represents personal health, true capability, and a joy that is entirely your own. This is why our agency prioritizes the human touch. Real translation is about the pulse of culture and the drive of personal motivation, something no software can authentically replicate.
Director’s Original Post
"The milkshake is making a limited-time comeback after a nine-year hiatus. This iconic beverage holds personal significance for me, as 'milkshake' was the very first English word I acquired in Singapore long before immigrating to Vancouver. Looking back, this milestone perfectly encapsulates Need Theory and instrumental motivation in language acquisition. When a language serves as a functional tool to fulfill a direct personal necessity, such as a child’s craving or a professional’s business objective, it is internalized with far greater efficiency. As a professor of Business English and a lead translator for high-level government agencies, I have consistently observed this principle in action. The positive reinforcement gained from successful communication effectively lowers the affective filter, thereby transforming language from a mere academic subject into a powerful instrument for global connection and professional survival."
Our Professional Insight
The "Need Theory" mentioned by our Director is exactly why we believe in the power of human expertise. When a language is used to fulfill a real-world necessity, it becomes a powerful instrument for survival and connection. At our agency, we don't just process words; we understand the "instrumental motivation" behind every project. While technology acts as a crutch, our goal is to provide the professional mastery that allows our clients to communicate with the same confidence and health as a skilled swimmer navigating the open sea.
For individual learners, corporations, and government agencies in the Greater Taipei area seeking to enhance English speaking and writing proficiency, please feel free to contact our official page to discuss your specific training requirements.
語言學習:軟體無法取代的「生存泳技」
我們最近讀到所長分享的一篇深刻文章,精確地捕捉到了我們工作的核心初衷。
在這個許多人依賴自動化工具的時代,我們始終相信「搭船」與「學會游泳」之間有著本質的區別。搭船雖然能提供暫時的便利,但游泳的能力代表了個人的健康、實力以及那份完全屬於自己的樂趣。這也是為什麼我們事務所堅持人工專業的價值。真正的翻譯關乎文化的脈動與個人動機的驅使,這是任何軟體都無法真實模擬的。
【所長原文翻譯】
「這款奶昔在睽違九年後,終於限時回歸了。這款標誌性的飲品對我而言具有深刻的個人意義,因為在我移居溫哥華很久之前,『milkshake』是我在新加坡學會的第一個英文單字。回首過往,這個里程碑完美地詮釋了語言習得中的『需求理論』與『工具性動機』。當語言成為滿足直接個人需求的實用工具時(例如孩子的渴望或專業人士的商務目標),其內化的效率會大幅提升。身為商務英語教授以及高階政府機構的首席譯者,我持續在實務中觀察到這一原則。從成功溝通中獲得的正向回饋,能有效降低『情感過濾』(學習焦慮),進而將語言從單純的學術科目,轉化為促進全球連結與職場生存的強大工具。」
【專業點評】
所長提到的「需求理論」正是我們深信人工專業價值的核心原因。當語言被用來滿足現實世界的需求時,它會成為生存與連結的強大工具。在我們事務所,我們不只是處理文字,更理解每一個專案背後的「工具性動機」。雖然科技可以作為支撐,但我們的目標是提供專業的高階翻譯,讓客戶在國際溝通中,能像具備精湛泳技的泳者在汪洋中悠游自在,展現出無可取代的自信與生命力。
大台北地區有希望增加英文口語能力、寫作能力的語言學習者、公司及政府單位,歡迎聯繫我們的官方粉專提出需要的英語教學。
#翻譯專業 #語言學習 #所長語錄 #專業翻譯事務所 #溝通的力量 #工具性動機
10/01/2026
加國🇨🇦親友祝賀
羅所長參加司法界前輩 前台北、宜蘭、花蓮、澎湖地方檢察署檢察官、尹清楓案/拉法葉艦檢察官柯士斌女兒與加拿大🇨🇦女婿大喜
10/01/2026
烏骨雞湯 英、法文:
英文:Black chicken soup
法文:Soupe de poulet noir
Soupe (湯)de poulet (雞)noir (黑色)
03/01/2026
埃及七大世界遺產
Seven World Heritage Sites of Egypt
1. 孟菲斯及其墓地金字塔群
Memphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur
2. 吉薩金字塔群
Pyramids of Giza
(通常作為上項的重要核心景點單獨介紹)
3. 薩卡拉金字塔群
Saqqara
4. 阿布米那基督教遺址
Abu Mena
5. 努比亞遺跡(阿布辛貝神廟)
Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae
6. 瓦迪.艾爾.希坦(鯨魚谷)
Wadi Al-Hitan (Valley of the Whales)
7. 歷史開羅
Historic Cairo
• Pyramids(金字塔) → 古埃及法老的陵墓
• Temple(神廟) → 古代宗教與祭祀場所
• Historic(歷史的) → 保存很多古老建築與文化
• Valley(山谷) → 自然地形,這裡保存了遠古鯨魚化石
#埃及七大奇蹟 #世界遺跡
29/12/2025
英語作文萬用公式(完整版教學)
講解:帝國翻譯商標事務所 羅彦喆所長
適用於:學校作文、段考、留學考試、學測翻譯、學術英文寫作
一、為什麼這套被稱為「萬用公式」?
因為這套寫作邏輯符合 北美主流寫作訓練(Five-Paragraph Essay),也是:
• 美國中學、加拿大高中標準寫作架構
• IELTS / TOEFL / SAT 寫作底層邏輯
• 大學論說文(Argumentative Essay)的簡化版本
核心精神只有一句話:
每一段都要有「主題句 + 解釋 + 例子 + 小結」
二、北美「五段式寫作模板」完整說明
🔹 第一段:Introduction(引言段)
目的:
✔ 引出主題
✔ 表達你的立場(Thesis Statement)
常用開頭句(開場白)
• In recent years, … has become an increasingly important issue.
近年來,……已成為一個越來越重要的議題。
• Nowadays, many people believe that…, while others argue that…
現今許多人認為……,但也有人認為……
• There is no denying that…
不可否認的是……
關鍵句(立場句,超重要)
In my opinion, … for the following reasons.
我認為……,理由如下。
或
This essay will discuss why…
本文將探討為何……
📌 這一句決定整篇文章方向。
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三、主體段落(Body Paragraphs)
通常 2–3 段,每一段一個理由。
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🔹 第二段:第一個理由(First Reason)
常用開頭(你原本提到的)
• First and foremost, …(最重要的是)
• To begin with, …
• The most important factor that we have to take into consideration is…
標準寫法結構:
1️⃣ 主題句
2️⃣ 解釋原因
3️⃣ 舉例
4️⃣ 小結回扣主題
📌 範例句型:
First and foremost, the most important factor that we have to take into consideration is education.
This is because education not only provides knowledge but also shapes one’s values and way of thinking.
For example, students who receive quality education tend to have better problem-solving skills.
Therefore, education plays a crucial role in personal development.
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🔹 第三段:第二個理由
常用連接詞:
• Secondly, …
• In the second place, …
• What is more, …
• Furthermore, …
• Moreover, …
📌 範例結構:
Furthermore, another significant reason is that…
This means that…
For instance, …
As a result, …
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🔹 第四段:第三個理由(可選)
常用句型:
• In addition, …
• Besides, …
• Additionally, …
• Besides what is mentioned above, it is also necessary to consider that…
📌 適合用在字數要求較高的作文(250–300 字以上)
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四、結論段(很多人漏掉的重點)
👉 你提到「原本教材沒有寫結論」是非常關鍵的問題。
結論不是重複,而是「總結+升級」
常用開頭句:
• In conclusion, …
• To sum up, …
• In brief, …
• All in all, …
標準結論公式:
In conclusion, based on the reasons mentioned above, it is clear that…
Therefore, it can be said that…
Only in this way can we truly…
📌 結論的功能是:
✔ 重申立場
✔ 強化說服力
✔ 留下深刻印象
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五、萬用插入語(讓文章更像母語者)
這些可以放在任何句子中間使用:
• To a certain extent(在某種程度上)
• To some degree(在某種程度上)
• To a large extent(在很大程度上)
• For one reason or another(基於某些原因)
• To put it another way(換句話說)
• Directly or indirectly(直接或間接)
📌 例句:
To a certain extent, technology has changed the way people communicate.
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六、完整「萬用作文模板」(可直接套用)
In recent years, ______ has become an increasingly important issue.
In my opinion, ______ for the following reasons.
First and foremost, ______. This is because ______. For example, ______. Therefore, ______.
Furthermore, ______. This means that ______. For instance, ______. As a result, ______.
In addition, ______. To a certain extent, ______.
In conclusion, based on the reasons mentioned above, it is clear that ______. Therefore, ______.
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七、老師最愛、最容易拿高分的重點
✔ 邏輯清楚
✔ 不跳段
✔ 不用太難的單字
✔ 每一段都有主題句
✔ 不用口語(避免 I think, I feel)
23/11/2025
台北英國商會 British Chamber of Commerce Taipei (BCCTaipei)
Samuel Yang 楊順銓理事長
TutorABC 執行長、共同董事長
帝國珠寶 Empire Jewelry 創辦人 Riki Lo 羅彦喆
英國華僑商會 British Chamber of Commerce
台、英/蘇、加拿大 華僑聚會
Taiwanese, British or Scottish, and Canadian Overseas Chinese Gala Dinner
英國及蘇格蘭晚餐 British and Scottish dinner
搭配大克拉一流帝國珠寶彩鑽、鑽戒
蘇格蘭文化及音樂表演 Scottish cultural and
musical performances
蘇格蘭風笛手 Scottish Piper
外籍銀行團 Foreign Banking Consortium
台、英/蘇、加拿大 華僑晚宴
Taiwanese, British or Scottish, and Canadian Overseas Chinese Gala Dinner
#帝國珠寶
#英國商會
30/10/2025
Happy Halloween 🎃
Taipei American School 📖 🏫 (TAS)