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