引言：
在这次采访中，我们有幸与Shima分享她的故事，了解她如何通过学习中文来更好地融入上海的生活。作为一名来自伊朗的职业登山者，Shima不仅挑战高峰，也在语言学习上不断突破自己。她对中文的学习充满热情，并且在忙碌的日常生活中始终坚持学习，为自己创造了更多了解中国文化的机会。Shima的故事不仅是个人奋斗的象征，更是对自我挑战和持续成长的真实写照。
Introduction:
In this interview, we are fortunate to hear Shima’s story and learn how she is integrating herself into life in Shanghai through learning Chinese. As a professional mountain climber from Iran, Shima not only conquers peaks but also constantly challenges herself in language learning. Her passion for Mandarin and her commitment to learning, even with her busy daily life, create more opportunities for her to understand Chinese culture. Shima’s story is not only a symbol of personal perseverance but also a true reflection of self-challenge and continuous growth.
访谈内容：
M：你好！请先做一下自我介绍吧。
M：Hello!Could you please introduce yourself?
Shima：我的名字叫 Shima，来自伊朗，一年前搬到了上海。
Shima：I am Shima from iran and I have been moved to shanghai one year ago .
M：你为什么来中国？
M：Why did you come to China?
Shima：我在这里担任一家总部位于迪拜的控股公司的商务经理。
Shima：I am working here as commercial manger for a holding company which is based in dubai.
M：你认为外国人学习普通话有用吗？为什么？你为什么想学习普通话？
M： Do you think it is useful for foreigners to learn Mandarin? Why? And why you’d like to learn Mandarin?
Shima：为了更好地了解中国文化，我决定学习中文。虽然当然很难，但并非不可能。也许需要很长时间，但我相信自己能做到。既然我生活在这里，我觉得掌握一些中文是必要的。这样可以让我的日常生活更加方便，同时也能拉近我与中国人的距离，让生活变得更轻松、更愉快。
Shima: In order to know the Chinese culture more, I decided to learn Mandarin, of-course its difficult but not impossible. may be take long time but I know that I can do that as I am living here, I think its necessary to have some knowledge about Mandarin. It will help to do my daily routines easier and get closer to chinese people as well. So life will be more easy and enjoyable.
M：作为一个好学生，你是怎么学习普通话的？能举个例子吗？你愿意分享一下你的学习技巧吗？（比如你如何在学习中文时鼓励自己？如何保持学习中文的兴趣？）
M：As a good student, how do you learn Mandarin?could you give an example？Would you like to share your tips?(like How you encourage yourself when you learn Chinese? How do you keep interest to learn Chinese?）
Shima：我会尝试和我的中国朋友逐字逐句地交流，让他们帮我纠正发音。目前，我能够理解日常生活中的大致话题，或者在朋友们互相交谈时大概明白意思。但我需要花更多时间来练习。
Shima：I try to speak with my chinese friends word by word to ask them correct my pronunciation. At this moment I can understand general topic of daily life or once my friends talk to each other. I need to spend more time for my practice.
M：你想谈谈你的老师吗？你喜欢他/她吗？老师的哪些行为会激励你学习普通话？
M：Would you like to talk something about your teacher, do you like him/her? And What kinds of teacher’s behavior will encourage you to learn Mandarin?
Shima：我的老师Zen先生会通过与我分享文化、环境和人文方面的知识，不断激励我。此外，他讲解得非常清晰易懂，避免使用复杂的表达方式。
Shima: My teacher Mr Zen, motivate me more and more by sharing me some knowledge about culture and environment and people.Furthermore, he explain details in very easy way and avoid any complications.
M：你很少请假，是什么让你坚持上课的？我们有很多在线资源，你用过吗？你觉得这些资源怎么样？
M：You seldom ask for leave, what encourage you are keeping doing classes ? and we have many online resources, have you used it, and how do you feel about it?
Shima：在我忙碌的日常生活中，我尽量安排时间参加课程，很少缺课。这已经成为我在上海生活的一部分，而且是我非常喜欢的一部分。
Shima：In my busy daily life ,I try to arrange my time to be in the classes and rarely I take off from classes. Its part of my life in shanghai now and its lovely part .
M：我们每个月通常会举办一次工作坊，你觉得怎么样？你有什么建议吗？或者你对哪些主题感兴趣？
M：We are doing workshop normally once a month, how do you feel about it, and do you have any suggestion, or do you have any subject you are interested?
Shima：很遗憾，我目前还没能安排时间参加任何工作坊。但我觉得了解一些关于这座城市、节日、购物和日常应用软件的知识会很有帮助。
Shima：Unfortunately I couldn’t arrange to participate in any workshops till now but some knowledge about the city we are living, festivals,shopping and daily App swill be helpful.
M：你的爱好是什么？愿意和我们分享一些你的经历吗？
M：What are your hobbies? Would you like to share some of your experiences with us?
Shima：我是伊朗的职业登山者，已经成功攀登了三座尼泊尔的8000米级山峰，并计划挑战另一座。我是伊朗首位成功登顶马卡鲁峰（海拔8485米）的女性——这是14座8000米级山峰项目中最难攀登的山峰之一。攀登高峰、触摸天空是我的热情所在。
此外，运动已成为我日常生活的一部分。无论在任何情况下，我都不会跳过运动，就像不会跳过一日三餐一样。我每天都会跑步和锻炼，并鼓励身边的人也参与其中，让他们体验运动带来的快乐、满足和自爱。
Shima：I am professional mountain climber , I already climbed three 8000 meters mountains in Nepal and soon will try my best to conquer another one. I am first women in iran who already climbed mount Makalu 8,485 Meter which is one most difficult mountain in 14 peaks project which all of them above 8000 meters.its my passion to touch the sky and climb the mountains.
Furthermore,sport is part of my daily life and in any circumstances I cannot skip that like my daily meal .every day i do running and workout .and I motivate people around me to do same ,to let them experience happiness , satisfaction and self love after doing that.
M：最后，请说一句你最喜欢的中文句子，为什么？
M：Finally, please say a your favourite Chinese sentence, and why.
Shima: 最后，我想说一句中文句子，这句我们母语中也有，而且非常符合我的生活方式和性格：早睡早起身体好。此外，我想感谢我的老师，他不断激励我坚持学习中文，让我越来越有动力。同时，也感谢这里的其他工作人员，他们总是那么友善和热情。
Shima：At the end I would like to say this chinese sentence which we have in mother language as well and fit with my life style and personality: zao shui zao qi shen ti hao.
Also herby, I would like to say thanks to my teacher who motivated me to go ahead with mandarine more and more .Also others staff here who are friendly all the time.
结语
通过Shima的分享，我们可以看到，语言不仅是沟通的工具，更是了解一个文化、接触不同世界的桥梁。无论是在攀登高峰还是在学习中文的过程中，Shima都展现了不畏艰难、勇于挑战的精神。她的经历鼓励我们每个人，无论身处何地，都可以通过不断努力与坚持，拓展视野、丰富人生。
Through Shima’s sharing, we can see that language is not only a tool for communication but also a bridge to understand a culture and connect with different worlds. Whether climbing mountains or learning Mandarin, Shima has demonstrated a spirit of perseverance and courage in the face of challenges. Her experience encourages all of us that no matter where we are, through continuous effort and persistence, we can broaden our horizons and enrich our lives.
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