Category: Blog

  • Week 9 – Day 2 第九周 第二天:时尚新闻报道

    A simple news-style article about a local fashion show or store sale, focusing on colorful outfits and describing what people see.
    LEVEL/WORDCOUNT: HSK2 / ~500 words

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    地方时尚会

    今天 一场 时尚会 商店 一些 穿 红色 裙子 蓝色 衣服 白色 鞋子 黄色 帽子 他们 鞋子 很漂亮 裙子 很好看 黑色 外套 商家 回答

    Local Fashion Show

    Today there is a fashion show at a local store. Some people wear red skirts and blue clothes. There are also white shoes and yellow hats. They say the shoes are pretty and the skirts look nice. A customer asks if there are black coats, and the shopkeeper replies that there are.

    How to Use the Audio

    Listen first to recognize colors, clothing items, and phrases like “有/没有”. After reading, practice repeating sentences and asking about availability of clothes.

    Vocabulary

    HanziPinyinEnglish
    时尚会shí shàng huìfashion show
    商店shāng diànstore
    红色hóng sèred
    蓝色lán sèblue
    白色bái sèwhite
    黄色huáng sèyellow
    黑色hēi sèblack
    鞋子xié zishoes
    帽子mào zihat
    外套wài tàocoat
    yǒuhave/is there
    没有méi yǒudo not have
    回答huí dáreply
    漂亮piào liangpretty
    好看hǎo kànlooks nice

    Grammar

    1. 有 / 没有
    Example: 有红色的鞋子吗?没有黑色的帽子。

    2. Color + 的 + Clothing Noun
    Example: 蓝色的衣服很好看。

    3. Asking Questions
    Example: 这是什么颜色?谁穿红色的裙子?

    Idiomatic Expressions

    MandarinPinyinEnglish
    五颜六色wǔ yán liù sècolorful
    一眼看上去yī yǎn kàn shàng qùat first glance
    大开眼界dà kāi yǎn jièeye-opening
    走马观花zǒu mǎ guān huāglance quickly
    应有尽有yīng yǒu jìn yǒueverything imaginable

    Cultural Insights

    • Fashion shows in China are common in malls to promote new clothing styles.
    • Customers often ask “有/没有” to check availability of colors and sizes.
    • Bright and colorful outfits are popular to attract attention at public events.

    10 Questions

    1. 时尚会在哪里举行? 💡
    2. 人们穿什么颜色的裙子? 💡
    3. 人们穿什么颜色的衣服? 💡
    4. 展示了什么颜色的鞋子? 💡
    5. 有哪种颜色的帽子? 💡
    6. 有黑色的外套吗? 💡
    7. 谁回答问题? 💡
    8. 鞋子怎么样? 💡
    9. 裙子怎么样? 💡
    10. 文章的主题是什么? 💡

    Multiple Choice

    1. 商店里有黑色的外套吗? 💡
    a) 有
    b) 没有
    c) 不确定
    2. 人们穿什么颜色的裙子? 💡
    a) 蓝色
    b) 红色
    c) 黄色
    3. 帽子是什么颜色? 💡
    a) 红色
    b) 蓝色
    c) 黄色
    4. 谁回答“有”? 💡
    a) 朋友
    b) 商家
    c) 模特
    5. 衣服是什么颜色? 💡
    a) 蓝色
    b) 白色
    c) 红色

    True or False

    1. 时尚会在商店举行。 💡
    2. 人们穿绿色的裙子。 💡
    3. 有黄色的帽子。 💡
    4. 鞋子很丑。 💡
    5. 商家回答有黑色的外套。 💡

    Retell the Story

    用你自己的话写地方时尚会的故事。

    提示:描述人们穿的颜色、衣服种类、鞋子和帽子,以及商家的回答。

    Tip: Describe the colors, clothing items, shoes and hats people wear, and the shopkeeper’s replies.

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  • Week 9 – Day 3 第九周 第三天:店员采访

    An interview with a store worker about popular colors and seasonal clothes, practicing questions, weather, and clothing phrases.
    LEVEL/WORDCOUNT: HSK2 / ~500 words

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    店员采访

    今天 采访 一位 店员 喜欢什么颜色 店员 夏天 穿 浅色 衣服 冬天 穿 深色 外套 喜欢 建议 学到 新的 颜色 衣服 我的 问题 回答 很客气

    Store Worker Interview

    Today I interviewed a store worker. I asked what colors he likes. The worker said that in summer people wear light-colored clothes, and in winter they wear dark coats. I liked his advice and learned new colors and clothing styles. He politely answered all my questions.

    How to Use the Audio

    Listen first to focus on question-and-answer phrases and seasonal clothing vocabulary. After reading, repeat the sentences and practice asking questions about clothing and colors.

    Vocabulary

    HanziPinyinEnglish
    店员diàn yuánstore worker
    采访cǎi fǎnginterview
    夏天xià tiānsummer
    冬天dōng tiānwinter
    浅色qiǎn sèlight color
    深色shēn sèdark color
    建议jiàn yìadvice/suggestion
    学到xué dàolearn
    客气kè qìpolite
    衣服yī fúclothes
    外套wài tàocoat
    颜色yán sècolor

    Grammar

    1. Question words
    Example: 你喜欢什么颜色?

    2. Seasonal clothing: 夏天/冬天 + verb + clothing
    Example: 夏天穿浅色的衣服,冬天穿深色的外套。

    3. Polite responses
    Example: 他很客气地回答我的问题。

    Idiomatic Expressions

    MandarinPinyinEnglish
    有问必答yǒu wèn bì dáanswer every question
    春夏秋冬chūn xià qiū dōngall seasons
    知无不言zhī wú bù yántell all that is known
    礼貌待人lǐ mào dài réntreat people politely
    耳濡目染ěr rú mù rǎninfluence through constant exposure

    Cultural Insights

    • Interviews with store staff are common in learning contexts and in local media in China.
    • Seasonal clothing trends influence fashion choices, with light colors in summer and dark colors in winter.
    • Politeness in responses is highly valued in Chinese customer service and interviews.

    10 Questions

    1. 我采访了谁? 💡
    2. 夏天人们穿什么颜色的衣服? 💡
    3. 冬天穿什么颜色的外套? 💡
    4. 我学到了新的颜色吗? 💡
    5. 店员回答问题礼貌吗? 💡
    6. 店员给了什么建议? 💡
    7. 浅色的衣服指什么? 💡
    8. 深色的外套指什么? 💡
    9. 我为什么喜欢建议? 💡
    10. 店员怎么回答我的问题? 💡

    Multiple Choice

    1. 我采访了谁? 💡
    a) 店员
    b) 朋友
    c) 顾客
    2. 夏天穿什么颜色? 💡
    a) 深色
    b) 浅色
    c) 黑色
    3. 冬天穿什么颜色的外套? 💡
    a) 深色
    b) 浅色
    c) 红色
    4. 店员回答问题怎么样? 💡
    a) 粗鲁
    b) 不回答
    c) 很客气
    5. 我学到什么? 💡
    a) 店员名字
    b) 新颜色和衣服
    c) 天气

    True or False

    1. 店员很客气。 💡
    2. 夏天穿深色衣服。 💡
    3. 冬天穿深色的外套。 💡
    4. 我没有学到新的颜色。 💡
    5. 我采访了朋友。 💡

    Retell the Story

    用你自己的话写店员采访的故事。

    提示:描述采访对象、夏天和冬天穿什么衣服、建议和回答礼貌情况。

    Tip: Describe the interviewee, summer/winter clothing, advice, and politeness in answers.

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  • Week 9 – Day 4 第九周 第四天:今日穿着日记

    A diary entry describing what the writer wore today, why they chose those colors, and future shopping plans.
    LEVEL/WORDCOUNT: HSK2 / ~500 words

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    今日穿着日记

    今天 穿 白色 裙子 蓝色 衣服 因为 我喜欢 红色 白色 所以 穿了 这些 衣服 晚上 商店 新的 衣服 喜欢 蓝色 绿色 因此 试试 这些 衣服

    Today’s Outfit Diary

    Today I wore a white skirt and a blue top. Because I like red and white, I chose these clothes. In the evening, I will go to a store to buy new clothes. I like blue and green, so I want to try these colors.

    How to Use the Audio

    Listen first to learn daily expressions about clothing, colors, and preferences. After reading, practice speaking about your own outfits using similar phrases.

    Vocabulary

    HanziPinyinEnglish
    日记rì jìdiary
    今日jīn rìtoday
    裙子qún ziskirt
    衣服yī fúclothes
    白色bái sèwhite
    蓝色lán sèblue
    红色hóng sèred
    绿色lǜ sègreen
    因为yīn wèibecause
    所以suǒ yǐso
    试试shì shìtry
    mǎibuy
    新的xīn denew
    商店shāng diànstore
    晚上wǎn shàngevening

    Grammar

    1. Because + reason structure
    Example: 因为我喜欢红色,所以我穿了红色的衣服。

    2. Color + 的 + Clothing Noun
    Example: 白色的裙子,蓝色的衣服

    3. Expressing intention or plan
    Example: 我晚上要去商店买新的衣服。

    Idiomatic Expressions

    MandarinPinyinEnglish
    因小失大yīn xiǎo shī dàlose big because of small
    心想事成xīn xiǎng shì chéngwish comes true
    随心所欲suí xīn suǒ yùdo as one wishes
    量体裁衣liàng tǐ cái yītailor-made (literally “measure and make clothes”)
    心血来潮xīn xuè lái cháoact on impulse

    Cultural Insights

    • Keeping a daily diary about clothing and style is common among students learning Chinese to practice descriptive language.
    • Shopping in the evening is common after work or school hours in China.
    • Color preference often reflects personality or mood in Chinese culture.

    10 Questions

    1. 今天作者穿了什么? 💡
    2. 作者为什么选择这些颜色? 💡
    3. 作者什么时候去商店? 💡
    4. 作者想试什么颜色? 💡
    5. 新的衣服是什么意思? 💡
    6. 日记的主题是什么? 💡
    7. ‘因为…所以…’怎么用? 💡
    8. 试试是什么意思? 💡
    9. 除了白色和红色,作者还喜欢哪种颜色? 💡
    10. 裙子是什么类型的衣服? 💡

    Multiple Choice

    1. 今天作者穿什么颜色的衣服? 💡
    a) 蓝色和白色
    b) 红色和黑色
    c) 黄色和绿色
    2. 作者为什么选择这些衣服? 💡
    a) 因为便宜
    b) 因为喜欢颜色
    c) 因为天气冷
    3. 作者晚上要做什么? 💡
    a) 去商店买新的衣服
    b) 去朋友家
    c) 上课
    4. 作者想试什么颜色? 💡
    a) 红色和白色
    b) 黄色和黑色
    c) 蓝色和绿色
    5. ‘试试’是什么意思? 💡
    a) 买
    b) Try
    c) 看

    True or False

    1. 作者穿了白色的裙子。 💡
    2. 作者不喜欢红色。 💡
    3. 作者晚上要去商店。 💡
    4. 作者想试黄色的衣服。 💡
    5. 日记主题是穿着和颜色。 💡

    Retell the Story

    用你自己的话写今日穿着日记。

    提示:描述你今天穿了什么衣服,喜欢什么颜色,晚上计划买什么新衣服。

    Tip: Describe what you wore today, colors you like, and your evening shopping plan.

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  • Week 9 – Day 5 第九周 第五天:购物对话

    A shopping dialogue between a customer and shopkeeper, practicing asking about colors, sizes, trying on clothes, and polite requests.
    LEVEL/WORDCOUNT HSK2 / ~500 words

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    购物对话

    顾客 请问 红色 鞋子 店员 回答 你需要 大号 顾客 我试试 这双 鞋子 店员 你看看 好不好 顾客 很好看

    Shopping Dialogue

    Customer: May I ask, do you have red shoes?
    Shopkeeper: Yes, we do. Do you need a large size?
    Customer: I want to try this pair.
    Shopkeeper: Please see if they are good.
    Customer: They look nice, I will buy them.

    How to Use the Audio

    Listen first to practice polite shopping phrases, asking about colors and sizes. After reading, repeat the dialogue, practicing natural question and answer intonation.

    Vocabulary

    HanziPinyinEnglish
    顾客kè hùcustomer
    店员diàn yuánshopkeeper
    请问qǐng wènmay I ask
    鞋子xié zishoes
    红色hóng sèred
    试试shì shìtry
    看看kàn kàntake a look
    好不好hǎo bù hǎois it good?
    大号dà hàolarge size
    很好看hěn hǎo kànlooks nice
    mǎibuy
    lepast particle

    Grammar

    1. Polite questions
    Example: 请问有红色的鞋子吗?

    2. Trying on or checking items
    Example: 我试试这双鞋子。 / 你看看,好不好?

    3. Buying decision
    Example: 很好看,我买了。

    Idiomatic Expressions

    MandarinPinyinEnglish
    货真价实huò zhēn jià shígenuine and fairly priced
    物美价廉wù měi jià liángood quality, low price
    一见钟情yī jiàn zhōng qínglove at first sight
    量体裁衣liàng tǐ cái yītailor-made, adjust to fit
    物有所值wù yǒu suǒ zhíworth the price

    Cultural Insights

    • Polite phrases like “请问” and “看看,好不好” are common in Chinese retail interactions.
    • Trying on clothes and asking for size is standard practice in Chinese shops.
    • Shopping often involves checking color, size, and style carefully before buying.

    10 Questions

    1. 谁是店员? 💡
    2. 顾客问什么颜色的鞋子? 💡
    3. 顾客需要什么尺码? 💡
    4. 顾客说“试试”,意思是什么? 💡
    5. 顾客最后决定什么? 💡
    6. 店员说什么让顾客看看? 💡
    7. 对话礼貌吗? 💡
    8. 礼貌询问用什么短语? 💡
    9. 对话中讨论的衣物是什么? 💡
    10. 试过后顾客怎么形容鞋子? 💡

    Multiple Choice

    1. 顾客问什么颜色的鞋子? 💡
    a) 红色
    b) 蓝色
    c) 黑色
    2. 顾客试鞋子时说什么? 💡
    a) 买
    b) 试试
    c) 看
    3. 店员让顾客看看鞋子怎么说? 💡
    a) 你看看,好不好?
    b) 请问
    c) 多少钱
    4. 顾客最后决定买鞋了吗? 💡
    a) 不买
    b) 再看看
    c) 买了
    5. ‘大号’是什么意思? 💡
    a) Small size
    b) Large size
    c) Medium size

    True or False

    1. 顾客问红色的鞋子。 💡
    2. 顾客没有试鞋子。 💡
    3. 店员问顾客需要大号吗? 💡
    4. 顾客说鞋子不好看。 💡
    5. 对话很礼貌。 💡

    Retell the Story

    用你自己的话写购物对话。

    提示:写顾客问颜色、尺码、试穿和购买决定。

    Tip: Write a dialogue where a customer asks about color, size, tries on clothes, and decides to buy.

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  • Week 9 – Day 6 第九周 第六天:同一套衣服的两个视角


    Two short texts describing the same outfit: one from the wearer who likes it, and one from a friend who suggests changes.
    LEVEL/WORDCOUNT: HSK2 / ~500 words

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    同一套衣服的两个视角

    穿 红色 外套 白色 裙子 觉得 很好看 朋友 这套 衣服 那套 更好看 建议 一套 蓝色 裙子 不太好看 所以 决定 穿 我自己 衣服

    Two Perspectives on the Same Outfit

    I wore a red coat and a white skirt. I think it looks very nice.
    My friend said this set is better than that one and suggested I change to a blue skirt.
    I said it does not look so good, so I decided to wear my own clothes.

    How to Use the Audio

    Listen first to understand how opinions and suggestions are expressed about clothes. After reading, practice saying your own opinions and comparisons.

    Vocabulary

    HanziPinyinEnglish
    同一套tóng yī tàothe same set
    衣服yī fúclothes
    视角shì jiǎoperspective
    穿chuānwear
    外套wài tàocoat
    裙子qún ziskirt
    红色hóng sèred
    白色bái sèwhite
    蓝色lán sèblue
    朋友péng yǒufriend
    建议jiàn yìsuggest
    好看hǎo kànlooks good
    不太好看bù tài hǎo kànnot so good looking
    决定jué dìngdecide

    Grammar

    1. Expressing opinions
    Example: 我觉得很好看 / 我觉得不太好看

    2. Making suggestions
    Example: 朋友建议我换一套蓝色的裙子

    3. Comparing items
    Example: 这套比那套更好看

    4. Expressing decisions
    Example: 所以我决定穿我自己的衣服

    Idiomatic Expressions

    MandarinPinyinEnglish
    各有千秋gè yǒu qiān qiūeach has its merits
    人见人爱rén jiàn rén àiloved by everyone
    各抒己见gè shū jǐ jiàneach expresses their own opinion
    因人而异yīn rén ér yìvaries from person to person
    量体裁衣liàng tǐ cái yītailor-made / adjust according to fit

    Cultural Insights

    • Giving opinions and suggestions politely is important in Chinese social interactions.
    • Comparisons using “比…更…” are common to discuss preferences.
    • Deciding to follow one’s own choice reflects personal style in Chinese youth culture.

    10 Questions

    1. 谁穿这套衣服? 💡
    2. 衣服有哪些颜色? 💡
    3. 穿的人觉得衣服怎么样? 💡
    4. 朋友建议什么? 💡
    5. 穿的人接受建议吗? 💡
    6. “更好看”怎么说? 💡
    7. 决定是什么意思? 💡
    8. 不太好看是什么意思? 💡
    9. 文中提到哪些衣物? 💡
    10. 故事中有几个视角? 💡

    Multiple Choice

    1. 穿的人觉得衣服怎么样? 💡
    a) 很好看
    b) 不好看
    c) 一般
    2. 朋友建议换哪种颜色? 💡
    a) 红色
    b) 蓝色
    c) 白色
    3. 穿的人接受朋友建议了吗? 💡
    a) 是
    b) 半信半疑
    c) 没有
    4. “这套比那套更好看”是什么意思? 💡
    a) This set looks better than that one
    b) This set looks worse than that one
    c) They look the same
    5. 文中提到哪些衣物? 💡
    a) 裤子和帽子
    b) 外套和裙子
    c) 衬衫和鞋子

    True or False

    1. 穿的人觉得衣服很好看。 💡
    2. 朋友建议红色的裙子。 💡
    3. 穿的人换成蓝色裙子。 💡
    4. 故事有两个视角。 💡
    5. 衣服包括外套和裙子。 💡

    Retell the Story

    用你自己的话写一个关于同一套衣服的两个视角。

    提示:写穿的人喜欢衣服和朋友提出建议的两种视角。

    Tip: Write two perspectives: one from the wearer who likes the outfit, and one from a friend who suggests changes.

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  • Week 9 – Day 7 第九周 第七天:派对购物故事

    A full story recycling all vocabulary: someone goes shopping for a party outfit, tries colors, asks friends’ opinions, buys the perfect set, and wears it to the event.
    LEVEL/WORDCOUNT: HSK2 / ~500 words

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    派对购物故事

    今天 商店 衣服 参加 派对 红色 裙子 蓝色 外套 店员 这套 衣服 多少钱 店员 回答 一百 试试 好不好 朋友 这套 衣服 很好看 那套 更好看 决定 这套 衣服 派对 穿 这套 衣服 大家 很好看

    Party Shopping Story

    Today I went to a store to buy clothes for a party. I saw a red skirt and a blue coat. I asked the shopkeeper, “How much is this set?” He said, “100 yuan.” I tried it on to see if it looked good. My friend said this set looks nice, but that set is even better. I decided to buy this set. At the party, I wore it, and everyone said it looked great.

    How to Use the Audio

    Listen first to practice recycling vocabulary: colors, clothes, sizes, and shopping phrases. After reading, repeat aloud to improve fluency and pronunciation.

    Vocabulary

    HanziPinyinEnglish
    派对pài duìparty
    购物gòu wùshopping
    衣服yī fúclothes
    商店shāng diànstore
    红色hóng sèred
    蓝色lán sèblue
    裙子qún ziskirt
    外套wài tàocoat
    多少钱duō shǎo qiánhow much
    试试shì shìtry on
    决定jué dìngdecide
    很好看hěn hǎo kànlooks nice
    大家dà jiāeveryone
    mǎibuy

    Grammar

    1. Asking price
    Example: 这套衣服多少钱?

    2. Trying on
    Example: 我试试,好不好?

    3. Expressing opinion and comparison
    Example: 这套衣服很好看,那套更好看

    4. Making a decision
    Example: 我决定买这套衣服

    Idiomatic Expressions

    MandarinPinyinEnglish
    货真价实huò zhēn jià shígenuine and fairly priced
    物美价廉wù měi jià liángood quality, low price
    一见钟情yī jiàn zhōng qínglove at first sight
    量体裁衣liàng tǐ cái yītailor-made, adjust according to fit
    物有所值wù yǒu suǒ zhíworth the price

    Cultural Insights

    • Asking about price and trying on clothes is common in Chinese stores.
    • Comparing sets and asking friends’ opinions reflects social behavior before special events.
    • Parties often influence color and style choices among young people.

    10 Questions

    1. 故事在哪里发生? 💡
    2. 衣服有哪些颜色? 💡
    3. 这套衣服多少钱? 💡
    4. 谁给出衣服的意见? 💡
    5. 买了吗? 💡
    6. 很好看用中文怎么说? 💡
    7. 谁试穿衣服? 💡
    8. 更好看是什么意思? 💡
    9. 在派对上大家说什么? 💡
    10. 衣服包括哪些? 💡

    Multiple Choice

    1. 这套衣服多少钱? 💡
    a) 一百元
    b) 五十元
    c) 两百元
    2. 顾客试穿衣服说什么? 💡
    a) 买
    b) 好不好
    c) 没关系
    3. 衣服有哪些颜色? 💡
    a) 红色和白色
    b) 蓝色和白色
    c) 红色和蓝色
    4. 朋友说哪套更好看? 💡
    a) 那套
    b) 这套
    c) 都一样
    5. 派对上大家说衣服? 💡
    a) 很好看
    b) 不好看
    c) 一般

    True or False

    1. 衣服一百元。 💡
    2. 衣服是红色裙子和蓝色外套。 💡
    3. 朋友觉得衣服不好看。 💡
    4. 决定买衣服。 💡
    5. 派对上大家说衣服很好看。 💡

    Retell the Story

    用你自己的话写这个派对购物故事。

    提示:包含购物、试穿、朋友意见和派对经历。

    Tip: Include shopping, trying on clothes, friends’ opinions, and attending the party.

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  • Week 9 – Day 1 第九周 第一天:生活中的衣服和颜色 ChatGPT


    This lesson introduces everyday clothing and color use in daily life, focusing on simple descriptions, preferences, and practical situations like work, weather, shopping, and meeting friends.
    LEVEL/WORDCOUNT: HSK2 / ~500 words

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    第九周第一天:生活中的衣服和颜色

    穿 衣服 鞋子 生活 颜色 衣服 重要 早上 天气 决定 穿 什么 衣服 如果 天气 穿 黑色 外套 如果 天气 穿 白色 衣服 喜欢 红色 蓝色 因为 它们 好看 工作 穿 蓝色 裤子 白色 衣服 朋友 喜欢 穿 衣服 衣服 穿 身上 表示 喜欢

    Clothes and Colors in Daily Life

    Every day I need to wear clothes and shoes. In daily life, colors and clothes are very important. In the morning, I look at the weather to decide what clothes to wear. If the weather is cold, I wear a black coat. If the weather is hot, I wear white clothes. I like red and blue because they look nice. At work, I wear blue pants and a white shirt. When I meet friends, I like to wear new clothes. Clothes are not only something we wear on our body, they also show what we like.

    How to Use the Audio

    The audio helps improve listening and pronunciation. Listen before reading to train comprehension, and after reading to compare pronunciation and improve fluency.

    Vocabulary

    HanziPinyinEnglish
    衣服yīfuclothes
    颜色yánsècolor
    穿chuānto wear
    黑色hēisèblack
    白色báisèwhite
    红色hóngsèred
    蓝色lánsèblue
    外套wàitàocoat
    裤子kùzipants
    天气tiānqìweather

    Grammar

    1. 颜色 + 的 + 衣服
    Example: 我穿红色的衣服。
    This structure is used to describe the color of clothing.

    2. 如果…就…
    Example: 如果天气冷,我穿黑色的外套。
    Used to express simple conditions.

    Idiomatic Expressions

    MandarinPinyinEnglish
    天天如此tiāntiān rúcǐevery day is like this
    很重要hěn zhòngyàovery important
    好看hǎokàngood-looking
    不只如此bù zhǐ rúcǐnot only this
    表示喜欢biǎoshì xǐhuānshow preference

    Cultural Insights

    In daily life, Chinese people often choose clothing colors based on weather, occasion, and personal preference. Neutral colors are common at work, while brighter colors are popular with friends.

    10 Questions

    1. 作者每天穿什么? 💡
    2. 为什么颜色很重要? 💡
    3. 天气冷的时候他穿什么? 💡
    4. 他喜欢什么颜色? 💡
    5. 工作时他穿什么裤子? 💡
    6. 什么时候穿新衣服? 💡
    7. 衣服表示什么? 💡
    8. 他看天气吗? 💡
    9. 天气热穿什么颜色? 💡
    10. 衣服只是穿的吗? 💡

    Multiple Choice

    1. 天气冷的时候穿什么? 💡
    a) 黑色的外套
    b) 白色的衣服
    c) 红色的鞋子
    2. 工作时他穿什么颜色的裤子? 💡
    a) 红色
    b) 蓝色
    c) 黑色
    3. 他为什么喜欢红色? 💡
    a) 很贵
    b) 很旧
    c) 很好看
    4. 见朋友时他喜欢穿什么? 💡
    a) 新衣服
    b) 外套
    c) 帽子
    5. 他早上先做什么? 💡
    a) 买衣服
    b) 看天气
    c) 见朋友
    6. 衣服还能做什么? 💡
    a) 看天气
    b) 工作
    c) 表示喜欢

    True or False

    1. 他每天穿衣服。 💡
    2. 他不在意颜色。 💡
    3. 天气冷他穿外套。 💡
    4. 他喜欢红色和蓝色。 💡
    5. 衣服不能表示喜欢。 💡
    6. 见朋友他穿旧衣服。 💡

    Retell the Story

    用你自己的话写这个故事。

    你可以写:你每天穿什么衣服,喜欢什么颜色,天气对你的衣服有什么影响。

    You can write about what you wear every day, your favorite colors, and how weather affects your clothing choices.

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  • Week 8 — Day 1 学习周的好方法

    A working adult explores evening classes, self-study, and online lessons, builds a simple weekly plan, finishes homework, prepares for tests, and stays consistent every day.

    LEVEL/WORDCOUNT: HSK2 / ~500 words

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    学习周的好方法

    一个 成人 学习 中文 每天 工作 但是 觉得 学习 可以 有意思 朋友 什么 英文 中文 方法 可以 学习 第一 晚上 下班 以后 上课 上课 可以 看见 老师 同学 我们 一起 练习 下课 老师 我们 作业 第二 自学 录音 记笔记 第三 网上 有时候 电脑 上课 这样 不用 出去 可以 学习 觉得 一个 学习 计划 笔记本 周一 晚上 上课 周二 自学 三十 分钟 周三 网上 周四 作业 周五 复习 周六 休息 一下 可以 一点儿 周日 准备 考试 朋友 计划 清楚 每天 学习 一点儿 一步一个脚印 可以 进步 知道 自己 有时候 但是 半途而废 告诉 自己 今天 一点儿 明天 一点儿 持之以恒 结果 所以 时间 准备 下次 上课 一遍 课文 然后 练习 最后 作业 做完 希望 可以 事半功倍 只要 天天 学以致用 越来越

    A Good Way to Study Each Week

    I am an adult, and I also want to study Chinese. I work every day and I am very busy, but I feel studying can still be interesting. I asked my friend, “What do you study?” He said, “I study English. How about you?” I said, “I study Chinese.” I have three ways to study. The first way is an evening class. After work, I go to class. During class, I can see the teacher and classmates. We practice speaking and writing. After class, the teacher gives us homework. The second way is self-study. At home I read books, listen to recordings, and take notes. The third way is an online lesson. Sometimes I attend class on my computer. This way I don’t need to go out, and I can still study. I think a good study week needs a plan. I write in my notebook: Monday evening: attend class. Tuesday: self-study for thirty minutes. Wednesday: online lesson. Thursday: do homework. Friday: review. Saturday: rest a bit, and also read a little. Sunday: prepare for a test. My friend said, “Your plan is very clear.” I also said, “I want to study a little every day. Step by step, I can improve.” I know sometimes I am tired, but I don’t want to give up halfway. I tell myself: “Do a little today, and do a little tomorrow. Persist steadily, and you will have good results.” So I divide my time well. Before the next class, I first read the lesson text once. Then I do practice. Finally I finish the homework. I hope this week I can get twice the result with half the effort. As long as I don’t stop and apply what I learn every day, I will get better and better.

    Audio help

    How to Use the Audio

    The audio is designed to help you improve your Chinese listening skills and pronunciation. You can use it in two ways:

    • Before reading the text: Listen first to practice understanding spoken Chinese. Focus on pronunciation, rhythm, and listening comprehension.
    • After reading the text: Listen again to compare your own pronunciation with the native speaker. Improve fluency and speaking skills.

    Vocabulary

    HanziPinyinEnglish
    成人chéngrénadult
    mángbusy
    有意思yǒuyìsiinteresting
    晚上班wǎnshàng bānevening class
    下班xiàbānget off work
    自学zìxuéself-study
    录音lùyīnrecording
    记笔记jì bǐjìtake notes
    网上课wǎngshàng kèonline lesson
    计划jìhuàplan
    清楚qīngchuclear
    复习fùxíreview
    准备zhǔnbèiprepare
    lèitired
    课文kèwénlesson text

    Grammar

    1) “你学什么?我学…”
    你学什么?我学中文。

    2) Time + routine
    我周一晚上上课。周二自学三十分钟。

    3) Sequence: 先…然后…最后…
    我先看一遍课文,然后做练习,最后把作业做完。

    4) 要/只要…就…
    一个好的学习周要有计划。只要我不停止,我就会越来越好。

    Idiomatic Expressions

    MandarinPinyinEnglish
    一步一个脚印yí bù yí gè jiǎo yìnStep by step; steady progress
    半途而废bàn tú ér fèiGive up halfway
    持之以恒chí zhī yǐ héngPersist steadily
    事半功倍shì bàn gōng bèiHalf the effort, twice the result
    学以致用xué yǐ zhì yòngApply what you learn

    Cultural Insights

    • Many adult learners in Chinese-speaking places use a weekly plan (周一…周二…) to balance work, class, homework, and review.
    • Teachers often give short, frequent homework (作业) after class (下课后) to build habits and prepare learners for small tests (考试).
    • Online classes (网上课) and self-study (自学) are common choices when schedules are busy (忙).

    10 Questions

    1. 他学什么? 💡他学中文。
    2. 他什么时候上课? 💡他周一晚上上课。
    3. 下课后老师给什么? 💡下课后老师给作业。
    4. 他在家怎么自学? 💡他看书、听录音、写记笔记。
    5. 他周几复习? 💡他周五复习。
    6. 他周几准备考试? 💡他周日准备考试。
    7. 他为什么要有计划? 💡因为他很忙,也想每天学习一点儿。
    8. 下次上课前他先做什么? 💡他先看一遍课文。
    9. 看完课文以后他做什么? 💡然后他做练习。
    10. 最后他做什么? 💡最后他把作业做完。

    Multiple Choice

    1. 下面哪一个不是他的学习方法? 💡
    a) 晚上班
    b) 自学
    c) 周六上课
    2. 他什么时候上课? 💡
    a) 周一晚上
    b) 周五晚上
    c) 周日晚上
    3. 他周二做什么? 💡
    a) 准备考试
    b) 自学三十分钟
    c) 休息一下
    4. 下课后老师给什么? 💡
    a) 计划
    b) 录音
    c) 作业
    5. 哪一天复习? 💡
    a) 周三
    b) 周五
    c) 周日
    6. 下面哪个顺序对? 💡
    a) 先看课文 → 然后做练习 → 最后做完作业
    b) 先做完作业 → 然后看课文 → 最后休息
    c) 先准备考试 → 然后上课 → 最后下班

    True or False

    1. 他学中文。 💡True:他说“我学中文”。
    2. 他每天晚上都上课。 💡False:他周一晚上上课,不是每天。
    3. 下课后老师给作业。 💡True:故事里写了“老师给我们作业”。
    4. 他周二复习。 💡False:周二自学三十分钟,周五才复习。
    5. 他周日准备考试。 💡True:他写了“周日准备考试”。
    6. 他因为累就想半途而废。 💡False:他不想半途而废。

    Retell the Story

    用你自己的话写这个故事。

    Suggestions (中文):
    你可以写:你周一到周日怎么学习?你什么时候上课、下课?你有没有作业?你怎么准备考试?

    Suggestions (English):
    Write your weekly plan: when you attend class, what you do after class, how you do homework, and how you prepare for a test.

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  • WEEK 7 — DAY 2 社区中心开新兴趣班:大家选自己喜欢的

    MC and T/F are empty audio text need update

    Key Changes Made

    • Added translation tooltip to the “用你自己的话写这个故事” instruction in the Retell section
    • Added English translation tooltips to all questions using the vocab-tooltip class
    • Placed answer tooltips (💡) immediately after each question
    • For Multiple Choice: answer tooltip appears right after the question, before the a, b, c options, and includes both the letter and full answer text in the format “Answer: X) Full answer text”
    • Added empty rows between Multiple Choice answer pairs in the table using 
    • Applied the same tooltip structure to True/False and Retell sections

    Summary (EN): A community center announces new hobby clubs (cooking, walking group, beginner calligraphy). The news text helps learners read for gist and find preferences (who likes what), plus key time information and which club each person chooses.
    LEVEL/WORDCOUNT: HSK2 / ~500 words

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    社区中心开新兴趣班:大家选自己喜欢的

    本周本市社区中心发布一个消息
    为了更多居民健康开心
    中心决定几个兴趣俱乐部大家选择自己喜欢活动

    第一做饭俱乐部每周周四晚上点半开始大概小时老师大家简单比如面条炒饭第二散步小组每周上午公园门口集合大家一起聊天可以拍照片第三书法初学每周周三下午开始中心教室上课老师新手不要担心慢慢来中心邀请几位居民分享他们喜欢二十五岁小李喜欢喜欢做饭因为可以朋友一起所以选择做饭俱乐部七十岁王奶奶比较喜欢散步因为舒服空气有时候电视但是喜欢电视剧所以散步小组另一位居民张同学喜欢安静喜欢汉字觉得书法有意思所以书法初学班社区中心提醒大家参加可以下周上午之前报名如果问题可以工作人员打电话

    Community Center Opens New Hobby Clubs: Choose What You Like

    This week, the city’s community center announced new hobby clubs. To help more residents stay healthy and happy, the center decided to open several clubs so everyone can choose activities they like.

    The first club is a cooking club. It starts at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday and lasts about one hour. The teacher will teach everyone to make simple dishes, such as noodles and fried rice.

    The second club is a walking group. It meets at 9:00 a.m. every Saturday at the entrance of the park. Everyone walks together, chats, looks at trees and birds, and can also take photos.

    The third club is a beginner calligraphy class. It starts at 3:00 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday in the center’s classroom. The teacher says beginners don’t need to worry—take it slowly.

    The center also invited several residents to share their preferences. Xiao Li (25) said he likes eating and cooking because he can eat with friends, so he chose the cooking club. Grandma Wang (70) said she relatively likes walking because the wind feels comfortable and the air is good, so she chose the walking group. Another resident, Student Zhang, said he likes quiet and also likes writing Chinese characters. He thinks calligraphy is interesting, so he signed up for the beginner calligraphy class.

    The community center reminds everyone: if you want to join, you can sign up before 10:00 a.m. next Monday. If you have questions, you can call the staff.

    Audio help

    How to Use the Audio

    The audio is designed to help you improve your Chinese listening skills and pronunciation. You can use it in two ways:

    • Before reading the text: Listen first to practice understanding spoken Chinese. This helps you focus on pronunciation, rhythm, and listening comprehension without relying on written characters.
    • After reading the text: Listen again to compare your own pronunciation with the native speaker. This helps you improve speaking skills, pronunciation, and fluency.

    Listening regularly with and without the text will strengthen both your comprehension and speaking abilities in Chinese.

    Vocabulary

    HanziPinyinEnglish
    社区shèqūcommunity
    中心zhōngxīncenter
    消息xiāoxinews; announcement
    决定juédìngdecide
    俱乐部jùlèbùclub
    选择xuǎnzéchoose
    活动huódòngactivity
    开始kāishǐstart
    上午shàngwǔmorning
    下午xiàwǔafternoon
    diǎno’clock
    bànhalf
    报名bàomíngsign up; register
    参加cānjiājoin; participate
    因为yīnwèibecause
    所以suǒyǐso; therefore
    MINIMUM 10, MAXIMUM 20 WORDS

    Grammar

    1) Preference + reason: “我喜欢…,因为…,所以…”。Example: “我喜欢吃,也喜欢做饭,因为可以跟朋友一起吃,所以我选择了做饭俱乐部。”
    2) Time expressions: “周二晚上六点半开始 / 周六上午九点集合 / 周一下午三点开始”。These patterns put the day + time before the verb, which is common in news notices.
    3) Location with 在: “在公园门口集合 / 在中心的教室里上课”。This tells where an activity happens, which helps readers extract key information.

    PROVIDE MINIMUM 5, MAXIMUM 10 IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS

    Idiomatic Expressions

    MandarinPinyinEnglish
    慢慢来mànmàn láitake it slowly
    不要担心bú yào dānxīndon’t worry
    有意思yǒu yìsiinteresting
    一起yìqǐtogether
    提醒大家tíxǐng dàjiāremind everyone
    下周一xià zhōu yīnext Monday

    Cultural Insights

    • Community centers in Chinese-speaking contexts often post short “通知/消息” style announcements with clear time and place information, similar to this news text.
    • Clubs commonly meet on fixed weekdays at fixed times, so readers should look for patterns like “每周…点…开始”.
    • “奶奶/爷爷” can be used politely to address older people in the community, not only one’s own family members.
    TOOLTIP ANSWER FOR 10 QUESTIONS IN MANDARIN – ENGLISH

    10 Questions

    1. 本周社区中心发布了什么消息? 💡
    2. 中心为什么开新俱乐部? 💡
    3. 做饭俱乐部什么时候开始? 💡
    4. 做饭俱乐部大概多长时间? 💡
    5. 散步小组在哪里集合? 💡
    6. 散步小组什么时候集合? 💡
    7. 书法初学班什么时候上课? 💡
    8. 谁选择了做饭俱乐部? 💡
    9. 王奶奶为什么选散步小组? 💡
    10. 报名到什么时候? 💡
    CREATE 6 MULTIPLE QUESTIONS

    Multiple Choice

    1. 哪个俱乐部在周六上午活动? 💡
    a) 做饭俱乐部
    b) 散步小组
    c) 书法初学班
    2. 做饭俱乐部几点开始? 💡
    a) 九点
    b) 三点
    c) 六点半
    3. 谁报了书法初学班? 💡
    a) 张同学
    b) 王奶奶
    c) 小李
    4. 小李为什么选做饭俱乐部? 💡
    a) 因为他不喜欢安静
    b) 因为可以跟朋友一起吃
    c) 因为他从来不吃饭
    5. 书法初学班在哪里上课? 💡
    a) 在饭店里
    b) 在公园门口
    c) 在中心的教室里
    6. 什么时候之前要报名? 💡
    a) 下周一上午十点之前
    b) 今天晚上六点半
    c) 每周六上午九点
    CREATE 6 TRUE OR FALSE QUESTIONS

    True or False

    1. 社区中心开新俱乐部,让大家选自己喜欢的活动。 💡
    2. 做饭俱乐部在周一和周三下午活动。 💡
    3. 散步小组在公园门口集合。 💡
    4. 王奶奶选散步小组,因为空气很好。 💡
    5. 张同学不喜欢安静。 💡
    6. 大家可以在下周一上午十点之前报名。 💡

    Retell the Story

    用你自己的话写这个故事。

    中文建议:先用两句写“中心发布消息、开新俱乐部”。再写三句介绍三个活动(什么时候、在哪里)。最后写两到三句:谁喜欢什么、因为…所以…、他/她选择了哪个俱乐部。

    English tips: Start with 2 sentences about the announcement. Add 3 sentences describing the clubs with time and place. End with 2–3 sentences: who likes what, give one reason with because/so, and say which club each person chose.

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  • Week 3 Day 6 同一次家庭聚会,两种心情

    Two short viewpoints describe the same family gathering: an older relative and a younger one. Both reuse family words while focusing on different interests and care.
    LEVEL/WORDCOUNT: HSK2 / ~500 words

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    同一次家庭聚会,两种心情

    第一 角度 一辈 今天 孩子 回来 晚饭 儿子 儿媳 孩子 孙子 孙女 他们 一进门 爷爷 奶奶 你们好 !” 开心 儿子 一点 但是 还是 孩子 我们 觉得 温暖 晚饭 孙子 孙女 他们 谢谢 !” 家人 一起 亲情 满满 成语 第二 角度 年轻 一辈 今天 爸爸 妈妈 弟弟 妹妹 爷爷 奶奶 一进门 手机 但是 妈妈 今天 家庭 聚会 爷爷 奶奶 聊天 。” 只好 放下 手机 爷爷 奶奶 你们好 !” 爷爷 最近 学校 怎么样 ?” 今天 同学 介绍 家人 。” 奶奶 !” 晚饭 奶奶 爷爷 长大 。” 突然 感动 觉得 聚会 晚饭 力量 家人同心 成语 其乐融融 成语

    Same Gathering, Two Viewpoints

    Viewpoint 1: Older Generation Today I waited at home for the kids to come back for dinner. My son and daughter-in-law came with two children. This is my grandson, and this is my granddaughter. As soon as they entered, they said, “Hello, Grandpa and Grandma!” Hearing that made me very happy. I saw my son was a bit busy, but he still brought the kids to visit us. I felt that is the warmth of home. At dinner, I added dishes for my grandson and granddaughter. They said “Thank you!” I thought: when family is together, affection is full. Viewpoint 2: Younger Generation Today I went with my dad and mum, plus my younger brother and younger sister, to Grandpa and Grandma’s home. As soon as I entered, I wanted to play on my phone, but Mum told me: “Today is a family gathering. Chat with Grandpa and Grandma first.” So I put down my phone and said hello. Grandpa asked me how school was recently. I said it was good, and that today I also introduced my family to my classmates. Grandma smiled and said, “Never tired of learning!” I smiled too. At dinner, I helped Grandma carry dishes. Grandpa said, “You’ve grown up.” Suddenly I felt very moved. I felt this gathering was not only dinner—it was the strength of home. A united family is warm and happy.

    Audio help

    How to Use the Audio

    The audio is designed to help you improve your Chinese listening skills and pronunciation. You can use it in two ways:

    • Before reading the text: Listen first to practice understanding spoken Chinese. Focus on pronunciation, rhythm, and listening comprehension.
    • After reading the text: Listen again to compare your own pronunciation with the native speaker. Improve fluency and speaking skills.

    Vocabulary

    Previously: 我家有, 这是, 爸爸, 妈妈, 哥哥, 姐姐, 弟弟, 妹妹, 家人, 个, 人, 晚饭, 公园, 每周, 联系

    HanziPinyinEnglish
    聚会jùhuìgathering
    老人lǎorénolder person; elderly
    孙子sūnzigrandson
    孙女sūnnǚgranddaughter
    放下fàngxiàput down
    手机shǒujīmobile phone
    长大zhǎngdàgrow up
    感动gǎndòngmoved; touched
    力量lìliàngstrength
    年轻niánqīngyoung

    Grammar

    • As soon as… then…: 一进门就说…。
    • Not only… but also…: 不只…也…(story: 不只是吃晚饭,也是在一起)。
    • Let/ask someone to do: + 人 + 动作(story: 妈妈让我先聊天)。

    Idiomatic Expressions

    MandarinPinyinEnglish
    亲情满满qīnqíng mǎnmǎnfull of family affection
    其乐融融qí lè róng róngharmoniously joyful
    家人同心jiārén tóng xīnfamily united
    学而不厌xué ér bù yànnever tired of learning
    长大成人zhǎng dà chéng réngrow up into an adult

    Cultural Insights

    • Family gatherings often include elders reminding younger people to greet first, then eat—showing respect and closeness.
    • Helping bring dishes during family meals is a common way for younger members to show care and responsibility.

    10 Questions

    1. 第一个角度是谁在说话? 💡
    2. 谁来老人家里? 💡
    3. 孩子一进门说什么? 💡
    4. 老人觉得怎么样? 💡
    5. 年轻一辈和谁一起去? 💡
    6. 年轻一辈一进门想做什么? 💡
    7. 妈妈让他先做什么? 💡
    8. 爷爷问了什么? 💡
    9. 晚饭时年轻一辈做了什么? 💡
    10. 为什么他觉得感动? 💡

    Multiple Choice

    1. 老人说的两个孩子是谁? 💡
    a) 哥哥和姐姐
    b) 孙子和孙女
    c) 爸爸和妈妈
    2. 年轻一辈一进门想做什么? 💡
    a) 玩手机
    b) 跑步
    c) 做饭
    3. 哪个词是“聚会”? 💡
    a) 比赛
    b) 聚会
    c) 记者
    4. 年轻一辈把手机怎么样? 💡
    a) 放下
    b) 买了
    c) 做了
    5. 哪个成语是“家人同心”? 💡
    a) 人山人海
    b) 家人同心
    c) 一举两得
    6. 晚饭时爷爷说什么? 💡
    a) 你长大了。
    b) 你家有几个人?
    c) 你去公园吗?

    True or False

    1. 老人角度里,儿子有点忙,但还是来看他们。 💡
    2. 老人角度里,孩子没有打招呼。 💡
    3. 年轻角度里,妈妈让他先聊天。 💡
    4. 年轻一辈说学校不好。 💡
    5. 年轻一辈帮奶奶拿菜。 💡
    6. 两个角度都说家人在一起很温暖很开心。 💡

    Retell the Story

    用你自己的话写这个故事。

    建议(Mandarin):先写“同一次聚会”,再分别写“老人怎么想”“年轻人怎么想”;每一段都用“今天…我…”开头;最后写你觉得家人怎么样。
    Tip (English): Retell the same event twice—older view then younger view—each starting with “Today…”. End with one line about family warmth.

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