50-Week Chinese Conversation Course

Lesson 01 Greetings & Introductions

📐 Pattern

我叫 + [name]. / 我是 + [nationality].

My name is... / I am...

汉字	Pinyin	English
你	nǐ	you
好	hǎo	good/well
我	wǒ	I/me
叫	jiào	to be called
什么	shénme	what
名字	míngzì	name
是	shì	to be
人	rén	person
很	hěn	very
高兴	gāoxìng	happy/glad
认识	rènshi	to know/meet
也	yě	also
吗	ma	(question particle)
呢	ne	(follow-up particle)
不	bù	not/no
谢谢	xièxie	thanks
再见	zàijiàn	goodbye
请	qǐng	please
问	wèn	to ask
答	dá	to answer
说	shuō	to speak/say
中文	Zhōngwén	Chinese language
英文	Yīngwén	English language
学生	xuéshēng	student
老师	lǎoshī	teacher
中国	Zhōngguó	China
美国	Měiguó	USA

💬 Passage

A: 你好！你叫什么名字？

A: Nǐ hǎo! Nǐ jiào shénme míngzì?

A: Hello! What's your name?

B: 你好！我叫小明。我是中国人。你呢？

B: Nǐ hǎo! Wǒ jiào Xiǎo Míng. Wǒ shì Zhōngguó rén. Nǐ ne?

B: Hello! I'm Xiao Ming. I'm Chinese. And you?

A: 我叫安娜。我是美国人。

A: Wǒ jiào Ānnà. Wǒ shì Měiguó rén.

A: I'm Anna. I'm American.

B: 很高兴认识你！

B: Hěn gāoxìng rènshi nǐ!

B: Nice to meet you!

A: 我也很高兴认识你！再见！

A: Wǒ yě hěn gāoxìng rènshi nǐ! Zàijiàn!

A: Nice to meet you too! Goodbye!

✍️ Practice Sentences (try writing these!)

你好！我叫小明。很高兴认识你。

Nǐ hǎo! Wǒ jiào Xiǎo Míng. Hěn gāoxìng rènshi nǐ.

Hello! I'm Xiao Ming. Nice to meet you.

他是中国人，我是美国人。

Tā shì Zhōngguó rén, wǒ shì Měiguó rén.

He is Chinese, I am American.

谢谢你的帮助！不客气。

Xièxie nǐ de bāngzhù! Bú kèqì.

Thanks for your help! You're welcome.

请再说一遍，好吗？

Qǐng zài shuō yí biàn, hǎo ma?

Please say it again, OK?

你是学生还是老师？

Nǐ shì xuéshēng háishì lǎoshī?

Are you a student or a teacher?

Lesson 02 Numbers & Phone Numbers

📐 Pattern

我的电话是 + [number].

My phone number is...

汉字	Pinyin	English
一	yī	one
二	èr	two
三	sān	three
四	sì	four
五	wǔ	five
六	liù	six
七	qī	seven
八	bā	eight
九	jiǔ	nine
十	shí	ten
零	líng	zero
百	bǎi	hundred
千	qiān	thousand
电话	diànhuà	phone
号码	hàomǎ	number
多少	duōshao	how many/much
个	gè	(generic measure word)
记	jì	to remember/write down
对	duì	correct
错	cuò	wrong
两	liǎng	two (for counting)
几	jǐ	how many (small numbers)
第	dì	(ordinal prefix)
号	hào	number/day of month
手机	shǒujī	mobile phone
打	dǎ	to hit/call

💬 Passage

A: 你的电话号码是多少？

A: Nǐ de diànhuà hàomǎ shì duōshao?

A: What's your phone number?

B: 我的电话是一三六，八八七五，四九二一。

B: Wǒ de diànhuà shì yī sān liù, bā bā qī wǔ, sì jiǔ èr yī.

B: My number is 136-8875-4921.

A: 好的，我记一下。一三六八八七五四九二一，对吗？

A: Hǎo de, wǒ jì yíxià. Yī sān liù bā bā qī wǔ sì jiǔ èr yī, duì ma?

A: OK, let me write it down. 136-8875-4921, correct?

B: 对！谢谢！

B: Duì! Xièxie!

B: Correct! Thanks!

A: 不客气。我的号码是幺五九二二三三四四。

A: Bú kèqì. Wǒ de hàomǎ shì yāo wǔ jiǔ èr èr sān sān sì sì.

A: You're welcome. My number is 159-2223-344.

✍️ Practice Sentences (try writing these!)

我的电话号码是13812345678。

Wǒ de diànhuà hàomǎ shì yī sān bā yī èr sān sì wǔ liù qī bā.

My phone number is 13812345678.

请记一下这个号码：一五九八七七六六三三。

Qǐng jì yíxià zhège hàomǎ: yī wǔ jiǔ bā qī qī liù liù sān sān.

Please write down this number: 159-8776-633.

一共有多少人？二十个人。

Yígòng yǒu duōshao rén? Èrshí gè rén.

How many people total? Twenty people.

这本书多少钱？三十五块。

Zhè běn shū duōshao qián? Sānshíwǔ kuài.

How much is this book? Thirty-five yuan.

今天是几月几号？三月八号。

Jīntiān shì jǐ yuè jǐ hào? Sān yuè bā hào.

What's today's date? March 8th.

Lesson 03 Family & 'To Have'

📐 Pattern

我有 + [family member]. / 我家有 + [number] + 口人.

I have... / My family has... people.

汉字	Pinyin	English
有	yǒu	to have
没有	méiyǒu	don't have
家	jiā	family/home
爸爸	bàba	dad
妈妈	māma	mom
哥哥	gēge	older brother
姐姐	jiějie	older sister
弟弟	dìdi	younger brother
妹妹	mèimei	younger sister
孩子	háizi	child
儿子	érzi	son
女儿	nǚ'ér	daughter
爷爷	yéye	grandpa
奶奶	nǎinai	grandma
和	hé	and/with
都	dōu	all/both
还	hái	also/still
口	kǒu	(measure word for family members)
爱	ài	to love
一起	yìqǐ	together
住	zhù	to live
在	zài	at/in
房子	fángzi	house
大	dà	big
小	xiǎo	small

💬 Passage

A: 你家有几口人？

A: Nǐ jiā yǒu jǐ kǒu rén?

A: How many people are in your family?

B: 我家有四口人。爸爸、妈妈、哥哥和我。

B: Wǒ jiā yǒu sì kǒu rén. Bàba, māma, gēge hé wǒ.

B: My family has four people. Dad, mom, older brother, and me.

A: 你有没有姐姐？

A: Nǐ yǒu méiyǒu jiějie?

A: Do you have an older sister?

B: 我没有姐姐。我有一个弟弟吗？不对，我没有弟弟。

B: Wǒ méiyǒu jiějie. Wǒ yǒu yí gè dìdi ma? Bú duì, wǒ méiyǒu dìdi.

B: I don't have an older sister. Do I have a younger brother? No, I don't.

A: 你家人都住在一起吗？

A: Nǐ jiā rén dōu zhù zài yìqǐ ma?

A: Does your whole family live together?

B: 是的，我们都住在一个大房子里。

B: Shì de, wǒmen dōu zhù zài yí gè dà fángzi lǐ.

B: Yes, we all live together in a big house.

✍️ Practice Sentences (try writing these!)

我家有五口人，爸爸、妈妈、姐姐、弟弟和我。

Wǒ jiā yǒu wǔ kǒu rén, bàba, māma, jiějie, dìdi hé wǒ.

My family has five people: dad, mom, older sister, younger brother, and me.

我没有哥哥，我有一个妹妹。

Wǒ méiyǒu gēge, wǒ yǒu yí gè mèimei.

I don't have an older brother, I have a younger sister.

你的家人在哪里住？

Nǐ de jiārén zài nǎlǐ zhù?

Where does your family live?

她和妈妈一起去买东西。

Tā hé māma yìqǐ qù mǎi dōngxi.

She and mom go shopping together.

我有一个大家庭，大家都住在一起。

Wǒ yǒu yí gè dà jiātíng, dàjiā dōu zhù zài yìqǐ.

I have a big family, everyone lives together.

Lesson 04 Nationalities & Languages

📐 Pattern

你是 + [country] + 人吗？ / 我会说 + [language].

Are you from...? / I can speak...

汉字	Pinyin	English
哪	nǎ	which
国	guó	country
英国	Yīngguó	UK
澳大利亚	Àodàlìyà	Australia
日本	Rìběn	Japan
韩国	Hánguó	South Korea
法国	Fǎguó	France
德国	Déguó	Germany
会	huì	can/know how to
一点	yìdiǎn	a little
点	diǎn	o'clock/a bit
学习	xuéxí	to study
工作	gōngzuò	to work/job
外国	wàiguó	foreign country
语	yǔ	language
法语	Fǎyǔ	French
日语	Rìyǔ	Japanese
汉语	Hànyǔ	Chinese language (spoken)
流利	liúlì	fluent
只	zhǐ	only
也	yě	also/too
在	zài	(action in progress)
哪儿	nǎr	where
来	lái	to come
从	cóng	from

💬 Passage

A: 你是哪国人？

A: Nǐ shì nǎ guó rén?

A: What country are you from?

B: 我是澳大利亚人。

B: Wǒ shì Àodàlìyà rén.

B: I'm Australian.

A: 你会说中文吗？

A: Nǐ huì shuō Zhōngwén ma?

A: Can you speak Chinese?

B: 我会说一点点中文。我也会说英文。

B: Wǒ huì shuō yìdiǎndiǎn Zhōngwén. Wǒ yě huì shuō Yīngwén.

B: I can speak a little Chinese. I can also speak English.

A: 你在学中文吗？

A: Nǐ zài xué Zhōngwén ma?

A: Are you learning Chinese?

B: 是的，我在学习中文和中国的文化。

B: Shì de, wǒ zài xuéxí Zhōngwén hé Zhōngguó de wénhuà.

B: Yes, I'm learning Chinese and Chinese culture.

✍️ Practice Sentences (try writing these!)

你是哪国人？我是澳大利亚人。

Nǐ shì nǎ guó rén? Wǒ shì Àodàlìyà rén.

What country are you from? I'm Australian.

我会说中文、英文和一点点法语。

Wǒ huì shuō Zhōngwén, Yīngwén hé yìdiǎndiǎn Fǎyǔ.

I can speak Chinese, English, and a little French.

他从日本来，从东京来。

Tā cóng Rìběn lái, cóng Dōngjīng lái.

He comes from Japan, from Tokyo.

我在学习中文和法文。

Wǒ zài xuéxí Zhōngwén hé Fǎwén.

I am studying Chinese and French.

你的中文说得真流利！

Nǐ de Zhōngwén shuō de zhēn liúlì!

Your Chinese is really fluent!

Lesson 05 Numbers 11-100 & Age

📐 Pattern

我今年 + [number] + 岁.

I am ... years old this year.

汉字	Pinyin	English
十一	shíyī	eleven
十二	shí'èr	twelve
二十	èrshí	twenty
二十一	èrshíyī	twenty-one
三十	sānshí	thirty
四十	sìshí	forty
五十	wǔshí	fifty
六十	liùshí	sixty
七十	qīshí	seventy
八十	bāshí	eighty
九十	jiǔshí	ninety
岁	suì	years old
今年	jīnnián	this year
去年	qùnián	last year
明年	míngnián	next year
年	nián	year
月	yuè	month
日	rì	day
生日	shēngrì	birthday
比	bǐ	than (comparison)
大	dà	older
小	xiǎo	younger
一样	yíyàng	same
差不多	chàbuduō	about the same
岁数	suìshu	age (informal)
出生	chūshēng	to be born

💬 Passage

A: 你今年几岁？

A: Nǐ jīnnián jǐ suì?

A: How old are you this year?

B: 我今年三十岁。你呢？

B: Wǒ jīnnián sānshí suì. Nǐ ne?

B: I'm thirty years old this year. And you?

A: 我二十五岁。你比我大五岁。

A: Wǒ èrshíwǔ suì. Nǐ bǐ wǒ dà wǔ suì.

A: I'm twenty-five. You're five years older than me.

B: 你的生日是什么时候？

B: Nǐ de shēngrì shì shénme shíhou?

B: When is your birthday?

A: 我的生日是三月十二日。

A: Wǒ de shēngrì shì sān yuè shí'èr rì.

A: My birthday is March 12th.

B: 我的生日是十一月五日。我们差不多大。

B: Wǒ de shēngrì shì shíyī yuè wǔ rì. Wǒmen chàbuduō dà.

B: My birthday is November 5th. We're about the same age.

✍️ Practice Sentences (try writing these!)

我今年二十五岁，你多大？我三十岁。

Wǒ jīnnián èrshíwǔ suì, nǐ duōdà? Wǒ sānshí suì.

I'm 25 this year, how old are you? I'm 30.

我的生日是五月二十日。

Wǒ de shēngrì shì wǔ yuè èrshí rì.

My birthday is May 20th.

去年我去了中国，明年我还想去。

Qùnián wǒ qù le Zhōngguó, míngnián wǒ hái xiǎng qù.

I went to China last year, I want to go again next year.

他比我大两岁。

Tā bǐ wǒ dà liǎng suì.

He is two years older than me.

我妈妈今年五十五岁，爸爸六十岁。他们岁数差不多。

Wǒ māma jīnnián wǔshíwǔ suì, bàba liùshí suì. Tāmen suìshu chàbuduō.

My mom is 55 this year, dad is 60. Their ages are about the same.

Lesson 06 Days of the Week

📐 Pattern

今天星期几？ / 我 + [day] + 有课.

What day is it today? / I have class on...

汉字	Pinyin	English
星期一	xīngqī yī	Monday
星期二	xīngqī èr	Tuesday
星期三	xīngqī sān	Wednesday
星期四	xīngqī sì	Thursday
星期五	xīngqī wǔ	Friday
星期六	xīngqī liù	Saturday
星期天	xīngqī tiān	Sunday
星期日	xīngqī rì	Sunday
今天	jīntiān	today
明天	míngtiān	tomorrow
昨天	zuótiān	yesterday
早上	zǎoshang	morning
上午	shàngwǔ	late morning
中午	zhōngwǔ	noon
下午	xiàwǔ	afternoon
晚上	wǎnshang	evening
周末	zhōumò	weekend
课	kè	class/lesson
上班	shàngbān	go to work
休息	xiūxi	to rest
每天	měitiān	every day
天	tiān	day
星期	xīngqī	week
号	hào	date
礼拜	lǐbài	week (colloquial)

💬 Passage

A: 今天星期几？

A: Jīntiān xīngqī jǐ?

A: What day is it today?

B: 今天星期三。

B: Jīntiān xīngqī sān.

B: Today is Wednesday.

A: 明天是星期四，我有中文课。

A: Míngtiān shì xīngqī sì, wǒ yǒu Zhōngwén kè.

A: Tomorrow is Thursday, I have Chinese class.

B: 你星期几有中文课？

B: Nǐ xīngqī jǐ yǒu Zhōngwén kè?

B: What day do you have Chinese class?

A: 我星期四和星期六有课。周末我休息。

A: Wǒ xīngqī sì hé xīngqī liù yǒu kè. Zhōumò wǒ xiūxi.

A: I have class on Thursday and Saturday. I rest on weekends.

B: 我星期一至星期五上班。

B: Wǒ xīngqī yī zhì xīngqī wǔ shàngbān.

B: I work Monday through Friday.

✍️ Practice Sentences (try writing these!)

今天星期一，明天星期二。

Jīntiān xīngqī yī, míngtiān xīngqī èr.

Today is Monday, tomorrow is Tuesday.

你星期几有中文课？我星期三和星期五有课。

Nǐ xīngqī jǐ yǒu Zhōngwén kè? Wǒ xīngqī sān hé xīngqī wǔ yǒu kè.

What day do you have Chinese class? I have class on Wednesday and Friday.

昨天是星期六，我休息了一天。

Zuótiān shì xīngqī liù, wǒ xiūxi le yì tiān.

Yesterday was Saturday, I rested for a day.

我星期一至星期五上班，周末不上班。

Wǒ xīngqī yī zhì xīngqī wǔ shàngbān, zhōumò bú shàngbān.

I work Monday to Friday, not on weekends.

下个星期三是我的生日。

Xià gè xīngqī sān shì wǒ de shēngrì.

Next Wednesday is my birthday.

Lesson 07 Basic Verbs & Daily Actions

📐 Pattern

我想/喜欢 + [verb]. / 我 + [time] + [verb].

I want/like to... / I [verb] at [time].

汉字	Pinyin	English
吃	chī	to eat
喝	hē	to drink
去	qù	to go
来	lái	to come
看	kàn	to see/watch/read
做	zuò	to do/make
买	mǎi	to buy
卖	mài	to sell
喜欢	xǐhuān	to like
想	xiǎng	to think/want
要	yào	to want/must
可以	kěyǐ	can/may
能	néng	can/able to
会	huì	know how to
用	yòng	to use
找	zhǎo	to look for
给	gěi	to give
送	sòng	to give as gift
等	děng	to wait
让	ràng	to let/allow
帮	bāng	to help
带	dài	to bring
拿	ná	to take/hold
放	fàng	to put/place
开	kāi	to open/drive

💬 Passage

A: 早上你做什么？

A: Zǎoshang nǐ zuò shénme?

A: What do you do in the morning?

B: 早上我吃面包，喝咖啡。然后我去上班。

B: Zǎoshang wǒ chī miànbāo, hē kāfēi. Ránhòu wǒ qù shàngbān.

B: In the morning I eat bread and drink coffee. Then I go to work.

A: 中午呢？

A: Zhōngwǔ ne?

A: What about noon?

B: 中午我看手机，吃午饭。

B: Zhōngwǔ wǒ kàn shǒujī, chī wǔfàn.

B: At noon I look at my phone and eat lunch.

A: 晚上你喜欢做什么？

A: Wǎnshang nǐ xǐhuān zuò shénme?

A: What do you like to do in the evening?

B: 我喜欢做晚饭，看电影。你呢？

B: Wǒ xǐhuān zuò wǎnfàn, kàn diànyǐng. Nǐ ne?

B: I like to cook dinner and watch movies. And you?

✍️ Practice Sentences (try writing these!)

早上我吃面包，喝牛奶。

Zǎoshang wǒ chī miànbāo, hē niúnǎi.

In the morning I eat bread and drink milk.

你想喝什么？我想喝咖啡。

Nǐ xiǎng hē shénme? Wǒ xiǎng hē kāfēi.

What do you want to drink? I want coffee.

我去超市买东西，你要一起去吗？

Wǒ qù chāoshì mǎi dōngxi, nǐ yào yìqǐ qù ma?

I'm going to the supermarket, do you want to come?

晚上我喜欢看电影或者看书。

Wǎnshang wǒ xǐhuān kàn diànyǐng huòzhě kàn shū.

In the evening I like to watch movies or read books.

妈妈在做晚饭，爸爸在帮我做功课。

Māma zài zuò wǎnfàn, bàba zài bāng wǒ zuò gōngkè.

Mom is cooking dinner, Dad is helping me with homework.

Lesson 08 All Question Words

📐 Pattern

[Question word] + [verb]? / 你 + [verb] + 什么/谁/哪里...?

All the WH- questions in Chinese.

汉字	Pinyin	English
哪里	nǎlǐ	where
哪儿	nǎr	where (colloquial)
谁	shuí	who
什么时候	shénme shíhou	when
为什么	wèishénme	why
怎么	zěnme	how
怎么样	zěnmeyàng	how about
怎样	zěnyàng	how
多少钱	duōshao qián	how much money
多久	duōjiǔ	how long (time)
多远	duōyuǎn	how far
多大	duōdà	how big/how old
几	jǐ	how many
干吗	gànmá	what for/why
是不是	shì bu shì	isn't it
好吗	hǎo ma	OK?
行吗	xíng ma	alright?
可以吗	kěyǐ ma	may I?
吧	ba	(suggestion particle)
呢	ne	(neutral question)
难道	nándào	surely not
还是	háishì	or (in questions)
或者	huòzhě	or (in statements)
哪些	nǎxiē	which ones
哪位	nǎ wèi	who (polite)

💬 Passage

A: 你住在哪里？

A: Nǐ zhù zài nǎlǐ?

A: Where do you live?

B: 我住在北京。

B: Wǒ zhù zài Běijīng.

B: I live in Beijing.

A: 谁和你一起住？

A: Shuí hé nǐ yìqǐ zhù?

A: Who lives with you?

B: 我和我的家人一起住。

B: Wǒ hé wǒ de jiārén yìqǐ zhù.

B: I live with my family.

A: 你什么时候来美国？

A: Nǐ shénme shíhou lái Měiguó?

A: When are you coming to the US?

B: 我明年三月来。你为什么问这个？

B: Wǒ míngnián sān yuè lái. Nǐ wèishénme wèn zhège?

B: I'm coming next March. Why do you ask?

A: 我想请你吃饭！

A: Wǒ xiǎng qǐng nǐ chīfàn!

A: I want to treat you to a meal!

✍️ Practice Sentences (try writing these!)

请问，洗手间在哪里？在那里。

Qǐngwèn, xǐshǒujiān zài nǎlǐ? Zài nàlǐ.

Excuse me, where's the bathroom? Over there.

他是谁？他是我的同事。

Tā shì shuí? Tā shì wǒ de tóngshì.

Who is he? He's my colleague.

你为什么学中文？因为我觉得中文很有意思。

Nǐ wèishénme xué Zhōngwén? Yīnwèi wǒ juéde Zhōngwén hěn yǒuyìsi.

Why are you learning Chinese? Because I think Chinese is very interesting.

这张票多少钱？怎么去机场？

Zhè zhāng piào duōshao qián? Zěnme qù jīchǎng?

How much is this ticket? How do I get to the airport?

我们什么时候见面？星期六下午三点，怎么样？

Wǒmen shénme shíhou jiànmiàn? Xīngqī liù xiàwǔ sān diǎn, zěnmeyàng?

When shall we meet? Saturday at 3 PM, how about that?

Lesson 09 This/That & Objects

📐 Pattern

这是什么？ / 那 + [noun] + 多少钱？

What is this? / How much is that?

汉字	Pinyin	English
这	zhè	this
那	nà	that
这些	zhèxiē	these
那些	nàxiē	those
这里	zhèlǐ	here
那里	nàlǐ	there
书	shū	book
笔	bǐ	pen
桌子	zhuōzi	table
椅子	yǐzi	chair
门	mén	door
窗	chuāng	window
房间	fángjiān	room
东西	dōngxi	thing
钱	qián	money
块	kuài	(yuan/colloquial)
毛	máo	ten cents
分	fēn	cent/minute
贵	guì	expensive
便宜	piányi	cheap
新	xīn	new
旧	jiù	old
好看	hǎokàn	good-looking
哪个	nǎge	which one
这个	zhège	this one

💬 Passage

A: 这是什么？

A: Zhè shì shénme?

A: What is this?

B: 这是我的手机。

B: Zhè shì wǒ de shǒujī.

B: This is my phone.

A: 那是什么？

A: Nà shì shénme?

A: What is that?

B: 那是我的书。

B: Nà shì wǒ de shū.

B: That is my book.

A: 这本书多少钱？

A: Zhè běn shū duōshao qián?

A: How much is this book?

B: 这本书五十块。那个便宜，只要二十块。

B: Zhè běn shū wǔshí kuài. Nàge piányi, zhǐ yào èrshí kuài.

B: This book is fifty yuan. That one is cheap, only twenty yuan.

✍️ Practice Sentences (try writing these!)

这本书是我的，那本书是你的。

Zhè běn shū shì wǒ de, nà běn shū shì nǐ de.

This book is mine, that book is yours.

这个东西多少钱？那个便宜一点。

Zhège dōngxi duōshao qián? Nàge piányi yìdiǎn.

How much is this thing? That one is a bit cheaper.

这张桌子是新的，那把椅子是旧的。

Zhè zhāng zhuōzi shì xīn de, nà bǎ yǐzi shì jiù de.

This table is new, that chair is old.

请在这里等一下。

Qǐng zài zhèlǐ děng yíxià.

Please wait here a moment.

那些水果很新鲜，我们要买一些。

Nàxiē shuǐguǒ hěn xīnxiān, wǒmen yào mǎi yìxiē.

Those fruits are very fresh, we want to buy some.

Lesson 10 Review & Self-Introduction

📐 Pattern

Review all Phase 1 patterns.

Putting everything together.

汉字	Pinyin	English
大家	dàjiā	everyone
介绍	jièshào	to introduce
地方	dìfang	place
城市	chéngshì	city
工作	gōngzuò	work/job
休息	xiūxi	to rest
每天	měitiān	every day
吃饭	chīfàn	to eat a meal
好吃	hǎochī	delicious
上班	shàngbān	go to work
朋友	péngyou	friend
我们	wǒmen	we/us
大家	dàjiā	everyone
这	zhè	this
那	nà	that
什么	shénme	what
哪里	nǎlǐ	where
多少	duōshao	how many/much
高兴	gāoxìng	happy/glad
谢谢	xièxie	thanks
再见	zàijiàn	goodbye
喜欢	xǐhuān	to like
会	huì	can/know how
说	shuō	to speak
听	tīng	to listen
看	kàn	to see/watch

💬 Passage

大家好！我叫小李。

Dàjiā hǎo! Wǒ jiào Xiǎo Lǐ.

Hello everyone! I'm Xiao Li.

我是中国人，今年二十八岁。

Wǒ shì Zhōngguó rén, jīnnián èrshíbā suì.

I'm Chinese, twenty-eight years old this year.

我家有四口人：爸爸、妈妈、妹妹和我。

Wǒ jiā yǒu sì kǒu rén: bàba, māma, mèimei hé wǒ.

My family has four people: dad, mom, younger sister, and me.

我会说中文和一点点英文。

Wǒ huì shuō Zhōngwén hé yìdiǎndiǎn Yīngwén.

I can speak Chinese and a little English.

我喜欢看书和吃好吃的东西。

Wǒ xǐhuān kàn shū hé chī hǎochī de dōngxi.

I like reading books and eating delicious food.

今天是星期三，我去上班。很高兴认识大家！

Jīntiān shì xīngqī sān, wǒ qù shàngbān. Hěn gāoxìng rènshi dàjiā!

Today is Wednesday, I go to work. Nice to meet everyone!

✍️ Practice Sentences (try writing these!)

大家好！我叫小李，我是中国人。

Dàjiā hǎo! Wǒ jiào Xiǎo Lǐ, wǒ shì Zhōngguó rén.

Hello everyone! I'm Xiao Li, I'm Chinese.

我家有四口人：爸爸、妈妈、妹妹和我。

Wǒ jiā yǒu sì kǒu rén: bàba, māma, mèimei hé wǒ.

My family has four people: dad, mom, younger sister, and me.

我会说中文和一点点英文。我喜欢看书。

Wǒ huì shuō Zhōngwén hé yìdiǎndiǎn Yīngwén. Wǒ xǐhuān kàn shū.

I can speak Chinese and a little English. I like reading.

我每天八点上班，下午五点下班。

Wǒ měitiān bā diǎn shàngbān, xiàwǔ wǔ diǎn xiàbān.

I go to work at 8 every day and finish at 5 PM.

很高兴认识大家！请多多指教。

Hěn gāoxìng rènshi dàjiā! Qǐng duō duō zhǐjiào.

Nice to meet everyone! Please give me your guidance.

Lesson 11 Food & Drinks

📐 Pattern

我要 + [food/drink]. / 请给我 + [item].

I want... / Please give me...

汉字	Pinyin	English
米饭	mǐfàn	rice
面条	miàntiáo	noodles
菜	cài	dish/vegetable
肉	ròu	meat
鸡肉	jīròu	chicken meat
鱼	yú	fish
水	shuǐ	water
茶	chá	tea
咖啡	kāfēi	coffee
啤酒	píjiǔ	beer
牛奶	niúnǎi	milk
果汁	guǒzhī	juice
面包	miànbāo	bread
鸡蛋	jīdàn	egg
汤	tāng	soup
水果	shuǐguǒ	fruit
蔬菜	shūcài	vegetables
糖	táng	sugar
盐	yán	salt
油	yóu	oil
碗	wǎn	bowl
筷子	kuàizi	chopsticks
杯子	bēizi	cup/glass
盘子	pánzi	plate
饿了	èle	hungry
渴了	kěle	thirsty

💬 Passage

A: 你饿了吗？想吃什么？

A: Nǐ è le ma? Xiǎng chī shénme?

A: Are you hungry? What do you want to eat?

B: 我饿了！我要米饭、鸡肉和菜。你呢？

B: Wǒ è le! Wǒ yào mǐfàn, jīròu hé cài. Nǐ ne?

B: I'm hungry! I want rice, chicken, and vegetables. And you?

A: 我要面条和鱼。你想喝什么？

A: Wǒ yào miàntiáo hé yú. Nǐ xiǎng hē shénme?

A: I want noodles and fish. What do you want to drink?

B: 请给我一杯茶。

B: Qǐng gěi wǒ yì bēi chá.

B: Please give me a cup of tea.

A: 我要一杯咖啡。要不要吃水果？

A: Wǒ yào yì bēi kāfēi. Yào bú yào chī shuǐguǒ?

A: I'll have a coffee. Want some fruit?

B: 好的，来一些水果吧！

B: Hǎo de, lái yìxiē shuǐguǒ ba!

B: Sure, let's have some fruit!

✍️ Practice Sentences (try writing these!)

我饿了，我们一起去吃饭吧。

Wǒ è le, wǒmen yìqǐ qù chīfàn ba.

I'm hungry, let's go eat together.

你想吃米饭还是面条？我要面条。

Nǐ xiǎng chī mǐfàn háishì miàntiáo? Wǒ yào miàntiáo.

Do you want rice or noodles? I want noodles.

请给我一杯茶和一杯水。

Qǐng gěi wǒ yì bēi chá hé yì bēi shuǐ.

Please give me a cup of tea and a glass of water.

这个鸡肉很好吃，鱼也很新鲜。

Zhège jīròu hěn hǎochī, yú yě hěn xīnxiān.

This chicken is delicious, the fish is also very fresh.

我不喝咖啡，我喝茶。牛奶也可以。

Wǒ bù hē kāfēi, wǒ hē chá. Niúnǎi yě kěyǐ.

I don't drink coffee, I drink tea. Milk is also fine.

Lesson 12 Ordering at a Restaurant

📐 Pattern

有什么好吃的推荐？ / 我要 + [number] + 份 + [dish].

What do you recommend? / I'd like X portions of...

汉字	Pinyin	English
菜单	càidān	menu
点菜	diǎn cài	order dishes
好吃	hǎochī	delicious (food)
好喝	hǎohē	good to drink
辣	là	spicy
咸	xián	salty
甜	tián	sweet
酸	suān	sour
苦	kǔ	bitter
买单	mǎidān	check/bill
服务员	fúwùyuán	waiter
推荐	tuījiàn	recommend
招牌	zhāopái	signature dish
特色	tèsè	speciality
味道	wèidao	taste/flavour
饱了	bǎole	full (after eating)
碗	wǎn	bowl (of)
份	fèn	portion/order
筷子	kuàizi	chopsticks
勺子	sháozi	spoon
叉子	chāzi	fork
刀	dāo	knife
打包	dǎbāo	to take away (leftovers)
外卖	wàimài	takeaway/delivery
小费	xiǎofèi	tip

💬 Passage

服务员：你好！这是菜单。你想点什么？

Fúwùyuán: Nǐ hǎo! Zhè shì càidān. Nǐ xiǎng diǎn shénme?

Waiter: Hello! Here's the menu. What would you like to order?

客人：你们有什么好吃的推荐？

Kèrén: Nǐmen yǒu shénme hǎochī de tuījiàn?

Customer: What delicious dishes do you recommend?

服务员：我们的鱼和鸡肉是招牌菜，很好吃。

Fúwùyuán: Wǒmen de yú hé jīròu shì zhāopái cài, hěn hǎochī.

Waiter: Our fish and chicken are signature dishes, very tasty.

客人：我要不辣的鱼，一份，谢谢。

Kèrén: Wǒ yào bú là de yú, yí fèn, xièxie.

Customer: I'll have the non-spicy fish, one serving, thanks.

客人：味道很好！我吃饱了。服务员，买单！

Kèrén: Wèidao hěn hǎo! Wǒ chībǎo le. Fúwùyuán, mǎidān!

Customer: The flavour is great! I'm full. Waiter, the check please!

✍️ Practice Sentences (try writing these!)

服务员，请给我们菜单。

Fúwùyuán, qǐng gěi wǒmen càidān.

Waiter, please give us the menu.

你们有什么特色菜可以推荐？

Nǐmen yǒu shénme tèsè cài kěyǐ tuījiàn?

What special dishes can you recommend?

这个菜太辣了，我不太能吃辣。

Zhège cài tài là le, wǒ bú tài néng chī là.

This dish is too spicy, I can't eat spicy food very well.

味道很好，我吃得很饱。服务员，买单！

Wèidao hěn hǎo, wǒ chī de hěn bǎo. Fúwùyuán, mǎidān!

The flavour is great, I'm very full. Waiter, the check!

这些菜太多吃不完，我们打包吧。

Zhèxiē cài tài duō chī bù wán, wǒmen dǎbāo ba.

There's too much food, let's take it away.

Lesson 13 Shopping & Bargaining

📐 Pattern

可以便宜一点吗？ / 太 + [adj] + 了！

Can it be a bit cheaper? / Too...!

汉字	Pinyin	English
贵	guì	expensive
便宜	piányi	cheap
太	tài	too (excessive)
试	shì	to try
穿	chuān	to wear
衣服	yīfu	clothes
裤子	kùzi	pants
鞋子	xiézi	shoes
帽子	màozi	hat
颜色	yánsè	colour
大小	dàxiǎo	size
号码	hàomǎ	size number
换	huàn	to exchange
退	tuì	to return/refund
打折	dǎzhé	discount
减价	jiǎnjià	price reduction
付钱	fù qián	to pay
现金	xiànjīn	cash
刷卡	shuākǎ	swipe a card
收据	shōujù	receipt
保证	bǎozhèng	guarantee/warranty
合适	héshì	suitable/fitting
好看	hǎokàn	good-looking
漂亮	piàoliang	pretty/beautiful
样式	yàngshì	style/design

💬 Passage

A: 这件衣服多少钱？

A: Zhè jiàn yīfu duōshao qián?

A: How much is this piece of clothing?

B: 这件三百块。

B: Zhè jiàn sān bǎi kuài.

B: This one is three hundred.

A: 太贵了！可以便宜一点吗？

A: Tài guì le! Kěyǐ piányi yìdiǎn ma?

A: Too expensive! Can it be a bit cheaper?

B: 那就两百五十块吧。

B: Nà jiù liǎng bǎi wǔshí kuài ba.

B: Then let's make it two hundred fifty.

A: 我可以试一下吗？

A: Wǒ kěyǐ shì yíxià ma?

A: Can I try it on?

B: 可以。试衣间在那里。这个颜色很漂亮，很合适你。

B: Kěyǐ. Shìyījiān zài nàlǐ. Zhège yánsè hěn piàoliang, hěn héshì nǐ.

B: Sure. The fitting room is over there. This colour is very pretty, very suitable for you.

✍️ Practice Sentences (try writing these!)

这件衣服太贵了，有没有便宜一点的？

Zhè jiàn yīfu tài guì le, yǒu méiyǒu piányi yìdiǎn de?

This clothing is too expensive, is there a cheaper one?

我可以试一下这双鞋子吗？

Wǒ kěyǐ shì yíxià zhè shuāng xiézi ma?

Can I try on these shoes?

这个颜色很漂亮，但是太小了，有大号吗？

Zhège yánsè hěn piàoliang, dànshì tài xiǎo le, yǒu dà hào ma?

This colour is very pretty, but it's too small, do you have a larger size?

现在打八折，很便宜。

Xiànzài dǎ bā zhé, hěn piányi.

There's a 20% discount now, very cheap.

刷卡还是付现金？我刷卡。

Shuākǎ háishì fù xiànjīn? Wǒ shuākǎ.

Card or cash? I'll use card.

Lesson 14 Directions & Places

📐 Pattern

请问，[place] 在哪里？ / 往左/右拐然后直走.

Excuse me, where is...? / Turn left/right then go straight.

汉字	Pinyin	English
左边	zuǒbiān	left side
右边	yòubiān	right side
前面	qiánmiàn	in front
后面	hòumiàn	behind
旁边	pángbiān	beside
对面	duìmiàn	opposite
里面	lǐmiàn	inside
上面	shàngmiàn	above/on top
下面	xiàmiàn	below/under
中间	zhōngjiān	middle
医院	yīyuàn	hospital
超市	chāoshì	supermarket
车站	chēzhàn	bus stop/station
路口	lùkǒu	intersection
街	jiē	street
路	lù	road
走	zǒu	to walk
拐	guǎi	to turn
直走	zhí zǒu	go straight
远	yuǎn	far
近	jìn	near/close
分钟	fēnzhōng	minute
公里	gōnglǐ	kilometer
地图	dìtú	map
地方	dìfang	place
附近	fùjìn	nearby/neighbourhood

💬 Passage

A: 请问，超市在哪里？

A: Qǐngwèn, chāoshì zài nǎlǐ?

A: Excuse me, where is the supermarket?

B: 在前面路口往右拐，然后一直走。

B: Zài qiánmiàn lùkǒu wǎng yòu guǎi, ránhòu yìzhí zǒu.

B: Turn right at the intersection ahead, then keep walking straight.

A: 超市在左边还是右边？

A: Chāoshì zài zuǒbiān háishì yòubiān?

A: Is the supermarket on the left or right?

B: 在你的左边。对面是一家医院。

B: Zài nǐ de zuǒbiān. Duìmiàn shì yì jiā yīyuàn.

B: On your left. There's a hospital opposite.

A: 远不远？走路要多久？

A: Yuǎn bù yuǎn? Zǒulù yào duōjiǔ?

A: Is it far? How long does it take to walk?

B: 不远，走路五分钟。

B: Bù yuǎn, zǒulù wǔ fēnzhōng.

B: Not far, a five-minute walk.

✍️ Practice Sentences (try writing these!)

请问，医院在哪儿？

Qǐngwèn, yīyuàn zài nǎr?

Excuse me, where is the hospital?

一直走，在第二个路口往左拐。

Yìzhí zǒu, zài dì èr gè lùkǒu wǎng zuǒ guǎi.

Go straight, turn left at the second intersection.

超市就在银行对面，很近。

Chāoshì jiù zài yínháng duìmiàn, hěn jìn.

The supermarket is just opposite the bank, very close.

从这里到车站远不远？走路十分钟。

Cóng zhèlǐ dào chēzhàn yuǎn bù yuǎn? Zǒulù shí fēnzhōng.

Is it far from here to the station? A ten-minute walk.

地铁站在你右边，旁边有一个咖啡店。

Dìtiě zhàn zài nǐ yòubiān, pángbiān yǒu yí gè kāfēi diàn.

The subway station is on your right, there's a coffee shop beside it.

Lesson 15 Weather & Seasons

📐 Pattern

今天天气怎么样？ / [season] + 很 + [adjective].

How's the weather today? / [Season] is very...

汉字	Pinyin	English
天气	tiānqì	weather
热	rè	hot
冷	lěng	cold
下雨	xià yǔ	to rain
下雪	xià xuě	to snow
风	fēng	wind
刮风	guā fēng	windy
晴天	qíngtiān	sunny day
阴天	yīntiān	cloudy day
春天	chūntiān	spring
夏天	xiàtiān	summer
秋天	qiūtiān	autumn
冬天	dōngtiān	winter
温度	wēndù	temperature
度	dù	degrees
伞	sǎn	umbrella
衣服	yīfu	clothes
暖	nuǎn	warm
凉快	liángkuai	cool (weather)
舒服	shūfu	comfortable
干燥	gānzào	dry
潮湿	cháoshī	humid
预报	yùbào	forecast
季节	jìjié	season

💬 Passage

A: 今天天气怎么样？

A: Jīntiān tiānqì zěnmeyàng?

A: How's the weather today?

B: 今天很热，是晴天。

B: Jīntiān hěn rè, shì qíngtiān.

B: It's very hot today, sunny.

A: 明天呢？

A: Míngtiān ne?

A: What about tomorrow?

B: 明天下雨，你要带伞。温度会低一点。

B: Míngtiān xià yǔ, nǐ yào dài sǎn. Wēndù huì dī yìdiǎn.

B: It will rain tomorrow, you need to bring an umbrella. The temperature will be a bit lower.

A: 你最喜欢什么季节？

A: Nǐ zuì xǐhuān shénme jìjié?

A: What season do you like the most?

B: 我最喜欢秋天，不冷也不热，很舒服。

B: Wǒ zuì xǐhuān qiūtiān, bù lěng yě bú rè, hěn shūfu.

B: I like autumn the most, not cold and not hot, very comfortable.

✍️ Practice Sentences (try writing these!)

今天天气很好，我们去公园散步吧。

Jīntiān tiānqì hěn hǎo, wǒmen qù gōngyuán sànbù ba.

The weather is nice today, let's go for a walk in the park.

明天会下雨，记得带伞。

Míngtiān huì xià yǔ, jìde dài sǎn.

It will rain tomorrow, remember to bring an umbrella.

我最喜欢春天，不冷也不热。

Wǒ zuì xǐhuān chūntiān, bù lěng yě bú rè.

I like spring the most, not cold and not hot.

今天多少度？大概二十五度，很舒服。

Jīntiān duōshao dù? Dàgài èrshíwǔ dù, hěn shūfu.

What's the temperature today? About 25 degrees, very comfortable.

北京的冬天很冷，会下雪。

Běijīng de dōngtiān hěn lěng, huì xià xuě.

Beijing's winter is very cold, it snows.

Lesson 16 Telling Time

📐 Pattern

现在几点？ / [hour] + 点 + [minute] + 分.

What time is it? / It's [hour]:[minute].

汉字	Pinyin	English
点	diǎn	o'clock
分	fēn	minute
半	bàn	half past
刻	kè	quarter
差	chà	to (minutes to)
现在	xiànzài	now
起床	qǐchuáng	get up
睡觉	shuìjiào	sleep
上班	shàngbān	go to work
下班	xiàbān	finish work
回家	huí jiā	go home
出门	chūmén	go out/leave home
准时	zhǔnshí	on time
迟到	chídào	late
早	zǎo	early
晚	wǎn	late
小时	xiǎoshí	hour
时间	shíjiān	time
表	biǎo	watch/clock
快	kuài	fast/quickly
慢	màn	slow/slowly
来得及	láidejí	in time
来不及	láibují	too late

💬 Passage

A: 现在几点？

A: Xiànzài jǐ diǎn?

A: What time is it now?

B: 现在早上八点半。

B: Xiànzài zǎoshang bā diǎn bàn.

B: It's 8:30 AM now.

A: 你几点上班？

A: Nǐ jǐ diǎn shàngbān?

A: What time do you go to work?

B: 我九点上班。你呢？

B: Wǒ jiǔ diǎn shàngbān. Nǐ ne?

B: I go to work at nine. And you?

A: 我九点一刻上班。现在八点三刻了，你快迟到了！

A: Wǒ jiǔ diǎn yí kè shàngbān. Xiànzài bā diǎn sān kè le, nǐ kuài chídào le!

A: I start at 9:15. It's 8:45 now, you're almost late!

B: 是啊，我走了！再见！

B: Shì a, wǒ zǒu le! Zàijiàn!

B: Oh yeah, I'm off! Goodbye!

✍️ Practice Sentences (try writing these!)

现在几点？现在是上午九点三刻。

Xiànzài jǐ diǎn? Xiànzài shì shàngwǔ jiǔ diǎn sān kè.

What time is it now? It's 9:45 AM.

我每天早上七点半起床。

Wǒ měitiān zǎoshang qī diǎn bàn qǐchuáng.

I get up at 7:30 every morning.

你几点下班？我下午六点下班。

Nǐ jǐ diǎn xiàbān? Wǒ xiàwǔ liù diǎn xiàbān.

What time do you finish work? I finish at 6 PM.

已经十一点了，我该睡觉了。

Yǐjīng shíyī diǎn le, wǒ gāi shuìjiào le.

It's already 11, I should go to sleep.

快走吧，我们要迟到了！

Kuài zǒu ba, wǒmen yào chídào le!

Hurry up, we're going to be late!

Lesson 17 Transport

📐 Pattern

去 + [place] + 怎么去？ / 坐 + [transport] + 去 + [place].

How to get to...? / Take [transport] to...

汉字	Pinyin	English
坐	zuò	to travel by (transport)
开车	kāi chē	drive a car
打车	dǎ chē	take a taxi
地铁	dìtiě	subway/metro
公交车	gōngjiāo chē	bus
自行车	zìxíngchē	bicycle
走路	zǒulù	to walk
机场	jīchǎng	airport
火车站	huǒchē zhàn	train station
票	piào	ticket
站	zhàn	station/stop
路	lù	route (bus/train)
换乘	huànchéng	to transfer
终点站	zhōngdiǎn zhàn	terminal stop
高速	gāosù	high-speed
堵车	dǔchē	traffic jam
方便	fāngbiàn	convenient
累	lèi	tired
快	kuài	fast
慢	màn	slow
大概	dàgài	approximately
需要	xūyào	need

💬 Passage

A: 去机场怎么去？

A: Qù jīchǎng zěnme qù?

A: How do I get to the airport?

B: 你可以坐地铁，也可以打车。

B: Nǐ kěyǐ zuò dìtiě, yě kěyǐ dǎ chē.

B: You can take the subway, or you can take a taxi.

A: 坐地铁要多久？

A: Zuò dìtiě yào duōjiǔ?

A: How long does the subway take?

B: 大概四十分钟。

B: Dàgài sìshí fēnzhōng.

B: About forty minutes.

A: 打车贵不贵？

A: Dǎ chē guì bú guì?

A: Is taking a taxi expensive?

B: 打车比较贵，大概一百块。但是方便，不用换乘。

B: Dǎ chē bǐjiào guì, dàgài yì bǎi kuài. Dànshì fāngbiàn, búyòng huànchéng.

B: A taxi is more expensive, about one hundred. But it's convenient, no transfers needed.

✍️ Practice Sentences (try writing these!)

去火车站坐几路公交车？坐十路。

Qù huǒchē zhàn zuò jǐ lù gōngjiāo chē? Zuò shí lù.

Which bus goes to the train station? Take the number 10.

坐地铁比打车便宜，但是比较慢。

Zuò dìtiě bǐ dǎ chē piányi, dànshì bǐjiào màn.

The subway is cheaper than taking a taxi, but slower.

从这里到机场开车要四十分钟。

Cóng zhèlǐ dào jīchǎng kāi chē yào sìshí fēnzhōng.

From here to the airport, driving takes forty minutes.

路上堵车，所以我迟到了。

Lù shàng dǔ chē, suǒyǐ wǒ chídào le.

There was a traffic jam on the road, so I was late.

我每天骑自行车去上班，很方便。

Wǒ měitiān qí zìxíngchē qù shàngbān, hěn fāngbiàn.

I ride my bike to work every day, very convenient.

Lesson 18 Hobbies & Interests

📐 Pattern

你有什么爱好？ / 我喜欢 + [activity].

What are your hobbies? / I like...

汉字	Pinyin	English
爱好	àihào	hobby
运动	yùndòng	exercise/sport
跑步	pǎobù	running
游泳	yóuyǒng	swimming
听音乐	tīng yīnyuè	listen to music
音乐	yīnyuè	music
看书	kàn shū	read books
旅行	lǚxíng	travel
电影	diànyǐng	movie
唱歌	chànggē	singing
跳舞	tiàowǔ	dancing
拍照	pāizhào	take photos
画画	huà huà	drawing/painting
弹琴	tán qín	play a musical instrument
游戏	yóuxì	game
上网	shàngwǎng	go online
最近	zuìjìn	recently
经常	jīngcháng	often
有时候	yǒu shíhou	sometimes
很少	hěn shǎo	rarely
一起	yìqǐ	together
有意思	yǒuyìsi	interesting
无聊	wúliáo	boring

💬 Passage

A: 你有什么爱好？

A: Nǐ yǒu shénme àihào?

A: What hobbies do you have?

B: 我喜欢跑步和听音乐。你呢？

B: Wǒ xǐhuān pǎobù hé tīng yīnyuè. Nǐ ne?

B: I like running and listening to music. And you?

A: 我喜欢看电影和旅行。

A: Wǒ xǐhuān kàn diànyǐng hé lǚxíng.

A: I like watching movies and traveling.

B: 你最近看了什么电影？

B: Nǐ zuìjìn kàn le shénme diànyǐng?

B: What movie have you watched recently?

A: 我最近看了一部中文电影，很有意思。

A: Wǒ zuìjìn kàn le yí bù Zhōngwén diànyǐng, hěn yǒuyìsi.

A: I recently watched a Chinese movie, it was very interesting.

B: 我也想去看！我们一起去看吧？

B: Wǒ yě xiǎng qù kàn! Wǒmen yìqǐ qù kàn ba?

B: I want to see it too! Let's go watch it together!

✍️ Practice Sentences (try writing these!)

你有什么爱好？我喜欢运动和听音乐。

Nǐ yǒu shénme àihào? Wǒ xǐhuān yùndòng hé tīng yīnyuè.

What are your hobbies? I like sports and listening to music.

我周末经常去游泳，有时候也去跑步。

Wǒ zhōumò jīngcháng qù yóuyǒng, yǒu shíhou yě qù pǎobù.

I often go swimming on weekends, sometimes I also go running.

这部电影很有意思，我们一起去看吧。

Zhè bù diànyǐng hěn yǒuyìsi, wǒmen yìqǐ qù kàn ba.

This movie is very interesting, let's go watch it together.

她喜欢唱歌和跳舞，而且唱得很好。

Tā xǐhuān chànggē hé tiàowǔ, érqiě chàng de hěn hǎo.

She likes singing and dancing, and she sings very well.

我最近开始学拍照，我觉得很有意思。

Wǒ zuìjìn kāishǐ xué pāizhào, wǒ juéde hěn yǒuyìsi.

I recently started learning photography, I think it's very interesting.

Lesson 19 Colours & Descriptions

📐 Pattern

[Noun] + 是 + [colour] + 的。 / 很 + [adjective].

[Noun] is [colour]. / Very [adjective].

汉字	Pinyin	English
红色	hóngsè	red
蓝色	lánsè	blue
绿色	lǜsè	green
白色	báisè	white
黑色	hēisè	black
黄色	huángsè	yellow
橙色	chéngsè	orange
紫色	zǐsè	purple
粉色	fěnsè	pink
灰色	huīsè	grey
棕色	zōngsè	brown
金色	jīnsè	golden
颜色	yánsè	colour
漂亮	piàoliang	pretty/beautiful
帅	shuài	handsome
普通	pǔtōng	ordinary/plain
特别	tèbié	special/particularly
样子	yàngzi	looks/appearance
亮	liàng	bright
暗	àn	dark
深	shēn	deep (colour)
浅	qiǎn	light (colour)
花	huā	flower/floral pattern
条纹	tiáowén	stripe

💬 Passage

A: 你的新手机很漂亮！

A: Nǐ de xīn shǒujī hěn piàoliang!

A: Your new phone is very pretty!

B: 谢谢！我的手机是蓝色的。

B: Xièxie! Wǒ de shǒujī shì lánsè de.

B: Thanks! My phone is blue.

A: 我喜欢这个颜色。我的手机是黑色的，太普通了。

A: Wǒ xǐhuān zhège yánsè. Wǒ de shǒujī shì hēisè de, tài pǔtōng le.

A: I like this colour. My phone is black, too ordinary.

B: 黑色的也很好看。

B: Hēisè de yě hěn hǎokàn.

B: Black is also nice-looking.

A: 你的手机是新买的吗？

A: Nǐ de shǒujī shì xīn mǎi de ma?

A: Is your phone newly bought?

B: 不是，我的手机是旧的，用了三年了。我想换一个浅蓝色的。

B: Bú shì, wǒ de shǒujī shì jiù de, yòng le sān nián le. Wǒ xiǎng huàn yí gè qiǎn lán sè de.

B: No, my phone is old, been using it for three years. I want to change to a light blue one.

✍️ Practice Sentences (try writing these!)

我喜欢蓝色，我的车是蓝色的。

Wǒ xǐhuān lánsè, wǒ de chē shì lánsè de.

I like blue, my car is blue.

这件红色的衣服很漂亮，但是太贵了。

Zhè jiàn hóngsè de yīfu hěn piàoliang, dànshì tài guì le.

This red dress is very pretty, but it's too expensive.

你的新手机是什么颜色？是黑色的。

Nǐ de xīn shǒujī shì shénme yánsè? Shì hēisè de.

What colour is your new phone? It's black.

白色和黑色都很普通，我喜欢特别的颜色。

Báisè hé hēisè dōu hěn pǔtōng, wǒ xǐhuān tèbié de yánsè.

White and black are both ordinary, I like special colours.

这双鞋子的颜色太深了，有浅色的吗？

Zhè shuāng xiézi de yánsè tài shēn le, yǒu qiǎn sè de ma?

The colour of these shoes is too dark, do you have a lighter colour?

Lesson 20 Review & Weekend Story

📐 Pattern

Consolidating Phase 2 into a narrative.

Review week — telling a story about your day.

汉字	Pinyin	English
逛街	guàngjiē	go shopping/stroll
散步	sànbù	take a walk
公园	gōngyuán	park
餐厅	cāntīng	restaurant
超市	chāoshì	supermarket
然后	ránhòu	then/afterwards
最后	zuìhòu	finally
虽然	suīrán	although
但是	dànshì	but
因为	yīnwèi	because
所以	suǒyǐ	so/therefore
开心	kāixīn	happy
累	lèi	tired
结束	jiéshù	to end/finish
半天	bàntiān	half a day/long time
一会儿	yíhuìr	a little while
回家	huí jiā	go home
做饭	zuò fàn	cook
聊天	liáo tiān	chat
准备	zhǔnbèi	to prepare

💬 Passage

今天是星期六，天气很好。我和朋友一起去逛街。

Jīntiān shì xīngqī liù, tiānqì hěn hǎo. Wǒ hé péngyou yìqǐ qù guàngjiē.

Today is Saturday, the weather is great. I went shopping with my friend.

我们先去了一家餐厅吃午饭。我点了鸡肉饭，朋友点了面条。很好吃！

Wǒmen xiān qù le yì jiā cāntīng chī wǔfàn. Wǒ diǎn le jīròu fàn, péngyou diǎn le miàntiáo. Hěn hǎochī!

We first went to a restaurant for lunch. I ordered chicken rice, my friend ordered noodles. Very tasty!

然后我们去买衣服。我看中了一件红色的衣服，但是太贵了。

Ránhòu wǒmen qù mǎi yīfu. Wǒ kàn zhòng le yí jiàn hóngsè de yīfu, dànshì tài guì le.

Then we went to buy clothes. I liked a red piece of clothing, but it was too expensive.

最后我去超市买了水果和水，然后走路回家，大概二十分钟。虽然很累，但是很开心！

Zuìhòu wǒ qù chāoshì mǎi le shuǐguǒ hé shuǐ, ránhòu zǒulù huí jiā, dàgài èrshí fēnzhōng. Suīrán hěn lèi, dànshì hěn kāixīn!

Finally I went to the supermarket to buy fruit and water, then walked home, about twenty minutes. Although I was tired, I was very happy!

✍️ Practice Sentences (try writing these!)

星期六天气很好，我和朋友去逛街。

Xīngqī liù tiānqì hěn hǎo, wǒ hé péngyou qù guàngjiē.

Saturday's weather was great, my friend and I went shopping.

我们先吃了午饭，然后去买衣服。

Wǒmen xiān chī le wǔfàn, ránhòu qù mǎi yīfu.

We ate lunch first, then went shopping for clothes.

虽然那件衣服很漂亮，但是太贵了，我没买。

Suīrán nà jiàn yīfu hěn piàoliang, dànshì tài guì le, wǒ méi mǎi.

Although that dress was very pretty, it was too expensive, I didn't buy it.

最后我去超市买了水果，然后走路回家。

Zuìhòu wǒ qù chāoshì mǎi le shuǐguǒ, ránhòu zǒulù huí jiā.

Finally I went to the supermarket to buy fruit, then walked home.

虽然很累，但是今天过得很开心。

Suīrán hěn lèi, dànshì jīntiān guò de hěn kāixīn.

Although I'm tired, today was a happy day.

Lesson 21 Making Appointments

📐 Pattern

你什么时候有空？ / [time] + 方便吗？

When are you free? / Is [time] convenient?

汉字	Pinyin	English
约会	yuēhuì	appointment/date
见面	jiànmiàn	to meet
时间	shíjiān	time
方便	fāngbiàn	convenient
有空	yǒukòng	free time
忙	máng	busy
等	děng	to wait
迟到	chídào	to be late
准时	zhǔnshí	on time
改天	gǎitiān	another day
安排	ānpái	arrangement
提前	tíqián	in advance
推迟	tuīchí	postpone
取消	qǔxiāo	cancel
临时	línshí	temporary/last-minute
地点	dìdiǎn	location
不见不散	bú jiàn bú sàn	be there or be square
约	yuē	to arrange/make appointment
确定	quèdìng	confirmed
商量	shāngliang	to discuss
时间表	shíjiān biǎo	schedule

💬 Passage

A: 你星期六有空吗？我们见面吧！

A: Nǐ xīngqī liù yǒu kòng ma? Wǒmen jiànmiàn ba!

A: Are you free on Saturday? Let's meet up!

B: 星期六上午我有空。下午我要去上班。

B: Xīngqī liù shàngwǔ wǒ yǒu kòng. Xiàwǔ wǒ yào qù shàngbān.

B: I'm free on Saturday morning. I have to go to work in the afternoon.

A: 那星期六上午十点，方便吗？

A: Nà xīngqī liù shàngwǔ shí diǎn, fāngbiàn ma?

A: Then Saturday at 10 AM, is that convenient?

B: 十点可以。我们在哪里见面？

B: Shí diǎn kěyǐ. Wǒmen zài nǎlǐ jiànmiàn?

B: Ten o'clock works. Where shall we meet?

A: 在咖啡店见面，怎么样？

A: Zài kāfēi diàn jiànmiàn, zěnmeyàng?

A: Meet at the coffee shop, how about that?

B: 好！不见不散！

B: Hǎo! Bú jiàn bú sàn!

B: OK! Be there or be square!

✍️ Practice Sentences (try writing these!)

你星期六有空吗？我们一起去看电影吧！

Nǐ xīngqī liù yǒu kòng ma? Wǒmen yìqǐ qù kàn diànyǐng ba!

Are you free Saturday? Let's go watch a movie together!

明天下午三点见面，方便吗？好的，不见不散！

Míngtiān xiàwǔ sān diǎn jiànmiàn, fāngbiàn ma? Hǎo de, bú jiàn bú sàn!

Meet at 3 PM tomorrow, is that convenient? OK, be there or be square!

对不起，我星期六要加班，我们改天见面吧。

Duìbuqǐ, wǒ xīngqī liù yào jiābān, wǒmen gǎitiān jiànmiàn ba.

Sorry, I have to work overtime on Saturday, let's meet another day.

我们约在车站旁边的咖啡店见面，好吗？

Wǒmen yuē zài chēzhàn pángbiān de kāfēi diàn jiànmiàn, hǎo ma?

Let's arrange to meet at the coffee shop next to the station, OK?

你迟到了！我等了你半个小时。

Nǐ chídào le! Wǒ děng le nǐ bàn gè xiǎoshí.

You're late! I waited for you for half an hour.

Lesson 22 Telephone Conversations

📐 Pattern

喂？ / 请找一下 + [person]. / 他/她不在.

Hello? / May I speak to...? / He/She isn't here.

汉字	Pinyin	English
打电话	dǎ diànhuà	make a phone call
接电话	jiē diànhuà	answer the phone
留言	liúyán	leave a message
打错	dǎcuò	dial wrong
信号	xìnhào	signal
等一下	děng yíxià	hold on
回电话	huí diànhuà	call back
挂电话	guà diànhuà	hang up
关机	guānjī	turn off phone
开机	kāijī	turn on phone
喂	wèi	hello (on phone)
找	zhǎo	to look for (someone)
在	zài	be at/in (present)
不在	bú zài	not here
出去	chūqù	go out
回来	huílái	come back
联系	liánxì	to contact
短信	duǎnxìn	text message
微信	Wēixìn	WeChat
加	jiā	to add
朋友圈	péngyou quān	Moments (WeChat)

💬 Passage

A: 喂？请问小明在吗？

A: Wèi? Qǐngwèn Xiǎo Míng zài ma?

A: Hello? Is Xiao Ming there?

B: 他不在。他出去了。您是哪位？

B: Tā bú zài. Tā chūqù le. Nín shì nǎ wèi?

B: He's not here. He went out. Who is this?

A: 我是他的朋友，小李。

A: Wǒ shì tā de péngyou, Xiǎo Lǐ.

A: I'm his friend, Xiao Li.

B: 好的，我让他回电话给你。你的号码是多少？

B: Hǎo de, wǒ ràng tā huí diànhuà gěi nǐ. Nǐ de hàomǎ shì duōshao?

B: OK, I'll have him call you back. What's your number?

A: 他知道我的号码。谢谢！

A: Tā zhīdào wǒ de hàomǎ. Xièxie!

A: He knows my number. Thanks!

B: 不客气，再见！

B: Bú kèqì, zàijiàn!

B: You're welcome, goodbye!

✍️ Practice Sentences (try writing these!)

喂？请问小明在家吗？他不在，他出去了。

Wèi? Qǐngwèn Xiǎo Míng zài jiā ma? Tā bú zài, tā chūqù le.

Hello? Is Xiao Ming at home? He's not, he went out.

请让她回电话给我，我的号码是13812345678。

Qǐng ràng tā huí diànhuà gěi wǒ, wǒ de hàomǎ shì yī sān bā yī èr sān sì wǔ liù qī bā.

Please have her call me back, my number is 13812345678.

对不起，我打错了。没关系。

Duìbuqǐ, wǒ dǎcuò le. Méiguānxi.

Sorry, I dialed the wrong number. That's OK.

这里的信号不好，我听不清楚，等一下再打给你。

Zhèlǐ de xìnhào bù hǎo, wǒ tīng bù qīngchu, děng yíxià zài dǎ gěi nǐ.

The signal here is bad, I can't hear clearly, I'll call you back later.

你加我的微信吧，我们发短信联系。

Nǐ jiā wǒ de Wēixìn ba, wǒmen fā duǎnxìn liánxì.

Add me on WeChat, we'll text to keep in touch.

Lesson 23 Invitations

📐 Pattern

我想邀请你 + [verb]. / 你要不要来？

I'd like to invite you to... / Would you like to come?

汉字	Pinyin	English
邀请	yāoqǐng	to invite
参加	cānjiā	to participate
派对	pàiduì	party
生日	shēngrì	birthday
礼物	lǐwù	gift
恭喜	gōngxǐ	congratulations
当然	dāngrán	of course
可能	kěnéng	maybe
下次	xiàcì	next time
一定	yídìng	definitely
举办	jǔbàn	to hold (event)
开始	kāishǐ	to start
结束	jiéshù	to end
祝	zhù	to wish
快乐	kuàilè	happy
准备	zhǔnbèi	prepare
蛋糕	dàngāo	cake
唱歌	chànggē	singing
猜	cāi	to guess
惊喜	jīngxǐ	surprise
热闹	rènao	lively/bustling

💬 Passage

A: 这个星期六是我的生日，我举办一个派对。你想不想来参加？

A: Zhège xīngqī liù shì wǒ de shēngrì, wǒ jǔbàn yí gè pàiduì. Nǐ xiǎng bù xiǎng lái cānjiā?

A: This Saturday is my birthday, I'm holding a party. Do you want to come?

B: 当然想！几点开始？

B: Dāngrán xiǎng! Jǐ diǎn kāishǐ?

B: Of course! What time does it start?

A: 晚上七点。在我家。

A: Wǎnshang qī diǎn. Zài wǒ jiā.

A: 7 PM. At my place.

B: 好的，我一定来！需要我带什么吗？

B: Hǎo de, wǒ yídìng lái! Xūyào wǒ dài shénme ma?

B: OK, I'll definitely come! Do I need to bring anything?

A: 不用带东西。人来就可以了！

A: Búyòng dài dōngxi. Rén lái jiù kěyǐ le!

A: No need to bring anything. Just come!

B: 那好，星期六见！生日快乐！

B: Nà hǎo, xīngqī liù jiàn! Shēngrì kuàilè!

B: Great, see you Saturday! Happy birthday!

✍️ Practice Sentences (try writing these!)

这个星期六是我的生日，我请你们来参加派对！

Zhège xīngqī liù shì wǒ de shēngrì, wǒ qǐng nǐmen lái cānjiā pàiduì!

This Saturday is my birthday, I'm inviting you to the party!

谢谢你的邀请！我一定来。需要我带什么吗？

Xièxie nǐ de yāoqǐng! Wǒ yídìng lái. Xūyào wǒ dài shénme ma?

Thanks for the invitation! I'll definitely come. Do I need to bring anything?

祝你生日快乐！这是我送你的礼物。

Zhù nǐ shēngrì kuàilè! Zhè shì wǒ sòng nǐ de lǐwù.

Happy birthday to you! This is my gift for you.

派对很热闹，有很多朋友来参加。

Pàiduì hěn rènao, yǒu hěn duō péngyou lái cānjiā.

The party was very lively, many friends came.

下次我们一起去唱歌，好不好？

Xiàcì wǒmen yìqǐ qù chànggē, hǎo bù hǎo?

Next time let's go sing karaoke, how about it?

Lesson 24 Apologies & Excuses

📐 Pattern

对不起，我 + [reason]. / 没关系 / 没事.

Sorry, I... / It's OK / No worries.

汉字	Pinyin	English
对不起	duìbuqǐ	sorry
没关系	méiguānxi	it's okay
道歉	dàoqiàn	to apologize
不小心	bù xiǎoxīn	accidentally
忘记	wàngjì	to forget
原谅	yuánliàng	to forgive
没事	méishì	no problem
算了	suànle	forget it/let it go
理解	lǐjiě	to understand
不好意思	bù hǎoyìsi	embarrassed/sorry
粗心	cūxīn	careless
注意	zhùyì	to pay attention
记住	jìzhù	to remember
下次	xiàcì	next time
没问题	méi wèntí	no problem
糟糕	zāogāo	terrible/oh no
麻烦	máfan	troublesome/bother
怪	guài	to blame
接受	jiēshòu	to accept
抱歉	bàoqiàn	apologetic

💬 Passage

A: 对不起！我来晚了。

A: Duìbuqǐ! Wǒ lái wǎn le.

A: Sorry! I'm late.

B: 没关系。

B: Méiguānxi.

B: It's okay.

A: 我忘记今天有约会了。真的不好意思。

A: Wǒ wàngjì jīntiān yǒu yuēhuì le. Zhēn de bù hǎoyìsi.

A: I forgot we had an appointment today. I'm really sorry.

B: 没事，我也刚到不久。

B: Méishì, wǒ yě gāng dào bùjiǔ.

B: No worries, I just arrived not long ago either.

A: 下次我一定准时到。

A: Xiàcì wǒ yídìng zhǔnshí dào.

A: Next time I'll definitely be on time.

B: 算了，我们进去吧！

B: Suànle, wǒmen jìnqù ba!

B: Forget it, let's go inside!

✍️ Practice Sentences (try writing these!)

对不起，我不小心把你的手机摔坏了。

Duìbuqǐ, wǒ bù xiǎoxīn bǎ nǐ de shǒujī shuāi huài le.

Sorry, I accidentally broke your phone.

没关系，我知道你不是故意的。

Méiguānxi, wǒ zhīdào nǐ bú shì gùyì de.

It's OK, I know you didn't mean it.

我忘记今天要开会了，真不好意思。

Wǒ wàngjì jīntiān yào kāihuì le, zhēn bù hǎoyìsi.

I forgot there was a meeting today, I'm really embarrassed.

请原谅我，下次我一定注意。

Qǐng yuánliàng wǒ, xiàcì wǒ yídìng zhùyì.

Please forgive me, I'll definitely pay attention next time.

算了，没事。不用道歉。

Suànle, méi shì. Búyòng dàoqiàn.

Forget it, it's fine. No need to apologize.

Lesson 25 Feelings & Emotions

📐 Pattern

我觉得 + [emotion]. / 你为什么不高兴？

I feel... / Why are you unhappy?

汉字	Pinyin	English
高兴	gāoxìng	happy
难过	nánguò	sad
生气	shēngqì	angry
担心	dānxīn	worried
害怕	hàipà	scared
累	lèi	tired
无聊	wúliáo	bored
紧张	jǐnzhāng	nervous
惊讶	jīngyà	surprised
满意	mǎnyì	satisfied
伤心	shāngxīn	heartbroken
失望	shīwàng	disappointed
放心	fàngxīn	relieved/set mind at ease
着急	zháojí	anxious/rushed
羡慕	xiànmù	envious
感动	gǎndòng	moved/touched
激动	jīdòng	excited
放松	fàngsōng	relax
哭	kū	to cry
笑	xiào	to laugh/smile
表情	biǎoqíng	expression

💬 Passage

A: 你今天看起来不高兴，怎么了？

A: Nǐ jīntiān kàn qǐlai bù gāoxìng, zěnme le?

A: You look unhappy today, what's wrong?

B: 我有点累，也很担心工作的事。

B: Wǒ yǒudiǎn lèi, yě hěn dānxīn gōngzuò de shì.

B: I'm a bit tired, and also worried about work.

A: 别担心，一切都会好的。你需要休息一下。

A: Bié dānxīn, yíqiè dōu huì hǎo de. Nǐ xūyào xiūxi yíxià.

A: Don't worry, everything will be fine. You need to rest a bit.

B: 你说得对。和你聊天我很高兴。

B: Nǐ shuō de duì. Hé nǐ liáotiān wǒ hěn gāoxìng.

B: You're right. I'm happy chatting with you.

A: 我也是！有什么事可以跟我说。

A: Wǒ yě shì! Yǒu shénme shì kěyǐ gēn wǒ shuō.

A: Me too! If anything's up, you can tell me.

✍️ Practice Sentences (try writing these!)

你怎么了？看起来不太高兴。我有点担心工作的事。

Nǐ zěnme le? Kàn qǐlai bú tài gāoxìng. Wǒ yǒudiǎn dānxīn gōngzuò de shì.

What's wrong? You don't look very happy. I'm a bit worried about work.

别担心，一切都会好的。

Bié dānxīn, yíqiè dōu huì hǎo de.

Don't worry, everything will be fine.

我今天很累，不想出去吃饭了。

Wǒ jīntiān hěn lèi, bù xiǎng chūqù chīfàn le.

I'm very tired today, don't want to go out eating.

听到这个消息，我很惊讶也很高兴。

Tīng dào zhège xiāoxi, wǒ hěn jīngyà yě hěn gāoxìng.

Hearing this news, I was surprised and happy.

考试之前我很紧张，但是考完以后就放松了。

Kǎoshì zhīqián wǒ hěn jǐnzhāng, dànshì kǎo wán yǐhòu jiù fàngsōng le.

I was very nervous before the exam, but relaxed after it was done.

Lesson 26 Giving Opinions

📐 Pattern

我觉得 + [opinion]. / 你同意吗？

I think... / Do you agree?

汉字	Pinyin	English
觉得	juéde	to think/feel
认为	rènwéi	to consider
同意	tóngyì	to agree
不同意	bù tóngyì	to disagree
对	duì	correct
错	cuò	wrong
建议	jiànyì	suggestion
最好	zuìhǎo	had better
也许	yěxǔ	perhaps
其实	qíshí	actually
看法	kànfǎ	opinion
想法	xiǎngfǎ	thought/idea
意见	yìjiàn	opinion
赞成	zànchéng	to approve/agree
反对	fǎnduì	to oppose
好主意	hǎo zhǔyi	good idea
真的	zhēn de	really
说的也是	shuō de yě shì	that's true
不一定	bù yídìng	not necessarily
可能	kěnéng	possibly
肯定	kěndìng	definitely

💬 Passage

A: 你觉得这家餐厅怎么样？

A: Nǐ juéde zhè jiā cāntīng zěnmeyàng?

A: What do you think of this restaurant?

B: 我觉得很好吃，但是有点贵。

B: Wǒ juéde hěn hǎochī, dànshì yǒudiǎn guì.

B: I think the food is very good, but it's a bit expensive.

A: 我同意。其实，我知道一家又便宜又好吃的餐厅。

A: Wǒ tóngyì. Qíshí, wǒ zhīdào yì jiā yòu piányi yòu hǎochī de cāntīng.

A: I agree. Actually, I know a restaurant that's both cheap and delicious.

B: 真的吗？在哪里？

B: Zhēn de ma? Zài nǎlǐ?

B: Really? Where is it?

A: 在市中心。我建议我们下次去那里。

A: Zài shì zhōngxīn. Wǒ jiànyì wǒmen xiàcì qù nàlǐ.

A: In the city centre. I suggest we go there next time.

B: 好主意！

B: Hǎo zhǔyi!

B: Good idea!

✍️ Practice Sentences (try writing these!)

你觉得这家餐厅怎么样？我觉得很好吃。

Nǐ juéde zhè jiā cāntīng zěnmeyàng? Wǒ juéde hěn hǎochī.

What do you think of this restaurant? I think it's very tasty.

我同意你的看法，但是价格太贵了。

Wǒ tóngyì nǐ de kànfǎ, dànshì jiàgé tài guì le.

I agree with your opinion, but the price is too expensive.

我建议我们星期六去爬山，你觉得怎么样？

Wǒ jiànyì wǒmen xīngqī liù qù páshān, nǐ juéde zěnmeyàng?

I suggest we go hiking on Saturday, what do you think?

其实，还有一家更好的餐厅，我带你去。

Qíshí, hái yǒu yì jiā gèng hǎo de cāntīng, wǒ dài nǐ qù.

Actually, there's an even better restaurant, I'll take you there.

好主意！我们一起去吧。

Hǎo zhǔyi! Wǒmen yìqǐ qù ba.

Good idea! Let's go together.

Lesson 27 Comparisons & Preferences

📐 Pattern

A + 比 + B + [adj]. / 最喜欢 + [noun].

A is [adj]er than B. / Like [noun] the most.

汉字	Pinyin	English
比	bǐ	than (comparison)
更	gèng	even more
最	zuì	most
一样	yíyàng	same
差不多	chàbuduō	about the same
比较	bǐjiào	relatively
特别	tèbié	especially/special
还是	háishì	or (preference)
选择	xuǎnzé	to choose
不如	bùrú	not as good as
一样	yíyàng	same
不同	bùtóng	different
相同	xiāngtóng	identical
区别	qūbié	difference
优点	yōudiǎn	advantage
缺点	quēdiǎn	disadvantage
除了	chúle	besides/except
以外	yǐwài	other than
清淡	qīngdàn	light/mild (food)
浓	nóng	strong/thick
口味	kǒuwèi	taste preference

💬 Passage

A: 你喜欢喝茶还是咖啡？

A: Nǐ xǐhuān hē chá háishì kāfēi?

A: Do you like tea or coffee?

B: 我比较喜欢喝茶。茶比咖啡健康。

B: Wǒ bǐjiào xǐhuān hē chá. Chá bǐ kāfēi jiànkāng.

B: I prefer tea. Tea is healthier than coffee.

A: 你最喜欢什么茶？

A: Nǐ zuì xǐhuān shénme chá?

A: What's your favourite tea?

B: 我最喜欢绿茶。绿茶比红茶清淡。

B: Wǒ zuì xǐhuān lǜchá. Lǜchá bǐ hóngchá qīngdàn.

B: I like green tea the most. Green tea is lighter than black tea.

A: 我觉得咖啡更好喝。不过，每个人的口味不一样。

A: Wǒ juéde kāfēi gèng hǎohē. Búguò, měi gè rén de kǒuwèi bù yíyàng.

A: I think coffee tastes better. But everyone's taste is different.

✍️ Practice Sentences (try writing these!)

咖啡比茶贵，但是我更喜欢喝咖啡。

Kāfēi bǐ chá guì, dànshì wǒ gèng xǐhuān hē kāfēi.

Coffee is more expensive than tea, but I prefer coffee.

今天比昨天热多了。

Jīntiān bǐ zuótiān rè duō le.

Today is much hotter than yesterday.

这三件衣服，我最喜欢红色的那件。

Zhè sān jiàn yīfu, wǒ zuì xǐhuān hóngsè de nà jiàn.

Of these three pieces of clothing, I like the red one the most.

这家店的东西和那家店差不多，价格也一样。

Zhè jiā diàn de dōngxi hé nà jiā diàn chàbuduō, jiàgé yě yíyàng.

This shop's stuff and that shop's are about the same, the prices are also the same.

坐地铁比打车便宜，但是打车更快更舒服。

Zuò dìtiě bǐ dǎ chē piányi, dànshì dǎ chē gèng kuài gèng shūfu.

The subway is cheaper than taking a taxi, but a taxi is faster and more comfortable.

Lesson 28 Compliments & Politeness

📐 Pattern

你 + [verb] + 得 + 很 + [adv]! / 你真 + [adj]!

You [verb] really [adv]ly! / You're really [adj]!

汉字	Pinyin	English
帅	shuài	handsome
美	měi	beautiful
聪明	cōngming	smart
厉害	lìhai	impressive/skilled
棒	bàng	great
谢谢	xièxie	thanks
不客气	bú kèqi	you're welcome
哪里哪里	nǎlǐ nǎlǐ	modest reply to compliment
过奖	guòjiǎng	overpraise
可爱	kě'ài	cute
温柔	wēnróu	gentle
努力	nǔlì	hardworking
认真	rènzhēn	serious/conscientious
表扬	biǎoyáng	to praise
夸奖	kuājiǎng	to compliment
值得	zhídé	worthwhile
佩服	pèifu	to admire
优秀	yōuxiù	outstanding
了不起	liǎobuqǐ	remarkable
羡慕	xiànmù	envious
谦虚	qiānxū	modest

💬 Passage

A: 你的中文说得真棒！

A: Nǐ de Zhōngwén shuō de zhēn bàng!

A: Your Chinese is really great!

B: 哪里哪里，我还在学习。

B: Nǎlǐ nǎlǐ, wǒ hái zài xuéxí.

B: Not at all, I'm still learning.

A: 你说得很流利！你学了好久？

A: Nǐ shuō de hěn liúlì! Nǐ xué le duōjiǔ?

A: You speak very fluently! How long have you studied?

B: 我学了一年了。

B: Wǒ xué le yì nián le.

B: I've studied for a year.

A: 一年就说得这么好，你太厉害了！

A: Yì nián jiù shuō de zhème hǎo, nǐ tài lìhai le!

A: Speaking this well in just one year, you're amazing!

B: 谢谢你！你真好。

B: Xièxie nǐ! Nǐ zhēn hǎo.

B: Thank you! You're so kind.

✍️ Practice Sentences (try writing these!)

你的中文说得真棒！哪里哪里，你过奖了。

Nǐ de Zhōngwén shuō de zhēn bàng! Nǎlǐ nǎlǐ, nǐ guòjiǎng le.

Your Chinese is really great! Not at all, you flatter me.

你穿这件衣服很漂亮！谢谢你。

Nǐ chuān zhè jiàn yīfu hěn piàoliang! Xièxie nǐ.

You look beautiful in this dress! Thank you.

他工作很认真，也很聪明，大家都很喜欢他。

Tā gōngzuò hěn rènzhēn, yě hěn cōngming, dàjiā dōu hěn xǐhuān tā.

He works very conscientiously and is very smart, everyone likes him.

你唱歌唱得真好听！

Nǐ chànggē chàng de zhēn hǎotīng!

You sing really beautifully!

你真厉害，一年就把中文学得这么好。

Nǐ zhēn lìhai, yì nián jiù bǎ Zhōngwén xué de zhème hǎo.

You're amazing, learning Chinese this well in just one year.

Lesson 29 Talking About the Past (了/过)

📐 Pattern

已经 + [verb] + 了。 / [verb] + 过.

Already [verb]ed. / Have [verb]ed before.

汉字	Pinyin	English
了	le	(past/completion marker)
已经	yǐjīng	already
刚刚	gānggāng	just now
以前	yǐqián	before
去年	qùnián	last year
上个月	shàng gè yuè	last month
上个星期	shàng gè xīngqī	last week
毕业	bìyè	graduate
开始	kāishǐ	start
结束	jiéshù	end
过	guo	(experiential suffix)
从来	cónglái	never (从来没)
一直	yìzhí	always/continuously
曾经	céngjīng	once/have been
后来	hòulái	afterwards
以后	yǐhòu	after/in the future
从	cóng	from
到	dào	to/until
经历	jīnglì	experience
记得	jìde	remember
忘了	wàng le	forgotten

💬 Passage

A: 你吃饭了吗？

A: Nǐ chīfàn le ma?

A: Have you eaten?

B: 我已经吃了。刚刚吃完。

B: Wǒ yǐjīng chī le. Gānggāng chī wán.

B: I've already eaten. Just finished.

A: 你昨天去看电影了吗？

A: Nǐ zuótiān qù kàn diànyǐng le ma?

A: Did you go watch a movie yesterday?

B: 去了。电影很好看！

B: Qù le. Diànyǐng hěn hǎokàn!

B: Yes, I did. The movie was very good!

A: 你以前去过中国吗？

A: Nǐ yǐqián qù guo Zhōngguó ma?

A: Have you been to China before?

B: 去过一次。我去年去了北京，很有意思。

B: Qù guo yí cì. Wǒ qùnián qù le Běijīng, hěn yǒuyìsi.

B: I've been once. I went to Beijing last year, it was very interesting.

✍️ Practice Sentences (try writing these!)

你吃饭了吗？我已经吃了。

Nǐ chīfàn le ma? Wǒ yǐjīng chī le.

Have you eaten? I've already eaten.

你去过中国吗？去过，我去年去了北京和上海。

Nǐ qù guo Zhōngguó ma? Qù guo, wǒ qùnián qù le Běijīng hé Shànghǎi.

Have you been to China? Yes, I went to Beijing and Shanghai last year.

我以前不会说中文，现在学了一年以后，会说一点了。

Wǒ yǐqián bú huì shuō Zhōngwén, xiànzài xué le yì nián yǐhòu, huì shuō yìdiǎn le.

I couldn't speak Chinese before, now after a year of study, I can speak a bit.

昨天我看了你推荐的那部电影，很好看。

Zuótiān wǒ kàn le nǐ tuījiàn de nà bù diànyǐng, hěn hǎokàn.

Yesterday I watched the movie you recommended, it was very good.

你什么时候开始学中文的？我去年三月开始的。

Nǐ shénme shíhou kāishǐ xué Zhōngwén de? Wǒ qùnián sān yuè kāishǐ de.

When did you start learning Chinese? I started last March.

Lesson 30 Review & Birthday Party Story

📐 Pattern

Consolidating Phase 3 — storytelling with past tense

Review: narrative with 了, opinions, emotions

汉字	Pinyin	English
热闹	rènao	lively/bustling
认识	rènshi	to get to know
聊	liáo	to chat
打算	dǎsuàn	plan/intend
兴奋	xīngfèn	excited
计划	jìhuà	plan
开心	kāixīn	happy/joyful
特别	tèbié	especially
送给	sòng gěi	give as gift to
礼物	lǐwù	gift
作为	zuòwéi	as/for
感到	gǎndào	to feel
互相	hùxiāng	each other
了解	liǎojiě	to understand
关系	guānxi	relationship
友好	yǒuhǎo	friendly
有趣	yǒuqù	interesting
难忘	nánwàng	unforgettable
期待	qīdài	to look forward to
下次	xiàcì	next time

💬 Passage

上个星期六，我参加了朋友的生日派对。

Shàng gè xīngqī liù, wǒ cānjiā le péngyou de shēngrì pàiduì.

Last Saturday, I attended my friend's birthday party.

派对很热闹，有很多人。

Pàiduì hěn rènao, yǒu hěn duō rén.

The party was lively, with many people.

我送给他一本书作为礼物，他很高兴。

Wǒ sòng gěi tā yì běn shū zuòwéi lǐwù, tā hěn gāoxìng.

I gave him a book as a gift, he was very happy.

在派对上，我认识了一个新朋友。

Zài pàiduì shàng, wǒ rènshi le yí gè xīn péngyou.

At the party, I met a new friend.

她觉得我的中文说得很好。

Tā juéde wǒ de Zhōngwén shuō de hěn hǎo.

She thought my Chinese was very good.

我们聊了很久，她建议我们一起去旅行。

Wǒmen liáo le hěn jiǔ, tā jiànyì wǒmen yìqǐ qù lǚxíng.

We chatted for a long time, and she suggested we travel together.

我觉得这个主意太好了！我们打算下个月去北京。

Wǒ juéde zhège zhǔyi tài hǎo le! Wǒmen dǎsuàn xià gè yuè qù Běijīng.

I think this idea is great! We plan to go to Beijing next month.

✍️ Practice Sentences (try writing these!)

上个周末我参加了一个朋友的婚礼，很热闹。

Shàng gè zhōumò wǒ cānjiā le yí gè péngyou de hūnlǐ, hěn rènao.

Last weekend I attended a friend's wedding, it was very lively.

我在派对上认识了一个新朋友，她人很好。

Wǒ zài pàiduì shàng rènshi le yí gè xīn péngyou, tā rén hěn hǎo.

I met a new friend at the party, she's very nice.

我们聊了很久，她建议我们一起去北京旅行。

Wǒmen liáo le hěn jiǔ, tā jiànyì wǒmen yìqǐ qù Běijīng lǚxíng.

We chatted for a long time, she suggested we travel to Beijing together.

我觉得这个主意很好！我们打算下个月去。

Wǒ juéde zhège zhǔyi hěn hǎo! Wǒmen dǎsuàn xià gè yuè qù.

I think this is a great idea! We plan to go next month.

以前我没去过北京，所以很期待这次旅行。

Yǐqián wǒ méi qù guo Běijīng, suǒyǐ hěn qīdài zhè cì lǚxíng.

I haven't been to Beijing before, so I'm really looking forward to this trip.

Lesson 31 At the Doctor

📐 Pattern

我 + [symptom]. / 你要 + [action]. / 多 + [verb].

I have [symptom]. / You should [action]. / More [verb]ing.

汉字	Pinyin	English
生病	shēngbìng	get sick
头疼	tóuténg	headache
发烧	fāshāo	fever
咳嗽	késou	cough
感冒	gǎnmào	cold/flu
药	yào	medicine
医生	yīshēng	doctor
护士	hùshi	nurse
检查	jiǎnchá	to check/examine
休息	xiūxi	to rest
好了	hǎo le	recovered
疼	téng	painful/hurt
肚子疼	dùzi téng	stomach ache
牙疼	yá téng	toothache
发烧	fāshāo	to have a fever
打针	dǎ zhēn	get an injection
吃药	chī yào	take medicine
住院	zhùyuàn	hospitalize
手术	shǒushù	surgery
健康	jiànkāng	healthy
身体	shēntǐ	body/health
医院	yīyuàn	hospital
看病	kàn bìng	see a doctor

💬 Passage

A: 你怎么了？

A: Nǐ zěnme le?

A: What's wrong with you?

B: 我头疼，还咳嗽。

B: Wǒ tóuténg, hái késou.

B: I have a headache, and I'm also coughing.

A: 你发烧了吗？

A: Nǐ fāshāo le ma?

A: Do you have a fever?

B: 我觉得有一点发烧。

B: Wǒ juéde yǒu yìdiǎn fāshāo.

B: I think I have a little fever.

A: 你应该去看医生。

A: Nǐ yīnggāi qù kàn yīshēng.

A: You should go see a doctor.

B: 去了。医生说我是感冒了，要多休息，多喝水，按时吃药。

B: Qù le. Yīshēng shuō wǒ shì gǎnmào le, yào duō xiūxi, duō hē shuǐ, ànshí chī yào.

B: I went. The doctor said I have a cold, need more rest, drink more water, and take medicine on time.

A: 希望你早日康复！

A: Xīwàng nǐ zǎorì kāngfù!

A: Hope you recover soon!

✍️ Practice Sentences (try writing these!)

我头疼得厉害，还发高烧，要去看医生。

Wǒ tóuténg de lìhai, hái fā gāo shāo, yào qù kàn yīshēng.

I have a bad headache and a high fever, I need to see a doctor.

医生说我感冒了，要多喝水，多休息。

Yīshēng shuō wǒ gǎnmào le, yào duō hē shuǐ, duō xiūxi.

The doctor said I have a cold, need to drink more water and rest more.

吃了药以后，我觉得好一点了。

Chī le yào yǐhòu, wǒ juéde hǎo yìdiǎn le.

After taking the medicine, I feel a bit better.

咳嗽的时候要记得戴口罩。

Késou de shíhou yào jìde dài kòuzhào.

When coughing, remember to wear a mask.

希望你早日康复，回到工作岗位上。

Xīwàng nǐ zǎorì kāngfù, huí dào gōngzuò gǎngwèi shàng.

Hope you recover soon and get back to work.

Lesson 32 At the Bank

📐 Pattern

我要 + [service]. / 请问...? / 请 + [action].

I need [service]. / Excuse me...? / Please [action].

汉字	Pinyin	English
银行	yínháng	bank
开账户	kāi zhànghù	open an account
存钱	cún qián	deposit money
取钱	qǔ qián	withdraw money
换钱	huàn qián	exchange money
汇率	huìlǜ	exchange rate
信用卡	xìnyòngkǎ	credit card
现金	xiànjīn	cash
填表	tián biǎo	fill a form
密码	mìmǎ	password/PIN
证件	zhèngjiàn	ID/document
护照	hùzhào	passport
转账	zhuǎnzhàng	transfer money
手续费	shǒuxùfèi	fee/commission
利息	lìxī	interest
贷款	dàikuǎn	loan
账户	zhànghù	account
余额	yú'é	balance
存折	cúnzhé	bank book
柜台	guìtái	counter
取款机	qǔkuǎn jī	ATM
排队	páiduì	queue/line up

💬 Passage

A: 你好，我要开一个银行账户。

A: Nǐ hǎo, wǒ yào kāi yí gè yínháng zhànghù.

A: Hello, I need to open a bank account.

B: 好的，请填一下这张表。

B: Hǎo de, qǐng tián yíxià zhè zhāng biǎo.

B: OK, please fill out this form.

A: 好的。需要带什么证件？

A: Hǎo de. Xūyào dài shénme zhèngjiàn?

A: OK. What ID do I need to bring?

B: 护照就可以了。

B: Hùzhào jiù kěyǐ le.

B: A passport is enough.

A: 请问我可以换钱吗？汇率是多少？

A: Qǐngwèn wǒ kěyǐ huàn qián ma? Huìlǜ shì duōshao?

A: Can I exchange money? What's the exchange rate?

B: 可以。今天的汇率是1比5。手续费是百分之一。

B: Kěyǐ. Jīntiān de huìlǜ shì yī bǐ wǔ. Shǒuxùfèi shì bǎi fēn zhī yī.

B: Yes. Today's rate is 1 to 5. The service fee is 1%.

✍️ Practice Sentences (try writing these!)

我要开一个银行账户，请问需要什么证件？

Wǒ yào kāi yí gè yínháng zhànghù, qǐngwèn xūyào shénme zhèngjiàn?

I need to open a bank account, what documents are required?

请填一下这张表，然后在这里签名。

Qǐng tián yíxià zhè zhāng biǎo, ránhòu zài zhèlǐ qiānmíng.

Please fill out this form, then sign here.

今天的汇率是多少？我想换五百美元。

Jīntiān de huìlǜ shì duōshao? Wǒ xiǎng huàn wǔ bǎi měiyuán.

What's today's exchange rate? I want to exchange 500 US dollars.

请输入你的密码。

Qǐng shūrù nǐ de mìmǎ.

Please enter your PIN.

我要取两千块现金，谢谢。

Wǒ yào qǔ liǎng qiān kuài xiànjīn, xièxie.

I need to withdraw two thousand in cash, thanks.

Lesson 33 At the Post Office

📐 Pattern

我要寄 + [item] + 到 + [place]. / 多少钱？

I need to send [item] to [place]. / How much?

汉字	Pinyin	English
邮局	yóujú	post office
寄	jì	to send
信	xìn	letter
包裹	bāoguǒ	parcel
邮票	yóupiào	stamp
快递	kuàidì	express delivery
地址	dìzhǐ	address
寄信人	jìxìn rén	sender
收信人	shōuxìn rén	recipient
重量	zhòngliàng	weight
箱子	xiāngzi	box
胶带	jiāodài	tape
填	tián	to fill in
单子	dānzi	form
普通	pǔtōng	ordinary/regular
航空	hángkōng	airmail
海运	hǎiyùn	sea mail
挂号	guàhào	registered mail
收到	shōudào	to receive
寄出	jìchū	to send out
邮编	yóubiān	postcode
查询	cháxún	to inquire

💬 Passage

A: 你好，我要寄一个包裹到澳大利亚。

A: Nǐ hǎo, wǒ yào jì yí gè bāoguǒ dào Àodàlìyà.

A: Hello, I need to send a parcel to Australia.

B: 好的，里面是什么东西？

B: Hǎo de, lǐmiàn shì shénme dōngxi?

B: OK, what's inside?

A: 是一些衣服和书。

A: Shì yìxiē yīfu hé shū.

A: Some clothes and books.

B: 请写一下地址。你要寄快递还是普通的？

B: Qǐng xiě yíxià dìzhǐ. Nǐ yào jì kuàidì háishì pǔtōng de?

B: Please write the address. Do you want express or regular?

A: 快递多少钱？

A: Kuàidì duōshao qián?

A: How much is express?

B: 快递三百块，普通的一百五十块。普通的大概两个星期到。

B: Kuàidì sān bǎi kuài, pǔtōng de yì bǎi wǔshí kuài. Pǔtōng de dàgài liǎng gè xīngqī dào.

B: Express is 300, regular is 150. Regular takes about two weeks.

✍️ Practice Sentences (try writing these!)

我要寄一个包裹到中国，寄快递要多少钱？

Wǒ yào jì yí gè bāoguǒ dào Zhōngguó, jì kuàidì yào duōshao qián?

I need to send a parcel to China, how much is express?

请在这里写收信人的地址和姓名。

Qǐng zài zhèlǐ xiě shōuxìn rén de dìzhǐ hé xìngmíng.

Please write the recipient's address and name here.

这封信要贴多少邮票？寄到美国去。

Zhè fēng xìn yào tiē duōshao yóupiào? Jì dào Měiguó qù.

How much postage does this letter need? Going to the USA.

包裹大概两个星期可以到。

Bāoguǒ dàgài liǎng gè xīngqī kěyǐ dào.

The parcel should arrive in about two weeks.

这个箱子太重了，里面有书和衣服。

Zhège xiāngzi tài zhòng le, lǐmiàn yǒu shū hé yīfu.

This box is too heavy, there are books and clothes inside.

Lesson 34 Travel & Hotels

📐 Pattern

我要订 + [room/ticket]. / 有没有 + [amenity]?

I'd like to book [room/ticket]. / Is there [amenity]?

汉字	Pinyin	English
护照	hùzhào	passport
签证	qiānzhèng	visa
酒店	jiǔdiàn	hotel
预订	yùdìng	to book/reserve
房间	fángjiān	room
航班	hángbān	flight
行李	xíngli	luggage
纪念品	jìniànpǐn	souvenir
旅游	lǚyóu	tourism
自由行	zìyóu xíng	independent travel
导游	dǎoyóu	tour guide
旅行社	lǚxíng shè	travel agency
单程	dānchéng	one-way
往返	wǎngfǎn	round-trip
经济舱	jīngjì cāng	economy class
登机牌	dēngjīpái	boarding pass
海关	hǎiguān	customs
安检	ānjiǎn	security check
出发	chūfā	depart
到达	dàodá	arrive
时差	shíchā	time difference

💬 Passage

A: 你好，我要订一个房间。

A: Nǐ hǎo, wǒ yào dìng yí gè fángjiān.

A: Hello, I'd like to book a room.

B: 您要单人房还是双人房？

B: Nín yào dānrén fáng háishì shuāngrén fáng?

B: Would you like a single or double room?

A: 单人房。住三个晚上。

A: Dānrén fáng. Zhù sān gè wǎnshang.

A: A single room. For three nights.

B: 好的，请出示护照。

B: Hǎo de, qǐng chūshì hùzhào.

B: OK, please show your passport.

A: 请问房间有网络吗？

A: Qǐngwèn fángjiān yǒu wǎngluò ma?

A: Does the room have internet?

B: 有的，免费WiFi。早餐是早上七点到十点。

B: Yǒu de, miǎnfèi WiFi. Zǎocān shì zǎoshang qī diǎn dào shí diǎn.

B: Yes, free WiFi. Breakfast is from 7 to 10 AM.

✍️ Practice Sentences (try writing these!)

我要订一张下个星期一去北京的机票。

Wǒ yào dìng yì zhāng xià gè xīngqī yī qù Běijīng de jīpiào.

I'd like to book a flight to Beijing for next Monday.

请问酒店房间有免费网络吗？有的。

Qǐngwèn jiǔdiàn fángjiān yǒu miǎnfèi wǎngluò ma? Yǒu de.

Does the hotel room have free internet? Yes, it does.

我要一个双人房，住两个晚上。

Wǒ yào yí gè shuāngrén fáng, zhù liǎng gè wǎnshang.

I'd like a double room for two nights.

请出示你的护照和签证。

Qǐng chūshì nǐ de hùzhào hé qiānzhèng.

Please show your passport and visa.

我的行李太多了，需要一辆手推车。

Wǒ de xíngli tài duō le, xūyào yí liàng shǒutuīchē.

I have too much luggage, I need a trolley.

Lesson 35 At Work

📐 Pattern

我 + [time] + 上班/下班. / 我要请假 + [period].

I start/finish work at [time]. / I need leave for [period].

汉字	Pinyin	English
上班	shàngbān	go to work
下班	xiàbān	finish work
同事	tóngshì	colleague
老板	lǎobǎn	boss
开会	kāihuì	have a meeting
报告	bàogào	report
放假	fàngjià	have a holiday
加班	jiābān	work overtime
工资	gōngzī	salary
请假	qǐngjià	ask for leave
办公室	bàngōngshì	office
公司	gōngsī	company
工作	gōngzuò	work/job
职业	zhíyè	profession
经理	jīnglǐ	manager
职员	zhíyuán	employee
辞职	cízhí	resign
面试	miànshì	job interview
经验	jīngyàn	experience
升职	shēngzhí	promotion
压力	yālì	pressure/stress

💬 Passage

A: 你今天几点下班？

A: Nǐ jīntiān jǐ diǎn xiàbān?

A: What time do you finish work today?

B: 我今天要加班。你呢？

B: Wǒ jīntiān yào jiābān. Nǐ ne?

B: I have to work overtime today. And you?

A: 我五点半下班。明天早上有一个会议，你记得吗？

A: Wǒ wǔ diǎn bàn xiàbān. Míngtiān zǎoshang yǒu yí gè huìyì, nǐ jìde ma?

A: I finish at 5:30. There's a meeting tomorrow morning, do you remember?

B: 我记得。报告我准备好了。

B: Wǒ jìde. Bàogào wǒ zhǔnbèi hǎo le.

B: I remember. I've prepared the report.

A: 好的。对了，下星期我请假两天。

A: Hǎo de. Duì le, xià xīngqī wǒ qǐngjià liǎng tiān.

A: Good. Oh, by the way, I'm taking two days off next week.

B: 好的，我知道了。好好休息！

B: Hǎo de, wǒ zhīdào le. Hǎo hǎo xiūxi!

B: OK, got it. Have a good rest!

✍️ Practice Sentences (try writing these!)

我每天上午九点上班，下午六点下班。

Wǒ měitiān shàngwǔ jiǔ diǎn shàngbān, xiàwǔ liù diǎn xiàbān.

I start work at 9 AM every day and finish at 6 PM.

今天我们要开一个重要的会议，不要迟到。

Jīntiān wǒmen yào kāi yí gè zhòngyào de huìyì, bú yào chídào.

We have an important meeting today, don't be late.

我的同事请假了，所以今天我特别忙。

Wǒ de tóngshì qǐngjià le, suǒyǐ jīntiān wǒ tèbié máng.

My colleague took leave, so I'm especially busy today.

老板说这个报告做得很好，我很高兴。

Lǎobǎn shuō zhège bàogào zuò de hěn hǎo, wǒ hěn gāoxìng.

The boss said this report was well done, I'm very happy.

加班到很晚，但是工资也更高。

Jiābān dào hěn wǎn, dànshì gōngzī yě gèng gāo.

Working overtime until late, but the salary is also higher.

Lesson 36 Renting an Apartment

📐 Pattern

我想租 + [housing]. / 一个月多少钱？/ 押一付三.

I want to rent [housing]. / How much per month? / One month deposit, three months rent.

汉字	Pinyin	English
租	zū	to rent
房子	fángzi	house
公寓	gōngyù	apartment
房租	fángzū	rent
押金	yājīn	deposit
水电	shuǐdiàn	utilities
房东	fángdōng	landlord
合同	hétong	contract
邻居	línjū	neighbour
搬家	bānjiā	move house
卧室	wòshì	bedroom
客厅	kètīng	living room
厨房	chúfáng	kitchen
卫生间	wèishēngjiān	bathroom
阳台	yángtái	balcony
家具	jiājù	furniture
空调	kōngtiáo	air conditioning
暖气	nuǎnqì	heating
洗衣机	xǐyījī	washing machine
冰箱	bīngxiāng	refrigerator
上网	shàngwǎng	internet access

💬 Passage

A: 你好，我在网上看到你要出租房子。

A: Nǐ hǎo, wǒ zài wǎngshàng kàn dào nǐ yào chūzū fángzi.

A: Hello, I saw online that you're renting out a place.

B: 是的。是一个两室一厅的公寓。

B: Shì de. Shì yí gè liǎng shì yì tīng de gōngyù.

B: Yes. It's a two-bedroom, one-living-room apartment.

A: 房租一个月多少钱？

A: Fángzū yí gè yuè duōshao qián?

A: How much is the monthly rent?

B: 五千块，包括水电费。

B: Wǔ qiān kuài, bāokuò shuǐdiàn fèi.

B: Five thousand, including utilities.

A: 押金是多少？

A: Yājīn shì duōshao?

A: How much is the deposit?

B: 押一付三。你要来看看房子吗？

B: Yā yī fù sān. Nǐ yào lái kàn kàn fángzi ma?

B: One month deposit, three months rent. Do you want to come see the place?

A: 好的，星期六上午方便吗？

A: Hǎo de, xīngqī liù shàngwǔ fāngbiàn ma?

A: OK, is Saturday morning convenient?

✍️ Practice Sentences (try writing these!)

我想租一个一室一厅的公寓，月租三千左右。

Wǒ xiǎng zū yí gè yī shì yì tīng de gōngyù, yuè zū sān qiān zuǒyòu.

I want to rent a one-bedroom apartment, around three thousand per month.

房租包括水电费吗？不包括，水电费另付。

Fángzū bāokuò shuǐdiàn fèi ma? Bù bāokuò, shuǐdiàn fèi lìng fù.

Does the rent include utilities? No, utilities are paid separately.

这个房子很不错，有厨房和阳台，还有空调。

Zhège fángzi hěn búcuò, yǒu chúfáng hé yángtái, hái yǒu kōngtiáo.

This house is very nice, has a kitchen and balcony, and air conditioning.

签合同之前，我想先看看房子。

Qiān hétong zhīqián, wǒ xiǎng xiān kàn kàn fángzi.

Before signing the contract, I want to see the place first.

我的邻居很友好，经常帮我。

Wǒ de línjū hěn yǒuhǎo, jīngcháng bāng wǒ.

My neighbour is very friendly, often helps me.

Lesson 37 Making Small Talk

📐 Pattern

你最近怎么样？/ 你最近在忙什么？/ 好久不见！

How have you been lately? / What have you been busy with? / Long time no see!

汉字	Pinyin	English
最近	zuìjìn	recently
忙什么	máng shénme	busy with what
打算	dǎsuàn	to plan/intend
听说	tīngshuō	heard that
对了	duìle	by the way
其实	qíshí	actually
也许	yěxǔ	maybe
大概	dàgài	approximately
当然	dāngrán	of course
好久不见	hǎojiǔ bújiàn	long time no see
最近	zuìjìn	lately
变化	biànhuà	change
发展	fāzhǎn	development
生活	shēnghuó	life
过得	guò de	(how life) goes
顺利	shùnlì	smoothly
不错	búcuò	not bad
一般	yìbān	average/so-so
怎么样	zěnmeyàng	how's it going
还好	hái hǎo	still OK
老样子	lǎo yàngzi	same old

💬 Passage

A: 嘿！好久不见！你最近怎么样？

A: Hēi! Hǎojiǔ bújiàn! Nǐ zuìjìn zěnmeyàng?

A: Hey! Long time no see! How have you been lately?

B: 还不错！最近比较忙，在工作。

B: Hái búcuò! Zuìjìn bǐjiào máng, zài gōngzuò.

B: Not bad! Been quite busy lately, working.

A: 你还在那家公司上班吗？

A: Nǐ hái zài nà jiā gōngsī shàngbān ma?

A: Are you still working at that company?

B: 对。对了，我听说你打算去旅行？

B: Duì. Duì le, wǒ tīngshuō nǐ dǎsuàn qù lǚxíng?

B: Yes. By the way, I heard you're planning a trip?

A: 是呀，我打算下个月去日本。

A: Shì ya, wǒ dǎsuàn xià gè yuè qù Rìběn.

A: Yeah, I plan to go to Japan next month.

B: 太好了！我也想去。也许明年吧。

B: Tài hǎo le! Wǒ yě xiǎng qù. Yěxǔ míngnián ba.

B: Great! I want to go too. Maybe next year.

✍️ Practice Sentences (try writing these!)

好久不见！你最近在忙什么？

Hǎojiǔ bújiàn! Nǐ zuìjìn zài máng shénme?

Long time no see! What have you been busy with lately?

我最近在工作上很忙，但是过得还不错。

Wǒ zuìjìn zài gōngzuò shàng hěn máng, dànshì guò de hái búcuò.

I've been busy with work lately, but life is going OK.

对了，听说你买新车了？

Duì le, tīngshuō nǐ mǎi xīn chē le?

By the way, I heard you bought a new car?

生活怎么样？老样子，每天上班下班。

Shēnghuó zěnmeyàng? Lǎo yàngzi, měitiān shàngbān xiàbān.

How's life? Same old, working every day.

也许我们下个周末可以一起去吃饭？

Yěxǔ wǒmen xià gè zhōumò kěyǐ yìqǐ qù chīfàn?

Maybe we can go eat together next weekend?

Lesson 38 Necessity & Ability (要/可以/应该/得)

📐 Pattern

你应该 + [verb]. / 我可以 + [verb] + 吗？ / 不用 + [verb].

You should [verb]. / May I [verb]? / Don't need to [verb].

汉字	Pinyin	English
要	yào	must/to need
应该	yīnggāi	should
得	děi	have to
可以	kěyǐ	can/may
能	néng	can/able to
需要	xūyào	need
必须	bìxū	must
可能	kěnéng	might/maybe
不用	bùyòng	don't need to
没办法	méi bànfǎ	no choice
一定	yídìng	must/definitely
不能	bùnéng	cannot/must not
不可以	bù kěyǐ	not allowed
行	xíng	OK/allowed
不行	bùxíng	not allowed/no go
最好	zuìhǎo	had better
还是	háishì	still/prefer
只好	zhǐhǎo	have no choice but to
不得不	bùdébù	have to (no alternative)
用不着	yòngbuzháo	don't need to
尽可能	jìn kěnéng	as much as possible

💬 Passage

A: 我每天早上应该练习中文。

A: Wǒ měitiān zǎoshang yīnggāi liànxí Zhōngwén.

A: I should practice Chinese every morning.

B: 对，你得多说多听。

B: Duì, nǐ děi duō shuō duō tīng.

B: Right, you have to speak and listen more.

A: 可是我太忙了，没办法每天练习。

A: Kěshì wǒ tài máng le, méi bànfǎ měitiān liànxí.

A: But I'm too busy, no way to practice every day.

B: 你不需要每天练很久，十五分钟就可以了。

B: Nǐ bù xūyào měitiān liàn hěn jiǔ, shíwǔ fēnzhōng jiù kěyǐ le.

B: You don't need to practice long every day — fifteen minutes is enough.

A: 你说得对。我可以早上起床后练十五分钟。

A: Nǐ shuō de duì. Wǒ kěyǐ zǎoshang qǐchuáng hòu liàn shíwǔ fēnzhōng.

A: You're right. I can practice for fifteen minutes after getting up.

B: 好主意！坚持最重要！

B: Hǎo zhǔyi! Jiānchí zuì zhòngyào!

B: Good idea! Persistence is most important!

✍️ Practice Sentences (try writing these!)

你应该每天练习中文，才能进步。

Nǐ yīnggāi měitiān liànxí Zhōngwén, cáinéng jìnbù.

You should practice Chinese every day to improve.

我可以借你的笔用一下吗？当然可以。

Wǒ kěyǐ jiè nǐ de bǐ yòng yíxià ma? Dāngrán kěyǐ.

Can I borrow your pen? Of course.

明天要下雨，你出门的时候最好带伞。

Míngtiān yào xià yǔ, nǐ chūmén de shíhou zuìhǎo dài sǎn.

It will rain tomorrow, you'd better bring an umbrella when going out.

我不需要你帮忙，我自己可以做。

Wǒ bù xūyào nǐ bāngmáng, wǒ zìjǐ kěyǐ zuò.

I don't need your help, I can do it myself.

没办法，我只好坐出租车去机场了。

Méi bànfǎ, wǒ zhǐhǎo zuò chūzū chē qù jīchǎng le.

No choice, I had to take a taxi to the airport.

Lesson 39 Sequencing Events (先...然后...最后...)

📐 Pattern

先 + [A]，然后 + [B]，最后 + [C]. / [A] + 的时候，[B].

First [A], then [B], finally [C]. / While [A], [B].

汉字	Pinyin	English
先	xiān	first
然后	ránhòu	then/afterwards
最后	zuìhòu	finally
以后	yǐhòu	after/from now on
以前	yǐqián	before
的时候	de shíhou	when/during
就	jiù	then/immediately
才	cái	only then
结果	jiéguǒ	as a result
接着	jiēzhe	next/after that
突然	tūrán	suddenly
马上	mǎshàng	immediately
后来	hòulái	afterwards
终于	zhōngyú	finally/at last
刚	gāng	just (recently)
正	zhèng	just (in progress)
从...以后	cóng...yǐhòu	since (time)
按	àn	according to
顺序	shùnxù	sequence/order
过程	guòchéng	process

💬 Passage

昨天我先去了超市买菜，然后回家做晚饭。

Zuótiān wǒ xiān qù le chāoshì mǎi cài, ránhòu huí jiā zuò wǎnfàn.

Yesterday I first went to the supermarket to buy groceries, then went home to cook dinner.

吃晚饭的时候，我看了一部电影。

Chī wǎnfàn de shíhou, wǒ kàn le yí bù diànyǐng.

While eating dinner, I watched a movie.

看完电影以后，我又和朋友打了电话。

Kàn wán diànyǐng yǐhòu, wǒ yòu hé péngyou dǎ le diànhuà.

After watching the movie, I also called a friend.

最后，我洗了澡就睡觉了。

Zuìhòu, wǒ xǐ le zǎo jiù shuìjiào le.

Finally, I took a shower and went to sleep.

虽然很累，但是很开心的一天！

Suīrán hěn lèi, dànshì hěn kāixīn de yì tiān!

Although tired, it was a very happy day!

✍️ Practice Sentences (try writing these!)

我每天先起床，然后刷牙洗脸，最后吃早餐。

Wǒ měitiān xiān qǐchuáng, ránhòu shuāyá xǐliǎn, zuìhòu chī zǎocān.

Every day I first get up, then brush my teeth and wash my face, finally eat breakfast.

昨天我先去了银行，然后去超市买菜，最后回家做饭。

Zuótiān wǒ xiān qù le yínháng, ránhòu qù chāoshì mǎi cài, zuìhòu huí jiā zuò fàn.

Yesterday I first went to the bank, then went to the supermarket to buy groceries, and finally went home to cook.

吃饭的时候不要看手机。

Chīfàn de shíhou bú yào kàn shǒujī.

Don't look at your phone while eating.

刚吃完饭，不要马上跑步。

Gāng chī wán fàn, bú yào mǎshàng pǎobù.

Just after eating, don't go running immediately.

从中国回来以后，我的中文进步了很多。

Cóng Zhōngguó huílái yǐhòu, wǒ de Zhōngwén jìnbù le hěn duō.

After coming back from China, my Chinese improved a lot.

Lesson 40 Review: Health & Recovery Story

📐 Pattern

Consolidating Phase 4 — health, necessity, sequencing

Review: narrative with sequence, modals, and health vocab

汉字	Pinyin	English
健康	jiànkāng	health/healthy
重要	zhòngyào	important
感动	gǎndòng	moved/touched
关心	guānxīn	to care about
照顾	zhàogù	to take care of
恢复	huīfù	to recover
提醒	tíxǐng	to remind
注意	zhùyì	to pay attention to
保护	bǎohù	to protect
增强	zēngqiáng	to strengthen
习惯	xíguàn	habit
坚持	jiānchí	to persist
放弃	fàngqì	to give up
继续	jìxù	to continue
努力	nǔlì	to strive/work hard
进步	jìnbù	progress
改变	gǎibiàn	to change
养成	yǎngchéng	to develop (a habit)
规律	guīlǜ	regular/disciplined
充足	chōngzú	sufficient/adequate

💬 Passage

上个星期我感冒了，头痛、咳嗽，还发了一点烧。

Shàng gè xīngqī wǒ gǎnmào le, tóutòng, késou, hái fā le yìdiǎn shāo.

Last week I caught a cold — headache, cough, and a little fever.

我去看了医生，医生说我需要多休息。

Wǒ qù kàn le yīshēng, yīshēng shuō wǒ xūyào duō xiūxi.

I went to see the doctor, and he said I need more rest.

我请了三天假，在家好好休息。

Wǒ qǐng le sān tiān jià, zài jiā hǎohāo xiūxi.

I took three days off and rested well at home.

我的同事给我打电话，问我好一点没有。我很感动。

Wǒ de tóngshì gěi wǒ dǎ diànhuà, wèn wǒ hǎo yìdiǎn méiyǒu. Wǒ hěn gǎndòng.

My colleagues called me to ask if I was feeling better. I was very touched.

现在我好了，又可以上班了。

Xiànzài wǒ hǎo le, yòu kěyǐ shàngbān le.

Now I'm better and can go back to work.

以后我要多运动，早睡觉，养成健康的生活习惯。

Yǐhòu wǒ yào duō yùndòng, zǎo shuìjiào, yǎngchéng jiànkāng de shēnghuó xíguàn.

From now on I need to exercise more, sleep early, and develop healthy living habits.

✍️ Practice Sentences (try writing these!)

健康最重要，没有健康就什么都没有。

Jiànkāng zuì zhòngyào, méiyǒu jiànkāng jiù shénme dōu méiyǒu.

Health is the most important thing, without health you have nothing.

感冒以后，我坚持每天吃药和多喝水，一个星期就好了。

Gǎnmào yǐhòu, wǒ jiānchí měitiān chī yào hé duō hē shuǐ, yí gè xīngqī jiù hǎo le.

After catching a cold, I kept taking medicine and drinking water every day, and recovered in a week.

生病的时候，同事们都很关心我，让我很感动。

Shēngbìng de shíhou, tóngshìmen dōu hěn guānxīn wǒ, ràng wǒ hěn gǎndòng.

When I was sick, my colleagues all cared about me, which really touched me.

从今以后，我要早睡早起，多运动，养成好习惯。

Cóng jīn yǐhòu, wǒ yào zǎo shuì zǎo qǐ, duō yùndòng, yǎngchéng hǎo xíguàn.

From now on, I'll sleep and wake up early, exercise more, and develop good habits.

虽然生病很难受，但是这让我学会了更珍惜健康。

Suīrán shēngbìng hěn nánshòu, dànshì zhè ràng wǒ xuéhuì le gèng zhēnxī jiànkāng.

Although being sick was uncomfortable, it taught me to value health more.

Lesson 41 Discussing News & Tech

📐 Pattern

你看到/听说 + [news] + 了吗？ / 我觉得 + [opinion].

Did you see/hear [news]? / I think [opinion].

汉字	Pinyin	English
新闻	xīnwén	news
发生	fāshēng	to happen
消息	xiāoxi	news/message
网络	wǎngluò	internet
科技	kējì	technology
经济	jīngjì	economy
发展	fāzhǎn	development
影响	yǐngxiǎng	influence
变化	biànhuà	change
社会	shèhuì	society
世界	shìjiè	world
国际	guójì	international
环境	huánjìng	environment
未来	wèilái	future
提高	tígāo	to improve/raise
增长	zēngzhǎng	to grow/increase
减少	jiǎnshǎo	to reduce
机会	jīhuì	opportunity
挑战	tiǎozhàn	challenge
讨论	tǎolùn	to discuss
观点	guāndiǎn	viewpoint

💬 Passage

A: 你看到最近的新闻了吗？科技发展得很快。

A: Nǐ kàn dào zuìjìn de xīnwén le ma? Kējì fāzhǎn de hěn kuài.

A: Did you see the recent news? Technology is developing very fast.

B: 看到了。人工智能的变化真的很大。

B: Kàn dào le. Réngōng zhìnéng de biànhuà zhēn de hěn dà.

B: I saw it. AI changes are really huge.

A: 是呀，这对经济有很大的影响。

A: Shì ya, zhè duì jīngjì yǒu hěn dà de yǐngxiǎng.

A: Yeah, this has a big impact on the economy.

B: 你觉得这是好事还是坏事？

B: Nǐ juéde zhè shì hǎo shì háishì huài shì?

B: Do you think this is a good thing or a bad thing?

A: 我觉得有好有坏。科技带来了方便，但也让人担心工作。

A: Wǒ juéde yǒu hǎo yǒu huài. Kējì dài lái le fāngbiàn, dàn yě ràng rén dānxīn gōngzuò.

A: I think there are pros and cons. Tech brings convenience, but also makes people worry about jobs.

B: 我同意。我们需要适应这些变化。

B: Wǒ tóngyì. Wǒmen xūyào shìyìng zhèxiē biànhuà.

B: I agree. We need to adapt to these changes.

✍️ Practice Sentences (try writing these!)

你看到最近的科技新闻了吗？人工智能发展很快。

Nǐ kàn dào zuìjìn de kējì xīnwén le ma? Réngōng zhìnéng fāzhǎn hěn kuài.

Did you see the recent tech news? AI is developing very fast.

我觉得新科技对我们的生活有很大的影响。

Wǒ juéde xīn kējì duì wǒmen de shēnghuó yǒu hěn dà de yǐngxiǎng.

I think new technology has a big impact on our lives.

一方面，科技让生活更方便。另一方面，很多人担心工作。

Yì fāngmiàn, kējì ràng shēnghuó gèng fāngbiàn. Lìng yì fāngmiàn, hěn duō rén dānxīn gōngzuò.

On one hand, technology makes life more convenient. On the other hand, many worry about jobs.

世界经济发展很快，但是环境问题也越来越多。

Shìjiè jīngjì fāzhǎn hěn kuài, dànshì huánjìng wèntí yě yuè lái yuè duō.

The world economy is developing fast, but environmental problems are also increasing.

我们需要适应这些变化，同时抓住新的机会。

Wǒmen xūyào shìyìng zhèxiē biànhuà, tóngshí zhuāzhù xīn de jīhuì.

We need to adapt to these changes while seizing new opportunities.

Lesson 42 Chinese Culture & Festivals

📐 Pattern

在中国，[custom] + 是... / 你听说过 + [festival] + 吗?

In China, [custom] is... / Have you heard of [festival]?

汉字	Pinyin	English
春节	Chūnjié	Spring Festival
红包	hóngbāo	red envelope
传统	chuántǒng	tradition
习俗	xísú	custom
文化	wénhuà	culture
节日	jiérì	festival
庆祝	qìngzhù	to celebrate
团圆	tuányuán	reunion
吉利	jílì	auspicious
灯笼	dēnglong	lantern
饺子	jiǎozi	dumplings
年糕	niángāo	New Year cake
舞龙	wǔ lóng	dragon dance
鞭炮	biānpào	firecrackers
春联	chūnlián	Spring Festival couplets
月饼	yuèbǐng	mooncake
中秋节	Zhōngqiū Jié	Mid-Autumn Festival
端午节	Duānwǔ Jié	Dragon Boat Festival
团圆饭	tuányuánfàn	reunion dinner
拜年	bàinián	pay New Year visit
好运	hǎoyùn	good luck

💬 Passage

A: 春节是中国最重要的节日。

A: Chūnjié shì Zhōngguó zuì zhòngyào de jiérì.

A: Spring Festival is the most important holiday in China.

B: 我知道！你们会一起吃团圆饭，对吗？

B: Wǒ zhīdào! Nǐmen huì yìqǐ chī tuányuán fàn, duì ma?

B: I know! You eat a reunion dinner together, right?

A: 对！家人会聚在一起吃年夜饭。我们还会发红包给小孩子。

A: Duì! Jiārén huì jù zài yìqǐ chī niányèfàn. Wǒmen hái huì fā hóngbāo gěi xiǎo háizi.

A: Right! Families gather to eat New Year's Eve dinner. We also give red envelopes to kids.

B: 红色在中国是吉利的颜色，对吗？

B: Hóngsè zài Zhōngguó shì jílì de yánsè, duì ma?

B: Red is an auspicious colour in China, right?

A: 是的。红色代表好运。你喜欢中国文化吗？

A: Shì de. Hóngsè dàibiǎo hǎoyùn. Nǐ xǐhuān Zhōngguó wénhuà ma?

A: Yes. Red represents good luck. Do you like Chinese culture?

B: 很喜欢！中国的传统很有意思。

B: Hěn xǐhuān! Zhōngguó de chuántǒng hěn yǒuyìsi.

B: I really like it! Chinese traditions are very interesting.

✍️ Practice Sentences (try writing these!)

春节的时候，全家人会聚在一起吃团圆饭。

Chūnjié de shíhou, quán jiārén huì jù zài yìqǐ chī tuányuán fàn.

During Spring Festival, the whole family gathers for a reunion dinner.

在中国，红色代表好运和幸福。

Zài Zhōngguó, hóngsè dàibiǎo hǎoyùn hé xìngfú.

In China, red represents good luck and happiness.

中秋节的时候，我们吃月饼，看月亮。

Zhōngqiū Jié de shíhou, wǒmen chī yuèbǐng, kàn yuèliàng.

During Mid-Autumn Festival, we eat mooncakes and look at the moon.

端午节有赛龙舟和吃粽子的习俗。

Duānwǔ Jié yǒu sài lóngzhōu hé chī zòngzi de xísú.

Dragon Boat Festival has the customs of dragon boat racing and eating zongzi.

我觉得中国的传统文化非常有意思，想了解更多。

Wǒ juéde Zhōngguó de chuántǒng wénhuà fēicháng yǒuyìsi, xiǎng liǎojiě gèng duō.

I think Chinese traditional culture is very interesting, want to learn more.

Lesson 43 Hypotheticals: 如果...就...

📐 Pattern

如果 + [condition]，就 + [result]. / 要是...的话...

If [condition], then [result]. / If...then...

汉字	Pinyin	English
如果	rúguǒ	if
要是	yàoshi	if (colloquial)
的话	dehuà	(conditional marker)
就	jiù	then
会	huì	will/would
也许	yěxǔ	maybe
不然	bùrán	otherwise
否则	fǒuzé	otherwise
那么	nàme	then/in that case
假设	jiǎshè	hypothesis
如果...的话	rúguǒ...dehuà	if (emphatic)
万一	wànyī	just in case
只要	zhǐyào	as long as
只有	zhǐyǒu	only if
无论	wúlùn	no matter
不管	bùguǎn	regardless of
假如	jiǎrú	suppose/if
条件	tiáojiàn	condition
实现	shíxiàn	to realize/achieve
梦想	mèngxiǎng	dream

💬 Passage

A: 如果你中了彩票，你会做什么？

A: Rúguǒ nǐ zhòng le cǎipiào, nǐ huì zuò shénme?

A: If you won the lottery, what would you do?

B: 如果中了彩票，我会先去旅行，然后买一栋大房子。

B: Rúguǒ zhòng le cǎipiào, wǒ huì xiān qù lǚxíng, ránhòu mǎi yí dòng dà fángzi.

B: If I won the lottery, I'd travel first, then buy a big house.

A: 要是我的话，我会先给家人一些钱，然后开一家餐厅。

A: Yàoshi wǒ dehuà, wǒ huì xiān gěi jiārén yìxiē qián, ránhòu kāi yì jiā cāntīng.

A: If it were me, I'd give some money to my family first, then open a restaurant.

B: 开餐厅是你一直的梦想，对吧？

B: Kāi cāntīng shì nǐ yìzhí de mèngxiǎng, duì ba?

B: Opening a restaurant has always been your dream, right?

A: 对！如果不做现在的工作，我就去学做菜。

A: Duì! Rúguǒ bú zuò xiànzài de gōngzuò, wǒ jiù qù xué zuò cài.

A: Right! If I didn't do my current job, I'd go learn cooking.

✍️ Practice Sentences (try writing these!)

如果明天天气好，我们就去海边玩。

Rúguǒ míngtiān tiānqì hǎo, wǒmen jiù qù hǎibiān wán.

If the weather is good tomorrow, we'll go to the beach.

要是你有空的话，我们一起去看电影吧。

Yàoshi nǐ yǒu kòng dehuà, wǒmen yìqǐ qù kàn diànyǐng ba.

If you're free, let's go watch a movie together.

如果我中了彩票，我第一件事就是去旅行。

Rúguǒ wǒ zhòng le cǎipiào, wǒ dì yī jiàn shì jiù shì qù lǚxíng.

If I won the lottery, the first thing I'd do is travel.

如果不下雨的话，我就骑自行车去上班。

Rúguǒ bú xià yǔ dehuà, wǒ jiù qí zìxíngchē qù shàngbān.

If it doesn't rain, I'll ride my bike to work.

要是你觉得太贵的话，我们可以去别的餐厅。

Yàoshi nǐ juéde tài guì dehuà, wǒmen kěyǐ qù bié de cāntīng.

If you think it's too expensive, we can go to another restaurant.

Lesson 44 Giving Advice & Suggestions

📐 Pattern

我建议/推荐你 + [verb]. / 你最好 + [verb]. / 不妨试试.

I suggest/recommend you [verb]. / You'd better [verb]. / Might as well try.

汉字	Pinyin	English
建议	jiànyì	to suggest/suggestion
推荐	tuījiàn	to recommend
最好	zuìhǎo	had better
应该	yīnggāi	should
不妨	bùfáng	might as well
试试	shìshi	give it a try
需要	xūyào	to need
担心	dānxīn	to worry
放心	fàngxīn	rest assured/feel relieved
注意	zhùyì	to pay attention
小心	xiǎoxīn	to be careful
必须	bìxū	must
千万	qiānwàn	be sure to (emphatic)
最好别	zuìhǎo bié	better not
有必要	yǒu bìyào	necessary
没必要	méi bìyào	unnecessary
准备	zhǔnbèi	to prepare
材料	cáiliào	ingredients/materials
简单	jiǎndān	simple
复杂	fùzá	complicated
容易	róngyì	easy
难	nán	difficult

💬 Passage

A: 我想学做中国菜，有什么建议吗？

A: Wǒ xiǎng xué zuò Zhōngguó cài, yǒu shénme jiànyì ma?

A: I want to learn to cook Chinese food, any suggestions?

B: 我建议你先从简单的菜开始。

B: Wǒ jiànyì nǐ xiān cóng jiǎndān de cài kāishǐ.

B: I suggest you start with simple dishes first.

A: 比如什么？

A: Bǐrú shénme?

A: Like what?

B: 比如番茄炒蛋，又简单又好吃。

B: Bǐrú fānqié chǎo dàn, yòu jiǎndān yòu hǎochī.

B: Like scrambled eggs with tomatoes — simple and delicious.

A: 好！我试试看。还有什么要注意的吗？

A: Hǎo! Wǒ shìshi kàn. Hái yǒu shénme yào zhùyì de ma?

A: Great! I'll give it a try. Anything else to pay attention to?

B: 你最好先准备好所有的材料再开始做。

B: Nǐ zuìhǎo xiān zhǔnbèi hǎo suǒyǒu de cáiliào zài kāishǐ zuò.

B: You'd better prepare all the ingredients first before starting to cook.

A: 好的，谢谢你的建议！

A: Hǎo de, xièxie nǐ de jiànyì!

A: OK, thanks for your advice!

✍️ Practice Sentences (try writing these!)

我建议你每天记十个生词，这样进步更快。

Wǒ jiànyì nǐ měitiān jì shí gè shēngcí, zhèyàng jìnbù gèng kuài.

I suggest you memorize ten new words every day, this way you'll improve faster.

你最好提前订票，不然到时候可能没票了。

Nǐ zuìhǎo tíqián dìng piào, bùrán dào shíhou kěnéng méi piào le.

You'd better book tickets in advance, otherwise there might not be any available.

你不妨试试这个菜，味道很不错。

Nǐ bùfáng shìshi zhège cài, wèidao hěn búcuò.

You might as well try this dish, the flavour is very good.

第一次做中国菜，我建议你先从番茄炒蛋开始。

Dì yī cì zuò Zhōngguó cài, wǒ jiànyì nǐ xiān cóng fānqié chǎo dàn kāishǐ.

First time cooking Chinese food, I suggest you start with scrambled eggs with tomatoes.

准备考试的时候，千万要注意休息，不要熬夜。

Zhǔnbèi kǎoshì de shíhou, qiānwàn yào zhùyì xiūxi, bú yào áoyè.

When preparing for exams, be sure to rest and don't stay up late.

Lesson 45 Storytelling (Anecdotes)

📐 Pattern

有一次 + [time/place]，我... / 那时候 / 差点 + [verb].

One time, I... / At that time... / Almost [verb]ed.

汉字	Pinyin	English
有一次	yǒu yí cì	once / one time
突然	tūrán	suddenly
结果	jiéguǒ	as a result
原来	yuánlái	it turns out
后来	hòulái	afterwards
其实	qíshí	actually
差点	chàdiǎn	almost
终于	zhōngyú	finally
没想到	méi xiǎngdào	unexpectedly
当时	dāngshí	at that time
那时候	nà shíhou	at that time
记得	jìde	remember
吓死	xià sǐ	scared to death
着急	zháojí	anxious
担心	dānxīn	worried
放心	fàngxīn	relieved
发现	fāxiàn	to discover
原来如此	yuánlái rúcǐ	so that's how it is
想起来	xiǎng qǐlái	to recall/remember
虚惊一场	xū jīng yì chǎng	false alarm

💬 Passage

有一次，我一个人去中国旅行。

Yǒu yí cì, wǒ yí gè rén qù Zhōngguó lǚxíng.

Once, I travelled to China alone.

在火车站，我突然发现我的钱包不见了！

Zài huǒchē zhàn, wǒ tūrán fāxiàn wǒ de qiánbāo bú jiàn le!

At the train station, I suddenly discovered my wallet was gone!

我着急得不得了。

Wǒ zháojí de bùdéliǎo.

I was incredibly anxious.

结果，原来是我放在另一个包里了。

Jiéguǒ, yuánlái shì wǒ fàng zài lìng yí gè bāo lǐ le.

It turns out I had put it in another bag.

后来我才想起来，我出门前换了包。差点吓死我了！

Hòulái wǒ cái xiǎng qǐlái, wǒ chūmén qián huàn le bāo. Chàdiǎn xià sǐ wǒ le!

Later I remembered I had switched bags before going out. It almost scared me to death!

从那以后，我每次出门都会检查好几次。

Cóng nà yǐhòu, wǒ měi cì chūmén dōu huì jiǎnchá hǎo jǐ cì.

Since then, I check several times every time I go out.

✍️ Practice Sentences (try writing these!)

有一次我在北京迷路了，一个好心人帮我找到了酒店。

Yǒu yí cì wǒ zài Běijīng mílù le, yí gè hǎoxīn rén bāng wǒ zhǎo dào le jiǔdiàn.

Once I got lost in Beijing, a kind person helped me find my hotel.

在机场的时候，我突然发现护照不见了，着急得不得了。

Zài jīchǎng de shíhou, wǒ tūrán fāxiàn hùzhào bú jiàn le, zháojí de bùdéliǎo.

At the airport, I suddenly discovered my passport was missing, I was incredibly anxious.

结果原来是我把护照放在行李箱里了。

Jiéguǒ yuánlái shì wǒ bǎ hùzhào fàng zài xínglǐ xiāng lǐ le.

It turned out I had put the passport in my suitcase.

后来我想起来了，出发前我换了包，真是虚惊一场。

Hòulái wǒ xiǎng qǐlái le, chūfā qián wǒ huàn le bāo, zhēn shì xū jīng yì chǎng.

Later I remembered, I had switched bags before departing — it was a false alarm.

从那以后，我每次旅行都会把重要文件放在同一个地方。

Cóng nà yǐhòu, wǒ měi cì lǚxíng dōu huì bǎ zhòngyào wénjiàn fàng zài tóng yí gè dìfang.

Since then, every time I travel I put important documents in the same place.

Lesson 46 Discussing the Future & Goals

📐 Pattern

我打算 + [future plan]. / 我希望将来能 + [verb].

I plan to [future plan]. / I hope to [verb] in the future.

汉字	Pinyin	English
将来	jiānglái	in the future
计划	jìhuà	plan
希望	xīwàng	to hope
梦想	mèngxiǎng	dream
打算	dǎsuàn	to intend
目标	mùbiāo	goal
机会	jīhuì	opportunity
继续	jìxù	to continue
进步	jìnbù	progress
相信	xiāngxìn	to believe
一定	yídìng	definitely
可能	kěnéng	possibly
实现	shíxiàn	to achieve
努力	nǔlì	to work hard
成功	chénggōng	success
失败	shībài	failure
坚持	jiānchí	to persist
加油	jiāyóu	keep going!
越来越	yuè lái yuè	more and more
达到	dádào	to reach/attain

💬 Passage

A: 你对将来有什么计划？

A: Nǐ duì jiānglái yǒu shénme jìhuà?

A: What plans do you have for the future?

B: 我希望将来能流利地说中文。

B: Wǒ xīwàng jiānglái néng liúlì de shuō Zhōngwén.

B: I hope to speak Chinese fluently in the future.

A: 我相信你一定可以的！除了学中文呢？

A: Wǒ xiāngxìn nǐ yídìng kěyǐ de! Chúle xué Zhōngwén ne?

A: I believe you definitely can! Besides learning Chinese?

B: 我还打算换一份工作。我想做和中文有关的工作。

B: Wǒ hái dǎsuàn huàn yí fèn gōngzuò. Wǒ xiǎng zuò hé Zhōngwén yǒuguān de gōngzuò.

B: I also plan to change jobs. I want to do work related to Chinese.

A: 好目标！你的中文越来越好了。

A: Hǎo mùbiāo! Nǐ de Zhōngwén yuè lái yuè hǎo le.

A: Great goal! Your Chinese is getting better and better.

B: 谢谢！我会继续努力的。

B: Xièxie! Wǒ huì jìxù nǔlì de.

B: Thanks! I'll keep working hard.

✍️ Practice Sentences (try writing these!)

将来我希望可以开一家自己的小餐厅。

Jiānglái wǒ xīwàng kěyǐ kāi yì jiā zìjǐ de xiǎo cāntīng.

In the future, I hope to open my own small restaurant.

我的目标是三年内把中文学到可以看懂新闻的程度。

Wǒ de mùbiāo shì sān nián nèi bǎ Zhōngwén xué dào kěyǐ kàn dǒng xīnwén de chéngdù.

My goal is to reach a level where I can read the news in Chinese within three years.

我相信只要坚持努力，梦想一定会实现。

Wǒ xiāngxìn zhǐyào jiānchí nǔlì, mèngxiǎng yídìng huì shíxiàn.

I believe that as long as I persist and work hard, my dream will definitely come true.

学中文让我有了更多的机会，比如认识新朋友。

Xué Zhōngwén ràng wǒ yǒu le gèng duō de jīhuì, bǐrú rènshi xīn péngyou.

Learning Chinese has given me more opportunities, like meeting new friends.

她打算明年去中国留学，继续提高中文水平。

Tā dǎsuàn míngnián qù Zhōngguó liúxué, jìxù tígāo Zhōngwén shuǐpíng.

She plans to study abroad in China next year to continue improving her Chinese.

Lesson 47 Handling Misunderstandings

📐 Pattern

对不起，我没听清楚。 / 你能不能再说一遍？ / 我的意思是...

Sorry, I didn't catch that. / Can you say that again? / I meant...

汉字	Pinyin	English
误会	wùhuì	misunderstanding
明白	míngbai	to understand
不清楚	bù qīngchu	unclear
解释	jiěshì	to explain
意思	yìsi	meaning
以为	yǐwéi	mistakenly thought
再说	zàishuō	say again
慢点	màn diǎn	slower
简单	jiǎndān	simple
清楚	qīngchu	clear
明白	míngbai	to get it
搞错	gǎocuò	to mess up/mistake
纠正	jiūzhèng	to correct
重复	chóngfù	to repeat
确认	quèrèn	to confirm
详细	xiángxì	detailed
大概	dàgài	roughly/about
重点	zhòngdiǎn	key point
换句话说	huàn jù huà shuō	in other words
意思	yìsi	meaning

💬 Passage

A: 我觉得你说的不对。

A: Wǒ juéde nǐ shuō de bú duì.

A: I don't think what you said is right.

B: 啊？可能你误会了我的意思。

B: A? Kěnéng nǐ wùhuì le wǒ de yìsi.

B: Huh? Maybe you misunderstood me.

A: 我以为你说星期六八点见面。

A: Wǒ yǐwéi nǐ shuō xīngqī liù bā diǎn jiànmiàn.

A: I thought you said Saturday at 8 to meet.

B: 不是的，我的意思是星期六八点出发！

B: Bú shì de, wǒ de yìsi shì xīngqī liù bā diǎn chūfā!

B: No, I meant we depart at 8 AM on Saturday!

A: 哦！原来是这样。对不起，我没听清楚。

A: Ó! Yuánlái shì zhèyàng. Duìbuqǐ, wǒ méi tīng qīngchu.

A: Oh! So that's it. Sorry, I didn't hear clearly.

B: 没关系。我说得不够清楚。我再解释一遍吧。

B: Méiguānxi. Wǒ shuō de búgòu qīngchu. Wǒ zài jiěshì yí biàn ba.

B: No worries. I wasn't clear enough. Let me explain again.

✍️ Practice Sentences (try writing these!)

对不起，我没听清楚你的意思，能不能再说一遍？

Duìbuqǐ, wǒ méi tīng qīngchu nǐ de yìsi, néng bùnéng zài shuō yí biàn?

Sorry, I didn't catch your meaning, can you say it again?

我想你误会了，我不是这个意思。

Wǒ xiǎng nǐ wùhuì le, wǒ bú shì zhège yìsi.

I think you misunderstood, that's not what I meant.

请你慢点说，我中文还不太好。

Qǐng nǐ màn diǎn shuō, wǒ Zhōngwén hái bú tài hǎo.

Please speak slower, my Chinese isn't very good yet.

我的意思是星期五见面，不是星期四。

Wǒ de yìsi shì xīngqī wǔ jiànmiàn, bú shì xīngqī sì.

I meant meeting on Friday, not Thursday.

哦，原来是这样，我明白了。谢谢你解释。

Ó, yuánlái shì zhèyàng, wǒ míngbai le. Xièxie nǐ jiěshì.

Oh, so that's how it is, I understand. Thank you for explaining.

Lesson 48 Complex Opinions (虽然...但是 / 一方面...另一方面)

📐 Pattern

虽然 + [A]，但是 + [B]. / 一方面...另一方面...

Although [A], but [B]. / On one hand... on the other hand...

汉字	Pinyin	English
一方面	yì fāngmiàn	on one hand
另一方面	lìng yì fāngmiàn	on the other hand
虽然	suīrán	although
但是	dànshì	but
因为	yīnwèi	because
所以	suǒyǐ	so/therefore
除了...以外	chúle...yǐwài	besides/apart from
其实	qíshí	actually
不仅	bùjǐn	not only
而且	érqiě	but also
反而	fǎn'ér	instead/on the contrary
即使	jíshǐ	even if
无论	wúlùn	no matter
虽然...但是	suīrán...dànshì	although...but
因为...所以	yīnwèi...suǒyǐ	because...so
除了...还有	chúle...háiyǒu	besides...there is also
可见	kějiàn	it can be seen that
总之	zǒngzhī	in summary
然而	rán'ér	however
因此	yīncǐ	therefore

💬 Passage

虽然大城市有很多工作机会，但是生活压力也很大。

Suīrán dà chéngshì yǒu hěn duō gōngzuò jīhuì, dànshì shēnghuó yālì yě hěn dà.

Although big cities have many job opportunities, the living pressure is also great.

一方面，城市里的交通很方便，什么都有。

Yì fāngmiàn, chéngshì lǐ de jiāotōng hěn fāngbiàn, shénme dōu yǒu.

On one hand, transportation in the city is very convenient, and everything is available.

另一方面，房租很贵，人也很多。

Lìng yì fāngmiàn, fángzū hěn guì, rén yě hěn duō.

On the other hand, rent is expensive and there are many people.

除了工作以外，生活质量也很重要。

Chúle gōngzuò yǐwài, shēnghuó zhìliàng yě hěn zhòngyào.

Besides work, quality of life is also important.

所以，我打算以后搬到小城市去住。

Suǒyǐ, wǒ dǎsuàn yǐhòu bān dào xiǎo chéngshì qù zhù.

So, I plan to move to a small city to live in the future.

其实，幸福不在于在哪里生活，而在于和谁一起生活。

Qíshí, xìngfú bú zàiyú zài nǎlǐ shēnghuó, ér zàiyú hé shuí yìqǐ shēnghuó.

Actually, happiness is not about where you live, but who you live with.

✍️ Practice Sentences (try writing these!)

虽然大城市机会很多，但是生活成本也很高。

Suīrán dà chéngshì jīhuì hěn duō, dànshì shēnghuó chéngběn yě hěn gāo.

Although big cities have many opportunities, the cost of living is also high.

一方面，我想去国外工作。另一方面，我又舍不得家人。

Yì fāngmiàn, wǒ xiǎng qù guówài gōngzuò. Lìng yì fāngmiàn, wǒ yòu shěbude jiārén.

On one hand, I want to work abroad. On the other hand, I can't bear to leave my family.

除了工作以外，个人生活也很重要。

Chúle gōngzuò yǐwài, gèrén shēnghuó yě hěn zhòngyào.

Besides work, personal life is also important.

因为天气不好，所以我们取消了今天的郊游。

Yīnwèi tiānqì bù hǎo, suǒyǐ wǒmen qǔxiāo le jīntiān de jiāoyóu.

Because the weather was bad, we cancelled today's outing.

他不仅会说中文，还会说法语和日语，真厉害。

Tā bùjǐn huì shuō Zhōngwén, hái huì shuō Fǎyǔ hé Rìyǔ, zhēn lìhai.

He can not only speak Chinese, but also French and Japanese — truly impressive.

Lesson 49 Values & Life Perspectives

📐 Pattern

对我来说，...最重要。 / 我认为... / 你怎么看？

To me, ... is most important. / I think... / What's your view?

汉字	Pinyin	English
幸福	xìngfú	happiness
成功	chénggōng	success
重要	zhòngyào	important
值得	zhídé	worthwhile
道理	dàolǐ	principle/reason
看法	kànfǎ	viewpoint
态度	tàidù	attitude
经验	jīngyàn	experience
人生	rénshēng	life
价值	jiàzhí	value
意义	yìyì	meaning
追求	zhuīqiú	to pursue
珍惜	zhēnxī	to cherish
满足	mǎnzú	content/satisfied
感恩	gǎn'ēn	grateful
乐观	lèguān	optimistic
积极	jījí	positive/active
心态	xīntài	mindset
成长	chéngzhǎng	growth
经历	jīnglì	to experience
简单	jiǎndān	simple

💬 Passage

A: 对你来说，什么最重要？

A: Duì nǐ lái shuō, shénme zuì zhòngyào?

A: What is most important to you?

B: 对我来说，健康和家人最重要。你呢？

B: Duì wǒ lái shuō, jiànkāng hé jiārén zuì zhòngyào. Nǐ ne?

B: To me, health and family are most important. And you?

A: 我觉得幸福最重要。成功不成功不是最重要的。

A: Wǒ juéde xìngfú zuì zhòngyào. Chénggōng bù chénggōng bú shì zuì zhòngyào de.

A: I think happiness is most important. Success or not isn't the most important thing.

B: 我同意。每个人对幸福的看法不一样。

B: Wǒ tóngyì. Měi gè rén duì xìngfú de kànfǎ bù yíyàng.

B: I agree. Everyone's view of happiness is different.

A: 有人认为有钱就幸福，有人认为和家人在一起就幸福。

A: Yǒu rén rènwéi yǒu qián jiù xìngfú, yǒu rén rènwéi hé jiārén zài yìqǐ jiù xìngfú.

A: Some think money equals happiness, some think being with family is happiness.

B: 经历了很多以后，我发现简单的生活也很幸福。

B: Jīnglì le hěn duō yǐhòu, wǒ fāxiàn jiǎndān de shēnghuó yě hěn xìngfú.

B: After experiencing many things, I find that a simple life is also very happy.

✍️ Practice Sentences (try writing these!)

对我来说，幸福不是有钱，而是和家人朋友在一起。

Duì wǒ lái shuō, xìngfú bú shì yǒu qián, ér shì hé jiārén péngyou zài yìqǐ.

To me, happiness isn't about money, it's about being with family and friends.

每个人对成功的看法都不一样，有人认为成功就是快乐。

Měi gè rén duì chénggōng de kànfǎ dōu bù yíyàng, yǒu rén rènwéi chénggōng jiù shì kuàilè.

Everyone has a different view of success — some think success is happiness.

人生最重要的不是目的地，而是沿途的风景。

Rénshēng zuì zhòngyào de bú shì mùdìdì, ér shì yántú de fēngjǐng.

The most important thing in life isn't the destination, but the scenery along the way.

经历了很多事情以后，我学会了珍惜身边的一切。

Jīnglì le hěn duō shìqing yǐhòu, wǒ xuéhuì le zhēnxī shēnbiān de yíqiè.

After experiencing many things, I learned to cherish everything around me.

保持积极乐观的心态，生活就会更美好。

Bǎochí jījí lèguān de xīntài, shēnghuó jiù huì gèng měihǎo.

Maintain a positive and optimistic attitude, and life will be more beautiful.

Lesson 50 Year in Review — Free Conversation

📐 Pattern

Final review — all previous patterns combined

Free-flow conversation demonstrating full-year progress.

汉字	Pinyin	English
时间过得真快	shíjiān guò de zhēn kuài	time really flies
一句	yí jù	one sentence/word
生词	shēngcí	new vocabulary
语法	yǔfǎ	grammar
放弃	fàngqì	to give up
坚持	jiānchí	to persist
进步	jìnbù	progress
不仅	bùjǐn	not only
了解	liǎojiě	to understand
流利	liúlì	fluent
目标	mùbiāo	goal
字幕	zìmù	subtitles
前途	qiántú	future prospects
收获	shōuhuò	gains/harvest
感谢	gǎnxiè	to thank
过程	guòchéng	process
成果	chéngguǒ	result/achievement
继续	jìxù	to continue
加油	jiāyóu	keep going
终于	zhōngyú	finally/at last

💬 Passage

时间过得真快！一年前，我还一句中文都不会说。

Shíjiān guò de zhēn kuài! Yì nián qián, wǒ hái yí jù Zhōngwén dōu bú huì shuō.

Time really flies! A year ago, I couldn't speak a single sentence of Chinese.

现在我可以用中文聊天、点菜、谈计划，甚至讨论人生了！

Xiànzài wǒ kěyǐ yòng Zhōngwén liáotiān, diǎn cài, tán jìhuà, shènzhì tǎolùn rénshēng le!

Now I can chat, order food, discuss plans, and even talk about life in Chinese!

这一年里，我学会了很多生词和语法。

Zhè yì nián lǐ, wǒ xuéhuì le hěn duō shēngcí hé yǔfǎ.

This year, I've learned a lot of vocabulary and grammar.

虽然有时候觉得很难，但是我没有放弃。

Suīrán yǒu shíhou juéde hěn nán, dànshì wǒ méiyǒu fàngqì.

Although it felt difficult sometimes, I didn't give up.

我坚持每个星期学习一课，终于有了很大的进步。

Wǒ jiānchí měi gè xīngqī xuéxí yí kè, zhōngyú yǒu le hěn dà de jìnbù.

I persisted with one lesson every week and finally made great progress.

学中文不仅让我学会了一门语言，还让我了解了中国的文化。

Xué Zhōngwén bùjǐn ràng wǒ xuéhuì le yì mén yǔyán, hái ràng wǒ liǎojiě le Zhōngguó de wénhuà.

Learning Chinese not only taught me a language, but also let me understand Chinese culture.

接下来，我会继续学下去。加油！

Jiē xiàlái, wǒ huì jìxù xué xiàqù. Jiāyóu!

Next, I will continue learning. Keep going!

✍️ Practice Sentences (try writing these!)

时间过得真快，一年前我还不会说中文呢。

Shíjiān guò de zhēn kuài, yì nián qián wǒ hái bú huì shuō Zhōngwén ne.

Time flies — a year ago I couldn't speak Chinese at all.

虽然学习中文不容易，但是我没有放弃，一直坚持下来了。

Suīrán xuéxí Zhōngwén bù róngyì, dànshì wǒ méiyǒu fàngqì, yìzhí jiānchí xiàlái le.

Although learning Chinese wasn't easy, I didn't give up and kept at it.

学中文不仅让我学会了一门语言，还让我了解了中国的文化。

Xué Zhōngwén bùjǐn ràng wǒ xuéhuì le yì mén yǔyán, hái ràng wǒ liǎojiě le Zhōngguó de wénhuà.

Learning Chinese not only taught me a language but also helped me understand Chinese culture.

我的下一个目标是用中文看完一部电影，不用字幕。

Wǒ de xià yí gè mùbiāo shì yòng Zhōngwén kàn wán yí bù diànyǐng, búyòng zìmù.

My next goal is to watch an entire movie in Chinese without subtitles.

感谢我的老师和朋友们的帮助，我会继续努力的！加油！

Gǎnxiè wǒ de lǎoshī hé péngyoumen de bāngzhù, wǒ huì jìxù nǔlì de! Jiāyóu!

Thank you to my teacher and friends for their help — I'll keep working hard! Keep going!