PMC Easy #44: My AI Confidant

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Designed for HSK 2–4 learners. Ready for a challenge? Explore the HSK 4–5 lesson here!

Here’s what’s in store for today:

• Natural Speed Audio: Listen to the mini-podcast as it’s naturally spoken to see how much you understand.

• HSK Comprehension Test: Test your understanding with multiple-choice questions, just like on the HSK!

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• Slow Speed Audio: Listen carefully to each phrase, perfect for breaking down tougher parts.

• Chinese Transcript: Match what you heard with the transcript to see how you did.

• Pinyin Transcript: Sharpen your pronunciation as you follow along.

• Translation: Understand every detail of the podcast.

• Questions Corrections: Check how well you did on the test.

• Grammar Points: Unpack the structure and usage of the key grammatical elements.

• Vocabulary List: Expand your Mandarin vocabulary with key terms from today’s lesson.

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🎧 Listen, Test, Learn, and Speak

Start by hitting play on the recording.

1️⃣ Step 1: Listen

First, you’ll hear it at normal speed, and then again at a slower pace.

Try listening to the normal speed a few times. Don’t worry if you don’t catch everything right away, you’ll start to pick up more and more words each time.

If some parts are still tricky, that’s totally okay! The slower version will help you hear those details more clearly.

Just by giving it a try, you’re already improving your listening skills, so keep going, you’re doing great!

🎯 Step 2: HSK Comprehension Test

Now it’s time to see how much you understood! Try the multiple-choice questions, they’re designed just like HSK questions, so you’re getting real practice here. Every question is a step closer to HSK success!

3️⃣ Step 3: Review, Learn, and Dig Into Grammar

Now, take a look at the transcription, translation, and vocabulary list. Don’t rush through. If you spot any unfamiliar words, this is your moment to learn them.

Also, check out the grammar explanations. They’ll help you understand how the sentences work and give you new ways to use Chinese in your own conversations.

4️⃣ Step 4: Read It Out Loud

To wrap things up, try reading the transcript out loud (without the pinyin). It’s not just about getting the sounds right, it’s about making those new words stick in your memory and building confidence in your pronunciation.

🎯 HSK Comprehension Test

1. 我为什么不用本子或者电脑写日记？

   1. 因为我不会用电脑

   2. 因为我喜欢跟chatGPT说话

   3. 因为本子太贵了

   4. 因为电脑坏了

2. 我每天晚上用chatGPT做什么？

   1. 看电影

   2. 学习中文

   3. 写日记

   4. 玩游戏

3. 我为什么觉得chatGPT可以帮助我？

   1. 因为它给我建议

   2. 因为它是我的朋友

   3. 因为它会跟我吵架

   4. 因为它可以帮我写作业

4. 我已经用chatGPT写日记多久了？

   1. 两个星期

   2. 三个星期

   3. 五个星期

   4. 一个月

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Give the exercise a try before peeking at the transcripts and explanations below.

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