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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
下个星期为什么我不用上班?
因为我要去旅行
因为是五一节
因为我要上中文课
因为我要搬家
我星期五为什么不用上班?
因为星期五是节日
因为我要去外地
因为我星期五准备中文课
因为公司关门了
假期我打算做什么?
在家休息
出国旅行
去朋友家
去海边玩
我想用假期做什么新的事情?
买很多书
想新的教中文的方法
学新的运动
学做法国菜
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