Review: an afternoon out

Google voice when available; device voice as a fallback. Pinyin shows dictionary tones; natural speech includes the tone changes taught in the lessons.

Choose the question first

For something you would like to drink, use 想喝. For a price, ask 多少钱. For a location, ask 在哪里. A short question is useful when the situation makes its topic clear.

Before answering, identify what you are being asked: an item, an amount, or a place. This is more useful than translating each syllable in isolation.

Use small phrases in a new combination

Say the dialogue once with the text, then cover it and repeat the situation using water instead of tea. Keep 杯 with the drink.

For directions, change only the destination or landmark at first. Accurate reuse helps you notice which words can vary and which pattern remains.

Lesson vocabulary

Listen once, say it aloud, and try to recall the Chinese before looking.

Practice questions

Try every question, then check your answers. Capital letters and punctuation do not affect your score. Pinyin tone marks matter. For typed answers, use simplified characters or the taught pinyin (spacing is flexible).

Showing an answer makes that question a practice item worth zero for this attempt. Retry with the answers hidden when you’re ready. If audio cannot play, use Show answer / text to practice by reading.

Independent practice

These are independent practice tasks. The site does not record your voice, save your writing, or grade open-ended answers. Ask a teacher or conversation partner for feedback when you can.