Answer: 1. A Analysis:
Xiǎo Hóng: Míngtiān shì wànshèngjié, wǒmen yìqǐ qù shōují tángguǒ ba. 小红: 明天是万圣节，我们一起去收集糖果吧。 Xiao Hong: Tomorrow is Halloween, let’s go to collect some candy.
Xiǎo Míng: Hǎo de, xīwàng jīnnián shōují de tángguǒ bǐ qùnián duō. 小明: 好的，希望今年收集的糖果比去年多。 Xiao ming: I …
1. Read the dialogue below and choose the best answer to fill in the blank. Xiǎo Hóng: Míngtiān shì wànshèngjié, wǒmen yìqǐ qù shōují tángguǒ ba. 小红: 明天是万圣节，我们一起去收集糖果吧。
Xiǎo Míng: Hǎo de, xīwàng jīnnián de tángguǒ bǐ qùnián ______. 小明: 好的，希望今年的糖果比去年_____。
A. 多 (Duō)
B. …
Answers: 1. C 2. B 3. A
1. Xiao Hong: Zhègè hànzì zěnme dú? Nǐ kěyǐ jiāo wǒ ma? 小红：这个汉字怎么读？你可以教我吗？ How do you pronounce this Chinese character? Can you teach me?
Xiao Ming: Dāngrán kěyǐ, zhè gè zì dú “hǎo.” 小明：当然可以，这个字念读“好”。 Of course, this …
Please choose the corresponding answer to the questions below.
Xiao Hong: Zhègè hànzì zěnme dú? Nǐ kěyǐ jiāo wǒ ma? 1. 小红：这个汉字怎么读？你可以教我吗？ Xiao Ming: ___________________________ 小明： ___________________________
Xiao Jun: Jīnnián nǐ dǎsuàn qù nǎ lǐ guò chūnjié? 2. 小军：今年你打算去哪里过春节？ Xiao Lei: ___________________________ 小雷：___________________________
Li Li: …
Answer: D Analysis: 3. Níhǎo, qǐngwèn xūyào shénme? 3. 你好, 请问需要什么? 3. Hello, what can I do for you?
2. Wǒ yào yífèn hàn bǎo hé yì bēi kělè. 2. 我要一份汉堡和一杯可乐. 2. I want a hamburger and a glass of coke.
4. Zài zhé’r chī, …
1. Zài zhèlǐ chī. 1. 在这里吃.
2. Wǒ yào yífèn hàn bǎo hé yì bēi kělè. 2. 我要一份汉堡和一杯可乐.
3. Níhǎo, qǐngwèn xūyào shénme? 3. 你好, 请问需要什么?
4. Zài zhé’r …
Lucy: Nǐ tōngguò shèn me fāngshì xuéxí pīnyīn ne? Lucy: 你通过什么方式学习拼音呢？ Lucy: How do you learn Pinyin?
Denny: Wǒ yòng zhèngyīn wànlǐ háng xuéxí pīnyīn. Denny: 我用正音万里行学习拼音。 Denny: I use the Zhengyin miles to learn Pinyin.
Lucy: Tā shì shénme ne? Lucy: …
Let’s face it: The Internet has changed everything. And, “everything” includes Mandarin Chinese language learning! Years ago, the classroom and textbooks were the only resources available to begin learning Chinese. However, with recent online resources emerging, learning Mandarin Chinese is easier and more accessible than …
Answer: B Analysis: 你好 (Nǐhǎo) = Hello.
谢谢 (Xièxie) = Thank you.
再见 (Zàijiàn) = Bye-bye.
多少钱 (Duōshǎo qián) = How much.
In Cantonese, “do ze” means “谢谢 (xièxie) Thank you.” You can say this to show gratitude, and be respectful and kind. Of all …
When talking about language, people often instantly assume that when you say “Chinese” you mean “Mandarin.” This is because “Mandarin Chinese” is the standard language of China, the world’s #1 spoken language (in terms of native speakers), and the most common language to learn right …
Learning Mandarin Chinese is different from learning other languages such as Italian or French. It is nearly impossible to self-study Mandarin Chinese or learn through books and audio/video resources alone. To effectively learn Mandarin Chinese, you need to immerse yourself into a learning process with …
Quite often, I receive messages from parents outside China who would like some guidance and suggestions on how to motivate their children to learn Mandarin Chinese and what goals to set. While standardized tests may only motivate some students, I do find that the AP …
It’s important to learn Chinese words that also have negative connotations. This is why I have been teaching my students the word “小动作 (Xiǎo dòngzuò)”.
小动作 (Xiǎo dòngzuò) has two meanings:
1. Its first, literal meaning, is “small movement/action.” 2. Its second refers to simply …
Learning Chinese has one specific challenge in its early stages: pronunciation. The tonal sounds of Mandarin Chinese will be a challenge that you will have to overcome. A Mandarin Chinese learner will have to exercise and train their mouths to create the Mandarin Chinese pronunciation …
Western traditions, especially those involving holidays and events such as weddings, are becoming more popular in China these days. One thing some people are now doing for fun is making a “New Year’s Resolution”, just as those in other countries have done for years. The …
Answer: B
Jack: Bob, nǐ de xīnnián jìhuà shì shénme? Jack: Bob,你 的 新年 计划 是 什么？ Jack: Bob, what is your New Year’s Resolution?
Bob: Wǒ xiǎng yào yuèdú shí běn zhōngwén xiǎoshuō. Bob: 我 想 要 阅读 10 本 中文 小说。 Bob: …
Often in my Mandarin Chinese classes, I like to challenge the students to use their Mandarin Chinese in creative ways while problem solving. We engage in friendly debates and I give them tricky riddles or show them confusing images and problems that encourage students to …
