Dialogue: A:你好!很高兴认识你。B:你好,我也是。请问你叫什么名字?A:我叫大卫。你是中国人吗?B:对,我来自上海。
A: Hello! Nice to meet you. B: Hi, me too. What's your name? A: I'm David. Are you Chinese? B: Yes, I'm from Shanghai.
Keywords
你好 (nǐ hǎo)很高兴认识你 (hěn gāo xìng rèn shi nǐ)请问 (qǐng wèn)叫什么名字 (jiào shén me míng zi)来自 (lái zì)
Exercises
- Introduce your name and where you are from in two short sentences.
- Ask someone their name politely.
- Say 'Nice to meet you' after they answer.
Dialogue: A:服务员,请给我菜单。B:好的。您想喝什么?A:我要一杯绿茶。B:还要别的吗?A:再来一碗牛肉面,不要辣。
A: Waiter, the menu please. B: Sure. What would you like to drink? A: A cup of green tea. B: Anything else? A: Also a bowl of beef noodles, not spicy.
Keywords
服务员 (fú wù yuán)菜单 (cài dān)我要 (wǒ yào)不要辣 (bú yào là)一碗 (yī wǎn)
Exercises
- Order a drink and one food item.
- Say you don't want spicy food.
- Ask for the bill in a simple way.
Dialogue: A:师傅,去机场多少钱?B:打表大概八十块。A:大概要多久?B:不堵车的话四十分钟。A:好的,请打表。
A: Driver, how much to the airport? B: By meter, about 80 yuan. A: How long roughly? B: Without traffic, about 40 minutes. A: OK, please use the meter.
Keywords
师傅 (shī fu)机场 (jī chǎng)多少钱 (duō shao qián)打表 (dǎ biǎo)堵车 (dǔ chē)
Exercises
- Tell the driver your destination and ask the price.
- Ask how long the ride takes.
- Ask to use the meter.
Dialogue: A:请问,地铁站在哪儿?B:往前走,红绿灯右转。A:远吗?走路要多久?B:不远,大概十分钟。
A: Excuse me, where is the subway station? B: Go straight, turn right at the traffic lights. A: Is it far? How long on foot? B: Not far, about 10 minutes.
Keywords
在哪儿 (zài nǎr)往前走 (wǎng qián zǒu)红绿灯 (hóng lǜ dēng)右转 (yòu zhuǎn)远 (yuǎn)
Exercises
- Ask where the nearest subway is.
- Ask if it's far to walk.
- Thank someone after directions.
Dialogue: A:这个多少钱?B:三十五块。A:五十块可以吗?B:最少四十。A:好,我要两个。
A: How much is this? B: 35 yuan. A: Is 50 okay? B: Minimum 40. A: OK, I'll take two.
Keywords
块 (kuài)多少 (duō shao)便宜 (pián yi)两个 (liǎng gè)最少 (zuì shǎo)
Exercises
- Ask the price of an item.
- Say you want two items.
- Ask if it can be cheaper.
Dialogue: A:我可以试穿吗?B:可以,试衣间在那边。A:有大一号的吗?B:有,我给您拿。
A: Can I try it on? B: Sure, the fitting room is over there. A: Do you have a larger size? B: Yes, I'll get it for you.
Keywords
试穿 (shì chuān)试衣间 (shì yī jiān)大号 (dà hào)刷卡 (shuǎ kǎ)发票 (fā piào)
Exercises
- Ask to try something on.
- Ask for a bigger size.
- Ask to pay by card.
Dialogue: A:你好,我有预订。B:请出示护照。这是您的房卡。A:早餐几点开始?Wi-Fi密码是什么?
A: Hi, I have a reservation. B: Passport please. Here is your key card. A: What time is breakfast? What's the Wi-Fi password?
Keywords
预订 (yù dìng)护照 (hù zhào)房卡 (fáng kǎ)早餐 (zǎo cān)密码 (mì mǎ)
Exercises
- Say you have a reservation under your name.
- Ask what time breakfast is.
- Ask for the Wi-Fi password.
Dialogue: A:医生,我头疼,还有点发烧。B:多久了?过敏吗?A:两天了。我对青霉素过敏。B:先检查一下。
A: Doctor, I have a headache and a bit of a fever. B: How long? Any allergies? A: Two days. I'm allergic to penicillin. B: Let's examine first.
Keywords
头疼 (tóu téng)发烧 (fā shāo)过敏 (guò mǐn)开药 (kāi yào)预约 (yù yuē)
Exercises
- Describe two symptoms.
- Say how long you've felt ill.
- Mention one allergy.
Dialogue: A:救命!我的手机丢了!B:别慌。我帮你报警。A:附近有医院吗?B:前面路口左转就有一家。
A: Help! I lost my phone! B: Don't panic. I'll help you call the police. A: Is there a hospital nearby? B: Turn left at the intersection ahead, there's one.
Keywords
救命 (jiù mìng)丢了 (diū le)报警 (bào jǐng)附近 (fù jìn)医院 (yī yuàn)
Exercises
- Say you lost your phone.
- Ask for the nearest hospital.
- Ask someone to help call police.
Dialogue: A:今天谢谢你的帮助。B:不客气,保持联系。A:再见,一路平安!B:再见,祝你旅途愉快!
A: Thanks for your help today. B: You're welcome, keep in touch. A: Goodbye, safe travels! B: Bye, enjoy your trip!
Keywords
谢谢 (xiè xie)不客气 (bú kè qi)保持联系 (bǎo chí lián xì)一路平安 (yī lù píng ān)旅途愉快 (lǚ tú yú kuài)
Exercises
- Thank someone and say goodbye.
- Wish them a safe trip.
- Say 'keep in touch'.