Scenario library
Practice the conversations you'll really have in China.
Ordering at a Noodle Shop
Order noodles and a drink at a small Beijing noodle shop, ask the price and pay.
Ordering at a Coffee Shop
Order a coffee at a cafe in Shanghai: choose the size, sugar, and pay by phone.
Taking a Taxi
Get in a DiDi taxi in Beijing, tell the driver where to go, and ask how long it takes.
Hotel Check-in
Check in at a hotel front desk: give your passport and booking name, ask about breakfast and Wi-Fi.
Asking for Directions
You are lost in a Chinese city. Ask a passer-by how to get to the metro station and a famous street.
Meeting Someone New
At a friend's party you meet a Chinese person for the first time: introduce yourself, talk about your country and hobbies.
Buying a SIM Card
At a phone shop, buy a prepaid SIM card: choose a data plan, ask the price and validity.
Airport Check-in
At the airport counter, check in for a domestic flight: give your passport, choose a seat, check a bag.
Bargaining at the Market
At a lively street market, bargain for a scarf and some tea: ask prices, counter-offer, agree on a fair deal.
At the Pharmacy
You have a headache and a cough. Describe your symptoms to the pharmacist and buy the right medicine.
Renting an Apartment
Visit an apartment with a landlord: ask about rent, deposit, utilities and the lease, then decide.
Picking Up a Package
A courier calls about your package: arrange delivery time and place, or pick it up at a station.
Campus Life
On your first week at a Chinese university, chat with a local classmate: courses, dorm, canteen, joining a club.
KTV Night with Friends
Colleagues invite you to KTV: accept, choose songs, compliment others' singing and politely decline a solo.