Level 2 (HSK 2+): Intermediate Chinese I

Level 2 Lesson 1.1 – I Plan To Go To The Office To Do Something
Level 2 Practice 1.1 – Speaking
Level 2 Quiz 1.1
Level 2 Lesson 1.2 – 要公司办室经理加班
Level 2 Practice 1.2 – Character Writing
Level 2 Quiz 1.2
Level 2 Lesson 2.1 – Don’t Work Overtime By Yourself Anymore
Level 2 Practice 2.1 – Speaking
Level 2 Quiz 2.1
Level 2 Lesson 2.2 – 别自己休息
Level 2 Practice 2.2 – Character Writing
Level 2 Quiz 2.2
Level 2 Lesson 3.1 – Why? Because…So…
Level 2 Practice 3.1 – Speaking
Level 2 Quiz 3.1
Level 2 Lesson 3.2 – 为因以丈夫妻孩算
Level 2 Practice 3.2 – Character Writing
Level 2 Quiz 3.2
Level 2 Unit 1 Dialogue – A Call From The Husband
Level 2 Unit 1 – Dialogue – Practice
Level 2 Unit 1 Story – My Company
Level 2 Unit 1 – Story – Practice
Level 2 Lesson 4.1 – Busier; Less Tired
Level 2 Practice 4.1 – Speaking
Level 2 Quiz 4.1
Level 2 Lesson 4.2 – 比忙累身体健康
Level 2 Practice 4.2 – Character Writing
Level 2 Quiz 4.2
Level 2 Lesson 5.1 – Her Hair is the Longest; Her Height is the Tallest
Level 2 Practice 5.1 – Speaking
Level 2 Quiz 5.1
Level 2 Lesson 5.2 – 长更最发
Level 2 Practice 5.2 – Character Writing
Level 2 Quiz 5.2
Level 2 Lesson 6.1 – In the Company, Do You Think He Is The Busiest Or Not?
Level 2 Practice 6.1 – Speaking
Level 2 Quiz 6.1
Level 2 Lesson 6.2 – 懂希望觉得远近运动意思
Level 2 Practice 6.2 – Character Writing
Level 2 Quiz 6.2
Unit 2 Dialogue – My Work Has Become More Tiring
Level 2 Unit 2 – Dialogue – Practice
Unit 2 Story – My Big Brother’s Family
Level 2 Unit 2 – Story – Practice
Level 2 Lesson 7.1 – Would It Be ￥1000?
Level 2 Practice 7.1 – Speaking
Level 2 Quiz 7.1
Level 2 Lesson 7.2 – 元角公斤百千
Level 2 Practice 7.2 – Character Writing
Level 2 Quiz 7.2
Level 2 Lesson 8.1 – Even Though…, But… .
Level 2 Practice 8.1 – Speaking
Level 2 Quiz 8.1
Level 2 Lesson 8.2 – 虽然但篮球足场赛
Level 2 Practice 8.2 – Character Writing
Level 2 Quiz 8.2
Level 2 Lesson 9.1 – Yet, Still; In Addition
Level 2 Practice 9.1 – Speaking
Level 2 Quiz 9.1
Level 2 Lesson 9.2 – 还肉牛羊鸡
Level 2 Practice 9.2 – Character Writing
Level 2 Quiz 9.2
Level 2 Unit 3 Dialogue – Watch Sports Games
Level 2 Unit 3 – Dialogue – Practice
Level 2 Unit 3 Story – I Love My Parents
Level 2 Unit 3 – Story – Practice
Level 2 Lesson 10.1 – To The Left Side; To The Right Side
Level 2 Practice 10.1 – Speaking
Level 2 Quiz 10.1
Level 2 Lesson 10.2 – 向往左右边旁
Level 2 Practice 10.2 – Character Writing
Level 2 Quiz 10.2
Level 2 Lesson 11.1 – Come Back vs. Come In and Go Back vs. Go In in Chinese
Level 2 Practice 11.1 – Speaking
Level 2 Quiz 11.1
Level 2 Lesson 11.2 – 从教
Level 2 Practice 11.2 – Character Writing
Level 2 Quiz 11.2
Level 2 Lesson 12.1 – Distance Between A and B
Level 2 Practice 12.1 – Speaking
Level 2 Quiz 12.1
Level 2 Lesson 12.2 – 离共汽米
Level 2 Practice 12.2 – Character Writing
Level 2 Quiz 12.2
Level 2 Unit 4 Dialogue – How Far Is The Airport?
Level 2 Unit 4 – Dialogue – Practice
Level 2 Unit 4 Story – This Is My School
Level 2 Unit 4 – Story – Practice
Level 2 Lesson 13.1 – Help Me Find It Really Quick.
Level 2 Practice 13.1 – Speaking
Level 2 Quiz 13.1
Level 2 Lesson 13.2 – 让找帮介绍答试顿题次
Level 2 Practice 13.2 – Character Writing
Level 2 Quiz 13.2
Level 2 Lesson 14.1 – Can You Teach Me Really Quick, Okay?
Level 2 Practice 14.1 – Speaking
Level 2 Quiz 14.1
Level 2 Lesson 14.2 – 以路错酒
Level 2 Practice 14.2 – Character Writing
Level 2 Quiz 14.2
Level 2 Lesson 15.1 – He Might Not Be Interested In Soccer
Level 2 Practice 15.1 – Speaking
Level 2 Quiz 15.1
Level 2 Lesson 15.2 – 长男女末感兴趣
Level 2 Practice 15.2 – Character Writing
Level 2 Quiz 15.2
Level 2 Unit 5 Dialogue – Can I Ask A Question Really Quick?
Level 2 Unit 5 – Dialogue – Practice
Level 2 Unit 5 Story – Men And Women
Level 2 Unit 5 – Story – Practice
Level 2 Lesson 16.1 – I Answered The Call Already.
Level 2 Practice 16.1 – Speaking
Level 2 Quiz 16.1
Level 2 Lesson 16.2 – 瓜根香蕉接作业礼物
Level 2 Practice 16.2 – Character Writing
Level 2 Quiz 16.2
Level 2 Lesson 17.1 – They Waited For 20 Minutes.
Level 2 Practice 17.1 – Speaking
Level 2 Quiz 17.1
Level 2 Lesson 17.2 – 哭笑等事务员护士
Level 2 Practice 17.2 – Character Writing
Level 2 Quiz 17.2
Level 2 Lesson 18.1 – He Painted A Painting.
Level 2 Practice 18.1 – Speaking
Level 2 Quiz 18.1
Level 2 Lesson 18.2 – 第画幅节送跑步洗澡
Level 2 Practice 18.2 – Character Writing
Level 2 Quiz 18.2
Level 2 Unit 6 Dialogue – What Gift Will She Like?
Level 2 Unit 6 – Dialogue – Practice
Level 2 Unit 6 Story – A Weekend Day
Level 2 Unit 6 – Story – Practice
Level 2 Lesson 19.1 – These Are (Ones That) Everyone Ordered Together
Level 2 Practice 19.1 – Speaking
Level 2 Quiz 19.1
Level 2 Lesson 19.2 – 准备单价格份
Level 2 Practice 19.2 – Character Writing
Level 2 Quiz 19.2
Level 2 Lesson 20.1 – Test, I’ve Prepared For A Long Time
Level 2 Practice 20.1 – Speaking
Level 2 Quiz 20.1
Level 2 Lesson 20.2 – 报纸考成绩久
Level 2 Practice 20.2 – Character Writing
Level 2 Quiz 20.2
Level 2 Lesson 21.1 – He Speaks Mandarin Especially Well!
Level 2 Practice 21.1 – Speaking
Level 2 Quiz 21.1
Level 2 Lesson 21.2 – 真特难简普通
Level 2 Practice 21.2 – Character Writing
Level 2 Quiz 21.2
Level 2 Unit 7 Dialogue – How Is Your Test-prep Going?
Level 2 Unit 7 – Dialogue – Practice
Level 2 Unit 7 Story – Ordering Delivery Food On The Internet
Level 2 Unit 7 – Story – Practice
Level 2 Lesson 22.1 – Have You Ever Been To That Place Before?
Level 2 Practice 22.1 – Speaking
Level 2 Quiz 22.1
Level 2 Lesson 22.2 – 过已经方情件
Level 2 Practice 22.2 – Character Writing
Level 2 Quiz 22.2
Level 2 Lesson 23.1 – He Said To Me, Smiling.
Level 2 Practice 23.1 – Speaking
Level 2 Quiz 23.1
Level 2 Lesson 23.2 – 着正练骑穿划船
Level 2 Practice 23.2 – Character Writing
Level 2 Quiz 23.2
Level 2 Lesson 24.1 – Soon Will… / Almost… / Already…
Level 2 Practice 24.1 – Speaking
Level 2 Quiz 24.1
Level 2 Lesson 24.2 – 谈恋结婚邮信封
Level 2 Practice 24.2 – Character Writing
Level 2 Quiz 24.2
Level 2 Unit 8 Dialogue – It’s A Blind Date!
Level 2 Unit 8 – Dialogue – Practice
Level 2 Unit 8 Story – A Handsome Boy
Level 2 Unit 8 – Story – Practice
Level 2 Lesson 25.1 – Her Hair Is Black
Level 2 Practice 25.1 – Speaking
Level 2 Quiz 25.1
Level 2 Lesson 25.2 – 颜色红黑白天队眼睛脸
Level 2 Practice 25.2 – Character Writing
Level 2 Quiz 25.2
Level 2 Lesson 26.1 – Again in Chinese
Level 2 Practice 26.1 – Speaking
Level 2 Quiz 26.1
Level 2 Lesson 26.2 – 玩又再奶蛋
Level 2 Practice 26.2 – Character Writing
Level 2 Quiz 26.2
Level 2 Lesson 27.1 – I Invite You to Come to My Home
Level 2 Practice 27.1 – Speaking
Level 2 Quiz 27.1
Level 2 Lesson 27.2 – 助迎
Level 2 Practice 27.2 – Character Writing
Level 2 Quiz 27.2
Level 2 Unit 9 Dialogue – Can You Take Me To Go To The Airport?
Level 2 Unit 9 – Dialogue – Practice
Level 2 Unit 9 Story – I Take You To Return Home
Level 2 Unit 9 – Story – Practice
Level 2 Lesson 28.1 – Do You Want To Dance Or Sing?
Level 2 Practice 28.1 – Speaking
Level 2 Quiz 28.1
Level 2 Lesson 28.2 – 或者跳舞唱歌首阴晴
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Level 2 Quiz 28.2
Level 2 Lesson 29.1 – The Guests Are Coming Very Soon.
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Level 2 Quiz 29.1
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Level 2 Quiz 29.2
Level 2 Lesson 30.1 – Exactly Here?
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Level 2 Quiz 30.1
Level 2 Lesson 30.2 – 新旧散游泳
Level 2 Practice 30.2 – Character Writing
Level 2 Quiz 30.2
Level 2 Unit 10 Dialogue – The Husband Came Back From The Supermarket
Level 2 Unit 10 – Dialogue – Practice
Level 2 Unit 10 Story – New Year Evening Party
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Level 2 Vocabulary List
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Unit 2 Dialogue – My Work Has Become More Tiring

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Level 2 (HSK 2+): Intermediate Chinese I Unit 2 Dialogue – My Work Has Become More Tiring

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Talk About Work Casually in Chinese | HSK 2 Dialogue

In this HSK 2 dialogue, we will practice and hear how two people talk about work casually in Chinese over some tea.

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  • Listen to this HSK 2 dialogue
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  • Answer the given questions
  • Practice daily until fluent

QUESTIONS

kāfēidiàn li, Xiè Lǎoshī hé tāde péngyou Gāo Sīwén zài yìqǐ hēchá。
咖啡店里，谢老师和她的朋友高思文在一起喝茶。
In a coffee shop, Teacher Xie and her friend Gao Siwen is having some tea.

  • shéi měitiān dōu yǒu shíjiān zuò yùndòng
    谁每天都有时间做运动？
    who has time to do exercise every day
  • wèishénme Gāo Sīwén xiànzài kāichē dào gōngsī yào yòng yíge xiǎoshí
    为什么高思文现在开车到公司要用一个小时？
    why does it take Gao Siwen one hour to drive to the company
  • Gāo Sīwén zhège xīngqī jǐ、gěi shéi shàng Hànyǔ kè
    高思文这个星期几、给谁上汉语课？
    when and to whom is Gao Siwen giving Chinese class this week

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*The English translation is made to be literal for a better understanding of the Chinese sentence structures and language flow.

高思文 Gao Siwen  谢老师 Teacher Xie

高思文：Your kid’s height is very tall, how old is she (now)?

谢老师：Ten. In her school, her height is the tallest.

高思文：Her hair is very long and very pretty. Does she like sports or not?

谢老师：Yes. Because she does sports every day, so her body is pretty healthy, (and she is) pretty happy too.

高思文：I too hope I can have time to do sports every day.

谢老师：How come you don’t have time? Your company is even busier (now)?

高思文：This year is even busier than last year. I feel more tired than last year too. My office is also further (now), I drive to the company to go to work every day, (and) I need to use one hour.

谢老师：(It’s) too far! Do you want to come to our school to be a Chinese teacher? In our school, other people all don’t know Chinese, so we don’t have Chinese teacher.

高思文：Your guys’ school is very close, and very good. I hope I can go there and be a Chinese teacher.

谢老师：Can you also be my kid’s Chinese teacher or not?

高思文：Does she know Chinese or not?

谢老师：(She) knows some, not much. I hope she can learn and know how to use Chinese to type.

高思文：OK. I have time every Sunday afternoon.

谢老师：Sunday afternoon she has music class, do you have time Saturday morning?

高思文：Yes. I (will) go to your house Saturday morning 9 o’clock.

谢老师：OK, thank you Siwen!

高思文：No worries, don’t be polite (anymore)!

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lmnop Premium Student January 28, 2025 at 1:10 pm

一， 谁每天都有时间做运动？
答，谢老师的孩子。
二，为什么高思文现在开车到公司要用一个小时？
答，她的办公室太远了
三，高思文这个星期几，给谁上汉语课？
答，高思文每个周六上九点午给谢老师的孩子上汉语课

Johnny K Premium Student June 2, 2023 at 9:48 pm

高思文：你们家孩子的个子很高，她现在几岁了？
谢老师：十岁了。在她的学校，她的个子是最高的。
高思文：她的头发很长也很漂亮。她喜欢不喜欢运动？
谢老师：喜欢。因为他每天做运动，所以她身体很健康，也很快乐。
高思文：我希望，我每天也有时间做运动。
谢老师：你怎么没有时间？现在你公司更忙了吗？
高思文：今年比去年忙了，我也今年比去年更累了。我的办公室现在也更远了，我每天开车到公司去上班，我要用一个小时。
谢老师：太远了。你想不想来我们学校做中文老师？ 在我们学校，别人都不懂中文，所以我们没有中文老师。
高思文：你们学校很近，也很好。我很希望到哪儿去做中文老师。
谢老师：你能不能也做我家孩子的中文老师？
高思文：她懂不懂中文？
谢老师：她懂一些，不太多。我希望她能学和会用中文打字。
高思文： 好的。我每个星期日下午有时间。
谢老师：星期日下午她有音乐课，你星期六上午有时间吗？
高思文：有。我星期六上午九点到你们家去。
谢老师：好的。谢谢你思文！
高思文：没关系，别客气。

DeZean Premium Student February 28, 2022 at 9:29 am

高思文：你们家孩子个子很高，她现在几岁了？
谢老师：十岁了。在她们学校她的个子是最高的。
高思文：她的头发很长、很漂亮。她喜不喜欢运动？
谢老师：喜欢。因为他每天运动，所以身体很健康，也很快乐。
高思文：我也希望能每天有时间做运动。
谢老师：你怎么没时间呢？你们公司现在更忙了吗？
高思文：今年比去年更忙了。我也比去年累了。我的办公室和更远了，我每天开车到公司去上班，要用一个小时。
谢老师：太远了！你想不想来我们学校做汉语老师？在我们学校，别人不懂汉语，所以我们没有汉语老师。
高思文：你们学校很近，也很好。我很希望到那里做汉语老师。
谢老师：你能不能也做我家孩子的汉语老师？
高思文：她现在懂不懂汉语？
谢老师：懂一些，不多。我希望他能学会用中文打字。
高思文：可以。我每个星期天下午有时间。
谢老师：星期天下午他有音乐课，周六上下午你有没有时间？
高思文：有。我这周六上午九点去你家。
谢老师：好的，谢谢你思文！
高思文：没关系，别客气了。

Aude Premium Student May 12, 2020 at 9:07 am

Hello,

I am not sure I understand the use of 家 in the first sentence.
你们家孩子, can you please explain?

Lili Hao Teacher May 17, 2020 at 12:36 am

It is a common way to refer to someone’s child. Literally it means “the child of your guys’ family”.

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