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Pre-A1 · Starter1 minNew

坐公車去學校

Taking the Bus to School

A simple story about two siblings riding the bus to school together in the morning.

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A1 · Beginner1 minNew

明天見

See You Tomorrow

Two classmates reading at school make plans to watch a movie together tomorrow night.

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Pre-A1 · Starter1 minNew

一起看書

Reading Together

Two classmates meet in the classroom and decide to practice Chinese and read books together.

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A1 · Beginner1 minNew

一起做麵

Making Noodles Together

A child learns how to make delicious non-spicy beef noodles together with mom at home.

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A1 · Beginner1 minNew

一起去游泳

Going Swimming Together

A friend who doesn't usually like sports learns to swim and discovers how fun it is.

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Pre-A1 · Starter1 minNew

你好!

Self-Introduction | Hello!

Kevin introduces himself and his friend David as they study Chinese together in Taiwan.

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A2 · Elementary2 minNew

第一次在台灣看醫生

Seeing a Doctor in Taiwan for the First Time

A story about navigating a local medical clinic in Taiwan for the first time after coming down with a cold.

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A2 · Elementary2 minNew

我的新房子

My New Home

A commuter decides to move into a smaller, pricier home closer to work to cut down on daily travel time, finding convenience and peace of mind.

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A2 · Elementary1 minNew

我來台灣三個月了

I Have Been in Taiwan for Three Months

A learner reflects on three months of living in Taiwan, from initial communication struggles to gaining independence and enjoying everyday life.

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A1 · Beginner1 minNew

我今天不舒服

I Don't Feel Well Today

A simple story about waking up feeling sick, calling in to ask for sick leave, visiting the doctor, and resting at home.

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A1 · Beginner1 minNew

今天是我的生日

Today Is My Birthday

A worker thinks their colleagues forgot their special day, only to receive a delightful surprise.

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A1 · Beginner1 minNew

我的星期天

My Sunday

A simple story about how the narrator spends a relaxing Sunday before the workweek begins.

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A1 · Beginner1 minNew

我的台灣朋友

My Taiwanese Friend

A learner pairs up with a Taiwanese classmate named Kevin for weekly language exchange sessions, turning study partners into genuine close friends.

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A1 · Beginner2 minNew

你喜歡做什麼?

What Do You Like to Do?

A new colleague invites the narrator out to sing karaoke on Friday, leading to a fun night making friends.

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A1 · Beginner2 minNew

我的中文課

My Chinese Class

A student describes their small Chinese language class, an amusing slip of the tongue during practice, and the fun of learning Chinese.

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A1 · Beginner1 minNew

我的新工作

My New Job

Follow David on his first day at a new job in Taipei as he meets his colleagues and attends his first meeting.

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A1 · Beginner1 minNew

捷運站在哪裡?

Where Is the MRT Station?

A person asks for directions after getting off the bus and tries to find the MRT station.

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A1 · Beginner1 minNew

我坐捷運上班

Taking the MRT to Work

A commuter describes their daily morning routine of taking the MRT to work and what happens when they accidentally nod off.

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A1 · Beginner1 minNew

第一次去超市

First Time Going to the Supermarket

A shopper heads to the supermarket after work to buy groceries for dinner, only to discover an oversight upon returning home.

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A1 · Beginner1 minNew

這個多少錢?

How Much Is This?

A shopper visits the market on Saturday to buy clothes and finds a nice white T-shirt.

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A1 · Beginner2 minNew

今天吃什麼?

What to Eat Today?

A dinner outing with a friend at a Taiwanese restaurant leads to trying beef noodles, dumplings, and an unforgettable plate of stinky tofu.

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A1 · Beginner1 minNew

我要一杯咖啡

I Want a Cup of Coffee

A beginner tries to order a cup of coffee at a coffee shop and learns an important everyday phrase.

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A1 · Beginner1 minNew

今天很熱

It Is Very Hot Today

On a hot morning in Taipei, a runner heads to the park despite the heat, only to be surprised by an abrupt summer downpour.

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A1 · Beginner1 minNew

現在幾點?

What Time Is It Now?

A narrator arrives early to meet Lisa at a café, only to realize after calling her that they got the day wrong.

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A1 · Beginner2 minNew

我的星期一

My Monday

A simple and engaging overview of a busy Monday routine, from the morning commute to evening relaxation.

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