A1 · Beginner2 min read
Today’s story
早上的一杯茶
A Cup of Morning Tea
zǎoshang早上morningXiǎolín小林Xiaolinqǐchuáng起床gets up。
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我的星期天
My Sunday
A simple story about how the narrator spends a relaxing Sunday before the workweek begins.
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.
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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