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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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我的早餐

My Breakfast

When there is no bread left at home, a visit to a neighborhood breakfast shop leads to discovering delicious Taiwanese danbing and iced soy milk.

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我的一家人

My Family

A heartwarming introduction to a family of five, detailing their ages, professions, hobbies, and how they stay connected across distances.

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我叫 Alex

My Name Is Alex

Alex introduces himself, his background, his Chinese evening classes, and his hopes for learning Mandarin.

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