5–8 minutes
Learn the core expressions and record in short blocks.
Name crossing signals, people and places.
Start with this short core reading. Explain one reason or clue before trying the optional longer version. You can pause after any study block and continue later.
Everyday encounters & clues · Lessons 1–4
Identify the speakers’ purpose and what information each needs. Try an alternative reply that still fits the situation.
5–8 minutes
Learn the core expressions and record in short blocks.
5–10 minutes
Read one part, try the checks, then record the core dialogue.
5–10 minutes
Practise the writing focus and revisit your first-choice answers.
Try each item in a short block. Listen when needed, record when ready, and use the hints to retry. Pinyin and English can be turned off independently.
Pinyin shows how to say a word. The mark above a vowel shows its tone.
Watch the tone marks and listen for the rhythm of the whole phrase. Light syllables are short; pauses belong between meaningful groups.
Flip each card for stroke order. This lesson’s writing focus: 灯 · 行 · 待 · 等.
红灯
hóng dēng
red light
绿灯
lǜ dēng
green light
路口
lù kǒu
intersection
行人
xíng rén
pedestrian
等待
děng dài
wait
安全
ān quán
safe; safety
红灯亮了,我们要停下来。
hóng dēng liàng le, wǒ men yào tíng xià lai。
When the red light comes on, we must stop.
绿灯亮了,也要先看看路。
lǜ dēng liàng le, yě yào xiān kàn kan lù。
When the green light comes on, we still check the road first.
过路口时要留意车辆。
guò lù kǒu shí yào liú yì chē liàng。
Watch for vehicles when crossing an intersection.
行人要从人行横道过马路。
xíng rén yào cóng rén xíng héng dào guò mǎ lù。
Pedestrians should cross at the pedestrian crossing.
请在安全的地方耐心等待。
qǐng zài ān quán de dì fang nài xīn děng dài。
Please wait patiently in a safe place.
遵守交通规则能保护大家的安全。
zūn shǒu jiāo tōng guī zé néng bǎo hù dà jiā de ān quán。
Following traffic rules helps keep everyone safe.
我和妈妈走到路口。行人的红灯亮着,我们停下来等待。
wǒ hé mā ma zǒu dào lù kǒu。 xíng rén de hóng dēng liàng zhe, wǒ men tíng xià lai děng dài。
Mum and I reach the crossing. The pedestrian light is red, so we wait.
绿灯亮了。妈妈说:“先看车辆,再确认安全。”
lǜ dēng liàng le。 mā ma shuō:“xiān kàn chē liàng, zài què rèn ān quán。”
The light turns green. Mum says to check the vehicles and make sure it is safe.
我们看清楚以后,才一起走过去。行人不能只跟着别人走。
wǒ men kàn qīng chǔ yǐ hòu, cái yì qǐ zǒu guò qù。 xíng rén bù néng zhǐ gēn zhe bié rén zǒu。
We check before crossing together. Pedestrians should not simply follow others.
A 我们现在能过马路吗?
wǒ men xiàn zài néng guò mǎ lù ma?
Can we cross now?
B 还不能,行人的灯是红色的。
hái bù néng, xíng rén de dēng shì hóng sè de。
Not yet; the pedestrian signal is red.
A 前面的人已经走了呀。
qián miàn de rén yǐ jīng zǒu le ya。
But the person ahead has already crossed.
B 不要只跟着别人,要自己看清楚。
bú yào zhǐ gēn zhe bié rén, yào zì jǐ kàn qīng chǔ。
Do not just follow others; check for yourself.
A 现在绿灯亮了,还要看车吗?
xiàn zài lǜ dēng liàng le, hái yào kàn chē ma?
The green light is on now. Do we still check for cars?
B 要,先确认安全,再一起走过去。
yào, xiān què rèn ān quán, zài yì qǐ zǒu guò qù。
Yes. Check that it is safe, then we can cross together.