Polite Exchanges and Counting
礼与数
By the end of this unit, you'll be able to ask for basic information politely, use personal pronouns and numbers in conversation, and point out people and objects while making polite suggestions.
What You'll Be Able to Do
By the end of this unit, you will master four practical skills:
Listen
You can understand simple questions and polite requests in everyday conversations.
Speak
You can ask for information, use polite pronouns, and count to ten in context.
Read & Write
You can read and write basic sentences that include personal pronouns and polite expressions.
Culture & Use
You can navigate polite exchanges in social settings, using appropriate language to show respect.
Lessons in this Unit
3 lessons. Complete them in order for the best learning experience.
Polite Interactions
Learn how to express gratitude, make requests, and say goodbye. With phrases like '请问' and '对不起', you'll navigate social situations with ease.
Counting from Zero to Ten
Learn to count from zero to ten in Mandarin, including the numbers and their uses in everyday situations like shopping, telling time, and basic math.
Grounded Conversations
Explore how to talk about locations and actions with words that indicate completion, inquiry, and description. Use these terms to discuss places and engage in lively dialogues.
Unit Review
After completing all 3 lessons, take the cumulative review to consolidate everything you've learned in this unit.
HSK 1 Unit 2 Review
Test your mastery of all 30 words and 4 grammar patterns from this unit.
HSK 1 Unit 2 Exam Practice
A short mock exam — listening + reading — drawn from this unit's vocabulary, grammar, and lessons.