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HSK 3.0 · Level 2Unit 1Lesson 2

Connecting Ideas

联结思想 Liánjié Sīxiǎng

Jason
Amy
James
Mia

Discuss contrasts and reasons using words like '但是' and '因为', while exploring questions with '为什么' and '什么样'.

Unit 1: Possibilities & Conditions (可能条件) — possibilities-conditions
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May 28, 2026

Lesson Targets

TaskExpress obligation and what someone should do using 该 and 应该
TopicChoosing a Course
Grammar能愿动词:该/应该、用"呢"构成的省略式疑问句
néngyuàn dòngcí: gāi / yīnggāi, yòng "ne" gòuchéng de shěnglüè shì yíwènjù
Modal Verbs: 该 & 应该, Elliptical Questions with 呢
Skillsexpressing obligation · connecting ideas · explaining reasons

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