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HSK 5Unit 15 Overview

Leadership, Roles and Innovation

领导、职务与创新 Lǐng dǎo zhí wù yǔ chuàng xīn

By the end of this unit, you'll be able to discuss academic roles with cohesion, express concessions in business contexts, articulate leadership responsibilities, and advocate for innovation through strategic reasoning.

8 lessons 86 words 8 grammar 600 XP

What You'll Be Able to Do

By the end of this unit, you will master four practical skills:

Listen

You can follow discussions on leadership roles and responsibilities, identifying cohesive references and understanding nuanced arguments about business operations and innovation.

Speak

You can articulate your stance on leadership and innovation, express concessions effectively, and prompt action while discussing hypothetical scenarios and their potential outcomes.

Read & Write

You can critically analyze formal texts on leadership and innovation, employing causative constructions and serial verb sentences to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively.

Culture & Use

You can navigate discussions on leadership and innovation with cultural sensitivity, recognizing when to express concessions and how to advocate for change in a formal context.

Lessons in this Unit

8 lessons. Complete them in order for the best learning experience.

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Jason
Amy
Martin
Lazarus

Academic Titles and Roles

学术称号与职务Xuéshù Chēnghào yǔ Zhíwù

Discuss various academic degrees like 博士 and 硕士, explore the roles of scholars and their functions, and understand different subjects and tasks within educational contexts.

12 words 1 grammar Dialogue Podcast 170 XP
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Jason
Amy
Martin
Anna

Business Positions and Operations

职场与基地Zhi2 chang3 yu3 ji1 di4

Discuss your role in the workplace, the nature of your business trips, and how to communicate updates through announcements and social media like Weibo and blogs.

12 words 1 grammar Dialogue Podcast 170 XP
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Jason
Amy
Adam
Lazarus

Leading the Charge

引领前行Yǐnlǐng Qiánxíng

Discuss roles and responsibilities in leadership and organization, including positions like chairman and assistant, as well as concepts like entrusting and undertaking tasks.

11 words 1 grammar Dialogue Podcast 160 XP
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Jason
Amy
Anna
Martin

Mobilizing Support

动员支持dòng yuán zhī chí

Discuss how to assist and advise others, invite participation, and mobilize resources effectively in various contexts.

11 words 1 grammar Dialogue Podcast 160 XP
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Jason
Amy
Zara
Lazarus

Building Your Vision

构建愿景Gòujiàn Yuànjǐng

Discuss how to plan and prepare for projects, from establishing a vision to the steps of construction and procurement.

10 words 1 grammar Dialogue Podcast 150 XP
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Jason
Amy
Adam
Zara

Opening New Horizons

开启新视野Kāi qǐ xīn shì yě

Discuss how to enlighten and decorate spaces, the significance of opening ceremonies, and the importance of governance in defense and prevention.

10 words 1 grammar Dialogue Podcast 150 XP
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Jason
Amy
Chloe
Martin

Leading with Authority

权威引领quán wēi yǐn lǐng

Discuss how to maintain law and order, the importance of obeying commands, and the role of a guide or master in leadership.

10 words 1 grammar Dialogue Podcast 150 XP
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Jason
Amy
Martin
Lazarus

Championing Change

倡导变革Chàngdǎo Biàngé

Learners can discuss advocating for new policies, promoting effective practices, encouraging teamwork, and the roles of higher authorities in implementing changes.

10 words 1 grammar Dialogue Podcast 150 XP

Unit Review

After completing all 8 lessons, take the cumulative review to consolidate everything you've learned in this unit.

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HSK 5 Unit 15 Review

Test your mastery of all 86 words and 8 grammar patterns from this unit.

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HSK 5 Unit 15 Exam Practice

A short mock exam — listening + reading — drawn from this unit's vocabulary, grammar, and lessons.

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