It’s getting colder in Paris — more and more each day! Let’s learn how to say “more and more” in Chinese. 越来越 （yuè lái yuè) Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine. 最近巴黎的天气 越来越 冷。Zuìjìn Bālí de tiānqì yuè lái yuè lěng. 早上出门要穿外套，中午又有点热。Zǎoshang chūmén yào chuān wàitào, zhōngwǔ yòu yǒudiǎn rè. 我朋友笑着说：“秋天来了，衣服也要 越来越 多了！”Wǒ péngyou xiào zhe shuō: “Qiūtiān lái le, yīfu yě yào yuè lái yuè duō le!”...
I looked at the sky and said, “Looks like it’s going to rain.” And it really did! Let’s learn how to say “looks like / seems” in Chinese. 看起来（ kàn qǐ lái) Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine. 今天早上我出门的时候，天有点灰。Jīntiān zǎoshang wǒ chūmén de shíhou, tiān yǒudiǎn huī. 我看了看天空，说：“ 看起来 要下雨了。”Wǒ kàn le kàn tiānkōng, shuō: “ Kàn qǐlái yào xià yǔ le.” 我拿了一把伞。结果真的下雨了！Wǒ ná le yì bǎ sǎn, jiéguǒ zhēn de xià yǔ le!...
I was about to leave home when I suddenly realized I forgot my phone! Let’s learn how to say “to realize / to notice” in Chinese. 发现 （fā xiàn) Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine. 今天早上我出门的时候，走到门口，Jīntiān zǎoshang wǒ chūmén de shíhou, zǒu dào ménkǒu, 我 发现 忘带手机了！Wǒ fāxiàn wàng dài shǒujī le! 我赶紧回家拿手机，才出门。Wǒ gǎnjǐn huí jiā ná shǒujī, cái chūmén. 幸好我走得不远。Xìnghǎo wǒ zǒu de bù yuǎn....
I love spring — especially walking in the park when the flowers bloom! Let’s learn how to say “especially” in Chinese. 特别 (tè bié) Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine. 我很喜欢春天。Wǒ hěn xǐhuān chūntiān. 花开了，天气也很好。Huā kāi le, tiānqì yě hěn hǎo. 我 特别 喜欢去公园散步。Wǒ tèbié xǐhuān qù gōngyuán sànbù. 有时候我还带一本书，一边走一边看。Yǒu shíhou wǒ hái dài yì běn shū, yìbiān zǒu yìbiān kàn....
At the library, I told my friend, “Wait a bit!” Let’s learn how to say “a bit / for a while” in Chinese. 一下 （yí xià) Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine. 今天我去图书馆。Jīntiān wǒ qù túshūguǎn. 我看到朋友，也在那儿。Wǒ kàn dào péngyou, yě zài nàr. 我走过去，笑着说：“等我 一下 ！”Wǒ zǒu guòqù, xiào zhe shuō: “Děng wǒ yíxià !” 他也笑着说：“好，我们一起找书吧。”Tā yě xiào zhe shuō: “Hǎo, wǒmen yìqǐ zhǎo shū ba.”...
Today I went to the park and realized — I haven’t been here for a long time! Let’s learn how to say “haven’t … for a long time” in Chinese. 好久没……了 （hǎo jiǔ méi … le) Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine. 今天我去了公园。Jīntiān wǒ qù le gōngyuán. 阳光很好，风也不大。Yángguāng hěn hǎo, fēng yě bú dà. 我坐在长椅上，想：“我 好久没 来公园 了 。”Wǒ zuò zài chángyǐ shàng, xiǎng: “Wǒ hǎo jiǔ méi lái gōngyuán le .” 我听到小鸟在唱歌，看到很多人在跑步。Wǒ tīngdào xiǎo niǎo zài chànggē, kàn dào hěn duō rén zài pǎobù. 我觉得心情特别好。Wǒ juéde xīnqíng t...
I forgot my umbrella and thought it wouldn’t rain — but it did! Let’s learn how to say “as a result / it turns out” in Chinese. 结果（ jié guǒ) Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine. 昨天我出门的时候忘记带伞。Zuótiān wǒ chūmén de shíhou wàngjì dài sǎn. 我想：“应该不会下雨吧？”Wǒ xiǎng: “Yīnggāi bú huì xià yǔ ba?” 结果 走到一半，雨就下大了！ Jiéguǒ zǒu dào yí bàn, yǔ jiù xià dà le! 我跑进一家商店买了一把伞。Wǒ pǎo jìn yì jiā shāngdiàn mǎi le yì bǎ sǎn....
I went to a new Chinese restaurant yesterday — the noodles were pretty good, the soup was hot, and the staff were really nice! Let’s learn how to say “quite / pretty” in Chinese. 挺……的 （tǐng …… de) Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine. 昨天我去一家新的 中国餐厅。 Zuótiān wǒ qù yì jiā xīn de Zhōngguó cāntīng . 我点了一碗面，味道 挺好的 。Wǒ diǎn le yì wǎn miàn, wèidào tǐng hǎo de . 汤也热热的，很香。Tāng yě rèrè de, hěn xiāng. 服务员 人很好 ，笑着跟我说：“慢慢吃。”Fúwùyuán rén hěn hǎo , xiào zhe gēn wǒ shuō: “Mànmàn chī.” 我想，这家中国餐厅 挺...
I got home at eleven last night — not until I finished my work! Let’s learn how to say “only / not until” in Chinese. 才 （cái) Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine. 昨天我下班很晚。Zuótiān wǒ xiàbān hěn wǎn. 我晚上十一点 才 到家。Wǒ wǎnshang shíyī diǎn cái dào jiā. 我有点儿累，但也很高兴。Wǒ yǒu diǎnr lèi, dàn yě hěn gāoxìng. 因为今天的工作做得很好。Yīnwèi jīntiān de gōngzuò zuò de hěn hǎo. 我想：“明天早点回家就好了！”Wǒ xiǎng: “Míngtiān zǎodiǎn huí jiā jiù hǎo le!”...
It’s raining again in Paris! Let’s learn how to say “again (for past or repeated actions)” in Chinese. 又……了 （yòu …… le) Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine. 今天早上我出门的时候，天 又下雨了 。Jīntiān zǎoshang wǒ chūmén de shíhou, tiān yòu xià yǔ le . 上个星期也下雨。Shàng gè xīngqī yě xià yǔ. 我看着天空，笑了笑，说：“巴黎的雨 又来了 。”Wǒ kàn zhe tiānkōng, xiào le xiào, shuō: “Bālí de yǔ yòu lái le .” 后来我打伞去地铁站，发现大家的伞都开着，颜色不一样，很漂亮。Hòulái wǒ dǎ sǎn qù dìtiě zhàn, fāxiàn dàjiā de sǎn dōu kāi zhe, yánsè bù yíyàng, hěn piàolia...
I called my friend, but she didn’t answer. Later she told me she was in a meeting. So that’s why! Let’s learn how to say “it turns out / so that’s why” in Chinese. 原来 （yuán lái) Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine. 今天我给朋友打电话，她没有接。Jīntiān wǒ gěi péngyou dǎ diànhuà, tā méiyǒu jiē. 我想：“她是不是生气了？”Wǒ xiǎng: “Tā shì bú shì shēngqì le?” 过了一会儿，她给我回电话。Guò le yí huìr, tā gěi wǒ huí diànhuà. 她说：“不好意思，我刚才在开会。”Tā shuō: “Bù hǎo yìsi, wǒ gāngcái zài kāihuì.” 我说：“啊， 原来 是这样。”Wǒ shuō: “Ā, yuánlái s...
While I was reading, I suddenly heard a “meow” — it was a cat outside the window! Let’s learn how to say “suddenly” in Chinese. 突然 (tū rán) Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine. 昨天晚上我在家看书。Zuótiān wǎnshang wǒ zài jiā kàn shū. 我看书的时候， 突然 听到一声“喵——”。Wǒ kàn shū de shíhou, tūrán tīngdào yì shēng “miāo——”. 我抬头一看，原来是一只猫在窗外。Wǒ táitóu yí kàn, yuánlái shì yì zhī māo zài chuāngwài. 它看着我，好像也在听我读书。Tā kàn zhe wǒ, hǎoxiàng yě zài tīng wǒ dú shū....
This morning it was a bit cold, so I thought, “I should wear a coat.” Let’s learn how to say “should / ought to” in Chinese. 应该 （yīng gāi) Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine. 今天早上我觉得有点冷。Jīntiān zǎoshang wǒ juéde yǒudiǎn lěng. 我想：“现在是秋天，出门的时候 应该 穿外套。”Wǒ xiǎng: “Xiànzài shì qiūtiān, chūmén de shíhou yīnggāi chuān wàitào.” 所以我拿了一件外套，穿上以后感觉舒服多了。Suǒyǐ wǒ ná le yí jiàn wàitào, chuān shàng yǐhòu gǎnjué shūfu duō le....
I usually wake up at seven in the morning, eat breakfast, and then go to school or work. Let’s learn how to say “usually / generally” in Chinese. 一般 （yì bān) Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine. 我 一般 早上七点起床。Wǒ yìbān zǎoshang qī diǎn qǐchuáng. 吃早饭以后，我去学校或者去工作。Chī zǎofàn yǐhòu, wǒ qù xuéxiào huòzhě qù gōngzuò. 到了晚上，我一般看一会儿书，然后睡觉。Dào le wǎnshang, wǒ yìbān kàn yì huìr shū, ránhòu shuìjiào....
Today I worked at my computer the whole day, without a break. Let’s learn how to say “always / continuously” in Chinese. 一直 （yī zhí) Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine. 今天我一整天都在家写东西。Jīntiān wǒ yì zhěng tiān dōu zài jiā xiě dōngxī. 我 一直 在电脑前工作，中间没有休息。Wǒ yīzhí zài diànnǎo qián gōngzuò, zhōngjiān méiyǒu xiūxi. 到了晚上，我觉得很累。Dào le wǎnshang, wǒ juéde hěn lèi.
It rained when I went to the park with my friend, but later the rain stopped and we had a nice walk. Let’s learn how to say “later / afterwards” in Chinese. 后来 （hòu lái) Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine. 昨天我和朋友去公园。Zuótiān wǒ hé péngyou qù gōngyuán. 一开始下雨了，我们不能散步。Yì kāishǐ xiàyǔ le, wǒmen bù néng sànbù. 后来 ，雨停了，我们就一起走了一圈。 Hòulái , yǔ tíng le, wǒmen jiù yìqǐ zǒu le yì quān. 我们聊了很多，很开心。Wǒmen liáo le hěn duō, hěn kāixīn....
When my friend asked if I preferred coffee or tea, I said, “Actually, I like both.” Let’s learn how to say “actually / in fact” in Chinese. 其实 （qí shí) Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine. 昨天我朋友问我：“你喜欢喝咖啡还是喝茶？”Zuótiān wǒ péngyou wèn wǒ: “Nǐ xǐhuān hē kāfēi háishi hē chá?” 我说：“我平时喝咖啡比较多， 其实 我也很喜欢喝茶。”Wǒ shuō: “Wǒ píngshí hē kāfēi bǐjiào duō, qíshí wǒ yě hěn xǐhuān hē chá.”
When I got home from work, the rain had just stopped. Then, I found a glass of water waiting for me — just right! Let’s learn how to say “just right / exactly” in Chinese. 刚好 （gāng hǎo) Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine. 今天我下班回家。Jīntiān wǒ xiàbān huí jiā. 到家门口的时候，雨 刚好 停了。Dào jiāménkǒu de shíhou, yǔ gānghǎo tíng le. 我不用打伞。Wǒ bú yòng dǎ sǎn. 进门以后，我想喝水。Jìnmén yǐhòu, wǒ xiǎng hē shuǐ. 我发现水杯里 刚好 有一杯水。Wǒ fāxiàn shuǐbēi lǐ gānghǎo yǒu yì bēi shuǐ. 真方便，时间刚好，水也刚好。Zhēn fāngbiàn, shíjiān ...
When my friend asked if I was scared to travel alone, I said, “Don’t worry, I’ll be careful.” Let’s learn how to say “don’t worry” in Chinese. 放心 （fàng xīn) Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine. 今天我朋友问我：“你一个人去旅行，不害怕吗？”Jīntiān wǒ péngyou wèn wǒ: “Nǐ yí gè rén qù lǚxíng, bú hàipà ma?” 我说：“没事， 放心 吧！我会小心的。”Wǒ shuō: “Méi shì, fàngxīn ba! Wǒ huì xiǎoxīn de.”
I told my friend, “Remember to bring the book tomorrow.” Let’s learn how to say “remember to” in Chinese. 记得（ jì de) Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine. 昨天我给朋友发消息：Zuótiān wǒ gěi péngyou fā xiāoxi: “明天见面的时候， 记得 带书。”“Míngtiān jiànmiàn de shíhou, jìde dài shū.” 她回答：“好的，我一定记得！”Tā huídá: “Hǎo de, wǒ yídìng jìde!”
I ran to catch the bus this morning, and I almost missed it. Let’s learn how to say “almost” in Chinese. 差点 （chà diǎn) Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine. 今天早上我坐公交车。Jīntiān zǎoshang wǒ zuò gōngjiāochē. 我跑得很快，不然就 差点 没赶上。Wǒ pǎo de hěn kuài, bùrán jiù chàdiǎn méi gǎn shàng. 幸好我上车了。Xìnghǎo wǒ shàngchē le.
At a café, I asked my friend to help me with my work — she was surprised! But of course, I was just kidding. Let’s learn how to say “just kidding / to joke” in Chinese. 开玩笑 （kāi wán xiào) Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine. 今天我和朋友在咖啡店聊天。Jīntiān wǒ hé péngyou zài kāfēidiàn liáotiān. 我对她说：“你要不要帮我做工作？我有很多工作。”Wǒ duì tā shuō: “Nǐ yào bù yào bāng wǒ zuò gōngzuò? Wǒ yǒu hěn duō gōngzuò.” 她说：“啊？帮你做工作？！”Tā shuō: “Ā? Bāng nǐ zuò gōngzuò?!” 我笑着说：“哈哈， 开玩笑 的啦！工作应该我自己做。”Wǒ xiào zhe shuō: “Hāh...
I’m learning guitar, and every day I practice just a little bit. Let’s learn how to say “little by little / bit by bit” in Chinese. 一点点 （yī diǎn diǎn) Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine. 我刚开始学弹吉他。Wǒ gāng kāishǐ xué tán jítā. 每天我都练习 一点点 。Měitiān wǒ dōu liànxí yī diǎn diǎn . 虽然很慢，但是我觉得有进步。Suīrán hěn màn, dànshì wǒ juéde yǒu jìnbù.
When my student asked if Chinese is difficult, I answered, “It depends.” Let’s learn how to say “it depends” in Chinese. 要看 （yào kàn) Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine. 今天学生问我：“老师，学中文难不难？”Jīntiān xuéshēng wèn wǒ: “Lǎoshī, xué Zhōngwén nán bù nán?” 我笑了笑，说：“ 要看 你每天练习多少。”Wǒ xiào le xiào, shuō: “ Yào kàn nǐ měitiān liànxí duōshǎo.”
At a restaurant, the waiter told me, “Take your time and enjoy your meal.” Let’s learn how to say “slowly / take your time” in Chinese. 慢慢 （màn man) Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine. 今天晚上我去餐厅吃饭。Jīntiān wǎnshang wǒ qù cāntīng chīfàn. 服务员上菜的时候对我说：Fúwùyuán shàng cài de shíhou duì wǒ shuō: “请 慢慢 吃。”“Qǐng mànman chī.” 听到这句话，我觉得很温暖。Tīng dào zhè jù huà, wǒ juéde hěn wēnnuǎn....
When I walked into my friend’s house, I smelled cake baking. No wonder it was so fragrant! Let’s learn how to say “no wonder / that makes sense” in Chinese. 难怪 （nán guài) Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine. 今天我去朋友家。Jīntiān wǒ qù péngyou jiā. 一进门，我就闻到很香的味道。Yí jìnmén, wǒ jiù wéndào hěn xiāng de wèidào. 原来她在做蛋糕。Yuánlái tā zài zuò dàngāo. 我说：“哇， 难怪 家里这么香！”Wǒ shuō: “Wa, nánguài jiālǐ zhème xiāng!”...
Walking in Paris, I thought I saw an old classmate — it really looked like her! Let’s learn how to say “seems / looks like” in Chinese. 好像(hǎo xiàng) Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine. 今天我走在巴黎的街上，看到一个人。Jīntiān wǒ zǒu zài Bālí de jiē shàng, kàn dào yí gè rén. 我心里想：咦，这个人 好像 是我的同学。Wǒ xīnlǐ xiǎng: yí, zhège rén hǎoxiàng shì wǒ de tóngxué. 可是我不太确定。Kěshì wǒ bù tài quèdìng. 最后我走过去一看，真的就是她！Zuìhòu wǒ zǒu guòqù yí kàn, zhēn de jiù shì tā! 你呢？你有没有遇到过“好像”认识的人？Nǐ ne? Nǐ yǒu méiyǒu yùdào guò...
At first, running felt hard, but the more I ran, the easier it got. Let’s learn how to say “the more…the more” in Chinese. 越……越……(yuè...yuè...) Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine. 今天我去跑步。Jīntiān wǒ qù pǎobù. 一开始我觉得很累，可是跑了一会儿，我发现越跑越轻松。Yì kāishǐ wǒ juéde hěn lèi, kěshì pǎo le yí huìr, wǒ fāxiàn yuè pǎo yuè qīngsōng. 最后，我还觉得很开心。Zuìhòu, wǒ hái juéde hěn kāixīn. 你呢？你有没有做过越做越喜欢的事情？Nǐ ne? Nǐ yǒu méiyǒu zuò guò yuè zuò yuè xǐhuān de shìqing?...
My friend told me, “You can call me anytime.” Let’s learn how to say “at any time / whenever” in Chinese. 随时 (suíshí ) Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine. 今天我给一个朋友打电话。Jīntiān wǒ gěi yí gè péngyou dǎ diànhuà. 她说：“你有问题可以 随时 找我。”Tā shuō: “Nǐ yǒu wèntí kěyǐ suíshí zhǎo wǒ.” 听到这句话我觉得很温暖。Tīng dào zhè jù huà wǒ juéde hěn wēnnuǎn. 因为“随时”就是，不管什么时候都可以。Yīnwèi “suíshí” jiù shì, bùguǎn shénme shíhou dōu kěyǐ. 你呢？你有没有一个朋友会说“随时联系我”？Nǐ ne? Nǐ yǒu méiyǒu yí gè péngyou huì shuō “suíshí liánxì wǒ”...
This morning I wanted to run, but it rained heavily. There was nothing I could do. Let’s learn how to say “there’s no way / nothing you can do” in Chinese. 没办法 ( méi bànfǎ) Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine. 今天早上我本来想去跑步。Jīntiān zǎoshang wǒ běnlái xiǎng qù pǎobù. 可是下大雨，我只好在家里。Kěshì xià dàyǔ, wǒ zhǐhǎo zài jiālǐ. 我心里想：哎， 没办法 。Wǒ xīnlǐ xiǎng: āi, méi bànfǎ . 有时候我们真的不能改变天气。Yǒu shíhou wǒmen zhēn de bù néng gǎi biàn tiānqì. 你呢？你有没有遇到过只能说“没办法”的时候？Nǐ ne? Nǐ yǒu méiyǒu yùdào guò zhǐ nén...
