This stories series is a collection of 12 engaging stories organized by difficulty. This series helps you build vocabulary naturally through reading, with each story introducing new words in context.
Course Information
Difficulty: Beginners
Categories: Mandarin
Series Summary
This stories series is a collection of 12 engaging stories organized by difficulty. This series helps you build vocabulary naturally through reading, with each story introducing new words in context.
Each story comes with vocabulary lists, grammar explanations, comprehension questions, and other exercises to reinforce learning. All words are highlighted with tooltips, so you can check meanings and pinyin instantly.
We also provide Anki decks so you can practice with spaced repetition and remember the words for longer.
How to Use This Series
- Study – Look at the vocabulary list for the story before you read.
- Practice – Use the Anki deck to review the words regularly.
- Read – Enjoy the story. You will recognise every word because you already studied it.
- Remember – The words appear again in later stories, which helps you keep them in your memory.
The Structure
- Week 1 (6 stories): Beginner level. ~30 new words and simple sentence structures for everyday situations.
- Week 2 (6 stories): Beginner level. ~30 new words and simple sentence structures for everyday situations.
Perfect For
- Self-directed readers who want structured, engaging content
- Learners building vocabulary for HSK 3.0 Band 2-3
- Those who want to move beyond textbook dialogues into real stories
- Students interested in practical Chinese for daily life
Course Syllabus
Week 1
老鼠: 聪明的策略家 – The Rat: The Clever Strategist
Lesson 1 of 6 within section Week 1.
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牛: 稳健的奔跑者 – The Ox: The Steadfast Runner
Lesson 2 of 6 within section Week 1.
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老虎: 勇敢的竞争者 – The Tiger: The Courageous Competitor
Lesson 3 of 6 within section Week 1.
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兔子: 专注的短跑选手 – The Rabbit: The Focused Sprinter
Lesson 4 of 6 within section Week 1.
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龙: 空中战略家 – The Dragon: The Aerial Strategist
Lesson 5 of 6 within section Week 1.
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蛇: 无声的探路者 – The Snake: The Silent Pathfinder
Lesson 6 of 6 within section Week 1.
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Week 2
马: 热情的赛跑者 – The Horse: The Passionate Racer
Lesson 1 of 6 within section Week 2.
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羊: 平静的漫游者 – The Goat: The Peaceful Wanderer
Lesson 2 of 6 within section Week 2.
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猴子: 聪明的策略家 – The Monkey: The Clever Strategist
Lesson 3 of 6 within section Week 2.
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公鸡: 坚定的完成者 – The Rooster: The Determined Finisher
Lesson 4 of 6 within section Week 2.
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狗: 忠诚的守护者 – The Dog: The Loyal Guardian
Lesson 5 of 6 within section Week 2.
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猪: 快乐的梦想家 – The Pig: The Joyful Dreamer
Lesson 6 of 6 within section Week 2.
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