The Vocab Booster series is organized into different topics, with a strong focus on learning new words. The series includes vocabulary for all HSK levels.
Series Summary:
Each Booster covers a specific theme, such as technology, food, travel, or daily routines. As you move through the levels, the vocabulary becomes more challenging and the stories become longer.
Most graded readers expect you to guess the meaning of new words from the story. The Vocab Booster series does the opposite. It is based on one simple idea: every word in the story is a new word for you.
This series gives you control. You decide whether you want to study first, or just read, and you choose your own pace. By learning the words before you read, you avoid frustration and enjoy the story more. You recognise the words as you read, and reading helps you reinforce what you have learned.
Before you start an episode, you can see all the new vocabulary in the study section. You can learn the words first, and then read the story to see how they are used in context. This helps you move from memorising words to actually understanding them in real situations.
We also provide an Anki deck 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 episode before you read.
- Practice – Use the Anki deck to review the words regularly.
- Read – Enjoy the story. You will recognize every word because you already studied it.
- Remember – The words appear again in later episodes, which helps you keep them in your memory.
The Structure:
- Beginner: 25 basic words and simple sentence structures for everyday situations.
- Intermediate: 50 new words. More complex stories with useful connecting words and grammar patterns.
- Advanced: 50 new words. Longer texts with richer vocabulary and more natural expressions.
Course Syllabus
Beginner
Lesson 2 of 6 within section Beginner.
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小明的生日聚会 – Xiaoming’s Birthday Party
Lesson 3 of 6 within section Beginner.
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我的朋友小明 – My friend Xiaoming
Lesson 4 of 6 within section Beginner.
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难忘的周末生日 – Unforgettable Weekend Birthday
Lesson 5 of 6 within section Beginner.
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Recap: Recap: 再见派对 – Recap: Recap: Farewell Party
Lesson 6 of 6 within section Beginner.
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Intermediate
小明的生日派对 – Xiaoming’s Birthday Party
Lesson 2 of 11 within section Intermediate.
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周末爬山计划 – Weekend Hiking Plan
Lesson 3 of 11 within section Intermediate.
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友谊的误会 – Misunderstanding of Friendship
Lesson 4 of 11 within section Intermediate.
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Lesson 5 of 11 within section Intermediate.
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扩大社交圈 – Expand social circle
Lesson 6 of 11 within section Intermediate.
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修复友谊 – Repairing Friendship
Lesson 7 of 11 within section Intermediate.
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Lesson 8 of 11 within section Intermediate.
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聚餐与友情 – Dinner and Friendship
Lesson 9 of 11 within section Intermediate.
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新朋友和新生活 – New Friends and New Life
Lesson 10 of 11 within section Intermediate.
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Recap: Recap: 学习小组 – Recap: Study Group
Lesson 11 of 11 within section Intermediate.
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Advanced
新城市里的朋友 – Friends in the New City
Lesson 2 of 10 within section Advanced.
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Lesson 3 of 10 within section Advanced.
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Lesson 4 of 10 within section Advanced.
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派对与饭局 – Parties and Dinner Gatherings
Lesson 5 of 10 within section Advanced.
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疏远的代价 – The Price of Alienation
Lesson 6 of 10 within section Advanced.
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Lesson 7 of 10 within section Advanced.
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一面之缘到深交 – From a one-time encounter to a deep friendship
Lesson 8 of 10 within section Advanced.
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社交恐惧症的转变 – The Transformation of Social Anxiety Disorder
Lesson 9 of 10 within section Advanced.
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Recap: Recap: 温暖的告别 – Recap: Warm Farewell
Lesson 10 of 10 within section Advanced.
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Reading Path
- Beginner (Episodes 1-6): Basic vocabulary and simple sentence structures
- Intermediate (Episodes 101-111): More complex narratives and grammar patterns
- Advanced (Episodes 201-211): Longer texts and nuanced expressions
Perfect For
- Self-directed readers who want structured, engaging content
- Learners building vocabulary for HSK 3.0 Band 2 and up
- Those who want to move beyond textbook dialogues into real stories
- Students interested in practical Chinese for daily life
