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 1 of 5 within section Beginner.
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小明的家务日 – Xiaoming’s Chore Day
Lesson 2 of 5 within section Beginner.
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做家务的一天 – A Day of Doing Housework
Lesson 3 of 5 within section Beginner.
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小明做家务 – Xiao Ming does housework
Lesson 4 of 5 within section Beginner.
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Recap: Recap: 擦桌子 – Recap: Wipe the Table
Lesson 5 of 5 within section Beginner.
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Intermediate
勤劳的小王 – Hardworking Xiao Wang
Lesson 1 of 21 within section Intermediate.
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Lesson 2 of 21 within section Beginner.
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小张的家务日 – Xiao Zhang’s Chore Day
Lesson 3 of 21 within section Intermediate.
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小帮手做家务 – Little Helper Does Housework
Lesson 4 of 21 within section Intermediate.
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帮忙做家务 – Help with household chores
Lesson 5 of 21 within section Intermediate.
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Lesson 6 of 21 within section Intermediate.
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忙碌而充实的一天 – A busy but fulfilling day
Lesson 7 of 21 within section Intermediate.
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大扫除的一天 – A Day of Deep Cleaning
Lesson 8 of 21 within section Intermediate.
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Lesson 9 of 21 within section Intermediate.
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Recap: Recap: 拖厨房地板 – Recap: Mop the Kitchen Floor
Lesson 10 of 21 within section Intermediate.
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李明的周末家务 – Li Ming’s Weekend Chores
Lesson 11 of 21 within section Intermediate.
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家务日常 – Daily Household Chores
Lesson 12 of 21 within section Intermediate.
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林太太的週末家務 – Mrs. Lin’s Weekend Chores
Lesson 13 of 21 within section Intermediate.
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家务清洁的一天 – A Day of House Cleaning
Lesson 14 of 21 within section Intermediate.
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Lesson 15 of 21 within section Intermediate.
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Lesson 16 of 21 within section Intermediate.
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爱的家务 – Household Chores of Love
Lesson 17 of 21 within section Intermediate.
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彻底清洁浴室 – Thoroughly clean the bathroom
Lesson 18 of 21 within section Intermediate.
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Lesson 19 of 21 within section Intermediate.
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大扫除的一天 – A Day of Deep Cleaning
Lesson 20 of 21 within section Intermediate.
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Recap: Recap: 做晚饭 – Recap: Making Dinner
Lesson 21 of 21 within section Intermediate.
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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
