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Clarifying with Questions & Negation
Language Systems (Grammar & Syntax) · Questions & Negation for Real Conversations
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Weighting distribution
25 categories
Culture & Pragmatics
14%
Pronunciation, Spelling & Mechanics
14%
Vocabulary & Semantics · High-Frequency Conversation Vocabulary
7%
Vocabulary & Semantics · Functional Chunks & Discourse Markers
7%
Presentational Communication (Speaking & Writing) · Write Messages (Texting & Email)
5%
Presentational Communication (Speaking & Writing) · Everyday Speaking: Explaining Yourself
5%

Skills

The comprehensive taxonomy of conversational mandarin chinese — drill into a card to work its skills.

Language Systems (Grammar & Syntax) · Questions & Negation for Real Conversations

4 core skills3% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Clarifying with Questions & NegationRecommended
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Yes/No Question PatternsAvailable
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Asking Information QuestionsAvailable
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Using NegationAvailable
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Language Systems (Grammar & Syntax) · High-Frequency Sentence Patterns

4 core skills3% total weight
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Location & Direction ExpressionsAvailable
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Using High-Frequency PatternsAvailable
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Word Order & ParticlesAvailable
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Time Expressions & Verb FormsAvailable
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Language Systems (Grammar & Syntax) · Politeness, Modality & Requests

4 core skills2% total weight
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Adjusting FormalityAvailable
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Expressing Ability, Desire & ObligationAvailable
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Polite Speech Style (desu/masu)Available
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Making Polite RequestsAvailable
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Language Systems (Grammar & Syntax) · Connectors, Aspect & Reference

4 core skills3% total weight
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Sentence-Ending ParticlesAvailable
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Using Basic ConnectorsAvailable
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3
Pronouns & Reference WordsAvailable
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Using TransitionsAvailable
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Language Systems (Grammar & Syntax) · Measure Words, Numbers & Counting

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Using CountersAvailable
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Prices, Quantities & MeasurementsAvailable
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3
Particles (wa, ga, o, ni, de)Available
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Date & Time ExpressionsAvailable
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Culture & Pragmatics

4 core skills14% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
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Interpreting Pragmatic MeaningsAvailable
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Choosing Politeness & Address FormsAvailable
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3
Culturally Appropriate Small TalkAvailable
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Recognizing Regional VariationAvailable
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Interpersonal Communication (Speaking & Listening) · Directions, Transportation & Travel Logistics

4 core skills2% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
1
Asking for DirectionsAvailable
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2
Giving Basic DirectionsAvailable
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3
Handling Travel LogisticsAvailable
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Discussing TransportationAvailable
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Interpersonal Communication (Speaking & Listening) · Opinions, Preferences & Recommendations

4 core skills2% total weight
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Comparing Options & Stating PreferencesAvailable
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2
Expressing Likes, Dislikes & PreferencesAvailable
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Giving & Receiving RecommendationsAvailable
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Supporting Opinions with ReasonsAvailable
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Interpersonal Communication (Speaking & Listening) · Making Plans & Scheduling

4 core skills2% total weight
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1
Accepting, Declining & ReschedulingAvailable
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2
Proposing PlansAvailable
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3
Discussing AvailabilityAvailable
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Confirming Plan DetailsAvailable
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Interpersonal Communication (Speaking & Listening) · Handling Problems & Requests for Help

4 core skills2% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
1
Asking for Help in PublicAvailable
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2
Explaining Service ProblemsAvailable
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3
Requesting Changes & AlternativesAvailable
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4
Clarifying & Confirming SolutionsAvailable
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Interpersonal Communication (Speaking & Listening) · Conversation Strategies & Repair

4 core skills2% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
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Asking for RepetitionAvailable
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2
Checking UnderstandingAvailable
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3
Using Fillers & Turn-TakingAvailable
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Rephrasing for ClarityAvailable
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Interpersonal Communication (Speaking & Listening) · Small Talk & Introductions

4 core skills2% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
1
Ending Conversations PolitelyAvailable
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2
Greetings & IntroductionsAvailable
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3
Making Small TalkAvailable
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4
Maintaining Short ConversationsAvailable
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Interpersonal Communication (Speaking & Listening) · Ordering, Shopping & Services

4 core skills2% total weight
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Shopping: Requesting ItemsAvailable
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Ordering Food & DrinksAvailable
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3
Completing TransactionsAvailable
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Making Service RequestsAvailable
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Interpersonal Communication (Speaking & Listening) · Storytelling & Sharing Experiences

4 core skills2% total weight
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Describing Feelings About ExperiencesAvailable
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2
Sharing Recent ExperiencesAvailable
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3
Reacting to StoriesAvailable
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Questions About Past NarrativesAvailable
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Interpretive Communication (Listening & Reading) · Interpretive Strategies & Evidence

4 core skills2% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
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Choosing Best SummariesAvailable
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2
Using Context CluesAvailable
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3
Confirming DetailsAvailable
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Identifying Supporting DetailsAvailable
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Interpretive Communication (Listening & Reading) · Reading Everyday Texts (Signs, Menus, Messages)

4 core skills3% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
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Finding Practical InformationAvailable
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Understanding Messages & ChatsAvailable
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Understanding Everyday TextsAvailable
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Interpreting Ads & NoticesAvailable
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Interpretive Communication (Listening & Reading) · Everyday Listening (Main Idea & Details)

4 core skills3% total weight
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Identifying Key Details: SpokenAvailable
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Understanding Main Ideas: SpokenAvailable
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Following Multi-Step InstructionsAvailable
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Recognizing Numbers, Prices & TimesAvailable
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Interpretive Communication (Listening & Reading) · Understanding Media

4 core skills3% total weight
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Identifying Details in ClipsAvailable
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Understanding Audio/Video ClipsAvailable
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Recognizing Media PhrasesAvailable
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Inferring Attitudes in MediaAvailable
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Interpretive Communication (Listening & Reading) · Understanding Common Questions & Requests

4 core skills3% total weight
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Recognizing Question FormsAvailable
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2
Inferring Meaning from ContextAvailable
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Identifying Purpose of ExchangesAvailable
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Understanding Requests & SuggestionsAvailable
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Presentational Communication (Speaking & Writing) · Tell a Clear Story

4 core skills4% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
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Using Sequence TransitionsAvailable
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2
Telling Short StoriesAvailable
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3
Retelling StoriesAvailable
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4
Including Key Details & ReactionsAvailable
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Presentational Communication (Speaking & Writing) · Write Messages (Texting & Email)

4 core skills5% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
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Writing Requests & ExplanationsAvailable
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2
Writing Planning MessagesAvailable
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3
Writing Responses to PlansAvailable
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Editing Messages for ClarityAvailable
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Presentational Communication (Speaking & Writing) · Everyday Speaking: Explaining Yourself

4 core skills5% total weight
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Explaining Needs & WantsAvailable
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Giving Supported OpinionsAvailable
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Presenting Near-Future PlansAvailable
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Describing People, Places & ThingsAvailable
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Vocabulary & Semantics · High-Frequency Conversation Vocabulary

5 core skills7% total weight
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5 skills to mastery
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Relationships, Hobbies & Leisure VocabularyAvailable
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Work & Responsibilities VocabularyAvailable
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Food, Shopping & Services VocabularyAvailable
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Travel & Transportation VocabularyAvailable
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Everyday Conversation VocabularyAvailable
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Vocabulary & Semantics · Functional Chunks & Discourse Markers

5 core skills7% total weight
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5 skills to mastery
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Agreement, Disagreement & HedgingAvailable
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Avoiding Loanword TrapsAvailable
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Expanding VocabularyAvailable
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Clarifying MeaningAvailable
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Conversation Flow PhrasesAvailable
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Pronunciation, Spelling & Mechanics

4 core skills14% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
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Reading & Typing KanaAvailable
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Clear Speaking & Pitch AccentAvailable
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High-Frequency KanjiAvailable
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Improving PronunciationAvailable
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