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Talking About Chinese New Year

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Listen to the whole passage once first, then practice sentence by sentence.

The first line is the other person opening the conversation; the "You" lines are suggestions for you to practice saying in this scenario (not a back-and-forth dialogue).

A Chinese friend

jīntiānshìzhōngguódexīnnián,nǐgāoxìngma?

今天是中国的新年,你高兴吗?

Today is Chinese New Year. Are you happy?

You

xīnniánhǎo!

新年好!

Happy New Year!

You

xīnniánnǐmenzuòshénme?

新年你们做什么?

What do you do for the New Year?

You

nǐmenzàijiāzuòshénmecài?

你们在家做什么菜?

What dishes do you make at home?

You

xīnniánnǐmenchīshénme?

新年你们吃什么?

What do you eat during the New Year?

You

wǒyěxiǎngchīzhōngguócài。

我也想吃中国菜。

I'd like to try Chinese food too.

You

nǐmenhēcháma?

你们喝茶吗?

Do you drink tea?

You

xièxienǐ,xīnniánkuàilè!

谢谢你,新年快乐!

Thank you, and Happy New Year!