Persuasion & Giving Advice

Learning Objectives:

1. Learn basic expression for initiating a suggestion in Chinese.

2. Learn various tactics for suggesting and persuading under different situations.


STEP 1: Making A Suggestion

Watch the animated video to learn expressions and tactics used in making suggestions.


STEP 2: Real Life Examples

Watch the following conversations between native speakers.

Pay attention to how they raise their suggestions and persuade others.

1. Between family members:

2. Between cohabiting couples:

3. Between friends; between friend & friend’s Parent:

4. Between host and guest in a television show:


STEP 3: Practice Speaking

Click the button to practice speaking with the native speaker!

Exercise 1: 

Topic: Suggestion & Giving Advice


STEP 4: Test Yourself 

Complete the conversation quiz below.

Suggestion & Giving Advice