Learning Objectives:

1. Learn complaining and the concept of face.

2. Learn different strategies to raise complaints in Chinese.

STEP 1: Raising Complaints

Watch the animated video below that involves Wang You’s story.

STEP 2: Real Life Examples

Watch the following conversations between the native speakers.

Pay attention to how they complain.

1. Between Neighbors:

2. Teacher & student:

3. Among colleagues:

STEP 3: Practice Speaking

Click the button to practice speaking with the native speaker!

Exercise 1:  

Topic: Complaining

STEP 4: Test Yourself 

Complete the conversation quiz below. 

Complaining

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