THE CONVERSATION LAB / LESSON 1
First connections.
Say hello. Learn a name. Let a conversation begin.
A little courage. A warm welcome.
Listen to yourself optional
Record one line, then compare it with the model. Your recording stays on this device and disappears when you leave. There is no pronunciation score.
A LITTLE LISTENING, A BIG DIFFERENCE
Hear the shape. Find your voice.
High and level. Rising. Low. Falling. Explore one contrast at a time, then bring it back to your hello.
OPTIONAL / STAY AND CHAT
Shall we have some tea?
Keep the connection going with tea, water, or coffee.
ONE MORE THING ABOUT YOU
Say a little more.
Try “I live in…” or “I work at…” when you are ready.
Your conversation · read & listen
About this practice edition
CSL Lesson 1 · First Connections · v1.0.1. Fictional characters and artwork are shared with the CSL People & Family lab. This lab adapts the CSL Hello, Name Game, Meeting Someone, Find the Flow, Hear the Tones, Phrase Recall, Tone Practice and Pinyin Sound Clues sheets.
Mandarin recordings are synthetic (Microsoft Huihui); human pronunciation review and primary dictionary verification are pending. Tone diagrams are learning guides, not measurements of your voice. Your progress stays in this browser. No account is needed.