{"id":612,"date":"2023-07-23T22:17:51","date_gmt":"2023-07-23T14:17:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/online.mandarininn.cn\/blog\/?p=612"},"modified":"2023-07-23T22:17:51","modified_gmt":"2023-07-23T14:17:51","slug":"small-talk-in-chinese-5-topics-to-get-you-started-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/online.mandarininn.cn\/blog\/?p=612","title":{"rendered":"Small Talk in Chinese: 5 Topics to Get You Started"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When learning a new language, being able to produce sentences<\/strong> is often the best way to go about practicing. Small talk<\/strong> is the best way for beginners to start using the language and tolearn about the cultural norms of the language they are learning, including in Chinese.
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1. Self-Introductions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introducing yourself<\/strong> is the best way to start a conversation in any language.<\/strong> It is no wonder why self-introductions are one of the first things we do when we learn Chinese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are a few phrases to get you started:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Complements<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Complements transcend any language barrier.<\/strong> Everyone likes complements! Chinese people are no different. Complements are the best way to meet new people who speak a different language than you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are a few phrases to get you started:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Hobbies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everyone has hobbies.<\/strong> It\u2019s one of the best ways to get a conversation ball rolling. Maybe you can also meet a new language buddy by sharing your hobbies together!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are a few phrases to get you started:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Weather<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Probably one of the more clich\u00e9 small talk topics but the weather<\/strong> is always a safe bet. After all, there\u2019s nothing more relatable than sharing your love for the sun or complaining about the rain again.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are a few phrases to get you started:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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5. Food<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A way to a person\u2019s heart is through food<\/strong>. This is a universal truth everywhere. Practice your Chinese by sharing your favourite cuisine with your language partner!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are a few phrases to get you started:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Looking to level up your Chinese like a native speaker with small talk?<\/strong> Mandarin Inn organized many offline groups for all levels, the schedule almost covers all the time<\/strong>, there’s always one for you. Scan the QR CODE<\/strong> on the poster to get more details!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We are waiting for you!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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