为工作做准备
Preparing for Work
StartBefore the Interview
He Tian helps Chen An prepare for her first interview.
6 new words
挺tǐngquite, rather
明天是我第一次面试，我挺紧张的。
Tomorrow is my first interview, and I am quite nervous.
紧张jǐnzhāngnervous
明天是我第一次面试，我挺紧张的。
Tomorrow is my first interview, and I am quite nervous.
信心xìnxīnconfidence
别担心，你有能力，也应该有信心。
Do not worry. You have ability, and you should also have confidence.
能力nénglìability, competence
别担心，你有能力，也应该有信心。
Do not worry. You have ability, and you should also have confidence.
招聘zhāopìnto recruit
招聘广告上说，他们会提供培训机会。
The job advertisement says they will provide training opportunities.
提供tígōngto provide
招聘广告上说，他们会提供培训机会。
The job advertisement says they will provide training opportunities.
Listen to the conversation
陈安
明天是我第一次面试，我挺紧张的。
Míngtiān shì wǒ dì yī cì miànshì, wǒ tǐng jǐnzhāng de.
Tomorrow is my first interview, and I am quite nervous.
何天
别担心，你有能力，也应该有信心。
Bié dānxīn, nǐ yǒu nénglì, yě yīnggāi yǒu xìnxīn.
Do not worry. You have ability, and you should also have confidence.
陈安
招聘广告上说，他们会提供培训机会。
Zhāopìn guǎnggào shàng shuō, tāmen huì tígōng péixùn jīhuì.
The job advertisement says they will provide training opportunities.
何天
那很好。你准备的材料很清楚。
Nà hěn hǎo. Nǐ zhǔnbèi de cáiliào hěn qīngchu.
That is very good. The materials you prepared are very clear.
陈安
我还担心经验不够。
Wǒ hái dānxīn jīngyàn bù gòu.
I am still worried that I do not have enough experience.
何天
只要认真回答，你一定能把能力表现出来。
Zhǐyào rènzhēn huídá, nǐ yídìng néng bǎ nénglì biǎoxiàn chūlai.
As long as you answer seriously, you will certainly be able to show your ability.
Tap a marked word for its meaning. Tap a line to see the English.
Grammar
明天是我第一次面试，我挺紧张的。Tomorrow is my first interview, and I am quite nervous.
挺+ Adjective +的
挺 · “tǐng”. Adverb meaning 'quite' or 'rather'. Common in spoken Chinese.
他的汉语说得挺好的。
Tā de Hànyǔ shuō de tǐng hǎo de.
He speaks Chinese quite well.
Which word means “nervous”?
The Application
Manager Jiang explains the next stage of Chen An's job application.
6 new words
负责fùzéto be in charge of
我以前负责过学校活动的宣传。
I have previously been responsible for publicity for school activities.
本来běnláioriginally, at first
您本来安排今天面试多少人？
How many people had you originally arranged to interview today?
应聘yìngpìnto apply for a job
陈安，你是来应聘市场助理的吧？
Chen An, you are here to apply for the marketing-assistant position, right?
材料cáiliàodata, material
先把准备好的材料给我看看。
Let me see the materials you prepared first.
符合fúhéto accord with
你的经历跟岗位要求很符合。
Your experience matches the position's requirements very well.
通知tōngzhīto inform
我们会在下周通知通过的人。
We will notify the successful applicants next week.
Listen to the conversation
江经理
陈安，你是来应聘市场助理的吧？先把准备好的材料给我看看。
Chén Ān, nǐ shì lái yìngpìn shìchǎng zhùlǐ de ba? Xiān bǎ zhǔnbèi hǎo de cáiliào gěi wǒ kànkan.
Chen An, you are here to apply for the marketing-assistant position, right? Let me see the materials you prepared first.
陈安
好的。这是我的简历和作品。我以前负责过学校活动的宣传。
Hǎo de. Zhè shì wǒ de jiǎnlì hé zuòpǐn. Wǒ yǐqián fùzé guo xuéxiào huódòng de xuānchuán.
Certainly. Here are my résumé and work samples. I have previously been responsible for publicity for school activities.
江经理
你的经历跟岗位要求很符合。
Nǐ de jīnglì gēn gǎngwèi yāoqiú hěn fúhé.
Your experience matches the position's requirements very well.
陈安
谢谢。您本来安排今天面试多少人？
Xièxie nín. Nín běnlái ānpái jīntiān miànshì duōshao rén?
Thank you. How many people had you originally arranged to interview today?
江经理
一共六位。我们会在下周通知通过的人。
Yīgòng liù wèi. Wǒmen huì zài xià zhōu tōngzhī tōngguò de rén.
Six in total. We will notify the successful applicants next week.
陈安
好的，我会耐心等消息。
Hǎo de, wǒ huì nàixīn děng xiāoxi.
All right. I will wait patiently for the news.
Grammar
您本来安排今天面试多少人？How many people had you originally arranged to interview today?
本来+ Verb
本来 · “běnlái”. Usage A: 'Original' or 'at first', indicating a change. Usage B: Indicates something goes without saying.
我本来不会开车，但现在开得特别好。
Wǒ běnlái bú huì kāichē, dàn xiànzài kāi de tèbié hǎo.
Originally I couldn't drive, but now I drive very well.
Fill the gap我以前____过学校活动的宣传。I have previously been responsible for publicity for school activities.
Choosing a Profession
Su Le and Chen An discuss a possible career in law.
6 new words
律师lǜshīlawyer
你为什么想当律师？
Why do you want to become a lawyer?
专业zhuānyèmajor, specialty
我喜欢这个专业，也希望帮助遇到问题的人。
I like this profession, and I also hope to help people who run into problems.
另外lìngwàibesides, in addition
另外，你可以请对方安排一次参观，先了解实际工作。
In addition, you can ask them to arrange a visit and learn about the actual work first.
收入shōurùincome
律师的收入可能不错，不过工作时间也可能很长。
A lawyer's income may be good, but the working hours may also be long.
咱们zánmenwe, us (inclusive)
所以咱们先了解清楚，再决定要不要申请。
So let us understand it clearly first and then decide whether to apply.
安排ānpáito arrange
另外，你可以请对方安排一次参观，先了解实际工作。
In addition, you can ask them to arrange a visit and learn about the actual work first.
Listen to the conversation
苏乐
你为什么想当律师？
Nǐ wèishénme xiǎng dāng lǜshī?
Why do you want to become a lawyer?
陈安
我喜欢这个专业，也希望帮助遇到问题的人。
Wǒ xǐhuan zhè ge zhuānyè, yě xīwàng bāngzhù yùdào wèntí de rén.
I like this profession, and I also hope to help people who run into problems.
苏乐
律师的收入可能不错，不过工作时间也可能很长。
Lǜshī de shōurù kěnéng búcuò, búguò gōngzuò shíjiān yě kěnéng hěn cháng.
A lawyer's income may be good, but the working hours may also be long.
陈安
我知道。所以咱们先了解清楚，再决定要不要申请。
Wǒ zhīdào. Suǒyǐ zánmen xiān liǎojiě qīngchu, zài juédìng yào bu yào shēnqǐng.
I know. So let us understand it clearly first and then decide whether to apply.
苏乐
另外，你可以请对方安排一次参观，先了解实际工作。
Lìngwài, nǐ kěyǐ qǐng duìfāng ānpái yī cì cānguān, xiān liǎojiě shíjì gōngzuò.
In addition, you can ask them to arrange a visit and learn about the actual work first.
陈安
好，我明天就联系他们。
Hǎo, wǒ míngtiān jiù liánxì tāmen.
Good. I will contact them tomorrow.
Grammar
另外，你可以请对方安排一次参观，先了解实际工作。In addition, you can ask them to arrange a visit and learn about the actual work first.
另外+ Statement
另外 · “lìngwài”. Pronoun, adverb, or conjunction meaning 'other', 'besides', or 'in addition'.
我学的是法律，另外，收入也不错。
Wǒ xué de shì fǎlǜ, lìngwài, shōurù yě búcuò.
I studied law; besides, the income is not bad.
Which word means “we, us (inclusive)”?
Honest Preparation
A short guide to preparing for a formal interview.
5 new words
首先shǒuxiānfirst
准备正式面试时，首先应了解公司的用人方向；其次要把自己的经历说清楚。
When preparing for a formal interview, first understand the company's hiring direction; second, explain your own experience clearly.
正式zhèngshìformal
准备正式面试时，首先应了解公司的用人方向；其次要把自己的经历说清楚。
When preparing for a formal interview, first understand the company's hiring direction; second, explain your own experience clearly.
留liúto leave (an impression)
面试结束以后，给对方留下一句简单的感谢，也能表现出礼貌和认真。
After the interview, leaving the other person a simple thank-you can also show politeness and seriousness.
其次qícìsecond, next
准备正式面试时，首先应了解公司的用人方向；其次要把自己的经历说清楚。
When preparing for a formal interview, first understand the company's hiring direction; second, explain your own experience clearly.
诚实chéngshíhonest
说话时最好诚实，不要把不会的事情说成自己都会。
It is best to be honest when speaking and not say that you can do things you cannot do.
Listen to the text
准备正式面试时，首先应了解公司的用人方向；其次要把自己的经历说清楚。说话时最好诚实，不要把不会的事情说成自己都会。面试结束以后，给对方留下一句简单的感谢，也能表现出礼貌和认真。
Zhǔnbèi zhèngshì miànshì shí, shǒuxiān yīng liǎojiě gōngsī de yòngrén fāngxiàng; qícì yào bǎ zìjǐ de jīnglì shuō qīngchu. Shuōhuà shí zuìhǎo chéngshí, bù yào bǎ bù huì de shìqing shuō chéng zìjǐ dōu huì. Miànshì jiéshù yǐhòu, gěi duìfāng liú xià yī jù jiǎndān de gǎnxiè, yě néng biǎoxiàn chū lǐmào hé rènzhēn.
When preparing for a formal interview, first understand the company's hiring direction; second, explain your own experience clearly. It is best to be honest when speaking and not say that you can do things you cannot do. After the interview, leaving the other person a simple thank-you can also show politeness and seriousness.
Grammar
准备正式面试时，首先应了解公司的用人方向；其次要把自己的经历说清楚。When preparing for a formal interview, first understand the company's hiring direction; second, explain your own experience clearly.
首先A +其次B
首先……其次…… · “shǒuxiān… qícì…”. Used in written Chinese or formal speech to enumerate items: 'First... Second...'.
首先，要穿正式的衣服……其次，应聘时不要紧张。
Shǒuxiān, yào chuān zhèngshì de yīfu... qícì, yìngpìn shí búyào jǐnzhāng.
First, wear formal clothes... Second, don't be nervous during the application.
Fill the gap准备正式面试时，____应了解公司的用人方向；其次要把自己的经历说清楚。When preparing for a formal interview, first understand the company's hiring direction; second, explain your own experience clearly.
Culture
Chinese Tunic Suit and Cheongsam
The Zhongshan Suit (Chinese Tunic Suit), designed by Sun Yat-sen, represents traditional formal wear for men. The Cheongsam (Qipao), featuring a standing collar, is the traditional formal wear for women, popular in 1920s Shanghai.
Looking Beyond Salary
A short reflection on evaluating a job and protecting time for a full life.
8 new words
改变gǎibiànto change
找工作会改变一个人的生活，也会改变他看待自己的感觉。
感觉gǎnjuéfeeling
找工作会改变一个人的生活，也会改变他看待自己的感觉。
判断pànduànto judge, to decide
判断一份工作是否适合自己，不能只看收入，也要看能不能与团队合作；下班后也要留一点时间，和喜欢的人约会，或者陪家人休息。
顾客gùkècustomer, client
在工作中，不管面对顾客还是同事，大家都希望对方准时、守信。
准时zhǔnshípunctual, on time
在工作中，不管面对顾客还是同事，大家都希望对方准时、守信。
不管bùguǎnno matter (what, how)
在工作中，不管面对顾客还是同事，大家都希望对方准时、守信。
与yǔwith (formal)
判断一份工作是否适合自己，不能只看收入，也要看能不能与团队合作；下班后也要留一点时间，和喜欢的人约会，或者陪家人休息。
约会yuēhuìto date, to have an appointment
判断一份工作是否适合自己，不能只看收入，也要看能不能与团队合作；下班后也要留一点时间，和喜欢的人约会，或者陪家人休息。
Listen to the text
找工作会改变一个人的生活，也会改变他看待自己的感觉。在工作中，不管面对顾客还是同事，大家都希望对方准时、守信。判断一份工作是否适合自己，不能只看收入，也要看能不能与团队合作；下班后也要留一点时间，和喜欢的人约会，或者陪家人休息。
Zhǎo gōngzuò huì gǎibiàn yī ge rén de shēnghuó, yě huì gǎibiàn tā kàndài zìjǐ de gǎnjué. Zài gōngzuò zhōng, bùguǎn miànduì gùkè háishi tóngshì, dàjiā dōu xīwàng duìfāng zhǔnshí, shǒuxìn. Pànduàn yī fèn gōngzuò shìfǒu shìhé zìjǐ, bù néng zhǐ kàn shōurù, yě yào kàn néng bu néng yǔ tuánduì hézuò; xiàbān hòu yě yào liú yīdiǎn shíjiān, hé xǐhuan de rén yuēhuì, huòzhě péi jiārén xiūxi.
Looking for work can change a person's life and also change how that person feels about themselves. At work, whether dealing with customers or colleagues, everyone hopes the other person will be punctual and trustworthy. To judge whether a job suits you, do not look only at income; also consider whether you can cooperate with the team. After work, it is also important to leave some time to go on a date with someone you like or to rest with family.
Grammar
在工作中，不管面对顾客还是同事，大家都希望对方准时、守信。
不管A +都/也B
不管 · “bùguǎn”. Conjunction 'no matter'. Indicates result remains same regardless of circumstances.
不管是上课、上班，还是与别人约会，准时都非常重要。
Bùguǎn shì shàngkè, shàngbān, háishi yǔ biéren yuēhuì, zhǔnshí dōu fēicháng zhòngyào.
No matter if it is class, work, or a date, punctuality is very important.
Which word means “to date, to have an appointment”?
Write the new characters
0 of 23 written
挺 tǐng · quite, rather
Trace the strokes in order
Practice
8 questions · about 4 minutes
Pick the meaningListenFill the gapMatchWord order
Finish
Finish the practice to complete this lesson.