Often, people wish to talk about something which happened in the past—whether it be yesterday, last week or another time. Be sure you understand what they are referring to and, of course, are able to explain to someone about your past experiences.
In this Podcast, you will learn:
(i) How to talk about something you did in the past
(ii) To relate to someone details of a past event
Dialogue: Discussing what have you done in the past:
(1) 今天早上我六点钟起床，然后就去跑步了。Jīntiān zǎoshang wǒ liù diǎn zhōng qǐchuáng, ránhòu jiù qù pǎobùle.
This morning I got up at six and then went running.
(2) 周一她去面试过，但是没成功。Zhōuyī tā qù miànshìguò, dànshì mò chénggōng.
She went for an interview on Monday, but was not successful.
(3) 上周四是我的生日派对。很多朋友都来了。那天，我特别开心。Shàng zhōu sì shì wǒ de shēngrì pàiduì. Hěnduō péngyǒu dōu láile. Nèitiān, wǒ tèbié kāixīn.
Last Thursday was my birthday party. Many friends came and I was very happy.
(4)昨天，老妈给我做饺子来着。我全吃光了！好好吃啊！Zuótiān, lǎo mā gěi wǒ zuò jiǎozi láizhe. Wǒ quán chī guāngle! Hǎo hào chī a!
Yesterday, my mother made dumplings for me to eat. I ate them all. Very delicious!
Chinese words and phrases mentioned in this Podcast:
早上：morning
起床：get up
然后：then
跑步：running
周一：Monday
她：she
面试：interview
但是：but
成功：succeed
上周四：last Thursday
生日派对：birthday party
很多：many
朋友：friends
来了：came
特别：very much, especially
开心：happy
昨天：yesterday
老妈：casual way to say mother
全：all
吃光了：ate all of it
好好吃：very delicious
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