HSK 3.0 Level 1 · Lesson 2 of 15
约时间和地点
事件信息
29 minute lesson · task-based course
约时间和地点
Ask and answer event information
By the end of this lesson
- Ask when and where an event happens.
- Understand dates, times, places and phone numbers.
- Read a short event notice.
Step 2 · Listening
Listen before reading
First listen for the situation and repeated words. Do not try to translate every sentence.
First play
Identify who is speaking and the main purpose of the exchange.
Second play
Listen for names, times, places, quantities or other task information.
Step 3 · Vocabulary
Lesson vocabulary
Learn the word, then read it again in a sentence or mini-scene from this lesson. A vocabulary card by itself does not count as taught course language.
today
tomorrow
yesterday
morning
afternoon
evening
o'clock
minute; cent
week
month
date; number
where
at; in; be doing
telephone
half; semi-; incomplete
this year
next year
year; surname Nian
last year
(bound form) sun; day; day of the month
Sunday
eight
nine; 9
two; 2; (Beijing dialect) stupid
three; 3; surname San
Vocabulary in context
These short sentences and mini-scenes make the lesson's additional words usable instead of leaving them as isolated cards.
Step 4 · Sentence patterns
Build usable sentences
Study the pattern, then replace the example information with details from your own situation.
Time expressions
time + verbPlace time words before the verb.
Location with 在
subject + 在 + placeUse 在 before a place to say where an action or event happens.
Numbers and 两
一、二/两、三、四、五、六、七、八、九、零、十、百、半、千Numbers normally come before a measure word and noun. 两 is common before measure words.
Dates and clock time
年、月、日、星期表示法；钟点表示法Chinese dates and clock times normally move from larger units to smaller units.
Step 5 · Dialogue
Read and replay the exchange
Follow each line with pinyin above the Chinese text. Use the sentence button to isolate one line.
Step 6 · Guided practice
Submit the quiz to unlock lesson completion.
Step 7 · Communication task
Confirm tomorrow's class
You need to confirm tomorrow's 汉语课 with a classmate or teacher: ask whether there is class, when it starts and ends, and where it is.
Your task
- Ask 明天有汉语课吗？
- Give an 上课 time and a 下课 time.
- Ask or answer 在哪里上课？
- Mention 学校 or 房间 and say you can 打电话 if there is a 问题.
View a lesson model
明天有汉语课吗？ 有，明天上午九点上课。 九点到几点？ 九点到十点，十点下课。 在哪里上课？ 在学校三号房间。
This is a model built from the lesson dialogue. Adapt the information instead of copying it.
Self-check rubric
- At least three lesson words are used accurately.
- At least one lesson pattern is complete.
- The response completes the communication target.
- The Chinese can be read aloud without relying on English.
Step 8 · Review
Complete the mastery check
A lesson is complete only after the quiz, communication task and self-review requirements are met.
Reach at least 70%.
Write at least 22 non-space characters.
Complete all three self-checks.
Learning goals
What this lesson helps you do
This lesson focuses on 问答事件信息 and gives you a clear communication goal before you move into extra practice.
- Ask when and where an event happens.
- Understand dates, times, places and phone numbers.
- Read a short event notice.