HSK 3.0 Level 2 · Lesson 14 of 18
工作地点、时间和感受
工作情况
38 minute lesson · task-based course
工作地点、时间和感受
Talk about workplace location, schedule, pace, environment and everyday work feelings.
By the end of this lesson
- Ask about workplace, schedule, environment and work feelings.
- Describe a simple workday and work situation.
- Read basic work-log or workplace information.
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.
to obtain; to get; to gain
-ly; structural particle: used before a verb or adjective, linking it to preceding modifying adverbial adjunct; earth
to wait for; to await; by the time; when; till; and so on; etc.; et al.
rapid; quick; speed
slow
to finish; to be over; whole
to begin; to start; beginning; start
preparation; to prepare; to intend
to introduce (sb to sb); to give a presentation; to present (sb for a job etc)
position; location; place
name; noun (part of speech); place (e.g. among winners)
each; every
frequently; constantly; regularly; often; day-to-day; everyday; daily
Step 4 · Sentence patterns
Build usable sentences
Study the pattern, then replace the example information with details from your own situation.
Subject-predicate predicates
topic + subject + predicateA whole subject-predicate phrase can describe the main topic, especially body parts, ability or characteristics.
虽然…但是…
虽然 + clause，但是 + clauseUse this pair to introduce a fact and then a contrasting result or evaluation.
Time adverbs with 时
按时 / 当时 / 平时 / 及时 / 暂时 + VPThese fixed time expressions describe whether something is on time, at that time, usually, in time or temporary.
Descriptive complements
V + 得 + Adj/phraseUse 得 after a verb to describe how well, fast, comfortably or otherwise the action is performed.
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
Describe a normal workday
Tell a friend where you work, your schedule and how the job feels.
Your task
- Give workplace and working hours.
- Describe pace or environment.
- Give one work feeling or evaluation.
- Use a contrast or time pattern from the lesson.
View a lesson model
你现在在哪儿工作？ 我在一家小公司工作，离家很近。 每天几点开始？ 九点开始，下午六点下班。 工作忙吗？ 有时很忙，但是大家都很好。
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 30 non-space characters.
Complete all three self-checks.
Learning goals
What this lesson helps you do
This lesson develops 工作情况 through the communication goal 交流工作情况.
- Ask about workplace, schedule, environment and work feelings.
- Describe a simple workday and work situation.
- Read basic work-log or workplace information.