Chapters
What's Your Name



Three words open every friendship in China. Do you know them?
Where Are You From



The second question everyone asks — and your answer paints a picture of home.
My Family



How many people in your family? In Chinese, you count them like mouths at the dinner table.
Things I Like



Music, sports, or sleeping in — what you love says more about you than your name does.
How Old Are You



In China, asking someone's age isn't rude — it's how you figure out what to call them.
I Speak a Little Chinese



One magic phrase makes every Chinese person smile: I can speak a little Chinese.
Do You Have Pets



Cat person or dog person? In Chinese, the question comes up faster than you'd expect.
My Favorite Food



Rice or noodles? Spicy or not? Your food preferences are the fastest way to make Chinese friends.
What Do You Do



Student, teacher, or office warrior — the answer to this question defines your daily life.
What About Weekends



Stay in or go out? The weekend question that reveals your true personality.
I Am This Kind of Person



Loud and laughing, or quiet and thoughtful? How do you describe yourself in three words?
Where I Live



Big or small, city or countryside — your home tells a story before you even open your mouth.
My Daily Routine



Wake up, eat, work, sleep, repeat — but in Chinese, even routine sounds interesting.
Nice Weather Today



The universal ice-breaker works in every language — yes, even in Chinese.
How I Get Around



Subway, bus, bike, or feet — how you commute in China is a conversation starter.
My Favorite Season



Spring flowers or winter snow? Your favorite season says a lot about who you are.
Places I Want to Go



Beijing, Shanghai, or a tiny village nobody's heard of? Where would you go first?
Why I Learn Chinese



Hard? Yes. Worth it? Ask anyone who's had their first real conversation in Chinese.
Can I Have Your Number



In China, nobody asks for your phone number anymore — they scan your WeChat instead.
My School Life



Classrooms, homework, and that one teacher everyone loves — school stories are universal.
How I Shop



Click or walk in? In China, your phone is the biggest mall in the world.
Movies and Music



Action or romance? Pop or rock? Your playlist and watchlist are the real you.
My Best Friend



The person who makes bad days good and good days unforgettable.
Morning Bird or Night Owl



6am jog or 2am scrolling? Your body clock tells the truth about you.
Can You Cook



Instant noodles count, right? The cooking question everyone dreads — and loves to answer.
My Future Plans



Where do you see yourself in five years? The answer sounds even better in Chinese.
Making a Good First Impression



You never get a second chance at the first three seconds.
This is Me



Stand up, take a breath, and tell the whole class who you are — in Chinese.
