MultiL · Texts

Read across five tongues.

Short articles and everyday conversations — Arabic fully vowelled, Japanese with furigana, English, Indonesian, and Chinese, each with a Thai gloss. Pick a language, pick a field, start reading.

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ZH · conversation

货币政策与中央银行的独立性

Monetary Policy and Central Bank Independence

Two finance professors analyze why central bank independence matters and how it affects inflation control and economic credibility.

economy · advanced
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发展经济学的不同路径

Different Models of Economic Development

Two development economists compare East Asian, Latin American, and African development trajectories and the lessons they offer.

economy · advanced
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第一天上学

The First Day of School

A mother walks her young child to school for the very first time and encourages him.

education · beginner
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学写汉字

Learning to Write Chinese Characters

A student asks her teacher how to write Chinese characters correctly with proper stroke order.

education · beginner
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借书和还书

Borrowing and Returning Library Books

A student visits the school library to borrow books and learns the borrowing rules.

education · beginner
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学算数

Learning Arithmetic

A father helps his daughter understand basic addition and subtraction at the kitchen table.

education · beginner
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认识拼音

Learning Pinyin

A teacher introduces pinyin to first-grade students and explains how it helps with pronunciation.

education · beginner
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课堂提问

Asking Questions in Class

A shy student learns from a classmate why asking questions in class is important and not embarrassing.

education · beginner
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复习和预习

Reviewing and Previewing Lessons

A mother explains to her son the difference between previewing new lessons and reviewing old ones.

education · beginner
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准时交作业

Submitting Homework on Time

A teacher reminds the class about the importance of turning in assignments on time.

education · beginner
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选择课外读物

Choosing Extracurricular Reading Materials

A librarian helps a young student pick suitable storybooks to read outside of school.

education · beginner
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制定学习计划

Making a Study Plan

Two middle-school students discuss how to create an effective weekly study schedule for exams.

education · intermediate
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小组合作学习

Group Cooperative Learning

Students in a group project discuss how to divide tasks fairly and collaborate effectively.

education · intermediate
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向老师寻求帮助

Seeking Help from a Teacher

A student visits a teacher during office hours to ask for guidance on an essay she is struggling with.

education · intermediate
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课堂笔记技巧

Classroom Note-Taking Techniques

Two students compare note-taking strategies and discover more efficient ways to record information.

education · intermediate
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了解奖学金

Learning About Scholarships

A high-school student asks a counselor about scholarship opportunities for university applicants.

education · intermediate
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线上课程的利与弊

The Pros and Cons of Online Courses

Two college students debate whether online courses are as effective as in-person classes.

education · intermediate
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考前焦虑怎么办

Dealing with Pre-Exam Anxiety

A school counselor gives practical advice to a student who feels overwhelmed before exams.

education · intermediate
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选择专业方向

Choosing a Major

A student discusses with her father the factors to consider when choosing a university major.

education · intermediate
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批判性思维的培养

Developing Critical Thinking

Two university students discuss how to cultivate critical thinking skills beyond memorizing textbook content.

education · advanced
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教育公平与资源分配

Educational Equity and Resource Allocation

Two educators debate the systemic causes of unequal educational outcomes between urban and rural schools.

education · advanced
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研究方法的选择

Choosing a Research Methodology

A graduate student discusses with her supervisor the difference between qualitative and quantitative research approaches.

education · advanced
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学术诚信与剽窃

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism

A professor explains to a postgraduate student the nuances of proper citation and the serious consequences of plagiarism.

education · advanced
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人工智能在教育中的应用

Artificial Intelligence in Education

Two education technology researchers debate how AI tools are transforming personalized learning and teacher roles.

education · advanced