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

留学申请策略

Strategies for Studying Abroad Applications

A student consults a university advisor on building a competitive application for graduate study abroad.

education · advanced
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终身学习的理念

The Philosophy of Lifelong Learning

Two professionals reflect on why continuous self-education is essential in a fast-changing world.

education · advanced
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高等教育的目的再思考

Rethinking the Purpose of Higher Education

Two academics debate whether universities should prioritize vocational training or intellectual development.

education · advanced
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你吃早饭了吗?

Did You Eat Breakfast?

Two friends check in on whether each other has eaten breakfast.

food · beginner
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这个水果怎么卖?

How Much Is This Fruit?

A customer asks a shopkeeper about fruit prices at a market stall.

food · beginner
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你喜欢吃什么?

What Do You Like to Eat?

Two classmates discuss their favorite foods and simple preferences.

food · beginner
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菜单上有什么?

What Is on the Menu?

A child asks a parent to explain what dishes are available at a simple restaurant.

food · beginner
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我们去买菜吧

Let's Go Buy Groceries

A grandmother and grandchild plan a trip to the market to buy vegetables.

food · beginner
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怎么做蛋炒饭?

How Do You Make Egg Fried Rice?

An older sibling teaches a younger one the basic steps to cook egg fried rice.

food · beginner
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你渴了吗?

Are You Thirsty?

Two friends decide what to drink on a hot day, choosing from common beverages.

food · beginner
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我不能吃这个

I Cannot Eat This

A student informs a school cafeteria worker about a food allergy.

food · beginner
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饭好了吗?

Is the Food Ready?

A father and child exchange about when dinner will be ready at home.

food · beginner
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南北方饮食有什么不同?

How Does Northern and Southern Chinese Food Differ?

Two colleagues compare the dietary habits and staple foods of northern and southern China.

food · intermediate
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怎样挑选新鲜蔬菜?

How to Pick Fresh Vegetables

A market vendor teaches a young customer how to select fresh vegetables.

food · intermediate
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食品标签怎么看?

How to Read a Food Label

A health-conscious friend explains to another how to read nutritional information on packaged food.

food · intermediate
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街边小吃的卫生问题

Hygiene Issues with Street Food

Two students debate the safety and appeal of eating street food.

food · intermediate
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如何减少厨余浪费?

How to Reduce Food Waste

Two roommates discuss practical ways to avoid wasting food at home.

food · intermediate
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豆腐的种类和做法

Types and Preparations of Tofu

A cooking enthusiast explains the different varieties of tofu and how each is best cooked.

food · intermediate
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调味料的使用技巧

Tips for Using Condiments and Spices

An experienced home cook teaches a beginner how to use common Chinese condiments properly.

food · intermediate
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中国茶的种类

Types of Chinese Tea

A tea shop owner introduces a customer to the major categories of Chinese tea.

food · intermediate
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发酵食品的科学原理

The Science Behind Fermented Foods

Two food science students discuss the microbiology and chemistry underlying fermented foods like kimchi and vinegar.

food · advanced
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食品添加剂的利与弊

Pros and Cons of Food Additives

A nutritionist and a journalist discuss the legitimate uses and potential concerns of food additives.

food · advanced
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全球粮食安全问题

Global Food Security Challenges

Two university professors debate the structural causes of global food insecurity and potential solutions.

food · advanced
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传统烹饪技法的失传危机

The Crisis of Disappearing Traditional Cooking Techniques

A culinary historian and a chef discuss why ancient cooking methods are vanishing and what can be done to preserve them.

food · advanced