Mada za sehemu hiiDemonstrate correct responses in different familiar communication contextsMada 1
- Listen and follow simple instructions/directions given in the school environment
Listening and Following Simple Instructions in Chinese
In this lesson, you will learn to listen to and follow simple instructions that a teacher gives in the school classroom. You will learn key Chinese words for common classroom commands and how to respond to them properly.
Here are the important instruction words you must know:
| Chinese | Pinyin | Swahili / English |
|---|---|---|
| 站起来 | zhàn qǐ lái | Simama (Stand up) |
| 请坐 | qǐng zuò | Tafadhali kaa (Please sit) |
| 请进 | qǐng jìn | Tafadhali ingia (Please come in) |
| 来 | lái | Njoo (Come) |
| 去 | qù | Nenda (Go) |
| 朗读 | lǎng dú | Soma kwa sauti (Read aloud) |
| 看书 | kàn shū | Soma kitabu (Read a book) |
| Chinese | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 老师 | lǎoshī | Mwalimu (Teacher) |
| 学生 | xuésheng | Mwanafunzi (Student) |
| 同学 | tóngxué | Rafiki darasani (Classmate) |
| 你好 | nǐ hǎo | Hujambo (Hello) |
| 谢谢 | xièxie | Asante (Thank you) |
| 不客气 | bú kè qì | Karibu (You're welcome) |
Here is a typical conversation between a teacher and a student:
Student: 老师好！ (Lǎoshī hǎo!) — Teacher, hello!
Teacher: 你好，请进，请坐！ (Nǐ hǎo, qǐng jìn, qǐng zuò!) — Hello, please come in, please sit!
Student: 谢谢老师。 (Xièxie lǎoshī.) — Thank you, teacher.
Teacher: 不客气！ (Bú kè qì!) — You're welcome!
When your teacher gives you a command, follow these steps:
- Listen carefully — Pay attention to what the teacher says.
- Understand the word — Remember the meaning of each instruction word.
- Do the action — Respond immediately by doing what is asked.
Example Commands and Responses
| Teacher Says | You Should |
|---|---|
| 同学们，请站起来！ (Tóngxuémen, qǐng zhàn qǐ lái!) | Stand up from your seat |
| 大卫，请坐！ (Dàwèi, qǐng zuò!) | Sit down |
| 王卡卡，请看书！ (Wáng Kǎkǎ, qǐng kàn shū!) | Open your book and read |
| 同学们，请朗读！ (Tóngxuémen, qǐng lǎng dú!) | Read your book aloud |
Activity 1: Role Play
Work with a partner. One person plays the teacher, and the other plays the student. Practice this dialogue:
- Teacher: 你好，请进，请坐！
- Student: 谢谢老师！
Then the teacher gives commands like:
- 请站起来 (Please stand up)
- 请看书 (Please read the book)
- 请朗读 (Please read aloud)
Activity 2: Listening Practice
When your teacher says any of these words, immediately do the action:
- 站起来 → Stand up
- 请坐 → Sit down
- 来 → Come to the front
- 去 → Go to your seat
- 朗读 → Read your book out loud
- 请 (qǐng) means "please" — it makes the command polite.
- Chinese instructions are short and clear.
- Always listen carefully to understand the instruction.
- Practice with your classmates to improve!
In Tanzania, knowing how to follow simple instructions in Chinese is useful when visiting Chinese-owned shops, markets, or restaurants in cities like Dar es Salaam or Arusha. For example, if a Chinese shopkeeper says "请进" (please come in) or "请坐" (please sit), you can understand and respond correctly, making communication easier and showing respect.
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