Xiao Mei is curious about why there are so many languages in the world.
世界上有很多语言 - There Are Many Languages in the World [HSK 3]Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | Nghe tiếng Trung | Mendengarkan bahasa Mandarin | Escucha en chino | การฟังภาษาจีน | Chinesisches Hören | Écoute du chinois | Ascolto cinese | Audição em chinês | चीनी सुनना | الاستماع إلى اللغة الصينية
小美: Teacher Li, are there many languages in the world?
李芳: Yes, there are many. People in different places speak different languages.
小美: Then why don’t we all speak the same one?
李芳: Because people live in different places and have different ways of life. Over time, their ways of speaking become different.
小美: When I can’t understand, I feel anxious.
李芳: That’s okay. Language is like a key—learn a little, and you can open a little more of the door to understanding.
小美: Then if I learn English, it’s like getting another key!
李芳: Exactly. Language is also like a bridge—it helps you talk with people from different places.
小美: I want many keys, and I also want to build many bridges!
李芳: Very good. If we learn a little every day, you’ll gradually become better at speaking.
