One billion dollars a year — that's what one speaker claims Apple is paying Google to power the rebuilt Siri, and it's just one detail unpacked in this HSK 4 Mandarin dialogue about Apple's WWDC 2026. Across 21 lines, Abigail and Andrew discuss the new "Siri AI" developed in collaboration with Google Gemini, the 1.2-trillion-parameter model behind it, and what it all means for Apple's position in consumer technology.
The conversation between Abigail and Andrew covers Apple's partnership with Google, the massive Gemini model powering the new Siri, and the knowledge distillation approach Apple is using to strengthen its own capabilities. Two new words appear in this lesson: 参数 (cān shù) and 欧盟 (ōu méng). The dialogue sits at HSK 4, so expect intermediate sentence structures and technology-oriented vocabulary throughout. For more at this level, visit the HSK 4 lessons hub page.
Start by listening to the full dialogue at normal speed to catch the overall meaning. If lines move too fast, slow playback to 0.5x or 0.75x and replay individual lines until you feel confident. Next, shadow each line aloud, matching the speakers' rhythm. Finally, switch to speaking mode, where you read lines aloud and get pronunciation feedback. Listening is free without an account, and you can explore more free Chinese listening practice with AI dialogues anytime.
Want to practice a different tech topic? You can create a custom Chinese dialogue on any topic built around your interests. If you're ready for a tougher challenge, try another HSK 5 listening dialogue titled "GPT-5.6 Sol is Here", or step down to another HSK 3 listening dialogue titled "From Last to Champions".
Whether you follow consumer technology closely or just want solid HSK 4 listening material, this Apple WWDC 2026 dialogue gives you real-world Mandarin practice with immediate AI feedback.
Abigail and Andrew discuss Apple's WWDC 2026 announcement that Siri has been rebuilt as 'Siri AI' using a 1.2-trillion-parameter Google Gemini model. They cover the billion-dollar licensing deal, knowledge distillation, and whether Apple can truly catch up in consumer technology AI.
This dialogue is set at HSK 4, using intermediate grammar and vocabulary suited to learners past HSK 3. New words include 参数 (cān shù) and 欧盟 (ōu méng). For more lessons at this level, visit the HSK 4 lessons hub page.
After listening to the Apple WWDC 2026 dialogue, switch to speaking mode where you read each line aloud and get pronunciation feedback. You can slow playback to 0.5x or 0.75x and replay individual lines to study tricky sections before speaking them yourself.
Yes — you can create a custom Chinese dialogue on any topic at the /create page. If you want another tech-themed listen, try the HSK 5 dialogue 'GPT-5.6 Sol is Here' or the HSK 3 dialogue 'From Last to Champions' for easier practice.