Most HSK 1 materials stick to food and introductions — but what happens when you want to talk about 人工智能 (réngōng zhìnéng) in Mandarin? This 25-line dialogue between Emma and Alexander gives you exactly that: a beginner-level conversation about AI and advertising, built with vocabulary you can actually use.
Emma and Alexander discuss why Perplexity, an AI search company, has decided to stop using ads. The dialogue covers the surprise of hearing that a company would drop advertising revenue, the role of trust in search, and why this matters as automation rises. It's part of our HSK 1 lessons designed for learners who want free Chinese listening practice with AI dialogues beyond textbook topics.
Twenty-five lines between two speakers, Emma and Alexander, at HSK 1 difficulty. The conversation opens with Emma asking Alexander whether he's heard the latest AI news, then introduces Perplexity as a company that helps people search for information. Key vocabulary includes 广告 (guǎnggào, Advertisement), 信任 (xìnrèn, trust), 搜索 (sōusuǒ, search), and the name Perplexity. The lines stay short and repetitive — ideal for catching every word at this level.
Start by listening at full speed, then slow playback to 0.5x or 0.75x to catch syllables you missed. Replay individual lines as many times as you need. Once you can follow the meaning, shadow each line aloud — matching Emma's and Alexander's pacing. Then switch to speaking mode: read lines aloud and get pronunciation feedback. If you want a different topic or vocabulary set, you can create a custom Chinese dialogue on any topic at any time. For a step up in difficulty, try another HSK 2 listening dialogue titled "AI is Eating Software", or for more beginner practice, another HSK 1 listening dialogue titled "The Super Bowl".
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Emma and Alexander discuss why Perplexity AI is removing ads from its search platform. The 25-line conversation covers the surprise of dropping advertising revenue and the role of trust in AI-powered search, all at HSK 1 vocabulary level.
Key vocabulary includes 广告 (guǎnggào, Advertisement), 信任 (xìnrèn, trust), 搜索 (sōusuǒ, search), and the company name Perplexity. These words let you talk about 人工智能 and advertising in basic Mandarin.
Yes. After listening, switch to speaking mode and read lines aloud to get pronunciation feedback. You can slow playback to 0.5x or 0.75x and replay individual lines before speaking them yourself.
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