It's one thing to scroll through TikTok trends in English, but talking about them in Mandarin at HSK 2 is a different challenge — the vocabulary for social media, video trends, and pop culture comparisons doesn't show up in most textbooks. This 17-line dialogue between Hannah and Benjamin fixes that gap by walking you through a real conversation about the 'And Emily… That's All' TikTok craze, where everyone is channeling their inner Miranda Priestly from The Devil Wears Prada 2.
The conversation opens with Hannah asking Benjamin whether he's watched The Devil Wears Prada 2, which came out on May 1st this year. From there, they discuss how Miranda Priestly videos are everywhere online and how people use the 'and Emily, that's all' audio to compare two things — one polished choice and one messy, not-so-good alternative. You'll pick up key vocabulary like 视频 (shìpín) for video, 拍 (pāi) for beat, 表情 (biǎoqíng) for Expression, 自信 (zìxìn) for self-confidence, and 厉害 (lìhai) for Fierce — words that come up constantly in Chinese Social Media discussions.
Start by listening to the full dialogue at normal speed. If lines feel too fast, slow playback to 0.5x or 0.75x and replay individual lines until the sentence patterns click. Then shadow each line aloud — repeating right after the speaker to match rhythm and intonation. When you're ready, switch to speaking mode and read the lines yourself; you'll get pronunciation feedback on your delivery. This listen → shadow → speak cycle builds the reflexes you need to hold real conversations about trending topics. For more structured practice, browse our HSK 2 lessons hub page or try free Chinese listening practice with AI dialogues.
Once you're comfortable with this dialogue, you can create a custom Chinese dialogue on any topic — maybe another trend from Chinese Social Media. You might also enjoy another HSK 2 listening dialogue titled 'The Surprising Settlement' or, if you want something easier, another HSK 1 listening dialogue titled 'Are Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi the Next'.
This HSK 2 dialogue explains that the TikTok trend uses audio from The Devil Wears Prada 2, where Miranda Priestly says 'and Emily, that's all.' People use the clip to compare two things — one great choice and one messy alternative. Hannah and Benjamin discuss how these videos are everywhere online and what makes them so popular on Chinese Social Media.
You'll encounter five key new words: 视频 (shìpín) for video, 拍 (pāi) for beat, 表情 (biǎoqíng) for Expression, 自信 (zìxìn) for self-confidence, and 厉害 (lìhai) for Fierce. These terms come up frequently when discussing TikTok content and social media in Mandarin, making them practical for everyday conversation about online trends.
Yes. You can slow playback to 0.5x or 0.75x and replay individual lines as many times as you need. This helps you catch the sentence patterns before moving on to shadowing and speaking. Listening is free without an account, so you can start practicing right away.
After listening, use speaking mode to read each line aloud and receive pronunciation feedback. The listen → shadow → speak method works well here: first absorb the audio, then repeat after the speaker, then try the lines on your own. You can also create your own dialogue on a related topic if you want extra practice.