Conversation · Role-play

💊 At the Chemist

Practise buying medicine at a pharmacy in Mandarin. You have a headache: describe it, answer the pharmacist's questions and pay.

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At the Chemist
A pharmacy in Beijing
Your goal: Get medicine for a headache

You are the customer. The pharmacist will speak Mandarin — pick the best reply from 3 options. 7 turns to complete the scenario.

7 exchanges Conversation Multiple choice

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How to play

  1. Read what the pharmacist says. Pinyin is under the characters; tap 🔊 to hear it, or EN to see the English.
  2. Pick the best of the three Mandarin replies to move the conversation forward.
  3. If you pick the wrong one, a hint explains why. Try again until you find the right reply.
  4. Complete all 7 turns to finish the scene. Aim for all 7 on the first try!

Questions

Is this Mandarin conversation game free?
Yes. No sign-up needed: play in your browser and practise natural Mandarin for real situations.

Do I need to read Chinese characters?
No. Every line has pinyin underneath and audio, so you can follow by ear and by pinyin.

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