Ask for Directions in Chinese | Slow Mandarin Metro Conversation

Learn how to ask for directions and take the metro in Mandarin through a slow, realistic travel conversation. Lin and Alex practise finding a station, choosing a metro line, changing trains, confirming an exit and recovering after a mistake. This beginner to early-elementary Chinese listening lesson focuses on short phrases you can use immediately while travelling. Practise the route step by step, then listen again without English support. IN THIS LESSON, YOU WILL LEARN TO: • ask politely where a place is and how to get there • understand basic directions such as go straight and turn right • ask which metro line and direction to take • confirm a transfer station and exit number • explain that you went the wrong way or missed your stop KEY EXPRESSIONS 请问 (qǐngwèn) - excuse me; may I ask 怎么走 (zěnme zǒu) - how do I get there? 一直走 (yìzhí zǒu) - go straight 左转／右转 (zuǒzhuǎn / yòuzhuǎn) - turn left / right 离……远吗 (lí… yuǎn ma) - is it far from…? 几号线 (jǐ hào xiàn) - which metro line? YOUR TURN 你坐地铁的时候走错过出口吗？ Have you ever taken the wrong exit while using the metro? Write a simple Chinese answer in the comments. ABOUT SLOW MANDARIN STUDIO Real Chinese conversations, spoken slowly. Learn practical Mandarin through clear dialogue, useful expressions, repetition and listening practice for adult beginners. #LearnChinese #MandarinChinese #ChineseListening