diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/61259313ba9df4eba87f0cdf.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/61259313ba9df4eba87f0cdf.md index 16d82bd49d4..03fc80b71ae 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/61259313ba9df4eba87f0cdf.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/61259313ba9df4eba87f0cdf.md @@ -28,3 +28,150 @@ Let's practice pronouncing the the syllables and then use `wan` in different ton # --assignment-- I've listened to the audio and pronounce the spelling symbol and syllables. + +# --scene-- + +```json +{ + "setup": { + "background": "company1-breakroom.png", + "characters": [ + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "position": { + "x": 50, + "y": 15, + "z": 1.4 + }, + "opacity": 0 + } + ], + "audio": { + "filename": "ZH_A1_pinyin_special_spelling_rules.mp3", + "startTime": 1, + "startTimestamp": 38.43, + "finishTimestamp": 64.98 + } + }, + "commands": [ + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "opacity": 1, + "startTime": 0 + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 1, + "finishTime": 1.93, + "dialogue": { + "text": "w", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 4.01, + "finishTime": 4.87, + "dialogue": { + "text": "wa", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 6.03, + "finishTime": 6.96, + "dialogue": { + "text": "wo", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 8.24, + "finishTime": 9.11, + "dialogue": { + "text": "wu", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 10.39, + "finishTime": 11.33, + "dialogue": { + "text": "wai", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 12.51, + "finishTime": 13.41, + "dialogue": { + "text": "wei", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 14.89, + "finishTime": 15.77, + "dialogue": { + "text": "wan", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 17.05, + "finishTime": 18.07, + "dialogue": { + "text": "weng", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 20.57, + "finishTime": 21.4, + "dialogue": { + "text": "wān", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 22.52, + "finishTime": 23.39, + "dialogue": { + "text": "wán", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 24.71, + "finishTime": 25.69, + "dialogue": { + "text": "wǎn", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 26.91, + "finishTime": 27.55, + "dialogue": { + "text": "wàn", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "opacity": 0, + "startTime": 28.05 + } + ] +} +``` diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/624b83fddec3c4537ad8b980.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/624b83fddec3c4537ad8b980.md index 732b57dabb6..1aa70bbef22 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/624b83fddec3c4537ad8b980.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/624b83fddec3c4537ad8b980.md @@ -25,8 +25,56 @@ Listen to the audio and complete the syllable with the correct tone mark. ### --feedback-- -This whole syllable `si` takes the first tone, which is high and level. +This syllable `si` takes the first tone. # --explanation-- -The speaker is pronouncing the syllable with the final `si` and the first tone. Remember to pronounce `si` as a whole syllable rather than separating it into parts. +The speaker is pronouncing `sī`. It uses the first tone, which is high and level. Remember to pronounce it as a whole syllable rather than separating it into parts. + +# --scene-- + +```json +{ + "setup": { + "background": "company1-breakroom.png", + "characters": [ + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "position": { + "x": 50, + "y": 15, + "z": 1.4 + }, + "opacity": 0 + } + ], + "audio": { + "filename": "ZH_A1_pinyin_special_spelling_rules.mp3", + "startTime": 1, + "startTimestamp": 119.32, + "finishTimestamp": 120.6 + } + }, + "commands": [ + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "opacity": 1, + "startTime": 0 + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 1, + "finishTime": 2.28, + "dialogue": { + "text": "sī", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "opacity": 0, + "startTime": 2.78 + } + ] +} +``` diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/634e625d6820a4561ac3a465.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/634e625d6820a4561ac3a465.md index 368f7daa25c..d3a5575da0c 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/634e625d6820a4561ac3a465.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/634e625d6820a4561ac3a465.md @@ -40,3 +40,51 @@ This word combines the syllables `zhī` and `shi`. The first syllable `zhī` takes the first tone, which is high and level. The second syllable is `shi` and is pronounced as a neutral tone, so it sounds lighter and shorter. `知识 (zhī shi)` refers to information, understanding, and skills acquired through experience or education, representing what a person knows. + +# --scene-- + +```json +{ + "setup": { + "background": "company1-breakroom.png", + "characters": [ + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "position": { + "x": 50, + "y": 15, + "z": 1.4 + }, + "opacity": 0 + } + ], + "audio": { + "filename": "ZH_A1_pinyin_special_spelling_rules.mp3", + "startTime": 1, + "startTimestamp": 101.18, + "finishTimestamp": 102.45 + } + }, + "commands": [ + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "opacity": 1, + "startTime": 0 + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 1, + "finishTime": 2.27, + "dialogue": { + "text": "知识 (zhī shi)", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "opacity": 0, + "startTime": 2.77 + } + ] +} +``` diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/68438f0c2ff8b443f85a2270.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/68438f0c2ff8b443f85a2270.md index cf0b757f0be..2e64265c15f 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/68438f0c2ff8b443f85a2270.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/68438f0c2ff8b443f85a2270.md @@ -24,3 +24,105 @@ Let's practice pronouncing the whole syllables, and then use `ci` in different t # --assignment-- I've listened to the audio and practiced pronouncing the whole syllables. + +# --scene-- + +```json +{ + "setup": { + "background": "company1-breakroom.png", + "characters": [ + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "position": { + "x": 50, + "y": 15, + "z": 1.4 + }, + "opacity": 0 + } + ], + "audio": { + "filename": "ZH_A1_pinyin_special_spelling_rules.mp3", + "startTime": 1, + "startTimestamp": 104.82, + "finishTimestamp": 117.5 + } + }, + "commands": [ + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "opacity": 1, + "startTime": 0 + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 1, + "finishTime": 1.97, + "dialogue": { + "text": "zi", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 2.6, + "finishTime": 3.76, + "dialogue": { + "text": "ci", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 4.42, + "finishTime": 5.53, + "dialogue": { + "text": "si", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 6.99, + "finishTime": 7.92, + "dialogue": { + "text": "cī", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 8.78, + "finishTime": 9.94, + "dialogue": { + "text": "cí", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 10.87, + "finishTime": 12.2, + "dialogue": { + "text": "cǐ", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 12.82, + "finishTime": 13.68, + "dialogue": { + "text": "cì", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "opacity": 0, + "startTime": 14.18 + } + ] +} +``` diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/68ba574703cac74f46ddf539.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/68ba574703cac74f46ddf539.md index 84533cbfa6f..ae73fe30522 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/68ba574703cac74f46ddf539.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/68ba574703cac74f46ddf539.md @@ -38,3 +38,51 @@ Both characters are pronounced as whole syllables `zi` and `si`. The first syllable is `zì`, pronounced with the fourth tone. The second syllable is `sī`, pronounced with the first tone. `自私 (zì sī)` is commonly used to describe someone who only thinks about themselves, including in team or work environments. + +# --scene-- + +```json +{ + "setup": { + "background": "company1-breakroom.png", + "characters": [ + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "position": { + "x": 50, + "y": 15, + "z": 1.4 + }, + "opacity": 0 + } + ], + "audio": { + "filename": "ZH_A1_pinyin_special_spelling_rules.mp3", + "startTime": 1, + "startTimestamp": 128.46, + "finishTimestamp": 129.89 + } + }, + "commands": [ + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "opacity": 1, + "startTime": 0 + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 1, + "finishTime": 2.43, + "dialogue": { + "text": "自私 (zì sī)", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "opacity": 0, + "startTime": 2.93 + } + ] +} +``` diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/68ba57de25b1e2508f0e0c2b.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/68ba57de25b1e2508f0e0c2b.md index 7fc142976f0..876dbf49923 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/68ba57de25b1e2508f0e0c2b.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/68ba57de25b1e2508f0e0c2b.md @@ -24,3 +24,105 @@ Let's practice pronouncing the whole syllables, and then use `yi` in different t # --assignment-- I've listened to the audio and practiced pronouncing the whole syllables. + +# --scene-- + +```json +{ + "setup": { + "background": "company1-breakroom.png", + "characters": [ + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "position": { + "x": 50, + "y": 15, + "z": 1.4 + }, + "opacity": 0 + } + ], + "audio": { + "filename": "ZH_A1_pinyin_special_spelling_rules.mp3", + "startTime": 1, + "startTimestamp": 135.29, + "finishTimestamp": 149.1 + } + }, + "commands": [ + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "opacity": 1, + "startTime": 0 + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 1, + "finishTime": 1.98, + "dialogue": { + "text": "yi", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 3.01, + "finishTime": 4.01, + "dialogue": { + "text": "wu", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 5.4, + "finishTime": 6.45, + "dialogue": { + "text": "yu", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 8.04, + "finishTime": 9.17, + "dialogue": { + "text": "yī", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 10.09, + "finishTime": 11.1, + "dialogue": { + "text": "yí", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 12.02, + "finishTime": 13.13, + "dialogue": { + "text": "yǐ", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 14.04, + "finishTime": 14.81, + "dialogue": { + "text": "yì", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "opacity": 0, + "startTime": 15.31 + } + ] +} +``` diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/68ba5846881b8551814f2823.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/68ba5846881b8551814f2823.md index 14d14603a63..e119d8e751f 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/68ba5846881b8551814f2823.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/68ba5846881b8551814f2823.md @@ -25,8 +25,56 @@ Listen to the audio and complete the syllable with the correct tone mark. ### --feedback-- -This whole syllable `yu` takes the second tone, which rises from mid to high. +This syllable `yu` takes the second tone. # --explanation-- -The speaker is pronouncing the syllable with the final `yu` and the second tone. Remember to pronounce `yu` as a whole syllable rather than separating it into parts. +The speaker is pronouncing `yú`. It uses the second tone, which rises from mid to high. Remember to pronounce it as a whole syllable rather than separating it into parts. + +# --scene-- + +```json +{ + "setup": { + "background": "company1-breakroom.png", + "characters": [ + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "position": { + "x": 50, + "y": 15, + "z": 1.4 + }, + "opacity": 0 + } + ], + "audio": { + "filename": "ZH_A1_pinyin_special_spelling_rules.mp3", + "startTime": 1, + "startTimestamp": 150.86, + "finishTimestamp": 152.17 + } + }, + "commands": [ + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "opacity": 1, + "startTime": 0 + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 1, + "finishTime": 2.31, + "dialogue": { + "text": "yú", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "opacity": 0, + "startTime": 2.81 + } + ] +} +``` diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/68ba58e1c1509453549d77de.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/68ba58e1c1509453549d77de.md index 04ae7629ab5..16b8521aded 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/68ba58e1c1509453549d77de.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/68ba58e1c1509453549d77de.md @@ -26,3 +26,132 @@ Let's practice pronouncing the whole syllables and then use `yun` in different t # --assignment-- I've listened to the audio and practiced pronouncing the whole syllables. + +# --scene-- + +```json +{ + "setup": { + "background": "company1-breakroom.png", + "characters": [ + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "position": { + "x": 50, + "y": 15, + "z": 1.4 + }, + "opacity": 0 + } + ], + "audio": { + "filename": "ZH_A1_pinyin_special_spelling_rules.mp3", + "startTime": 1, + "startTimestamp": 157.6, + "finishTimestamp": 177.51 + } + }, + "commands": [ + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "opacity": 1, + "startTime": 0 + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 1, + "finishTime": 2.16, + "dialogue": { + "text": "ye", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 2.84, + "finishTime": 3.9, + "dialogue": { + "text": "yue", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 4.92, + "finishTime": 5.93, + "dialogue": { + "text": "yuan", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 7.17, + "finishTime": 8.18, + "dialogue": { + "text": "yin", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 9.12, + "finishTime": 10.05, + "dialogue": { + "text": "yun", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 10.95, + "finishTime": 11.88, + "dialogue": { + "text": "ying", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 13.62, + "finishTime": 14.49, + "dialogue": { + "text": "yūn", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 15.83, + "finishTime": 16.75, + "dialogue": { + "text": "yún", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 17.8, + "finishTime": 18.89, + "dialogue": { + "text": "yǔn", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 20.15, + "finishTime": 20.91, + "dialogue": { + "text": "yùn", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "opacity": 0, + "startTime": 21.41 + } + ] +} +``` diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/68ba5999f1dc7c5488ce5c84.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/68ba5999f1dc7c5488ce5c84.md index 0ac0222347d..10a9850e1db 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/68ba5999f1dc7c5488ce5c84.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/68ba5999f1dc7c5488ce5c84.md @@ -25,8 +25,56 @@ Listen to the audio and complete the syllable with the correct tone mark. ### --feedback-- -This whole syllable `yin` takes the first tone. +This syllable `yin` takes the first tone. # --explanation-- -The speaker is pronouncing the syllable with the final `yin` and the first tone, which is high and level. Remember to pronounce `yin` as a whole syllable rather than separating it into parts. +The speaker is pronouncing `yīn`. It uses the first tone, which is high and level. Remember to pronounce it as a whole syllable rather than separating it into parts. + +# --scene-- + +```json +{ + "setup": { + "background": "company1-breakroom.png", + "characters": [ + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "position": { + "x": 50, + "y": 15, + "z": 1.4 + }, + "opacity": 0 + } + ], + "audio": { + "filename": "ZH_A1_pinyin_special_spelling_rules.mp3", + "startTime": 1, + "startTimestamp": 183.37, + "finishTimestamp": 184.23 + } + }, + "commands": [ + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "opacity": 1, + "startTime": 0 + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 1, + "finishTime": 1.86, + "dialogue": { + "text": "yīn", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "opacity": 0, + "startTime": 2.36 + } + ] +} +``` diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/68ba59d61577f75670945052.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/68ba59d61577f75670945052.md index df78953dc79..e4ba7d582cf 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/68ba59d61577f75670945052.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/68ba59d61577f75670945052.md @@ -38,3 +38,51 @@ This word combines the syllables `yǔ` and `yīn`. The first syllable is `yǔ`, spoken with the third tone. Here, the two dots of `ü` are omitted. The second syllable is `yīn`, spoken with the first tone. `语音 (yǔ yīn)` refers to technologies and features related to human speech, such as voice messaging, speech input, and audio-based user interfaces. + +# --scene-- + +```json +{ + "setup": { + "background": "company1-breakroom.png", + "characters": [ + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "position": { + "x": 50, + "y": 15, + "z": 1.4 + }, + "opacity": 0 + } + ], + "audio": { + "filename": "ZH_A1_pinyin_special_spelling_rules.mp3", + "startTime": 1, + "startTimestamp": 187.91, + "finishTimestamp": 189.6 + } + }, + "commands": [ + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "opacity": 1, + "startTime": 0 + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 1, + "finishTime": 2.69, + "dialogue": { + "text": "语音 (yǔ yīn)", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "opacity": 0, + "startTime": 3.19 + } + ] +} +``` diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/694154ec961bcabf2a53800d.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/694154ec961bcabf2a53800d.md index cd570d0c42d..4a109dc24bb 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/694154ec961bcabf2a53800d.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/694154ec961bcabf2a53800d.md @@ -53,3 +53,51 @@ The tone is different from the one in the audio. # --explanation-- The speaker is pronouncing the whole syllable `ci`, and uses the third tone, which falls from mid to low and then rises again. + +# --scene-- + +```json +{ + "setup": { + "background": "company1-breakroom.png", + "characters": [ + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "position": { + "x": 50, + "y": 15, + "z": 1.4 + }, + "opacity": 0 + } + ], + "audio": { + "filename": "ZH_A1_pinyin_special_spelling_rules.mp3", + "startTime": 1, + "startTimestamp": 125.16, + "finishTimestamp": 126.64 + } + }, + "commands": [ + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "opacity": 1, + "startTime": 0 + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 1, + "finishTime": 2.48, + "dialogue": { + "text": "cǐ", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "opacity": 0, + "startTime": 2.98 + } + ] +} +``` diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/69cbcca55d67a4e2591ff9ae.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/69cbcca55d67a4e2591ff9ae.md index ed93febbfe4..da4374fc623 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/69cbcca55d67a4e2591ff9ae.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/69cbcca55d67a4e2591ff9ae.md @@ -28,3 +28,114 @@ Let's practice pronouncing the whole syllables, and then use `shi` in different # --assignment-- I've listened to the audio and practiced pronouncing the whole syllables. + +# --scene-- + +```json +{ + "setup": { + "background": "company1-breakroom.png", + "characters": [ + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "position": { + "x": 50, + "y": 15, + "z": 1.4 + }, + "opacity": 0 + } + ], + "audio": { + "filename": "ZH_A1_pinyin_special_spelling_rules.mp3", + "startTime": 1, + "startTimestamp": 77.32, + "finishTimestamp": 93.31 + } + }, + "commands": [ + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "opacity": 1, + "startTime": 0 + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 1, + "finishTime": 1.95, + "dialogue": { + "text": "zhi", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 2.7, + "finishTime": 3.91, + "dialogue": { + "text": "chi", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 4.75, + "finishTime": 5.93, + "dialogue": { + "text": "shi", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 6.93, + "finishTime": 7.96, + "dialogue": { + "text": "ri", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 9.97, + "finishTime": 11.1, + "dialogue": { + "text": "shī", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 11.97, + "finishTime": 13.13, + "dialogue": { + "text": "shí", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 14.03, + "finishTime": 15.44, + "dialogue": { + "text": "shǐ", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 16.03, + "finishTime": 16.99, + "dialogue": { + "text": "shì", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "opacity": 0, + "startTime": 17.49 + } + ] +} +``` diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/6a4b9f98203d747d8b256587.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/6a4b9f98203d747d8b256587.md index e1e765a6b30..5e9b0653793 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/6a4b9f98203d747d8b256587.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/6a4b9f98203d747d8b256587.md @@ -37,6 +37,54 @@ This word combines the syllables `yè` and `wù`. # --explanation-- -The first syllable uses `y` with the final `e`, and takes the fourth tone. The second syllable uses `w` with the final `u`, and also takes the fourth tone. +The first syllable is `yè`, and takes the fourth tone. The second syllable is `wù`, and also takes the fourth tone. `业务 (yè wù)` refers to the professional activities, operations, and tasks that an organization, department, or individual engages in to achieve their core objectives. + +# --scene-- + +```json +{ + "setup": { + "background": "company1-breakroom.png", + "characters": [ + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "position": { + "x": 50, + "y": 15, + "z": 1.4 + }, + "opacity": 0 + } + ], + "audio": { + "filename": "ZH_A1_pinyin_special_spelling_rules.mp3", + "startTime": 1, + "startTimestamp": 72.99, + "finishTimestamp": 74.76 + } + }, + "commands": [ + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "opacity": 1, + "startTime": 0 + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 1, + "finishTime": 2.77, + "dialogue": { + "text": "业务 (yè wù)", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "opacity": 0, + "startTime": 3.27 + } + ] +} +``` diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/6c60f0b313766410ebab0955.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/6c60f0b313766410ebab0955.md index 5ca23f62aad..a820440aeee 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/6c60f0b313766410ebab0955.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/6c60f0b313766410ebab0955.md @@ -30,3 +30,51 @@ This syllable combines `y` with `e`, and takes the third tone. # --explanation-- The speaker is pronouncing the syllable with the initial `y`, the final `e`, and the third tone, which starts in the middle, falls to a low point and then rises again. + +# --scene-- + +```json +{ + "setup": { + "background": "company1-breakroom.png", + "characters": [ + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "position": { + "x": 50, + "y": 15, + "z": 1.4 + }, + "opacity": 0 + } + ], + "audio": { + "filename": "ZH_A1_pinyin_special_spelling_rules.mp3", + "startTime": 1, + "startTimestamp": 32.93, + "finishTimestamp": 34.06 + } + }, + "commands": [ + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "opacity": 1, + "startTime": 0 + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 1, + "finishTime": 2.13, + "dialogue": { + "text": "yě", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "opacity": 0, + "startTime": 2.63 + } + ] +} +``` diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/6d364ec62a7dd41b289d9ae8.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/6d364ec62a7dd41b289d9ae8.md index 06337661269..52293291850 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/6d364ec62a7dd41b289d9ae8.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/6d364ec62a7dd41b289d9ae8.md @@ -26,3 +26,55 @@ Listen to the audio and complete the syllable with the correct tone mark. ### --feedback-- This whole syllable `zhi` uses the second tone. + +# --explanation-- + +The speaker pronounces `zhí`. It is a whole syllable using the second tone, which rises from mid to high. + +# --scene-- + +```json +{ + "setup": { + "background": "company1-breakroom.png", + "characters": [ + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "position": { + "x": 50, + "y": 15, + "z": 1.4 + }, + "opacity": 0 + } + ], + "audio": { + "filename": "ZH_A1_pinyin_special_spelling_rules.mp3", + "startTime": 1, + "startTimestamp": 95.92, + "finishTimestamp": 97.24 + } + }, + "commands": [ + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "opacity": 1, + "startTime": 0 + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 1, + "finishTime": 2.32, + "dialogue": { + "text": "zhí", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "opacity": 0, + "startTime": 2.82 + } + ] +} +``` diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/6e3283825c63e4458a4bcfe5.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/6e3283825c63e4458a4bcfe5.md index d2c132b3691..638185f08d2 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/6e3283825c63e4458a4bcfe5.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/6e3283825c63e4458a4bcfe5.md @@ -32,3 +32,150 @@ Let's practice pronouncing the the syllables and then use `yang` in different to # --assignment-- Listen to the audio and pronounce the spelling symbol and syllables. + +# --scene-- + +```json +{ + "setup": { + "background": "company1-breakroom.png", + "characters": [ + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "position": { + "x": 50, + "y": 15, + "z": 1.4 + }, + "opacity": 0 + } + ], + "audio": { + "filename": "ZH_A1_pinyin_special_spelling_rules.mp3", + "startTime": 1, + "startTimestamp": 4.13, + "finishTimestamp": 29.86 + } + }, + "commands": [ + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "opacity": 1, + "startTime": 0 + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 1, + "finishTime": 1.86, + "dialogue": { + "text": "y", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 3.91, + "finishTime": 4.71, + "dialogue": { + "text": "ya", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 5.7, + "finishTime": 6.58, + "dialogue": { + "text": "ye", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 7.72, + "finishTime": 8.55, + "dialogue": { + "text": "yi", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 9.97, + "finishTime": 10.8, + "dialogue": { + "text": "yao", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 11.8, + "finishTime": 12.75, + "dialogue": { + "text": "you", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 14.02, + "finishTime": 14.91, + "dialogue": { + "text": "yang", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 16.32, + "finishTime": 17.25, + "dialogue": { + "text": "yu", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 20.03, + "finishTime": 20.88, + "dialogue": { + "text": "yāng", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 21.78, + "finishTime": 22.67, + "dialogue": { + "text": "yáng", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 23.72, + "finishTime": 24.83, + "dialogue": { + "text": "yǎng", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 25.91, + "finishTime": 26.73, + "dialogue": { + "text": "yàng", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "opacity": 0, + "startTime": 27.23 + } + ] +} +``` diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/6ea78a5608eaa4f72bb536e4.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/6ea78a5608eaa4f72bb536e4.md index 262a81c494d..007da863e36 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/6ea78a5608eaa4f72bb536e4.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/6ea78a5608eaa4f72bb536e4.md @@ -29,4 +29,52 @@ This syllable combines `w` with `u`, and takes the fourth tone. # --explanation-- -The speaker is pronouncing the syllable with the initial `w`, the final `u`, and the fourth tone, which falls sharply. +The speaker is pronouncing the syllable `wù`, and uses the fourth tone, which falls sharply. It's a whole syllable, which you'll learn more about in later lessons. + +# --scene-- + +```json +{ + "setup": { + "background": "company1-breakroom.png", + "characters": [ + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "position": { + "x": 50, + "y": 15, + "z": 1.4 + }, + "opacity": 0 + } + ], + "audio": { + "filename": "ZH_A1_pinyin_special_spelling_rules.mp3", + "startTime": 1, + "startTimestamp": 69.22, + "finishTimestamp": 70.36 + } + }, + "commands": [ + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "opacity": 1, + "startTime": 0 + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "startTime": 1, + "finishTime": 2.14, + "dialogue": { + "text": "wù", + "align": "center" + } + }, + { + "character": "Chen Na", + "opacity": 0, + "startTime": 2.64 + } + ] +} +```