Swimming in Chinese: conversation questions

A language island is a set of answers you prepare in advance to the questions people really ask you, then repeat until they come out automatically. Here are 8 everyday questions about swimming in Mandarin Chinese. Write your answers in English, get a natural Chinese translation from an AI chat, and practise them with audio.

  1. 你会游泳吗?游得怎么样?Can you swim? How good are you?
  2. 你是什么时候学会游泳的?When did you learn to swim?
  3. 你最擅长哪种泳姿?Which stroke are you best at?
  4. 你喜欢在游泳池还是海里游?Do you prefer swimming in a pool or in the sea?
  5. 你一次能游多少米?How far can you swim in one go?
  6. 你游泳的时候抽过筋吗?Have you ever got cramp while swimming?
  7. 你家附近有游泳池吗?Is there a pool near where you live?
  8. 你觉得小孩应该几岁学游泳?At what age do you think kids should learn to swim?

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