From ead661acdc6644b2746d935c6de6afb01d5b741e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Anastasiia <109740924+anastasiiauk@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2025 15:56:32 +0200
Subject: [PATCH] fix(curriculum): changes to Chinese chapter 3 module 2
 (#64802)

---
 .../6904b3933a383d68ec0e5f0d.md                             | 2 +-
 .../6904bfa12f761c705b37b377.md                             | 2 +-
 .../6904c3aaa0b7a0757ffc4d2b.md                             | 2 +-
 .../6909747cd7497056dc7618ef.md                             | 2 +-
 .../6911adab1df9af571f600863.md                             | 4 ++--
 .../6911b57e4ecb1e6e1b38aa9e.md                             | 2 +-
 .../6911bcdd1ef7e704c8137b2c.md                             | 4 ++--
 .../691448ba2497217f7df6e630.md                             | 2 +-
 .../69144b26c2b2f681776fad57.md                             | 4 ++--
 .../69144f69e6621e83cc306401.md                             | 6 +++---
 .../691481a46546fd0be8b01c24.md                             | 6 ++----
 .../6914881e9eea8c1229119966.md                             | 3 +--
 .../69148ded8356911755c80f49.md                             | 6 +++---
 .../692a641fcd6ab4173e3e285f.md                             | 2 +-
 .../6916dd268969c61abc6ce0aa.md                             | 2 +-
 .../68f5f45fd07e612effff7e4d.md                             | 2 +-
 .../69021889ec24994b6ad3d463.md                             | 2 +-
 17 files changed, 25 insertions(+), 28 deletions(-)

diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-understanding-questions-and-answers/6904b3933a383d68ec0e5f0d.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-understanding-questions-and-answers/6904b3933a383d68ec0e5f0d.md
index bca427a8c8b..54c2e83802f 100644
--- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-understanding-questions-and-answers/6904b3933a383d68ec0e5f0d.md
+++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-understanding-questions-and-answers/6904b3933a383d68ec0e5f0d.md
@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ That is part of the question, but not how she politely begins it.
 
 # --explanation--
 
-`请问 (qǐng wèn)` is a polite phrase used to introduce a question. It translates to "excuse me" or "may I ask" in English, and shows respect when you are about to ask something. It's often used with strangers or in formal situations. For example:
+`请问 (qǐng wèn)` is a polite phrase used to introduce a question. It translates to "excuse me" or "may I ask", and shows respect when you are about to ask something. It's often used with strangers or in formal situations. For example:
 
 `请问你是刘明吗 (qǐng wèn nǐ shì liú míng ma)？` – Excuse me, are you Liu Ming?
 
diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-understanding-questions-and-answers/6904bfa12f761c705b37b377.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-understanding-questions-and-answers/6904bfa12f761c705b37b377.md
index 0daf3904093..4486dbc97b0 100644
--- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-understanding-questions-and-answers/6904bfa12f761c705b37b377.md
+++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-understanding-questions-and-answers/6904bfa12f761c705b37b377.md
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ Listen to the audio and complete the sentence below.
 
 ## --sentence--
 
-`你好 (nǐ hǎo)，我是王华 (wǒ shì wáng huá)，请问 (qǐng wèn) BLANK 叫什么名字 (jiào shén me míng zi)？`
+`你好 (nǐ hǎo)，我是王华 (wǒ shì wáng huá)。请问 (qǐng wèn) BLANK 叫什么名字 (jiào shén me míng zi)？`
 
 ## --blanks--
 
diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-understanding-questions-and-answers/6904c3aaa0b7a0757ffc4d2b.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-understanding-questions-and-answers/6904c3aaa0b7a0757ffc4d2b.md
index 496dae5ad2e..e70a3ae67ff 100644
--- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-understanding-questions-and-answers/6904c3aaa0b7a0757ffc4d2b.md
+++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-understanding-questions-and-answers/6904c3aaa0b7a0757ffc4d2b.md
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ Listen to the audio and complete the sentence below.
 
 ## --sentence--
 
-`你好 (nǐ hǎo)，我是王华 (wǒ shì wáng huá)，请问你 (qǐng wèn nǐ) BLANK 什么名字 (shén me míng zi)？`
+`你好 (nǐ hǎo)，我是王华 (wǒ shì wáng huá)。请问你 (qǐng wèn nǐ) BLANK 什么名字 (shén me míng zi)？`
 
 ## --blanks--
 
diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-understanding-questions-and-answers/6909747cd7497056dc7618ef.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-understanding-questions-and-answers/6909747cd7497056dc7618ef.md
index a372ad19b2f..18c88f70de4 100644
--- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-understanding-questions-and-answers/6909747cd7497056dc7618ef.md
+++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-understanding-questions-and-answers/6909747cd7497056dc7618ef.md
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ lang: zh-CN
 
 # --description--
 
-You've learned that you can introduce your name with `我是 (wǒ shì) + name`. You can use another structure, `我叫 (wǒ jiào) + name`. It literally means "I'm called...", and can be understood as "My name is...".
+You've learned that you can introduce your name with `我是 (wǒ shì)` + name. You can use another structure, `我叫 (wǒ jiào)` + name. It literally means "I'm called...", and can be understood as "My name is...".
 
 # --instructions--
 
diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-understanding-questions-and-answers/6911adab1df9af571f600863.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-understanding-questions-and-answers/6911adab1df9af571f600863.md
index 82507c2d64f..8892fae4b57 100644
--- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-understanding-questions-and-answers/6911adab1df9af571f600863.md
+++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-understanding-questions-and-answers/6911adab1df9af571f600863.md
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ inputType: pinyin-to-hanzi
 
 # --description--
 
-You can add the particle `吗 (ma)` to the end of a declarative sentence, to make it a question.
+You can add the particle `吗 (ma)` to the end of a declarative sentence to make it a question.
 
 Note that `吗 (ma)` has a neutral tone.
 
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ This is a question particle used at the end of a sentence. Don't forget to type
 
 `吗 (ma)` indicates an interrogative mood. It's used at the end of a declarative sentence to change a statement into a question. For example:
 
-`你是开发者 (nǐ shì kāi fā zhě)。` is a statement meaning "You are a developer." Adding `吗 (ma)` at the end transforms it into a question: `你是开发者吗 (nǐ shì kāi fā zhě ma)？`, which means "Are you a developer?"
+`你是开发者 (nǐ shì kāi fā zhě)。` is a statement meaning "You are a developer". Adding `吗 (ma)` at the end transforms it into a question: `你是开发者吗 (nǐ shì kāi fā zhě ma)？`, which means "Are you a developer?"
 
 # --scene--
 
diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-understanding-questions-and-answers/6911b57e4ecb1e6e1b38aa9e.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-understanding-questions-and-answers/6911b57e4ecb1e6e1b38aa9e.md
index d2d4f8ec6af..1bc628f16b5 100644
--- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-understanding-questions-and-answers/6911b57e4ecb1e6e1b38aa9e.md
+++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-understanding-questions-and-answers/6911b57e4ecb1e6e1b38aa9e.md
@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ She is not asking where the person lives.
 
 # --explanation--
 
-`你是中国人 (nǐ shì zhōng guó rén)。` is a declarative sentence, which means "You are Chinese." Adding `吗 (ma)` at the end turns it into a question, which means "Are you Chinese?"
+`你是中国人 (nǐ shì zhōng guó rén)。` is a declarative sentence, which means "You are Chinese". Adding `吗 (ma)` at the end turns it into a question, which means "Are you Chinese?"
 
 Wang Hua is asking about the other person's nationality.
 
diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-understanding-questions-and-answers/6911bcdd1ef7e704c8137b2c.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-understanding-questions-and-answers/6911bcdd1ef7e704c8137b2c.md
index 1480d7b299c..5df32c1e04d 100644
--- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-understanding-questions-and-answers/6911bcdd1ef7e704c8137b2c.md
+++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-understanding-questions-and-answers/6911bcdd1ef7e704c8137b2c.md
@@ -31,11 +31,11 @@ Listen to the audio and complete the sentence below.
 
 ### --feedback--
 
-These two characters means "How about you?" or "And you?" Don't forget to type 5 at the end for neutral tone syllables.
+These two characters mean "How about you?" or "And you?". Don't forget to type 5 at the end for neutral tone syllables.
 
 # --explanation--
 
-`你呢 (nǐ ne)` combines the pronoun `你 (nǐ)` meaning "you" with the particle `呢 (ne)`, to form a question about the situation mentioned previously. It means "How about you?" or "And you?" It helps keep the conversation going in a friendly and natural way. For example:
+`你呢 (nǐ ne)` combines the pronoun `你 (nǐ)` meaning "you" with the particle `呢 (ne)`, to form a question about the situation mentioned previously. It means "How about you?" or "And you?". It helps keep the conversation going in a friendly and natural way. For example:
 
 `我是数据分析师 (wǒ shì shù jù fēn xī shī)。你呢 (nǐ ne)？` - I'm a data analyst. And you?
 
diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-understanding-questions-and-answers/691448ba2497217f7df6e630.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-understanding-questions-and-answers/691448ba2497217f7df6e630.md
index 6462e249b55..0a739b9644b 100644
--- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-understanding-questions-and-answers/691448ba2497217f7df6e630.md
+++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-understanding-questions-and-answers/691448ba2497217f7df6e630.md
@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ He doesn't talk about language.
 
 # --explanation--
 
-Liu Ming first answers Wang Hua's question about his nationality, and then returns a question using `你呢 (nǐ ne)？` It means "And you?"
+Liu Ming first answers Wang Hua's question about his nationality, and then returns a question using `你呢 (nǐ ne)？`. It means "And you?"
 
 He is asking for the nationality of Wang Hua. He wants to know where Wang Hua is from.
 
diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-understanding-questions-and-answers/69144b26c2b2f681776fad57.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-understanding-questions-and-answers/69144b26c2b2f681776fad57.md
index ae9254ccb10..74fc6221b9f 100644
--- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-understanding-questions-and-answers/69144b26c2b2f681776fad57.md
+++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-understanding-questions-and-answers/69144b26c2b2f681776fad57.md
@@ -56,9 +56,9 @@ She doesn't ask for a name.
 
 # --explanation--
 
-`吗 (ma)` is a question particle. It's put at the end of a declarative sentence to turn it into a question, just like adding a question mark (?) to a sentence in English to make it a question.
+`吗 (ma)` is a question particle. It's put at the end of a declarative sentence to turn it into a question, just like adding a question mark (?) to a sentence to make it a question.
 
-Wang Hua is forming a question by adding `吗 (ma)` at the end of a declarative sentence `你是设计师 (nǐ shì shè jì shī)。` This indicates that she is asking for confirmation about Liu Ming's profession as a designer.
+Wang Hua is forming a question by adding `吗 (ma)` at the end of a declarative sentence `你是设计师 (nǐ shì shè jì shī)`. This indicates that she is asking for confirmation about Liu Ming's profession as a designer.
 
 # --scene--
 
diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-understanding-questions-and-answers/69144f69e6621e83cc306401.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-understanding-questions-and-answers/69144f69e6621e83cc306401.md
index 0126a396c72..df52b77697f 100644
--- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-understanding-questions-and-answers/69144f69e6621e83cc306401.md
+++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-understanding-questions-and-answers/69144f69e6621e83cc306401.md
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ Listen to the audio and complete the sentence below.
 
 ## --sentence--
 
-`BLANK，我是 (wǒ shì) UI 设计师 (shè jì shī)，你呢 (nǐ ne)？`
+`BLANK，我是 (wǒ shì) UI 设计师 (shè jì shī)。你呢 (nǐ ne)？`
 
 ## --blanks--
 
@@ -35,9 +35,9 @@ This means "yes" or "that's right", often used to give a positive answer. Don't
 
 `是的 (shì de)` means "yes" or "that's right". It's a common way to confirm something or give a positive response. For example:
 
-`Speaker A: 你是中国人吗 (nǐ shì zhōng guó rén ma)？` – Are you Chinese?
+Speaker A: `你是中国人吗 (nǐ shì zhōng guó rén ma)？` – Are you Chinese?
 
-`Speaker B: 是的 (shì de)。` – Yes.
+Speaker B: `是的 (shì de)。` – Yes.
 
 # --scene--
 
diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-understanding-questions-and-answers/691481a46546fd0be8b01c24.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-understanding-questions-and-answers/691481a46546fd0be8b01c24.md
index 82a802af376..ea292463d0b 100644
--- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-understanding-questions-and-answers/691481a46546fd0be8b01c24.md
+++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-understanding-questions-and-answers/691481a46546fd0be8b01c24.md
@@ -52,11 +52,9 @@ This job is related to education.
 
 # --explanation--
 
-`UI` stands for "user interface", which refers to the visual elements of a product that users interact with. `设计师 (shè jì shī)` means "designer".
+`UI` stands for `user interface`, which refers to the visual elements of a product that users interact with. `设计师 (shè jì shī)` means "designer".
 
-Together, `UI 设计师 (shè jì shī)` means a profession that focuses on designing the look and layout of products to make them easy and pleasant to use. For example:
-
-`UI` refers to User Interface design, which is a key role in product design. It's a very common term in tech companies, and people directly use "UI" without translating it into Chinese.
+Together, `UI 设计师 (shè jì shī)` means a profession that focuses on designing the look and layout of products to make them easy and pleasant to use. It's a very common term in tech companies, and people directly use `UI` without translating it into Chinese. For example:
 
 `我是 (wǒ shì) UI 设计师 (shè jì shī)。` – I am a UI designer.
 
diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-understanding-questions-and-answers/6914881e9eea8c1229119966.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-understanding-questions-and-answers/6914881e9eea8c1229119966.md
index 6dd4c0e70a3..573f7adbafc 100644
--- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-understanding-questions-and-answers/6914881e9eea8c1229119966.md
+++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-understanding-questions-and-answers/6914881e9eea8c1229119966.md
@@ -31,7 +31,6 @@ Listen to the audio and complete the sentence below.
 
 This phrase means "very happy".
 
-
 ---
 
 `认识 (rèn shì)`
@@ -42,7 +41,7 @@ This means "to know" or "to meet".
 
 # --explanation--
 
-`很高兴认识你 (hěn gāo xìng rèn shì nǐ)` means "Nice to meet you." It's a common phrase used when meeting someone for the first time. It shows politeness and friendliness.
+`很高兴认识你 (hěn gāo xìng rèn shì nǐ)` means "Nice to meet you". It's a common phrase used when meeting someone for the first time. It shows politeness and friendliness.
 
 An interesting note is that the subject "I" is often omitted in this expression, as it's understood from the context that the speaker is referring to themselves. You can also say `我很高兴认识你 (wǒ hěn gāo xìng rèn shì nǐ)`, which conveys the same meaning as the version without `我 (wǒ)`.
 
diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-understanding-questions-and-answers/69148ded8356911755c80f49.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-understanding-questions-and-answers/69148ded8356911755c80f49.md
index 3323ac082d8..e1a115fd4a4 100644
--- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-understanding-questions-and-answers/69148ded8356911755c80f49.md
+++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-understanding-questions-and-answers/69148ded8356911755c80f49.md
@@ -7,11 +7,11 @@ lang: zh-CN
 inputType: pinyin-to-hanzi
 ---
 
-<!-- (Audio) Wang Hua: 我也是(wǒ yě shì)。 -->
+<!-- (Audio) Wang Hua: 我也是 (wǒ yě shì)。 -->
 
 # --description--
 
-Wang Hua is responding to show that she feels the same way. This is a natural and friendly reply when someone says "Nice to meet you."
+Wang Hua is responding to show that she feels the same way. This is a natural and friendly reply when someone says "Nice to meet you".
 
 # --instructions--
 
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ This phrase means "likewise".
 
 # --explanation--
 
-`我也是 (wǒ yě shì)。` means "likewise". `也 (yě)` means "also". This phrase is a short way to show that you also feel happy to meet someone just like they feel happy to meet you.
+`我也是 (wǒ yě shì)` means "likewise". `也 (yě)` means "also". This phrase is a short way to show that you also feel happy to meet someone just like they feel happy to meet you.
 
 # --scene--
 
diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-understanding-questions-and-answers/692a641fcd6ab4173e3e285f.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-understanding-questions-and-answers/692a641fcd6ab4173e3e285f.md
index ddd1c735a87..e8b16923db1 100644
--- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-understanding-questions-and-answers/692a641fcd6ab4173e3e285f.md
+++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-understanding-questions-and-answers/692a641fcd6ab4173e3e285f.md
@@ -50,4 +50,4 @@ This means "you are".
 
 # --explanation--
 
-`是的 (shì de)` is used to affirmatively respond to a question or statement, indicating agreement or confirmation, similar to "yes" in English.
+`是的 (shì de)` is used to affirmatively respond to a question or statement, indicating agreement or confirmation.
diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-practice-exchanging-basic-information/6916dd268969c61abc6ce0aa.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-practice-exchanging-basic-information/6916dd268969c61abc6ce0aa.md
index bd02bb552d7..6c68e76d48c 100644
--- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-practice-exchanging-basic-information/6916dd268969c61abc6ce0aa.md
+++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-practice-exchanging-basic-information/6916dd268969c61abc6ce0aa.md
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ The conversation is between two people introducing themselves to each other, not
 
 ---
 
-At the office cafeteria where new colleagues having lunch together.
+At the office cafeteria where new colleagues are having lunch together.
 
 ---
 
diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-practice-introducing-yourself/68f5f45fd07e612effff7e4d.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-practice-introducing-yourself/68f5f45fd07e612effff7e4d.md
index 1566114b693..fddf2c07df9 100644
--- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-practice-introducing-yourself/68f5f45fd07e612effff7e4d.md
+++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-practice-introducing-yourself/68f5f45fd07e612effff7e4d.md
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ Listen to the audio and answer the question below.
 
 ## --text--
 
-True or False: Liu Ming's job involves creating software, building applications, and solving technical problems using code.
+True or false: Liu Ming's job involves creating software, building applications, and solving technical problems using code.
 
 ## --answers--
 
diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-quiz-greetings-and-introductions/69021889ec24994b6ad3d463.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-quiz-greetings-and-introductions/69021889ec24994b6ad3d463.md
index 19a2614669e..1afdf433efa 100644
--- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-quiz-greetings-and-introductions/69021889ec24994b6ad3d463.md
+++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-quiz-greetings-and-introductions/69021889ec24994b6ad3d463.md
@@ -198,7 +198,7 @@ You are a developer from Singapore. How can you say this in Chinese?
 
 #### --text--
 
-True or False: both `你好 (nǐ hǎo)` and `您好 (nín hǎo)` can be used when greeting your colleague.
+True or false: both `你好 (nǐ hǎo)` and `您好 (nín hǎo)` can be used when greeting your colleague.
 
 #### --distractors--