Proper practice is essential to consolidate the Chinese language points have learned. The two patterns listed as follows are some frequently seen in teaching process. However, the students who study in China need to know those patters do not appear alone in practice and one pattern may have multi functions. At the same time, different patterns may also have some similarities.

The first pattern of practice is replacement. First of all, the students are asked to listen or hear a sentence, during which they need to pay much attention to the grammar and form. After that, some relevant words are provided for the learners to replace some items in the sentence so that to emphasize the fixed part in the sentence which is the main grammar point need to be mastered.

For example, when being provided the sentence 你们昨天赢了没有 and some other words like 看书, 工作and见面to replace赢, the students should know the intention of this practice is to master the pattern …了没有. The goal of this practice is to demand the students are familiar with the relevant grammar formula without any hesitation.

In the practical teaching, usually speaking, the students should read the books and finish it according to the words provided in the books, which is a relatively easy way. In fact, it is also a good way for teachers to show how to study Chinese. To make it more difficult, teachers can speak the words for replacement and the students are supposed to speak out the whole senesce without looking at the books.

If the time for finish the sentence is limited, it would be more challenging. This practice pattern is beneficial to train students to firmly master certain grammar points. However, during the process the students learn Mandarin with this method, it is possible to neglect the understanding to the meaning and just finish the task mechanically. In some cases, the students may feel it is boring.

Another pattern is choosing practice which can also have various forms. For example, teachers may ask you to choose the proper words, sentences and even the correct positions of words in accordance with the exercises provided. To practice in this way, students need to understand the meanings first.