Chinese language course 

Chinese language course typically covers various aspects of the language, including speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The content may vary depending on the level (beginner, intermediate, or advanced) and the course’s focus (conversational, business, HSK preparation, etc.). Below is a general outline of what a structured Chinese language course might include:
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What you'll learn

  • Recognize and write basic Chinese characters
  • Pronounce Chinese words using Pinyin (the phonetic system)
  • Master common greetings and daily conversation phrases
  • Build simple sentences in Mandarin
  • Learn essential vocabulary (numbers, colors, food, etc.)
  • Understand basic grammar and sentence structure
  • Develop listening and speaking skills through fun activities

Course Content

Beginner Level (HSK 1-2)

  • Pinyin (Phonetic System):
  • Initials, finals, tones, and tone changes
  • Common pronunciation rules and exceptions
  • Greetings & Basic Phrases:
  • Hello (你好 – nǐ hǎo), thank you (谢谢 – xièxie), etc.
  • Self-introduction (我叫… – wǒ jiào…)
  • Essential Vocabulary:
  • Numbers, days, months, family members, colors, food, etc.
  • Basic Sentence Structures:
  • Subject + Verb + Object (e.g., 我喝茶 – wǒ hē chá)
  • Questions with 吗 (ma) and 呢 (ne)
  • Possession with 的 (de)
  • Simple dialogues (e.g., shopping, ordering food)
  • Recognizing tones and common phrases
  • Chinese Characters (汉字 – hànzì):
  • Basic strokes and radicals
  • Writing simple characters (e.g., 人, 大, 好)
  • Recognizing common signs and short sentences

Intermediate Level (HSK 3-4)

  • More Complex Structures:
  • Comparisons (比 – bǐ), complements (得 – de)
  • Expressing time (以前 – yǐqián, 以后 – yǐhòu)
  • Conditionals (如果…就 – rúguǒ…jiù)
  • Expanding Vocabulary
  • Travel, hobbies, work, technology, etc.
  • Discussing daily life, opinions, and experiences
  • Role-playing real-life scenarios (e.g., booking a hotel, seeing a doctor)
  • Reading short articles, emails, or stories
  • Writing paragraphs (e.g., diaries, simple essays)
  • Learning ~500-1,200 characters
  • Understanding TV shows, podcasts, or news at a slower pace

Advanced Level (HSK 5-6)

  • Formal vs. informal language
  • Proverbs (成语 – chéngyǔ) and classical Chinese influences
  • Complex sentence patterns and rhetorical questions
  • Debating, giving presentations, understanding humor/sarcasm
  • Business Chinese (negotiations, emails, reports)
  • Novels, newspapers, academic texts
  • Essay writing, formal letters, summaries
  • Chinese history, literature, and societal norms
  • Regional dialects (e.g., Cantonese, Shanghainese basics)
  • HSK Exam Preparation (if applicable)
  • Cultural Immersion:
  • Festivals (e.g., Chinese New Year), customs, etiquette
  • Technology Aids:
  • Apps (Pleco, HelloChinese), typing in Pinyin

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