Lesson 1 - Introduction to Chinese Phonetics

• Get a brief overview of Chinese phonetics, the Chinese writing system, and spoken Chinese.
• Learn about the pinyin system, including the basics of initials, finals, and tones.

• Greet someone in a culturally appropriate way.
• Basic principles of Chinese character composition and rules of phonetic spelling.
• Review pronunciation, with special emphasis on tones.

Lesson 3 – How’s Your Family?  ????????

• Use some family-related vocabulary.
• Use Chinese to politely discuss someone’s well-being.

Lesson 4 – How’s It Going? ??????????

• Ask people about their studies, health, and work.
• Write more Chinese characters.

Lesson 5 – How Do You Make a Living? ???????

• Do a review of pinyin pronunciation and tones.
• Learn more character combinations and rules of phonetic spelling.
• Use basic vocabulary to identify things and people.
• Ask somebody about his or her profession.

Lesson 6 – Doing Homework ???

• Use Chinese to borrow and return items.
• Talk about schoolwork.

Lesson 7 – Welcoming Guests ???????

• How to host guests and offer them drinks.
• Express gratitude or respond to gratitude.

Lesson 8 – Asking Someone’s Name ???

• Introduce one to others.
• Inquire about someone you have just met.

Lesson 9 – Looking for Someone ??

• Inquire about a person’s whereabouts.
• Ask for and write Chinese addresses.
• Learn to use Chinese numbers.

Lesson 10 – Introducing Friends  ????

• Learn to make introductions.
• Set up a date and time to meet someone.
• Politely accept and decline invitations.