This beginner-level Mandarin Chinese course introduces students to essential listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Learners will master pinyin (the Romanized phonetic system), tones, and everyday vocabulary. Lessons cover self-introduction, greetings, family, numbers, time, food, and school-related conversation. With simplified character writing, pronunciation drills, and real-world dialogues, students gain confidence to communicate in basic Chinese while also learning about the culture and customs of Chinese-speaking countries.

Key Benefits:

• Learn accurate pronunciation using pinyin and tones
• Build vocabulary for common daily scenarios
• Practice reading and writing simplified Chinese characters
• Engage in conversation through games and role-play
• Explore Chinese culture, festivals, and greetings

What You’ll Learn:

Phonetics & Pinyin Basics

• The 4 Mandarin tones and how to use them

• Pinyin initials, finals, and tone marks

• Pronunciation drills for clear communication

Everyday Vocabulary & Greetings

• Saying hello, goodbye, thank you, and sorry

• Self-introduction (name, age, nationality)

• Numbers 1–100, days of the week, months

Sentence Patterns & Grammar

• Basic sentence structure (SVO format)

• Using question words (what, who, where)

• Talking about likes/dislikes and possessions

Characters & Writing

• Stroke order and radicals

• Writing basic characters

• Understanding character meaning through visuals

Practical Conversation Topics

• At school: classroom objects and subjects

• At home: family members and household terms

• Food & drink: ordering in a restaurant

Culture & Showcase

• Learn about Chinese New Year, festivals, and traditions

• Practice a Chinese song or rhyme

• Final oral presentation and vocabulary review