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Suggested Prerequisites

Chinese 1

Description

Imagine stepping into some bustling streets of China, the aroma of jasmine tea lingering in the air. Meet your guides: Zhang Ming and Chen Lili; they’ll lead you through the vibrant tapestry of daily life, home routines, weekends, health tips, childhood memories, and dreams. But wait, there’s more! Karen and Kailan join the adventure; they’ll immerse you in Chinese culture—how to apply vocabulary, navigate customs, and embrace the nuances. Beyond mastering tones and syllables, you’ll dive into reading and writing. So, grab your curiosity, sip that tea, and get ready to start discovering China with your new friends!

Module One: Daily Life

-Morning Routines and Items Needed for Them

-Classes or Subjects and Related School Supplies

-Adjectives

-Hobbies or Pastime Activities

-Clubs at School

-Evening Routines and Items Needed for Them


Module Two: Home Life

-Parts of the House

-Items in the House

-Prepositions

-Colors

-Adjectives


Module Three: Weekends

-Clothing

-Accessories

-Indoor and Outdoor Sports

-Pastimes

-Weather 


*All modules cover the use of initial, finals, and tones. Also, pinyin is used throughout the course to reinforce comprehension. 

Module Four: Healthy Living

-Healthy Habits

-Feelings

-How to Reduce Stress

-Body Parts

-Injuries or Illnesses

-Chinese Idioms


Module Five: Remember When

-Childhood Toys, Activities, or Objects

-Air travel

-Family Trip Destinations

-Family Trip Activities

-Animals in a Zoo

-Animals in an Aquarium

-Pets

-Holidays and Celebrations


Module Six: Future Plans

-Travel Planning

-Souvenirs

-Locations at an Airport

-Locations for a Trip

-After High School Graduation

-Professions

-Qualities Needed for Different Professions 


*All modules cover the use of initial, finals, and tones. Also, pinyin is used throughout the course to reinforce comprehension.