Chinese Language & Culture Basics
Basic Chinese language lessons provide a foundation in vocabulary and cultural context.
Description : In this course, learners receive essential Chinese language instruction focusing on everyday phrases and cultural context through engaging, interactive activities.
Category : ForeignLanguages
Age : 10+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Foundations in Mandarin Language & Culture Section 1: Greetings and Introductions - Lesson 1: Basic Greetings Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1 Basic Greetings - Lesson 2: Self Introductions Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2 Self Introductions Section 2: Pronunciation and Tones - Lesson 1: Understanding Mandarin Tones Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1 Understanding Mandarin Tones - Lesson 2: Pinyin Basics Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2 Pinyin Basics Section 3: Numbers and Basic Vocabulary - Lesson 1: Numbers 1-10 Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1 Numbers 1-10 - Lesson 2: Essential Vocabulary Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2 Essential Vocabulary Section 4: Everyday Phrases - Lesson 1: Expressing Thanks & Apologies Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1 Expressing Thanks & Apologies - Lesson 2: Common Questions Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2 Common Questions Section 5: Chinese Characters and Calligraphy - Lesson 1: Introduction to Characters Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1 Introduction to Characters - Lesson 2: Basic Stroke Order Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2 Basic Stroke Order Module 2: Everyday Communication Section 1: Asking Simple Questions - Lesson 1: Formulating Yes/No Questions Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1 Formulating Yes/No Questions - Lesson 2: Using Question Words Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2 Using Question Words Section 2: Describing Everyday Activities - Lesson 1: Describing Daily Routines Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1 Describing Daily Routines - Lesson 2: Talking about Hobbies Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2 Talking about Hobbies Section 3: Food and Dining - Lesson 1: Ordering in a Restaurant Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1 Ordering in a Restaurant - Lesson 2: Common Food Vocabulary Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2 Common Food Vocabulary Section 4: Shopping and Markets - Lesson 1: Bargaining Basics Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1 Bargaining Basics - Lesson 2: Shopping Phrases Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2 Shopping Phrases Section 5: Directions and Transportation - Lesson 1: Asking for Directions Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1 Asking for Directions - Lesson 2: Public Transport Terms Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2 Public Transport Terms Module 3: Cultural Insights and Practices Section 1: Festivals and Holidays - Lesson 1: Overview of Chinese Festivals Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1 Overview of Chinese Festivals - Lesson 2: Mid-Autumn Festival Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2 Mid-Autumn Festival Section 2: Arts and Crafts - Lesson 1: Introduction to Chinese Calligraphy Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1 Introduction to Chinese Calligraphy - Lesson 2: Traditional Crafts Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2 Traditional Crafts Section 3: Music and Dance - Lesson 1: Traditional Music Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1 Traditional Music - Lesson 2: Folk Dances Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2 Folk Dances Section 4: History and Landmarks - Lesson 1: Famous Historical Sites Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1 Famous Historical Sites - Lesson 2: Basic Chinese History Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2 Basic Chinese History Section 5: Daily Life and Etiquette - Lesson 1: Social Etiquette Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1 Social Etiquette - Lesson 2: Traditional Customs Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2 Traditional Customs Module 4: Building Conversational Skills Section 1: Practice Dialogues I - Lesson 1: Simple Conversations Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1 Simple Conversations - Lesson 2: Role-playing Greetings Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2 Role-playing Greetings Section 2: Practice Dialogues II - Lesson 1: Shopping Conversations Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1 Shopping Conversations - Lesson 2: Dining Scenarios Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2 Dining Scenarios Section 3: Storytelling and Narration - Lesson 1: Telling a Short Story Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1 Telling a Short Story - Lesson 2: Narrating Daily Events Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2 Narrating Daily Events Section 4: Expressing Emotions - Lesson 1: Describing Feelings Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1 Describing Feelings - Lesson 2: Simple Compliments Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2 Simple Compliments Section 5: Revising and Recapping - Lesson 1: Review Session I Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1 Review Session I - Lesson 2: Interactive Recap Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2 Interactive Recap Module 5: Integration and Interactive Activities Section 1: Cultural Immersion - Lesson 1: Virtual Museum Tour Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1 Virtual Museum Tour - Lesson 2: Exploring Historical Sites Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2 Exploring Historical Sites Section 2: Language Games - Lesson 1: Word Matching Games Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1 Word Matching Games - Lesson 2: Pinyin Challenges Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2 Pinyin Challenges Section 3: Arts Integration - Lesson 1: Basic Chinese Painting Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1 Basic Chinese Painting - Lesson 2: Crafting Chinese Fans Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2 Crafting Chinese Fans Section 4: Cooking and Cuisine - Lesson 1: Simple Chinese Recipes Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1 Simple Chinese Recipes - Lesson 2: Food-related Vocabulary Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2 Food-related Vocabulary Section 5: Project and Presentation - Lesson 1: Group Project: My Chinese Culture Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1 Group Project: My Chinese Culture - Lesson 2: Final Presentation Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2 Final Presentation