
Explore how Chinese syllables combine initials, finals, and tones, with Mao and you as examples, and rules about y before e. Practice tones that go down then up in monosyllables.
Engage in classroom activities that turn reading words together, guessing meanings, and spelling into a playful game, culminating with homework for lesson one.
Learn the neutral tone in Mandarin, where the second syllable has no tone mark and is pronounced shortly and lightly. Use examples like mama meaning mom to reinforce tone awareness.
Explore pinyin abbreviations and finals, focusing on pronunciation of vowel combinations like o and a, e and o, and the new yo; practice reading syllables aloud with abbreviated finals.
learn three basic strokes—vertical, horizontal turning, and vertical hook—and how they form single-component characters, using ko (mouth) and shan (mountain) as examples.
Learn the pronunciation of the Mandarin finals i, u, and ü, with guided practice, pronunciation tips, and common beginner challenges for new learners.
Learn tone sandhi for yi (yī) in Mandarin, showing how yi becomes the fourth tone before syllables one to three, and that yi as a number keeps its tone.
Learn Chinese interrogative pronouns who and which, with pronunciation notes and sentence patterns such as who verb object and na measure word noun for which book or person.
Master the retroflex final through guided pronunciation practice, distinguishing between retroflex and non-retroflex variants, and learn key examples and drills to improve Mandarin HSK1 speaking.
Engage in classroom exercises to consolidate lesson six concepts and answer questions based on real situations. Describe pictures using newly learned language and practice basic phrases for Chinese food.
Practice a living room conversation in Mandarin, focusing on shopping phrases, want and go, and pronunciation and tones through dialogue and roleplay.
Explore how to describe location in chinese using a word of locality with a verb or preposition, subject + z + na, and the interrogative particle 'na' to ask where.
This course is designed according to HSK textbook for overseas Chinese beginners with detailed explanation and targeted practice. It will teach you Chinese from abc, word by word, stroke by stroke. It will move you from complete beginner beyond HSK1 level in an easy and effective way. After the course, you will not only be able to read and write Chinese, but also be able to hold a basic conversation in daily life.
What’s included in the 22H course?
1>. Pinyin system (phonetic system/alphabets)
2>. 15 topics
3>. 45 conversations in different situations
4>. 30 basic grammar and structures
5>. 32 speaking instructions and principles;
6>. 38 writing explanations and practices;
7>. 150 words explanations
Downloadable learning materials for free:
1>. A Workbook for lesson practices
2>. 60 Audios for listening practice
3>. 30 mock tests
4>. 150 word cards out of HSK 1 vocabulary
What’s included in each lesson?
Each lesson is divided into 8 to 14 sections: pronunciation, characters, warm-up, new words, conversations, language points, exercises, application, etc.
So you can progress with your own pace and it makes it easy to find a topic if you'd like to revisit something.
What’s special:
1. detailed
The instructor explains everything in detail, esp. potential questions. She provides great examples, explanation and insights to help you remember the content.
2. authentic
The instructor Sherry Xie, born and raised in China, had been teaching Chinese as a foreign language in international immersion schools for 10 years, with 8 years of teaching HSK curriculum. She can not only help you grasp the HSK test essentials with ease, but also improve your Chinese from listening, speaking, reading and writing in an effective way.
3. communication focused
The course focuses on 45 conversations in different scenarios, covering 15 common topics in daily life.
Besides, you can practice your spoken Chinese and interact with your teacher in the dialogue sections.
4. practice
Both the vid course and the workbook include enough targeted practice for listening, speaking, reading and writing.
5. after service
Any questions, pls feel free to contact us. You will get a reply within 2 working days. Besides, the workbook, mock tests, audios and word cards will be shared with you as a greeting gift.
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