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Learn Chinese Characters Through Words & Sentences
5 students

Learn Chinese Characters Through Words & Sentences

Master 900+ Chinese Characters with Native Speaker Pronunciation, Writing Practice, Tones, Vocabulary, Daily Sentences
Created byIvy Qin
Last updated 6/2026
English

What you'll learn

  • Recognize and write 139 essential Chinese characters with proper stroke order and structure.
  • Understand and use 417 high-frequency vocabulary words in common daily-life contexts.
  • Speak and listen to 417 real-life Chinese sentences with accurate pronunciation and natural tone changes (tone sandhi and neutral tones).
  • Build a working vocabulary equivalent to HSK Level 1–2 , preparing for further study or real-life communication.
  • Enhance Chinese handwriting skills with guided practice using the free downloadable PDF workbook (designed according to the P.S.A. System).
  • Reinforce learning through comprehensive practice materials and bonus lessons, covering additional characters, words, and practical exercises.

Course content

7 sections42 lectures2h 14m total length
  • Discover the PSA System: Your 3-Step Blueprint to Master Chinese Characters1:33
  • Mastering Your Video Lessons: Tips for Maximizing Recognition & Writing Practice4:10

Requirements

  • This course is designed to be beginner-friendly and does not require any prior knowledge of Chinese. Anyone who is eager to start learning Chinese characters and improve their pronunciation can join.
  • To get the most out of this course, learners should have: A notebook, pen or pencil for writing practice. A computer, tablet, or smartphone to watch video lessons and download practice materials. Willingness to practice regularly and engage with both writing and pronunciation exercises.

Description

Do you struggle to recognize Chinese characters, remember how to write them, or understand how they are used in real-life communication?

Have you learned some pinyin and basic Chinese, but still feel dependent on pinyin when reading and speaking?

If so, this course is designed for you.

Learn Chinese Characters Through Words & Sentences is a structured beginner-friendly Mandarin Chinese course that helps you build practical reading, writing, pronunciation, and communication skills through a systematic character-learning approach.

Instead of memorizing isolated characters, you will learn Chinese characters through vocabulary, pronunciation, writing practice, and real-life daily sentences, making them easier to remember and use naturally.

What You Will Learn

1. 139 essential Chinese characters based on the HSK 1 vocabulary foundation

2. 417 practical Chinese vocabulary words

3. 417 real-life Mandarin Chinese sentences

4. Chinese character writing and stroke order

5. Pinyin pronunciation and tone practice

6. Natural Mandarin pronunciation patterns and tone changes

7.  Improved listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills

8. A strong foundation for future HSK study and real-life communication

How This Course Works

This course is built around the PSA Chinese Character Learning System, a practical method that teaches characters through pronunciation, structure, vocabulary, and sentence application.

Each lesson focuses on one Chinese character and helps you understand how that character functions in real communication.

For every character, you will learn:

• Standard native Mandarin pronunciation

• Correct stroke order and writing techniques

• Step-by-step handwriting demonstrations

• Three high-frequency vocabulary words

• Three practical daily-life sentences

• Clear English explanations for easier understanding and long-term retention

By connecting characters with words and sentences from the very beginning, you will develop a deeper understanding of how Chinese actually works and reduce your dependence on pinyin over time.

Improve Your Mandarin Pronunciation

This course goes beyond simply teaching the four tones.

You will also learn important pronunciation patterns used by native speakers, including:

• Tone changes (变调)

• Neutral tones (轻声)

• Common pronunciation combinations

• Natural Mandarin speaking rhythms

These skills will help you sound more natural and understand spoken Chinese more easily.

Downloadable Practice Materials Included

To help reinforce what you learn, the course includes downloadable learning materials for additional practice:

1. Character writing worksheets

2. Stroke order practice sheets

3. Vocabulary exercises

4. Sentence practice activities

5. Review and homework exercises

These materials help strengthen memory, improve writing accuracy, and build consistent study habits.

Who This Course Is For

This course is ideal for:

1. Complete beginners learning Mandarin Chinese

2. Students who already know basic pinyin

3. Learners who struggle with Chinese characters

4. HSK 1 and early HSK 2 learners

5.  Self-learners who want more structure

6.  Students who want to improve reading and writing skills

7.  Learners preparing for travel, study, work, or daily communication in Chinese

8. Anyone who wants to learn practical Chinese instead of memorizing characters without context

Your Instructor

This course is taught by a full-time Mandarin Chinese teacher with over five years of teaching experience and professional Mandarin certification.

The lessons are designed to provide clear explanations, authentic native pronunciation, and practical learning strategies that help students make steady progress with confidence.

By the end of this course, you will be able to recognize and write essential Chinese characters, understand how they are used in real vocabulary and sentences, improve your pronunciation and listening skills, and communicate with greater confidence in Mandarin Chinese.

Start building a strong foundation in Chinese today and learn Chinese characters the way they are actually used in real life.

Who this course is for:

  • For foreigners planning to travel, study, or work in China who want a structured approach to building foundational reading skills.
  • Learners with Chinese spouses who need to quickly master daily conversational Chinese
  • Beginners who want daily sentences with English translations
  • Students preparing for HSK levels 1 to 3 who want systematic vocabulary and sentence practice
  • HSK test-takers who feel overwhelmed by Chinese characters (this course includes smooth transition training from pinyin to characters)
  • Learners who struggle to read Chinese without relying on pinyin
  • Self-learners frustrated by incorrect tones, stroke order, or trouble remembering words, and are ready for a proven, systematic approach (like the P.S.A. System).
  • Those who want to improve their listening and speaking skills through authentic native pronunciation
  • Learners tired of textbook theory and eager to learn real-life language use
  • Those who want to quickly master 417 practical sentences covering everyday situations like dining, shopping, and transportation