Teacher Info

 Ms. Vivian

  Class Info

LEVEL  

Chinese Mandarin For All level

No Experience

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

CLASS SIZE

4-6

DURATION

60 Mins Per Class 

TYPE

Online

What Include

Assessment

Homework

Syllabus

Phase 1: Beginner Level

Focus: Basic pronunciation, common phrases, and simple sentence structures.

1. Pronunciation and Pinyin
   • Introduction to Pinyin (the romanization system for Mandarin).
   • Focus on tones and correct pronunciation (initials, finals, and tone marks).
2. Basic Vocabulary and Grammar
   • Learning everyday vocabulary: numbers, greetings, days of the week, common verbs, and adjectives.
   • Basic sentence structure (subject-verb-object).
3. Simple Conversations
   • Learning to introduce oneself, ask and answer simple questions, and express basic needs.
   • Emphasis on listening practice with simple dialogues.
4. Introduction to Poetry and Idioms
   • Brief introduction to the importance of Chinese poetry and idioms in Chinese culture.
   • Learning 2-3 simple chengyu (Chinese idioms) and understanding their meanings and usage.

Phase 2: Intermediate Level

Focus: Expanding vocabulary, sentence structure complexity, and engaging in daily conversations.

1. Expanded Vocabulary and Grammar
   • Learning more verbs, nouns, and adjectives related to various topics such as travel, food, and hobbies.
   • Introduction to compound sentences and conjunctions (e.g., because, but, and, or).
2. Conversational Practice
   • Engaging in more complex conversations on topics such as family, weather, and daily routines.
   • Improving listening comprehension with intermediate-level dialogues and audio materials.
3. Reading Simple Texts
   • Introduction to reading simple Chinese texts (short stories, news articles, or dialogues).
   • Learning basic characters and how to recognize and write common Chinese characters.
4. Poetry and Chengyu
   • Studying simple classical Chinese poems (e.g., The Song of the Pipa by Bai Juyi) to appreciate rhythm and rhyme.
   • Learning 5-7 common chengyu, focusing on their history and proper context.

Phase 3: Advanced Level (1-2 years)

Focus: Mastering complex sentence structures, improving fluency in speaking and writing, and deepening cultural knowledge through literature.

1. Advanced Grammar and Vocabulary
   • Mastering complex sentence structures such as passive voice, conditional sentences, and relative clauses.
   • Expanding vocabulary to include more specialized topics (e.g., politics, literature, philosophy).
2. Fluent Conversations
   • Engaging in fluent, spontaneous conversations on diverse topics such as news, social issues, and cultural practices.
   • Focus on idiomatic expressions and natural speech patterns used in daily life.
3. Reading and Analyzing Classical Texts
   • Studying classical Chinese literature, including well-known poems and prose, to understand historical context and literary style.
   • Learning to interpret more complex texts, including classical poetry, ancient texts, and modern literature.
4. Poetry and Chengyu Mastery
   • Delving deeper into classical Chinese poetry (e.g., works by Li Bai, Du Fu) to understand symbolism, historical context, and cultural significance.
   • Mastery of 10-15 commonly used chengyu, with a focus on their application in both spoken and written language.
5. Writing Practice
   • Writing essays, stories, or reports with proper grammar and vocabulary.
   • Focus on using chengyu and classical references in writing to demonstrate advanced language skills.