Work through 15 course units in order. Each unit builds on the last — complete dialogue, vocabulary, grammar and skill activities before moving on.
Exchange names, nationalities, ages and abilities with a new acquaintance in a language-program setting.
Goal: Introduce yourself and ask basic personal questions in Chinese
Ask and answer questions about time, schedules and current activities.
Goal: Talk about when things happen and what someone is doing now
Describe objects, possession and quantities using measure words.
Goal: Ask what something is and describe what you have
Describe weather conditions and time of day to make simple plans.
Goal: Talk about weather and decide what to do based on conditions
Ask for and give directions using location and position words.
Goal: Describe where places are and how to get there
Use greetings, polite expressions and simple invitations in everyday situations.
Goal: Greet people, be polite and invite someone to do something together
Express likes, dislikes and simple food requests at a meal.
Goal: Order food and say what you like or don't like eating
Ask about transportation and describe how to get to a destination.
Goal: Say how you travel somewhere and ask for transport directions
Ask prices, compare items and make simple purchase decisions.
Goal: Ask how much something costs and decide what to buy
Describe symptoms, give simple health advice and express concern.
Goal: Say how you feel when sick and give get-well wishes
Talk about hobbies, free-time plans and weekend invitations.
Goal: Describe what you do for fun and invite someone to join
Describe classes, homework and how your studies are going.
Goal: Talk about your learning progress and ask about someone's studies
Describe school life, clubs and after-school activities.
Goal: Talk about what happens at school and what you do after class
Describe jobs, daily work routines and workplace interactions.
Goal: Say what your job is and describe a typical work day
Order food at a restaurant and learn about traditional dishes.
Goal: Order a meal and describe traditional Chinese foods you try