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Chinese A1 - Beginner

Chinese for English speakers

Lessons

No. Title

Basic daily phrases
001 Basic greetings and introductions
002 Basic Thanks and Farewells
003 Basic Requests and Instructions
004 Basic messages and asking for help
005 Basic Understanding and Knowledge
006 Pointing and Belonging
007 Basic Place and Time Questions
008 Basic evaluation, size, and difficulty
009 Basic health and temperature
010 Basic states and preparation
011 Basic needs and preferences
012 Basic Possession and Ability
013 Basic permission questions
014 Basic Checks and Status
015 Basic Invitations and Shared Action
016 Basic movement, home, and neighborhood
017 Basic home actions and choices
018 Basic daily actions
019 Basic Routines and Family
020 Basic prices, weather, and discoveries

At class
021 Meeting a Teacher
022 Feeling nervous before class and starting slowly
023 Reviewing Together After Class
024 Living nearby and getting to class
025 Using Paper to Write New Words
026 Choosing a seat in class
027 Repeat and Practice
028 Finding the restroom during a break
029 Starting with a Short Sentence
030 Changing a Chair's Height
031 Coffee During a Break
032 Family and Pets at Home

Shopping
033 Trying on a shirt
034 Trying on shoes and asking for a larger pair
035 Planning breakfast groceries
036 Buying Bread and Finding Orange Juice
037 Finding and choosing juice
038 Choosing a shorter checkout line

Transport
039 Getting a Shopping Bag and Paying for Groceries
040 Confirming the Right Bus
041 Hurry to the Train Platform
042 Buying a train ticket
043 Check the Platform Before Boarding
044 Finding Seats on the Train

Reception and service desk
045 Arriving at City Hall by Bike
046 Finding the Event Registration Desk
047 Finding the Event Registration Desk
048 Choosing an Event Activity
049 Signing Up for a Walking Event
050 Preparing for a Walking Event

Work
051 Sending the finished report before a meeting
052 Prepare for a Meeting
053 Giving a Task Update
054 Checking notes and writing a deadline update
055 Adding one more detail to a work note
056 Asking for Help with a Task

Learning
057 Understanding a Lesson Question
058 Learning a New Word
059 Practicing Clearer Pronunciation
060 Asking About Homework
061 Practice a Short Dialogue
062 Reviewing Words with Cards

Plans with friends
063 Making a Quiet Cafe Plan
064 Planning a Movie Night at Home
065 Planning a Walk with a Friend
066 Planning Lunch at a Restaurant
067 Changing the Meeting Place
068 Deciding What to Bring

Bags and belongings
069 Finding a wallet and keys in a backpack
070 Borrowing a phone charger
071 Organizing a Bag
072 Checking a bag before leaving
073 Finding a Missing Notebook
074 Keeping Valuables Safe in a Bag

Break time
075 Taking a Short Break
076 Rest and Get Coffee
077 A Short Fresh-Air Break
078 Take a Short Screen Break
079 Choosing a quiet place for a break
080 Returning to Work After a Break

Library and quiet places
081 Borrowing a Book in a Quiet Library
082 Finding a Quiet Study Seat
083 Using a Computer and Printer in a Quiet Library
084 Asking for a Quiet Study Room
085 Speaking Quietly in a Library
086 Finding a Book on a Library Shelf

Borrowing tools
087 Borrowing Small Tools
088 Borrowing a Hammer and Nails
089 Borrowing a Charger
090 Borrowing a Pen and Notebook
091 Borrowing and Using a Ladder Safely
092 Borrowing cleaning supplies

Small problems
093 Cleaning Up Spilled Water
094 A Stuck Door
095 Fixing a light problem
096 Cleaning a Small Stain
097 Finding a Missing Screw
098 Fixing a Loose Chair

Weather and outside
099 Getting Ready for Cloudy Weather
100 Getting Ready to Go Out in the Rain
101 Preparing for a Sunny Walk
102 Getting Ready for Cold Weather
103 Talking about strong wind outside
104 Staying inside during bad weather

Hobbies and free time
105 Talking about drawing in free time
106 Talking about reading in free time
107 Talking about cooking soup
108 Walking as a Hobby
109 Taking Photos in Free Time
110 Talking about listening to music

Waiting in line
111 Waiting in the Right Line
112 Waiting in Line
113 Leaving Space in a Crowded Line
114 Finding the Back of the Line
115 Holding a Place in Line
116 Moving forward in line

Simple checking
117 Checking a Table-Setting List
118 Checking Before Leaving
119 Checking a Room Before Use
120 Checking a Simple Order
121 Checking a Message Before Sending
122 Checking a Bag Together

Choosing and deciding
123 Choosing a Comfortable Chair
124 Choosing between a salad and a sandwich
125 Choosing a Place to Sit
126 Choosing the Right Bag
127 Choosing a Simple Activity
128 Deciding What to Do Next

Health and body
129 A slight headache and rest
130 Talking About a Sore Throat
131 Resting a Sore Leg
132 Feeling Cold and Warming Up
133 Talking about tired eyes
134 Talking about a sore back

Shared spaces
135 Using a Shared Kitchen
136 Using a Shared Office
137 Using a Shared Laundry Room
138 Using a Shared Meeting Room
139 Keeping a Shared Bathroom Clean
140 Using a Shared Fridge

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