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Michelle Wei

Learn over 58% of simple Chinese daily conversation and adopt a genuine Chinese accent.

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Learn over 58% of simple Chinese daily conversation and adopt a genuine Chinese accent.

This course follows the natural process of learning a language, just like how we learnt our mother language, which is completely different from the traditional way of language learning.

We will play a dialogue spoken by two to three native speakers. Listen as much as possible, like a little baby, emerse your brain into the conversation, pay attention to the gestures and any other kind of visual content matches the sound you hear and try to guess the meaning.

play the conversation as often as possible, until you are able to understand the content and even able to predict what the next word sounds like.

The video dialogue will be followed by an explanation lecture, with pin yin, and every detail from the video dialogue. You can listen, repeat, and try to imitate the pronounciation of a word using shadowing technique ( repeat right after you hear a word or a sentence) you can record yourself and compare yourself with native speaker.

In the end, there will be vocabulary extension PPT with sound track.

After finishing this course, you will be able to communicate with native Chiense speakers with confidence, even speak with a genuine Chinese accent.

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Learning objectives

  • This course follows the natural process and most effective way of learning a language, just like how we learnt our mother toungue
  • Students will be able to cope with over 58% of daily chinese language conversations after finishing this course, communicate freely with native chinese speakers and have a genuine chinese accent

Syllabus

Learn To Speak Chinese - The journey begins right here!
Four reasons why you should learn Chinese

This is an introduction of 3 teachers. after finishing this course, please come back again and find out what the speech means

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There are four different tones in mandarin Chinese, each conveys a different meaning. This lecture gives a good example of how different tones of the same pronunciation carries different meanings.

1. Listen to this video without having to know the meaning, play this video for at least 3-5 times, familiarize yourself with the tones, rhythms and how the sounds matches the visual contents in this video.

2. Go to the explanation lecture, which is a detailed explanation of every word and sentences in the video conversation. you will find out what those words mean and try to practice your pronunciation using the shadowing technique, which is to repeat right after you hear a word or a sentence.

3. Watch the vocabulary extension videos to enlarge your vocabularies, and try to fit the new words you learnt into existing sentence structures provided in the lecture explanation.

Let's learn to count from 1 to 100 in Chinese !
How to say hello, introduce your name, and greet people in Chinese
common tone changes in chinese
Teaching lecture of common Chinese Names& self introduction
Learn how to say horoscopes in Chinese
Test for Chinese tones
Learn Basic Chinese - Basic Greetings in Chinese
Teaching lecture of greetings
Plural Forms in Chinese
Plural forms
Introducing friends to others video
Teaching lecture of introducing friends to others
Chinese Language - Asking and answering questions
Common chinese names
Teaching Lecture of asking questions: are you...?
sentence structure: 是...吗?
Learning Chinese - Numbers and measure words
languages and nationalities
Teaching lecture of " how many books do you have?"
Numbers and Measure Words
Saying Thank you & Expressing gratitude
Teaching lecture: Saying thank you for picking up things
Whose Wallet is this?
Secret guides of how to speak Chinese like a native speaker fast
Lecture Explanation: Whose wallet is this?
Possessives and Languages
How to say this is his wallet?
how to say different rooms in Chiense " living room, bathroom,kitchen" etc
Describe a person
Lecture Explanation: How old is your sister?
Adjectives to describe a person
How to say he is very handsome?
What color do you like?
secret guides of improving your speaking/pronounciation
Lecture explanation: What color do you like
Colors and descriptions
how to say blue is a cool color?
Let's play some fun magic. what color is this cup of wine?
Do you have good friends?
Lecture explanation: Do you have good friends?
secret guides of Chinese vocabulary building
secret guides of improving your Chinese listening
Video conversation: What's the date today?
Lecture explnation: What's the date today?
Festivals in Chinese
How to say " It will be my birthday the day after tomorrow"?
Who are you looking for?
Video Conversation: Who are you looking for?
Lecture Explanation: Who are you looking for?
Orientation nouns
How to say " Where are you"?
What do you plan to do on Sunday?
video conversation: What do you plan to do on Sunday?
Lecture explanation: What do you plan to do on Sunday?
How to say Sunday...Monday?

How to say:" What do you plan to do on Friday?"

What sports do you like?
Conversation Video: What sports do you like?
lecture explanation of favorite sports
Sports in Chinese
How to say:" Can you dance?"
What does he look like?
Video Conversation: What does he look like?
Lecture explanation: What he looks like?
clothes in Chinese
How to say:" He is wearing green shoes?"
Common daily activities
Lecture explanation: What time do you go to work/school everyday?
video conversation: what time do you go to work/school everyday?
Lecture Explanation: What time do you begin class/have lunch/go to bed?
Common daily activities in Chinese
Talking about family members and career
Lecture explanation: talking about family members and career
Vocabulary extension for family members and careers
How to say " My elder brother is a lawyer."?
talking about fashion
Learn how to introduce yourself within one minute in Chinese
I am from shanghai
Talking about seasons and wheather
How to say " Spring in Shanghai is very warm.?
Today is my birthday
Video : Today is my birthday
Lecture explanation: Today is my birthday
Common Chinese Verbs
some more preps for level 2
learn to talk about fashion and make up products in Chinese in within 12 mins
learn how to make compliments in Chinese

Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Builds a strong foundation for beginners who want to learn basic Chinese conversation
May not be a good fit for advanced learners hoping to develop professional expertise in the language
Focuses on learning daily conversation, which may not be helpful for learners who need to develop reading or writing skills
Provides a comprehensive study of basic Chinese conversation
Develops core skills for learners who want to communicate with native Chinese speakers

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Practice Chinese tones
Tones are an essential part of Chinese pronunciation. This activity will help you practice and master the four different tones in Mandarin Chinese.
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  • Listen to examples of each tone and try to imitate them.
  • Practice saying words and phrases in each tone.
  • Use online resources or apps to practice Chinese tones.
Practice writing Chinese characters
Writing Chinese characters is an essential part of learning the language. This activity will help you practice writing Chinese characters correctly and improve your muscle memory.
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  • Find a Chinese character dictionary or online resource.
  • Practice writing the characters over and over again until you can write them correctly from memory.
  • Use flashcards or online apps to test your knowledge of Chinese characters.
Review Chinese tones
Reviewing Chinese tones will help you build a foundation for understanding spoken Chinese, helping you more easily grasp pronunciation and meaning.
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  • Listen to the video dialogue multiple times, paying attention to the tones used.
  • Practice repeating the tones after the native speakers.
  • Use shadowing technique to repeat phrases and sentences.
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Organize Course Notes
Organizing your course notes will help you consolidate your learning, making it easier to review and retain the information covered in the course.
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  • Review your notes from each lecture and explanation.
  • Create a system for organizing the notes, such as by topic or by date.
  • Summarize key points and write them down in a concise and clear way.
Basic Chinese Greetings
Practicing basic Chinese greetings will help you build confidence in speaking Chinese and engaging in simple conversations.
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  • Review the common Chinese greetings in the lecture explanation.
  • Practice saying the greetings aloud.
  • Try using the greetings in a conversation with a friend or family member.
Record everyday conversations with native Chinese speakers
Start practicing speaking and listening to Chinese outside of class by recording everyday conversations with native speakers. This will help you get used to the natural flow and rhythm of the language, and improve your pronunciation and intonation.
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  • Find a native Chinese speaker who is willing to practice with you.
  • Record your conversations so that you can review them later.
  • Listen back to your recordings and identify areas where you can improve your pronunciation and intonation.
Create a Chinese Vocabulary List
Creating a Chinese vocabulary list will help you actively engage with the language, expand your vocabulary, and improve your recall.
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  • Review the vocabulary introduced in each lecture and explanation.
  • Create a digital or physical vocabulary list.
  • Include the Chinese character, pinyin, and English translation.
Conversation Practice
Practicing conversation with a peer will allow you to apply your knowledge in a real-world setting, improving your fluency and confidence in speaking Chinese.
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  • Find a language exchange partner or join a conversation group.
  • Set regular times to practice speaking Chinese together.
  • Focus on using the vocabulary and grammar you have learned in the course.
Improve Chinese Pronunciation
Guided tutorials on Chinese pronunciation will provide you with structured guidance and feedback, helping you refine your pronunciation and speak more clearly.
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  • Find reputable online tutorials or language learning apps that focus on Chinese pronunciation.
  • Follow the instructions and practice the techniques demonstrated in the tutorials.
  • Record yourself practicing and compare your pronunciation to the native speakers.

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