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Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey to master the Chinese language? Look no further. Welcome to "Chinese Immersion with Graded Stories," a comprehensive course designed to help you enhance your reading skills, expand your vocabulary, and deepen your understanding of Chinese culture—all through the captivating world of graded stories.

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Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey to master the Chinese language? Look no further. Welcome to "Chinese Immersion with Graded Stories," a comprehensive course designed to help you enhance your reading skills, expand your vocabulary, and deepen your understanding of Chinese culture—all through the captivating world of graded stories.

In this course, you will delve into the "Little Stories" series, a collection of meaningful short Chinese stories carefully curated to provide an immersive language learning experience. Each story is specifically designed to introduce and reinforce vocabulary and grammar concepts aligned with the HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi) levels, ensuring a progressive and structured learning approach.

Throughout the course, you'll embark on an engaging and interactive journey, unraveling the stories while gradually building your language proficiency. From beginner to intermediate levels, you'll encounter a variety of themes, from everyday life to historical events, enabling you to gain a deeper insight into Chinese culture and society.

With our comprehensive approach, you'll not only read the stories but also benefit from detailed explanations, translations, and practice exercises accompanying each lesson. This hands-on approach will solidify your understanding of vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structures, empowering you to use the language confidently in real-life situations.

Join us today and unlock the power of Chinese language immersion with graded stories. Start your language learning journey and become proficient in reading Chinese with confidence. Enroll now and take the first step towards achieving your language goals.

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Learning objectives

  • Learn chinese vocabulary and grammar in a fun and engaging way through graded short stories.
  • Improve chinese reading skills through mini and enjoyable stories.
  • Gain confidence in using hsk vocabulary and grammar in context.
  • Expand cultural knowledge through meaningful stories.

Syllabus

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Level 1

Three tasks for you after completing this lecture:

  1. Practice your pronunciation. Read slowly and focus on getting the tones right.

  2. Complete quizzes

  3. Download the textbook and review worksheet to continue your Chinese learning after this video lesson.

Level 2
Level 3
Apply their learning now!

Keep up the great work and continue to excel in your language learning endeavors!

Start your reading now! Here are some Chinese storybooks or other reading materials you can kick-off.

Try some HSK reading. Why not?

Time to reflection: why not take the chance to reflect on your language learning journey throughout the course and how you can apply their newly acquired skills in real-life situations. Don't forget to share with us ❤️

Thanks for all of you. Wish we will meet again in your Chinese learning journey. Keep in touch. 后会有期?

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Explores intermediate-level Chinese reading skills through graded stories, building confidence and vocabulary in a practical context
Teaches Chinese vocabulary and grammar in a fun and engaging way through graded short stories
Suitable for beginners and intermediate learners, providing a progressive learning approach
Provides detailed explanations, translations, and practice exercises, strengthening understanding of vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structures
Includes a mix of media and provides hands-on exercises, enhancing engagement and understanding

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Learn Chinese through Mini & Fun Little Stories with these activities:
Brush Up on HSK Vocabulary
Brushing up on HSK vocabulary will help you build a solid foundation for reading Chinese texts.
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  • Use a flashcard app to review HSK vocabulary.
Read 'Essential Chinese Grammar' by Yip Po-Ching
This book provides a comprehensive overview of Chinese grammar, making it a great resource for building a strong foundation in the language.
View The Chinese Lexicon on Amazon
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  • Read one chapter of the book each week.
  • Complete the exercises at the end of each chapter.
Complete HSK Practice Drills
Practicing HSK drills will help you improve your vocabulary and grammar skills, which are essential for reading Chinese.
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  • Find a set of HSK practice drills online or in a textbook.
  • Complete one set of drills each day.
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Watch Chinesepod101 Video Lessons
Watching Chinesepod101 video lessons is a great way to learn new grammar and vocabulary in a fun and engaging way.
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  • Find a video lesson that interests you.
  • Watch the video and take notes.
Join a Chinese Language Exchange Group
Joining a Chinese language exchange group will give you the opportunity to practice speaking Chinese with native speakers.
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  • Find a language exchange group that meets your schedule.
  • Attend the group meetings regularly.
Find a Chinese Language Tutor
Finding a Chinese language tutor will allow you to get personalized feedback on your language skills.
Browse courses on Chinese Speaking
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  • Search for a Chinese language tutor online.
  • Interview potential tutors to find one who is a good fit for your learning style.
Create a Chinese Storybook
Creating a Chinese storybook will allow you to put your Chinese skills to use and improve your writing ability.
Browse courses on Chinese Writing
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  • Choose a topic for your story.
  • Write a rough draft of your story.
  • Edit and revise your story.

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