Chinese (Mandarin) course Steps to Basic Chinese

By Weili Yao

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)

Level

Basic

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This is lesson is designed for you to become fluent in Chinese greetings.There are 4 mini sessions in this lesson. Each lasts about 10 minutes.First session - you learn how to say hello; I am so and so and good-bye.Second Session – you learn how to say “how are you?”Third Session – you learn how to inquire someone’s name.Fourth Session – you learn how to ask “Where from…?Throughout the sessions, you will have opportunity to explore “Four Tones", a good command of which is essential for effective communications with the Chinese world.

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1. Greetings

This is lesson is designed for you to become fluent in... more This is lesson is designed for you to become fluent in Chinese greetings.There are 4 mini sessions in this lesson. Each lasts about 10 minutes.First session - you learn how to say hello; I am so and so and good-bye.Second Session – you learn how to say “how are you?”Third Session – you learn how to inquire someone’s name.Fourth Session – you learn how to ask “Where from…?Throughout the sessions, you will have opportunity to explore “Four Tones” less

2. Greetings 1

Learn how to say "Hello" and how to identify yourself. Learn how to say "Hello" and how to identify yourself. less

3. Greetings 2

After introducing yourself someone, you may run into him or... more After introducing yourself someone, you may run into him or her again, now you will learn how to ask questions such as "How are you?"; how to say "Thank you" and use appropriate leave-takings in Chinese. Traditional ways of greetings may be added pending on your needs and curiosity. less

4. Greetings 3

Learn how to aks about names. In Chinese social settings,... more Learn how to aks about names. In Chinese social settings, it is important to know and make known of your names. Unlike the West, knowing someone's family name (surname) is more important than first name. It is a good practice to address someone with their family names in China unless you and your party become more familiar with each other. less

5. Greetings 4

During this lesson, you will learn how to ask about each... more During this lesson, you will learn how to ask about each other's nationality. Although the vocabulary given to you are about the names of continents. The Chinese has its way to express where someone comes from. From here, you will learn different ways to inquire information as to where that person comes from. less

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