Hello, thank you, sorry, and "I don’t understand." Phase 2: Daily Interactions
Course Title: Basic Mandarin Chinese – Speaking & Listening
Sharing your name, nationality, and profession.
This course is designed for absolute beginners who want to prioritize verbal communication. You will bypass complex character writing to focus on mastering Pinyin (the phonetic system), the four tones , and essential conversational patterns used in daily life. Phase 1: The Foundations The Sound System: Mastering Pinyin initials and finals.
Asking basic "Who, What, Where, and Why" questions to keep a conversation going. Learning Outcomes By the end of this course, you will be able to: Pronounce Mandarin words accurately using Pinyin. Conduct 5-minute conversations on familiar topics.
Basic restaurant vocabulary and expressing preferences (likes/dislikes). Phase 3: Navigating Life
Exercises to distinguish and produce the four tones (plus the neutral tone).
Asking "How much?" and negotiating prices.
