anig1scur / mandarin101

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First Class

1. Introduction to tones

   • Begin with the four tones plus neutral tone, as they're crucial in Mandarin.

2. Basic greetings

   • Teach simple phrases like "你好" (nǐ hǎo, hello) and "再见" (zài jiàn, goodbye).

3. Numbers 1-10

   • These are foundational and relatively easy to learn.

4. Personal pronouns

   • Introduce "我" (wǒ, I/me), "你" (nǐ, you), and "他/她" (tā, he/she).

5. Simple sentence structure

   • Teach basic subject-verb-object sentences.

6. Pinyin

   • Introduce this romanization system to help with pronunciation.

7. Common vocabulary

   • Focus on everyday words like family members or common objects.

8. Cultural context

   • Incorporate brief cultural notes to enhance understanding and interest.