Chinese I Online
Chinese I focuses on the four key areas of world language study: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Chinese I represents an ideal blend of language-learning pedagogy and online learning. Each unit consists of a new vocabulary theme and grammar concept, reading and listening comprehension activities, speaking and writing activities, Pinyin and tones, and interactive activities and practices that reinforce vocabulary and grammar. There is a strong emphasis on providing context and conversational examples for the language concepts presented in each unit. Students should expect to be actively engaged in their own language learning; become familiar with common vocabulary terms and phrases; comprehend a wide range of grammar patterns; participate in simple conversations and respond appropriately to basic conversational prompts; analyze and compare cultural practices, products, and perspectives of various Chinese-speaking countries; and take frequent assessments during which their language progression can be monitored. The course has been carefully aligned to national standards as set forth by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). Students explore common polite phrases; numbers and days; ages and dates; family; school; animals; descriptions; countries; nationalities; home; telling time; professions, the telephone; clothing; food; prepositions; and places.
Semester 1
Unit 1: Common Polite Phrases
- Vocab: Common Polite Phrases
- Grammar: STPVO and Plural Particle 们 (men)
- Culture: Introduction to China
Unit 2: Numbers and Days
- Vocab: Numbers and Days
- Grammar: STPVO - T is for "Time" & How to say
- Culture: Chinese Calendar
Unit 3: Numbers, Ages, and Dates
- Vocab: Numbers, Ages, and Dates
- Grammar: Question Words – 吗 & What & How many
- Culture: Numbers
Unit 4: Family
- Vocab: Family
- Grammar: Measure Words (People)
- Culture: Family in China
Unit 5: School
- Vocab: School
- Grammar: Measure Words (Classroom Items)
- Culture: Philosophy
Unit 6: Animals
- Vocab: Animals
- Grammar: Measure Words (Animals)
- Culture: Wolong and Panda Bears
Unit 7: Descriptions
- Vocab: Descriptions
- Grammar: Differences between 是 , 很, & 好
- Culture: Colors
Unit 8: Countries and Nationalities
- Vocab: Countries and Nationalities
- Grammar: Verb Duplication Questions
- Culture: Dynasties
Unit 9: Semester Review and Assessment
- Vocab: Review Units 1–7
- Grammar: Review Units 1–7
- Semester Test: Reading, Listening, Writing, and Speaking
Semester 2
Unit 1: At Home
- Vocab: At Home
- Grammar: Preferences and Gradation
- Culture: Music
Unit 2: Telling Time
- Vocab: Telling Time
- Grammar: Question Words
- Culture: Thoughts on a Quiet Night
Unit 3: Professions
- Vocab: Professions
- Grammar: What Do/Will You Do?
- Culture: Calligraphy
Unit 4: Telephone
- Vocab: Telephone
- Grammar: Polite Questions and Requests
- Culture: The Four Gentlemen
Unit 5: Clothing
- Vocab: Clothing
- Grammar: Measure Words (Clothing)
- Culture: Sichuan
Unit 6: Food
- Vocab: Food
- Grammar: Measure Words (Food)
- Culture: Tea
Unit 7: Prepositions
- Vocab: Prepositions
- Grammar: STPVO (Prepositions)
- Culture: Shanghai
Unit 8: Places
- Vocab: Places
- Grammar: STPVO (Place)
- Culture: Xi’an