Peking University

Chinese for HSK 1

YU Bin

Instructor: YU Bin

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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Approx. 38 hours
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.9

(2,487 reviews)

Beginner level
No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
Approx. 38 hours
Learn at your own pace
98%
Most learners liked this course

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There are 7 modules in this course

In this week, you will learn about name, nationality, age, phone number and other personal information as well as basic greetings. Together with these topics, you will also have opportunities to practise pinyin. If you have never learnt pinyin, you may need a bit more time on it; if you have already learnt it, you could skip the related contents.

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19 videos27 readings9 assignments2 discussion prompts

How do you introduce your family? Do you have any pets? If you are a student, would you like to tell us something about your school or university? At the end of this week, you will be able to answer the questions above in Chinese.

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14 videos23 readings6 assignments2 discussion prompts

What time do you get up? When is your birthday? What is the weather like in different places in China? This week, you will learn how to ask and answer questions about the time and the weather.

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13 videos21 readings6 assignments1 peer review3 discussion prompts

What do you do? Where would you like to work? Do you like watching films? What is your favorite sport? You will be able to answer these questions in Chinese after this week!

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15 videos18 readings6 assignments2 discussion prompts

Whether you like it or hate it, shopping is very much a part of daily life. What do you usually buy? How to ask the price in Chinese? Do you like online shopping? These lessons may give you more confidence when going to a Chinese supermarket or restaurant!

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17 videos19 readings6 assignments2 discussion prompts

How do you get to your school/university/office? Do you like walking? Where would you like to visit? Can you describe the location of the place? What time is your flight? At the end of this week, you will be able to talk about traffic and directions in Chinese!

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16 videos19 readings6 assignments2 discussion prompts

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YU Bin
Peking University
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