PCR Lesson 1 Study Guide

Objectives:
You must be able to greet in Chinese.
You must be able to write two characters http://www.csulb.edu/~txie/101/l1zi.gif
You must be able to read the syllables of learned sounds with correct tones

Step 1
Listen to the dialogue using Cyber Chinese or click here to study.

Step 2
Get familiar with the phonological system of the Chinese language.

http://www.instantspeakchinese.com/pinyin/index.cfm

Step 3
a. Introduction to Chinese characters

b. Stories of characters

c. Get familiar with the script system of the Chinese language.
d. Characters in Lesson 1 .你 好

e. Print the character sheet and practice writing  or see Prof. Jeff Winters animated characters (Lesson 1-3)

Step 4
Read the information about the Chinese language on page 6 and 7 of the texbook.

Step 5
Do your homework
 

For Fun: Watch video clip Nǐhǎo, Zàijiàn - Chance Meeting.