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ELM Chinese I

ELM Chinese I

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This introductory Chinese I course provides a fun, interactive experience for a student’s first exposure to the Chinese language. The content for each unit is based on an authentic story, myth, or legend from a Chinese-speaking culture. This course, designed specifically for younger students, focuses principally on vocabulary acquisition through stories, games, songs, and practice activities. Students are exposed to the Chinese language and Chinese-speaking cultures in a fun environment where they can explore meanings and begin to express themselves through simple words and phrases.

The Elementary Chinese I course is designed to align with the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) standards.

Teacher-Led Course (one-time payment)   $900.00

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Course Description

This introductory Chinese I course provides a fun, interactive experience for a student’s first exposure to the Chinese language. The content for each unit is based on an authentic story, myth, or legend from a Chinese-speaking culture. This course, designed specifically for younger students, focuses principally on vocabulary acquisition through stories, games, songs, and practice activities. Students are exposed to the Chinese language and Chinese-speaking cultures in a fun environment where they can explore meanings and begin to express themselves through simple words and phrases.

The Elementary Chinese I course is designed to align with the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) standards.

 
 
Course Outline

Unit 1: Greetings

  • Vocabulary: Greetings
  • A Conversation Using Greetings
  • Culture: Saying Hello
  • Song: “Hello Song”
  • Vocabulary: Numbers
  • A Conversation Using Number Words
  • Culture: Numbers in Chinese Culture
  • Song: “Where Are My Friends?”
  • Vocabulary: Family Words
  • A Conversation Using Family Words
  • Culture: Family Words
  • Song: “My Dear Mother”
  • Vocabulary: Color Words
  • A Conversation Using Color Words
  • Culture: Chinese National Color
  • Song: “Where Is the Spring?”
  • Vocabulary: School Words
  • A Conversation Using School Words
  • Culture: Chinese Classroom Culture
  • Song: “Going to School”
  • Vocabulary: Body Words
  • A Conversation Using Body Words
  • Culture: Chinese Expression with Body Parts
  • Song: “Two Little Tigers”
  • Vocabulary: Animal Words
  • A Conversation Using Animal Words
  • Culture: Chinese Mythical Animal-Dragon
  • Song: “Mr. Wang Has a Farm”
  • Vocabulary: Days of the Week Words
  • A Conversation Using Days of the Week Words
  • Culture: The Chinese Calendar
  • Song: “Week Song”
  • Vocabulary: Food Words
  • A Conversation Using Food Words
  • Culture: Chinese Breakfast
  • Song: “Sell Tangyuan”
  • Vocabulary: Description Words
  • A Conversation Using Description Words
  • Culture: Fun Facts About China
  • Song: “Big and Small”
  • Vocabulary: Home Words
  • A Conversation Using Home Words
  • Culture: Social Customs
  • Vocabulary: Clothing Words
  • A Conversation Using Clothing Words
  • Culture: Chinese Clothing

Unit 2: Numbers

Unit 3: Family

Unit 4: Colors

Unit 5: School

Unit 6: Body

Unit 7: Animals

Unit 8: Days of the Week

Unit 9: Food

Unit 10: Descriptions

Unit 11: Home

Unit 12: Clothing

Additional Information

Course Length 10 Months
Prerequisites N/A
Course Materials

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Teacher Assisted Yes, this course is taught by a K12 International Academy teacher. If you are looking for a teacher-supported option with additional flexibility and year-round start dates, click here to learn about the Keystone School, another K12 online private schooling option.
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  • CPU: 1.8 GHz or faster processor (or equivalent)

  • RAM: 1GB of RAM

  • Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher, Mozilla Firefox 10.0 versions or higher, Chrome 17.0 or higher

  • At this time our users are encouraged not to upgrade to Windows 10 or Edge (the new browser)

 

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  • CPU: PowerPC G4 1 GHz or faster processor; Intel Core Duo 1.83 GHz or faster processor

  • RAM: 1GB of RAM

  • Browser: Firefox 10.0 versions or higher, Chrome 17.0 or higher (Safari is not supported!)

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