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Mandarin Chinese I | 中文课程1

In chapter 5 you will learn about location, how to express what you or others are doing, entertain a guest, tell others what you have been doing, and how you feel. You will develop deeper conversational topics that will enable you to carry on simple discussions by giving and receiving information and asking and responding to questions and statements.

Learning goals

At the end of chapter 5, you will be able to:

  • Ask and give directions
  • Wish someone a happy birthday
  • Offer someone something to eat and drink
  • Tell someone how you are feeling

Lesson 7: Where do you live? 你住在哪?

You will know and be able to…

  • Ask for directions
  • Give directions

You will find it useful in…

  • Finding your way around town
  • Helping another get around town

Lesson 8: Happy Birthday to you 祝你生日快乐

You will know and be able to…

  • Wish someone a happy birthday
  • Offer someone something to eat or drink

You will find it useful in…

  • Celebrating your birthday and/or hosting a birthday party or other event

Lesson 9: A letter 一封信

You will know and be able to…

  • Describe your feelings and emotions about college life

You will find it useful in…

  • Expressing yourself with specific regard to your studies

Lesson 10: My head hurts so badly 我的头疼死了

You will know and be able to…

  • Express your health concerns

You will find it useful in…

  • Telling a doctor or friend if you are feeling poorly

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