Chinese HSK 1

Course Description:

Embark on a foundational journey to learn the Chinese language at the HSK 1 level using the effective HSK 1 approach. This carefully designed course not only builds your language skills but also equips you with the fundamental grammar knowledge required to excel in the HSK 1 exam. Through unit-wise organization, practical examples, and engaging multimedia, you’ll be well-prepared for success in both language learning and the HSK 1 exam.

Course Outline:

Unit 1: Basic Expressions and Greetings

• Learning essential greetings and introductory phrases
• Introducing oneself and others
• HSK 1 grammar focus: Basic sentence structures and common phrases

Unit 2: Numbers and Counting

• Mastering Chinese numbers and counting
• Talking about quantities and prices
• HSK 1 grammar focus: Counting words and basic numerical expressions

Unit 3: Daily Life and Routine

• Discussing daily routines and activities
• Talking about schedules and habits
• HSK 1 grammar focus: Present tense verbs and time expressions

Unit 4: Describing Objects and Locations

• Describing objects and their attributes
• Asking for and giving directions
• HSK 1 grammar focus: Descriptive adjectives and location particles

Unit 5: Food and Dining

• Talking about food and meals
• Ordering at a restaurant
• HSK 1 grammar focus: Food-related vocabulary and ordering phrases

Unit 6: Family and Relationships

• Discussing family members and relationships
• Talking about family and personal connections
• HSK 1 grammar focus: Family-related vocabulary and possessive pronouns

Unit 7: Basic Requests and Invitations

• Making requests and extending invitations
• Accepting and declining offers
• HSK 1 grammar focus: Request phrases and polite expressions

Unit 8: HSK 1 Practice and Test Strategies

• Mock HSK 1 exam exercises
• Grammar revision and effective test-taking strategies
• HSK 1 exam success techniques

Additional Resources:

Songs for HSK 1 Level:

• “小幸運” (A Little Happiness) by 田馥甄 (Hebe Tien)
• “演员” (Actor) by 薛之谦 (Xue Zhiqian)
• “平凡之路” (An Ordinary Path) by 朴树 (Pu Shu)

Movies for HSK 1 Level:

• “功夫” (Kung Fu Hustle) (Action/Comedy)
• “非诚勿扰” (If You Are the One) (Romance/Comedy)
• “功夫熊猫” (Kung Fu Panda) (Animated/Action)

By integrating the HSK 1 approach with HSK 1 grammar points and recommended songs and movies, this comprehensive course ensures you acquire language skills, cultural insights, and the confidence to excel in both real-life situations and the HSK 1 exam.