1000 Common Chinese Words

| The Most Common Chinese Words.

Lili Hao, Course Writer & Teacher

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1000 Common Chinese Words Sample Lesson

About This Course

Welcome to "1000 Common Chinese Words," a specially crafted course designed to guide language enthusiasts, like you, through the amazing world of the Chinese language. Whether you're a beginner aiming to get a solid start or an intermediate learner looking to enhance your vocabulary, this course can teach you something new.

Course Structure

Extensive Vocabulary Lessons: The course encompasses a thorough exploration of the 1000 most commonly used Chinese words, to teach you these vital components of daily Chinese communication .
50 Engaging Video Lessons: Divided into 50 video lessons, each session introduces 20 new words, teaching their meanings, pronunciations, and usage. Our videos are designed to emulate a classroom-type environment, providing a warm and interactive learning space, even in a virtual setting.
Practical Example Sentences: To help you understand the context and use of each word, we provide two example sentences, ensuring your learning is not just theoretical, but also applicable in real-world conversations.

Interactive Learning Methods

Quizzes to Test Your Knowledge: After each lesson, we have two types of quizzes:
1. Drag and Drop Quiz: A fun and interactive way to help reinforce your memory and understanding of the words learned.
2. Typing Quiz: A method to practically apply your learning and enhance your ability to use the words in written communication.
Practice Task: A unique opportunity for you to apply the learned words in creating sentences or small paragraphs. This task can be a written piece, a spoken presentation, or a creative project, allowing you to demonstrate your understanding and usage of the new vocabulary.
Audio Vocabulary List: Each lesson page includes an audio vocabulary list so that you can hear each word over and over again to aid in memorizing them and getting accustomed to their pronunciation.

Why Choose This Course?

Comprehensive Vocabulary List: Our selection of words is curated from the 1000 most commonly used Chinese words, ensuring that your learning is relevant and directly applicable in most Chinese-speaking contexts.
Self-Paced Learning: With a structure that allows you to learn at your own pace, you can take your time with each lesson, ensuring you fully grasp each word and its applications before moving on to the next.

Start Learning Today!

Join us in exploring the rich and vibrant Chinese language, enhancing your linguistic skills, and unlocking new opportunities for communication and understanding. "1000 Common Chinese Words" is not just a course; it's your pathway to bridging cultures and making new connections through language.

Let's start on this exciting journey together and discover the beauty and nuances of the Chinese language!

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Chinese Words

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Example Sentences

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Learn Beginner Chinese Course With Li Hao

Course Writer & Teacher

Lili Hao

Lili Hao is the dedicated Teacher and Course Writer at ChineseFor.Us. With a Master's Degree in Chinese Linguistics and a Bachelor's Degree in English, Lili brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her teaching. Having taught Chinese as a second language at several universities in China, including Sichuan University, Lili has honed her skills and teaching methodologies over the past 10 years. As a certified HSK and YCT Examiner, Lili understands the importance of standardized Chinese language proficiency tests and incorporates this knowledge into her course material. Her passion for teaching and helping students achieve their language goals shines through in every lesson she creates.

Course Structure

There are 50 lessons in total.
Two quizzes per lesson.
One practice task per lesson.
Audio vocabulary list.
Reference example sentences.

Clickable Audio Vocabulary List

In each lesson, you will find a Clickable Audio Vocabulary List. This is a list of the 20 vocabulary words that you will learn. Next to each word, there is a small button that you can click. When you click this button, you will hear how the word is spoken in Chinese. This helps you learn the right way to say each new word. You can click and listen as many times as you want, making it easy to practice and remember the words. This feature helps you learn to understand the words when you hear them and to say them correctly when you speak.

Reference Example Sentences

a list of example sentences included for each lesson

In every lesson, we give you 40 example sentences for you to look at any time. These sentences help you understand how to use the new words in real conversations. Each of the 20 new words comes with 2 sentences that show you how to use it in talking or writing. You can read and listen to these sentences many times to practice. This way, you can learn not only the new words but also how to use them when you talk or write in Chinese. This helps you get better at making your own sentences in your conversations.

Course FAQ

Do I need any materials to study this 1000 Common Chinese Words course?

Everything you need to learn in this course is provided for you, so you don't need any extra materials! All lessons, words, and example sentences are included in the course. You can listen to how each word is pronounced with the clickable audio and practice using the words with the example sentences and quizzes. This means you don’t need to buy books, find extra exercises, or search for more information online. Everything you need to learn and practice 1000 common Chinese words is right here in this course. This makes learning easy and simple because you have all you need in one place.

What level do I need to be to for this course?

This course, "1000 Common Chinese Words," is designed to be friendly for all learning levels! Whether you are a complete beginner or someone with some knowledge of Chinese, this course is for you. Beginners will find the lessons straightforward and the words easy to understand, while intermediate learners can use the course to strengthen and expand their existing vocabulary. Each word comes with clear audio and example sentences to ensure you can hear, read, and use the words correctly. So, no matter your starting point, this course will help you grow your Chinese language skills in a fun and supportive way.

Will this give me a strong base for my Chinese vocabulary?

Absolutely, this course will lay a solid foundation for your Chinese vocabulary! The "1000 Common Chinese Words" course is carefully crafted from a list of widely-used words in daily Chinese conversations and texts. By learning these words, you are equipping yourself with a robust vocabulary that is applicable in various real-life situations, from casual chats to more formal communications. Moreover, with each word being introduced with two practical example sentences, you'll not only memorize them but also understand how to use them contextually. So, by the end of the course, you’ll have a strong base of 1000 words which you can confidently use to express yourself, understand others, and further explore the Chinese language.

How much time should I dedicate to each lesson to learn effectively?

"1000 Common Chinese Words" is flexible and self-paced, meaning you can decide how much time to spend on each lesson based on your own schedule and learning style. However, we generally recommend dedicating at least 30 minutes to an hour per lesson to thoroughly learn and practice each new word with repetition. This time allows you to listen to the word pronunciations, review the example sentences, and engage in the quizzes and practice tasks without feeling rushed. Remember, consistent and focused practice is key to effectively absorbing and retaining new vocabulary. Feel free to repeat lessons as needed and make use of the practice tasks and quizzes to reinforce your learning. Your dedication and regular practice will surely pave the way for a fruitful language learning experience!