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In listening and reading dimensions, different levels of HSK1-6 are mainly distinguished by different levels of vocabulary and different complex sentence structures. There are 3 questions at different levels of HSK1-6, namely 18 listening questions and 18 reading questions.

In the dimension of speaking, it mainly examines whether the pronunciation of specific syllables is correct.

In the dimension of writing, we mainly examine the basic knowledge about the structure and writing of Chinese characters, and will not examine text writing for the time being.

We mainly determine students' Chinese level according to the test results of listening and reading. The test results in the dimension of speaking and writing should be considered when arranging the course content.

What are the main features of Chinese language? This course will give you a quick view on it and the clue of what are the items to which you should pay special attention.

Course Title: Basic Chinese Greetings and Daily Communication

By taking this course, you will:

• be proficient in using basic Chinese greetings;
• be able to conduct simple self-introductions and inquire about others' basic information in Chinese;
• understand and appropriately use common polite expressions in daily situations;
• improve listening comprehension to accurately capture and respond to basic greetings and daily conversations in Chinese;
• enhance oral communication skills to fluently engage in basic daily exchanges in Chinese.

Course Title: Basic Chinese Numbers (1-10)

By taking this course, you will:

• be able to accurately pronounce and recognize the Chinese expressions for numbers 1 through 10;
• be able to perform simple addition and subtraction operations in Chinese between numbers 1 and 10;
• understand and master the basic Chinese characters related to numbers 1 through 10, such as "yī", "èr", "sān", etc.;
• be able to read and understand texts or simple sentences containing numbers 1 through 10 in Chinese characters;
• improve your typing speed and accuracy by inputting the Chinese expressions for numbers 1 through 10 using the Pinyin input method on electronic devices.

Course Title: Mastering Chinese Date Expressions

By taking this course, you will:

• be able to accurately understand and respond to Chinese inquiries about "what day and month is it today?";
• be able to ask for the current date in Chinese;
• be able to read and understand texts containing date information written in Chinese characters, such as newspapers, calendars, etc.;
• master and skillfully use the Chinese expressions for months and days;
• be able to input Chinese vocabulary representing dates, such as "January 1st", "what's the date today?" using the Pinyin input method on electronic devices.

Course Title: Mastering Chinese Daily Greetings - "How Have You Been?"

By taking this course, you will:

• be able to accurately understand and respond to the Chinese greeting "How have you been recently?";
• be able to initiate such a greeting to others in Chinese;
• master and skillfully use common sentence patterns in Chinese to express one's recent condition and feelings;
• be able to read and understand texts containing such greetings written in Chinese characters, such as conversations, social media, etc.;
• understand and be able to appropriately use polite expressions in Chinese to show concern and inquire about someone's well-being in actual conversations.

Course Title: Mastering Chinese Weather Expressions and Inquiries

By taking this course, you will:

• be able to accurately understand and respond to Chinese inquiries about "What's the weather like today?", including describing weather conditions (e.g., sunny, cloudy, rainy, snowy), temperature, wind strength, and other elements;
• be able to initiate inquiries about the weather in Chinese, mastering various expressions for asking about weather conditions;
• be able to read and understand texts containing weather information written in Chinese characters, such as weather forecasts, news reports, etc.;
• master and skillfully use common Chinese vocabulary and sentence patterns for describing weather conditions, such as "It's sunny today, with a temperature of 25 degrees," "There will be showers tomorrow, please remember to bring an umbrella";
• be able to quickly and accurately input Chinese vocabulary and phrases representing weather conditions using the Pinyin input method on electronic devices, such as "clear," "cloudy," "torrential rain," etc.

Course Title: Exploring Chinese Color Expressions and Preferences

By taking this course, you will:

• be able to accurately understand and respond to Chinese inquiries about "What color do you like?" and describe your reasons;
• be able to ask others about their color preferences and engage in related discussions;
• be able to read and understand texts containing color descriptions written in Chinese characters, such as fashion magazines, artwork descriptions, etc.;
• master and skillfully use the Chinese names and expressions for various colors;
• be able to naturally and fluently express your feelings and preferences for different colors in everyday conversations.

Course Title: Describing Your Residence in Chinese

By taking this course, you will:

• be able to accurately understand and respond to Chinese inquiries about "where do you live?";
• learn how to ask about others' residential addresses in Chinese;
• master the Chinese vocabulary and expressions for describing geographical information such as cities, streets, neighborhoods, and house numbers;
• be able to describe the characteristics of your residence in detail, such as the environment, transportation, and surrounding facilities;
• naturally and fluently share personal experiences and feelings about your residence in Chinese communication.

Course Title: Describing Location Relationships in Chinese - Taking "The Bank is East of the School" as an Example

By taking this course, you will:

• be able to accurately understand and describe the relative positional relationship between locations, such as "a place is to the east of another place";
• learn how to ask and answer questions about location positions in Chinese, such as "where is the bank?", "what's to the east of the school?";
• master and use common Chinese vocabulary and phrases for describing directions (east, south, west, north, etc.) and positions;
• be able to clearly describe the relative positions of multiple locations in Chinese communication, based on maps or actual environments;
• be able to read and understand texts written in Chinese characters containing information about location relationships, such as travel guides, map descriptions, etc.

Course Title: Asking and Giving Directions in Chinese - Taking "How Do I Get to the Bank?" as an Example

By taking this course, you will:

• be able to accurately understand and respond to Chinese inquiries about directions, such as "how do I get to the bank?";
• learn how to describe the route and direction to a destination clearly and accurately in Chinese;
• master and use common Chinese vocabulary and phrases for traffic directions, such as "turn left", "turn right", "go straight", etc.;
• be able to provide route suggestions based on different modes of transportation (walking, driving, taking public transportation, etc.);
• flexibly respond to various inquiries about directions in Chinese communication and provide clear, practical directions.

Course Title: Conducting Banking Business in Chinese

By taking this course, you will:

• be able to express the intention to open an account in Chinese and accurately understand the bank staff's responses;
• understand and familiarize yourself with the basic materials and procedures required for opening a bank account;
• master the Chinese vocabulary and expressions related to banking business, such as "account type", "ID card", "password", etc.;
• be able to communicate effectively in Chinese in a bank environment and answer inquiries from bank staff;
• learn and practice the Chinese filling techniques for necessary documents such as bank account opening application forms.

Course Title: Renting an Apartment in Chinese - Communication and Skills

By taking this course, you will:

• be able to express the intention and requirements for renting an apartment in Chinese, such as location, rent, room size, etc.;
• learn how to inquire about property information in Chinese, including facilities, surrounding environment, etc.;
• master the commonly used Chinese vocabulary and expressions in the process of renting an apartment, such as "deposit", "lease term", "viewing the property", etc.;
• understand and familiarize yourself with the basic content and signing process of the rental contract, and be able to negotiate the contract in Chinese;
• improve the ability to solve practical problems during the rental process, such as handling property maintenance, rent payment, etc.

Course Title: Mastering Chinese Shopping and Payment Vocabulary - "How Much is It Altogether?"

By taking this course, you will:

• be able to accurately understand and respond to Chinese inquiries about "how much is it altogether?" in shopping scenarios, enabling effective communication about prices;
• learn how to ask about the price of goods in Chinese, including unit price and total price;
• be able to read and understand texts containing price information written in Chinese characters, such as shopping receipts and bills;
• master and skillfully use the Chinese expressions for payment methods, such as "cash", "credit card", "Alipay", etc.;
• in simulated or actual shopping environments, be able to fluently conduct Chinese conversations related to price inquiries, confirmation, and payment processes.

Chinese Ordering Vocabulary

By taking this course, you will:

• be able to fluently read and understand the Chinese descriptions of dishes on restaurant menus;
• learn how to ask servers about the restaurant's specialties, recommended dishes, etc., in Chinese;
• master and skillfully use the basic sentence patterns for ordering in Chinese, such as "I'd like to order...", "Is this dish spicy?";
• understand and be able to mention personal taste preferences when ordering, such as "less salt", "no spicy", etc.;
• in a restaurant setting, be able to confidently communicate with servers to complete the entire process from ordering to paying the bill.

Fundamentals of Chinese Language: Characters, Tones, Syllables, Grammar, Mandarin & Dialects Overview

By taking this course, you will:

• master the basic strokes, structures, and writing rules of Chinese characters, enabling you to recognize and write a significant number of commonly used characters;
• understand and accurately imitate the four-tone system of Mandarin Chinese, enhancing your pronunciation accuracy;
• learn the rules of Chinese syllable formation, allowing you to correctly spell and write syllables;
• grasp the fundamental grammatical structures of Chinese, including word order, sentence components, and tense, enabling you to construct and comprehend complex sentences;
• gain an overview of Mandarin and major Chinese dialects .