📅 HSK 1: 10-Week Course Plan

Week 1: Introduction to Mandarin & Pinyin

• Understanding Chinese pronunciation (Pinyin & tones)
• Learning basic greetings and self-introductions
• Practising 你好 (nǐ hǎo), 我是 (wǒ shì), 你叫什么名字? (nǐ jiào shénme míngzì?)

Week 2: Numbers, Dates & Time

• Learning numbers 1-100
• Talking about days, months, and time
• Asking and answering basic time-related questions

Week 3: Introducing Yourself & Others

• Talking about nationality and profession
• Saying where you’re from: 我是英国人 (wǒ shì Yīngguó rén)
• Introducing others using 他/她 (tā) and 朋友 (péngyǒu)

Week 4: Talking About Daily Activities

• Describing daily routines
• Using basic verbs like 吃 (chī), 喝 (hē), 学 (xué), 看 (kàn)
• Talking about morning and evening habits

Week 5: Ordering Food & Drinks

• Learning common foods and beverages
• Ordering politely: 我要一杯茶 (wǒ yào yī bēi chá)
• Expressing likes and dislikes

Week 6: Family & Relationships

• Introducing family members: 爸爸 (bàba), 妈妈 (māma), 兄弟姐妹 (xiōngdì jiěmèi)
• Talking about siblings and relatives
• Describing family structure

Week 7: Asking for Directions & Locations

• Learning basic prepositions (在, 旁边, 前面, 后面)
• Asking where something is: 厕所在哪里？(Cèsuǒ zài nǎlǐ?)
• Talking about home and work locations

Week 8: Talking About Weather & Preferences

• Weather phrases: 今天很冷 (jīntiān hěn lěng), 下雨 (xià yǔ)
• Expressing preferences: 我喜欢夏天 (wǒ xǐhuān xiàtiān)
• Simple comparisons: 今天比昨天热 (jīntiān bǐ zuótiān rè)

Week 9: Reading & Listening Practice

• Reading short dialogues and texts
• Listening to basic conversations and responding
• Practicing HSK 1 sample questions

Week 10: Mock Test & Final Fluency Check

• Taking a full HSK 1 practice test
• Reviewing common mistakes
• Final speaking practice and confidence-building

🎯 Goal: Master 150 essential words, communicate in basic conversations, and confidently pass HSK 1! 🚀