Course Introduction
This course is based on a diary entry titled "我的小家", which describes a family, their home, and daily activities in a simple and relatable way. Students will explore how to describe their surroundings, share personal preferences, and talk about daily routines in Chinese. The diary offers a combination of vocabulary, contextual sentences, and grammar points essential for beginner to intermediate learners.
What Students Will Learn
1. Vocabulary (33 Words)
Students will learn 33 commonly used words that are essential for daily conversations. These include terms related to:
- Time and Weather: 一月 (January), 多云 (Cloudy), 星期三 (Wednesday)······
- Family and Home: 爸爸 (Dad), 妈妈 (Mom), 姐姐 (Elder Sister), 家 (Home), 房间 (Room), 桌子 (Table), 椅子 (Chair)······
- Adjectives: 干净 (Clean), 舒服 (Comfortable), 温暖 (Warm)······
- Verbs: 喜欢 (Like), 坐 (Sit), 看书 (Read), 打扫 (Clean up)······
These words will enable students to describe their home, family members, and activities effectively in Chinese.
2. Contexts and Scenarios (3 Scenarios)
Introducing Family Members:
Students will learn how to introduce their family members, including describing who lives in their household and their relationships. Example: 我家有四口人，爸爸、妈妈、姐姐和我 ("There are four people in my family: Dad, Mom, my elder sister, and me").
Describing a Room:
Practice describing personal spaces, furniture, and preferences. Example: 我的房间很小，有一张桌子和一把椅子 ("My room is small with a table and a chair").
Daily Activities of Family Members:
Learn to describe the activities or habits of family members and their preferences. Example: 爸爸喜欢在客厅看电视，妈妈喜欢把家打扫干净 ("Dad likes watching TV in the living room, and Mom likes cleaning the house").
These scenarios provide students with practical language skills to describe their families, spaces, and everyday life.
3. Grammar Points (Related Grammar)
The course explains 2 key grammar points derived from the diary:
"把字句" 把 structure
- Example: 妈妈喜欢把家打扫干净 ("Mom likes cleaning the house until it's spotless").
- Explanation: The "把" structure is used to emphasize the object (家 - "home") and the result of the action.
Structure: Subject + 把 + Object + Verb + Result.
"在...上" for Location
- Example: 我喜欢坐在椅子上看书 ("I like sitting on the chair and reading").
- Explanation: "在...上" describes the location where an action happens.
Structure: Verb + 在 + Place + 上.
Learning Outcome
By the end of the course:
- Students will have mastered 33 essential words.
- They will be able to perform conversations in 3 key real-life scenarios related to weather, family, and space description.
- They will confidently use 2 core grammar structures to express preferences, describe locations, and modify adjectives.
This course provides a practical and well-rounded foundation for learners to confidently engage in daily conversations in Chinese. It will also help students build essential HSK Level 1 vocabulary, making it an excellent starting point for beginners.
HSK Level 1
