Goals

• Have to have a very good and clear idea of Pinyin;
• Need to learn accurate pronunciation and tones. Although it is quite difficult for foreigners to pronounce properly, it is okay if someone can not get appropriate pronunciation at this level.
• Need to understand basic grammar rules.
• Be able to engage in communications on topics taught in the textbook orally or in writing.
• Should recognize 400 or more Chinese characters that form 700 or more Chinese words.

Tips

• Pay attention on the TONE and PRONUNCIATION;
• Do not go fast in the beginner level otherwise you will face more difficulties later;
• Try to understand the structure of Chinese character and write according to the rules;
• Make sure you are writing each characters more than 100 times otherwise you will forget
• Try to find some native speakers and practice your oral Chinese;
• DO NOT feel shy or nervous when you speak ; you may make mistakes however you should take it easy.
• Focus on words more rather than sentences.