Real World Daily Chinese: Pre-Class

Level TOCFL Pre-A1 – Absolute Beginner

Course Overview

This introductory course is designed for learners with no prior experience in Chinese. It builds a strong foundation in pronunciation, essential vocabulary, and basic character writing before progressing to Level 1.

You will develop confidence with Mandarin sounds and tones, learn essential everyday expressions, and gain a clear understanding of how Chinese characters are structured and written.

This course prepares you to enter formal Chinese study with clarity and confidence.

Who This Course Is For

• Complete beginners with no prior knowledge of Chinese
• Learners who want a structured foundation before starting Level 1
• Students who wish to improve pronunciation accuracy from the beginning

If you are unsure about your level, we recommend booking an Introductory Session before enrolling.

What You Will Learn

• Accurate pronunciation of Mandarin initials, finals, and tones
• Essential vocabulary using Pinyin (pronouns, family members, food items, numbers1–99)
• Basic greetings and classroom expressions
• Foundations of Chinese character structure
• Stroke order and basic writing principles

Course Content

• Introduction to Mandarin pronunciation system
• Vocabulary development with guided Pinyin practice
• Everyday classroom language and communication basics
• The Four Principles of Chinese Characters
• 12 common character structural types
• Introduction to radicals and components
• Basic character writing rules and stroke order

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Recognise and pronounce core Mandarin sounds accurately
• Understand how Chinese characters are formed
• Write simple characters using correct stroke order
• Build the foundational skills required for Level 1 (A1)

Study Format

• Structured, self-paced video lessons
• Step-by-step explanations
• Designed for active note-taking and independent practice

Companion eBook (Optional)

A companion eBook is available for separate purchase.
The eBook provides structured written support and lesson summaries to reinforce the video content and support your review.

Continue Your Learning Journey

This course is the first step in the Real World Daily Chinese pathway:

Pre-Class → Level 1 (A1) → Level 2 (A2) → Level 3 (B1)