Chinese A1: everyday conversations in 10 weeks

For complete beginners who want to speak, read and handle daily situations in Mandarin through a paced ten-week course

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Chinese A1: everyday conversations in 10 weeks

ChineseLanguage

A1CEFR level

49Lessons

6Hours of video

Updated September 2026

What you'll be able to do

Ask about prices, colours and buy items when shopping
Introduce your family, occupations and hobbies
Express time, months and dates to plan appointments
Use everyday Chinese greetings and simple conversations
Handle common situations like hospitals and shops
Build simple sentences with basic Chinese grammar
Improve your listening and pronunciation through speaking practice
Describe and ask about the weather

Course content

11 units · 49 lessons · 5h 58m of video

Unit 1 — Welcome and how to study2 lessons · 11m

Introduction to the course6:40
Flashcards: additional materials4:25

Unit 2 — Week 1: greetings and family5 lessons · 45m

Greetings18:21
My family5:58
To be and to have8:25
Nationality7:15
Week 1 reading exercise5:19

Unit 3 — Week 2: numbers, days and time7 lessons · 38m

Numbers10:41
Day and month7:42
Time8:29
Slang and fun facts, part 12:31
Slang and fun facts, part 23:23
Slang and fun facts, part 33:18
Slang and fun facts, part 42:29

Unit 4 — Week 3: work and relationships5 lessons · 29m

Occupations10:23
Occupations reading exercise3:04
Relations6:03
Conversations5:37
Conversations reading exercise4:32

Unit 5 — Week 4: routines and hobbies6 lessons · 35m

Daily routines7:21
Hobbies5:58
Frequency words6:24
Expressing "doing"3:56
Week 4 reading exercise2:20
Abilities10:00

Unit 6 — Week 5: shopping and bargaining5 lessons · 43m

Shopping17:06
Shopping reading exercise5:33
Bargaining8:03
Adjectives9:58
Discounts in China3:18

Unit 7 — Week 6: food3 lessons · 28m

Food14:12
At a restaurant8:29
Week 6 reading exercise5:43

Unit 8 — Week 7: directions6 lessons · 50m

Position words11:29
Position words used in time4:55
Using "this" and "that" for place3:26
Directions16:22
Getting around in town11:17
Week 7 reading exercise2:44

Unit 9 — Week 8: past, future and weather4 lessons · 28m

Week 8 reading exercise4:05
Past and future tense6:38
Grammar reading exercise4:13
Weather13:26

Unit 10 — Week 9: body, health and advice4 lessons · 34m

Body parts11:01
Illness14:55
Giving suggestions5:53
Week 9 reading exercise2:18

Unit 11 — Week 10: appointments2 lessons · 12m

Appointment9:13
Week 10 reading exercise3:35

Description

Everyday Chinese, one theme a week. This course takes complete beginners through the situations you actually run into — greetings, family, shopping, food, directions, health — building steadily toward real conversations over ten weeks.

What you’ll be able to do

Ask about prices, colours and buy items when shopping
Introduce your family, occupations and hobbies
Express time, months and dates to plan appointments
Use everyday Chinese greetings and simple conversations
Handle common situations like hospitals and shops
Build simple sentences with basic Chinese grammar
Improve your listening and pronunciation through speaking practice
Describe and ask about the weather

How the course works

One theme a week, with short daily video lessons
Reading exercises after most weeks to check what stuck
Flashcards and other downloadable resources support the videos
Lessons are yours to keep and revisit at any pace

What’s inside

11 units, 49 lessons, 6 hours of video
5 downloadable resources

Who this course is for

Complete beginners with no prior Chinese experience
Anyone preparing to travel to, or work with, Chinese speakers
Students who need a structured introduction to Mandarin

Before you start

No prior Chinese-learning experience is needed

Who this course is for

Complete beginners with no prior Chinese experience
Anyone preparing to travel to, or work with, Chinese speakers
Students who need a structured introduction to Mandarin

Before you start

No prior Chinese-learning experience needed

Questions, answered

How much time do I need each day?

About 15 minutes a day is enough to keep pace with the ten-week structure, though you can also move faster or slower and keep the material for life.

Do I need to follow the ten-week schedule exactly?

No. The weeks give you a steady pace to aim for, but you can go through the units at whatever speed suits you.

What extra materials come with the course?

Flashcards and other downloadable resources are included alongside the video lessons to help you review vocabulary.

Does this course cover pinyin pronunciation in depth?

It covers pronunciation through speaking practice throughout the weeks. If you want pinyin sounds and tones covered on their own first, our dedicated pinyin course is a good starting point.

How do I access the course?

Instantly after payment. A download link appears on the confirmation page and in your email.

Is it lifetime access?

Yes. Download the videos and PDFs and keep them, including future updates.

Is this the right level for me?

Each course states its CEFR level. If you are unsure, take the free level test before you buy.

Do I get a certificate?

Yes, a certificate of completion is included when shown in the course details.

What is the refund policy?

Full refund within 30 days if the course is not for you. Just contact us.

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