Chinese A1: 100 daily sentences in 1-minute lessons

For absolute beginners: 100 daily Chinese sentences taught in videos under a minute, with tones, vocabulary and 8 real-life scenarios

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Chinese A1: 100 daily sentences in 1-minute lessons

ChineseLanguage

A1CEFR level

101Lessons

0.5Hours of video

Updated September 2026

What you'll be able to do

Pronounce 100 daily sentences and recognise the four tones
Identify key vocabulary inside real sentences
Use 200 to 300 high-frequency words in simple sentences
Build sentences with more than 20 basic sentence structures
Hold basic conversations in 8 everyday scenarios
Read Pinyin and recognise character components
Look up new vocabulary using a dictionary or app

Course content

11 units · 101 lessons · 30m of video

Unit 1 — Welcome, greetings and small talk12 lessons · 3m

Self-introduction1:34
Hello0:11
How are you?0:11
Very good0:08
I'm very good too0:17
Good morning0:11
How is your health?0:15
Thank you0:11
Goodbye0:08
Are you busy with your work?0:15
I'm very busy, how about you?0:15
I'm not very busy0:14

Unit 2 — Introductions and names9 lessons · 2m

Are your father and mother in good health?0:17
My name is Mary0:14
Nice to meet you0:15
May I ask your surname please?0:10
What's your name?0:16
What's his name?0:13
He is not a teacher, he is a student0:17
Who is he?0:10
Let me introduce0:15

Unit 3 — Visiting and dates10 lessons · 2m

Where are you going?0:10
Is teacher Zhang at home?0:18
I'm a student of teacher Zhang0:21
Please come in0:08
What's the date today?0:13
It's October 30th today0:13
It's not Thursday today, yesterday was Thursday0:22
What do you do in the evening?0:12
What's the date of your birthday?0:26
Shall we go to his home in the morning?0:18

Unit 4 — Family and telling the time11 lessons · 3m

How many people are there in your family?0:18
What's your mother's job?0:20
He works at a university0:17
There are father, mother and a younger brother in my family0:31
My elder brother got married0:13
What time is it now?0:12
What time do you have class?0:17
I'm going to have a meal0:12
When are you going?0:15
It's too early0:11
I also get up at half past six0:20

Unit 5 — Daily life on campus9 lessons · 2m

Where do you live?0:14
I live in the dormitory for international students0:25
Where is your home?0:13
Let's go together0:16
It's seven twenty-five now0:25
Leave at a quarter to eight0:15
What's the room number?0:10
You're welcome to go and play0:15
That's great0:13

Unit 6 — Finding your way7 lessons · 2m

Building 8 is next to Building 90:26
How can I get to Building 8?0:18
Excuse me, where's the bathroom?0:17
Is the bathroom far from here?0:19
That building is Building 80:22
Where is the station?0:16
Where can I get on the bus?0:13

Unit 7 — Shopping for food10 lessons · 2m

What would you like?0:11
How much is a catty of apples?0:19
Apples are 2.5 yuan per catty0:27
How much do you want?0:14
Do you want anything else?0:17
I don't want anything0:14
I want to buy apples0:19
Please have a taste0:11
The weather has become cold0:11
I'd like to buy a sweater0:22

Unit 8 — Shopping for clothes6 lessons · 2m

How about going shopping on Sunday?0:20
There are too many people in the shopping mall on Sunday0:23
I'd like to have a look at that piece of clothing0:23
I'd like to buy a shirt0:21
Can I try on this shirt?0:28
This shirt is neither too big nor too small0:29

Unit 9 — Transport and tickets11 lessons · 3m

Does this bus go to the railway station?0:24
He often goes there0:13
Fantastic0:11
I'd like to buy two tickets0:18
Here is five yuan for you0:16
How many stops are there to the train station?0:26
The train station is here0:15
I can speak a little Chinese0:21
Do I need to transfer buses to get to the language university?0:29
Which bus route should I transfer to?0:16
I heard there are portable chargers at the entrance of the restaurant0:28

Unit 10 — Money and manners7 lessons · 1m

The money is all spent0:14
Can I exchange money here?0:21
What kind of bank card do you have with you?0:18
Please sign your name0:22
Please count0:15
It's not early any more0:15
Let's go quickly0:14

Unit 11 — Culture and everyday chat9 lessons · 3m

Have you ever seen Peking Opera?0:19
I haven't seen Peking Opera0:21
Do you know where Peking Opera is performed?0:23
I'll tell you after I get the tickets0:24
I haven't eaten Beijing roast duck yet0:28
We should go and try Chinese food0:26
I don't have time today0:21
A friend is coming to see me0:22
The weather has been very nice these two days0:24

Description

A hundred sentences, each taught in under a minute. This course is built for people who want to learn Chinese in small, consistent pieces rather than long sessions, starting from zero.

What you’ll be able to do

Pronounce 100 daily sentences and recognise the four tones
Identify key vocabulary inside real sentences
Use 200 to 300 high-frequency words in simple sentences
Build sentences with more than 20 basic sentence structures
Hold basic conversations in 8 everyday scenarios such as shopping and asking directions
Read Pinyin and recognise character components
Look up new vocabulary using a dictionary or app on your own

How the course works

101 short video lessons, most under a minute each
Every sentence is broken down into tones, vocabulary and an English translation
A slow, half-speed replay is available for lessons you want to hear again
Bilingual subtitles are included throughout

What’s inside

11 units, 101 lessons, 30 minutes of video

Who this course is for

Complete beginners with no prior Chinese experience
Travellers and busy professionals who want practical Mandarin in short sessions
Anyone who wants to learn a little Chinese every day, at their own pace

Before you start

No textbooks or prior Chinese experience needed

Who this course is for

Complete beginners with no prior Chinese experience
Travellers and busy professionals who want practical Mandarin in short sessions
Anyone who wants to learn a little Chinese every day, at their own pace

Before you start

No textbooks or prior Chinese experience needed

Questions, answered

Are the lessons really only a minute long?

Most are. Each one focuses on a single sentence, broken into tones, vocabulary and translation, so it stays short and repeatable.

Do I need to know Pinyin or characters before starting?

No. Reading Pinyin and recognising character components are taught as part of the course, not assumed beforehand.

Will I be able to hold a full conversation after finishing?

You will be able to use 100 practical sentences and basic structures in 8 everyday scenarios. That's a solid start, not full fluency.

Is there a slower version of the audio for difficult sentences?

Yes. A half-speed replay is available so you can hear any sentence again at a slower pace.

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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