Beginners Chinese Series session 1 of 10 - Pronunciation and tones

Saturday, March 14th at the Marmalade library in SLC from 10:30 am to 12 pm. We'll be in the large multipurpose room upstairs!

This is the first class in a 10-class beginner Chinese series designed to gradually build your Mandarin skills from pronunciation to basic conversation.

You're welcome to attend individual classes, but the lessons are designed to build on each other, so attending the full series will help you progress much faster!

No prior Chinese experience is required. This series of classes is for beginners.

Class 1 Agenda
In our first class we will focus on the foundation of Mandarin pronunciation:
• Introduction to Mandarin Chinese and pinyin
• How Chinese syllables work
• The four tones and how they change meaning
• Tone listening and pronunciation practice
• Practicing common Mandarin sounds
• Saying your first phrase: 你好 (nǐ hǎo)

Complete Beginner Chinese Series Overview(10 classes total)

Class 1 – Pronunciation & Tones
Understanding pinyin, syllables, and the four tones.
Class 2 – Greetings & Introductions
Learn how to say hello, introduce yourself, and ask someone’s name.
Class 3 – Numbers
Numbers 0–100, age, and basic counting.
Class 4 – Countries & Languages
Talking about where you are from and what languages you speak.
Class 5 – Family
Vocabulary for family members and describing your family.
Class 6 – Food & Drinks
Common foods and drinks and how to order in Chinese.
Class 7 – Daily Activities
Talking about your daily routine using common verbs.
Class 8 – Time & Schedule
Days of the week, time expressions, and making plans.
Class 9 – Hobbies & Interests
Talking about things you like to do.
Class 10 – Conversation Practice & Review
Interactive conversation activities using everything learned in the series.

We'll be in the multipurpose room this time, but normally we'll try to be in the conference room. I'm aiming to hold 1-2 of these classes a month and will try to book rooms and create the events as soon as possible so that everyone can know the schedule.

Bring snacks! 😊