Gives a fresh perspective to teaching and learning Chinese by harmonizing 3 key elements of learning a second language creatively: Intertwining language with culture; Balancing focus on forms and meaning; and, Developing literacy skills through both oral and written Chinese.

Introduction to PinyinStep 1Chinese syllablesZero initial syllablesTonesNeutral TonePlacement of tone marksStep 2Single finalsLabial initials b, p, m, f and Alveolar initials d, t, n, lStep 3Compound finals ai, ei, ao, ou, ua, uoDental sibilant initials z, c, sRetroflex initials zh, ch, shStep 4Compound finals ia, ie, iao, iu (iou), üe, üanPalatal initials j, q, x and Velar initials g, k, hStep 5Front Nasal Finals an, en, ian, in, uan, un (uen), ün (üen)Back Nasal Finals ang, eng, ong, iang, ing, iong, uang, uengStep 6erTone changeTone change for 3rd toneTone change for yī 一Tone change for bù 不SupplementarySentence pauseSentence stressSentence intonationRecitingSelf AssessmentIntroduction to HanziIntroductionTraditional charactersScript of Chinese charactersStructure of Chinese charactersRadicalsChinese Character typesCharacters and wordsStrokesStroke orderChinese calligraphyTheme 1 Getting Acquainted with Each Other 相识篇Unit 1 Meeting Each Other 见面寒暄1. Episode 1: At the airport2. Spotlight3. Sentence Patterns: Pronoun是Name and Pronoun很Adjective4. Episode 2: In the classroom5. Chinese names6. Numbers 0-107. Saying Hello8. Cultural Interchange9. Grammar KitWord order in Chinese sentencesExpressing judgment using the verb 是Comfirming information using yes-no questions ending with 吗Using the adverb 很 in sentences with an adjectival predicate10. Grammar Practice11. Pronunciation TipsChinese tonesNeutral toneThe changes of the 3rd tone12. Writing Chinese Characters13. Integrative PracticeUnit 1 Word ListUnit 2 Gifts & Courtesy 礼尚往来1. Episode 1: At the welcome party2. Numbers 10-1003. Sentence Patterns: Using 也 and 都4. Episode 2: At the teahouse5. Spotlight6. Likes and dislikes (喜欢 and 不喜欢)7. Gifts and courtesy8. Cultural Interchange9. Grammar KitThe proximal demonstrative pronoun 这Asking what-questions with the interrogative pronoun 什么The adverbs of range 也 and 都10. Grammar Practice11. Pronunciation TipsInitials z, c, s and zh, ch, shWords with z, c, s and zh, ch, shIntonation of interrogative sentences12. Writing Chinese Characters13. Integrative PracticeUnit 2 Word ListUnit 3 Feel at Home Wherever You Are 四海为家1. Episode 1: At the Admissions Office2. Spotlight3. Telling Time4. Episode 2: At Jenny’s House5. Word Power6. Sentence Pattern (Subject+Verb+Object吗? / Subject+Verb不Verb+Object?)7. Titles8. Cultural Interchange9. Grammar KitTelling TimeAsking which-questions with the interrogative pronoun 哪Asking others to confirm information using Verb不Verb questions10. Grammar Practice11. Pronunciation TipsHow to pronounce rPronouncing the titles of family membersPauses in a sentence12. Writing Chinese Characters13. Integrative PracticeUnit 3 Word ListReview unit 11. Pronunciation Kit2. Vocabulary Kit3. Understanding the meanings of words4. Grammar Workshop5. Practice in Context6. Writing ProjectTheme 2 Getting to Know Each Other 相知篇Unit 4 In and Out of class 课内课外1. Episode 1: On campus2. My Daily Routine3. Sentence Pattern: 去 + action /去 + place + action4. Episode 2: Off campus5. Sales Manager’s Schedule6. Questions with and Interrogative Pronoun7. Invitation8. Cultural Interchange9. Grammar KitExpressing information about an event or action: using time phrases as adverbial phrasesGiving a suggestion or a making a request using the particle 吧Using question words10. Grammar Practice11. Pronunciation TipsInitials j, q, x and zh, ch, shWord with initials j, q, xIntonation of Wh-questions in Chinese12. Writing Chinese Characters13. Integrative PracticeUnit 4 Word ListUnit 5 Shopping and Bargaining 讨价还价1. Episode 1: In the Classroom2. Spotlight3. Sentence Pattern: A比/B Adj / A没(有)B Adj / A和B一样(Adj)4. Episode 2: At the Used Bicycle Shop5. Colors6. Word Power7. Shopping8. Cultural Interchange9. Grammar KitExpressing quantity with measure wordsExpressing comparison using the preposition 比The different usages of 了10. Grammar Practice11. Pronunciation TipsTone changes of yīThe semi 3rd toneSentence stress12. Writing Chinese Characters13. Integrative PracticeUnit 5 Word ListUnit 6 Fine Food 天下美食1. Episode 1: In a Chinese Restaurant2. Spotlight3. Sentence Pattern: 吃过4. Episode 2: Outside the Restaurant5. Good Vegetables for Good Health6. Reading7. Table Manners8. Cultural Interchange9. Grammar KitExpressing “have done” with the particle 过Asking others to make a choice 是…还是…？Sentence Final particle 了10. Grammar Practice11. Pronunciation TipsFinals –n and –ng Ér huà 儿化Intonation of exclamatory sentences12. Writing Chinese Characters13. Integrative PracticeReview unit 21. Pronunciation Kit2. Vocabulary Kit3. Understanding the meanings of words4. Best Activities and Places5. Buy and Sell6. Interview7. Ordering DishesOverall Review of Access Chinese 1Appendix Ⅰ Grammar kits of Access Chinese 1Appendix ⅡWord list of Access Chinese 1Appendix Ⅲ AudioscriptsAppendix Ⅳ Answer Keys