Learn Chinese 1 is specially designed for the VCE course: Chinese Language, Culture and Society. It is also applicable to the VCE Chinese Second Language course and other Chinese programs at the senior level. Relating closely to the Chinese language strand prescribed in the VCE study design, it covers a wide range of topics such as family and school life, sports and leisure, travelling, and festivals and holidays. The book offers eight main topics and each topic consists of four related sub-topics or lessons. Students will acquire important Chinese vocabulary and grammar to help them access information about and communicate ideas on topics relevant to their everyday lives and the modern world.
TOPIC 1: ???? THIS IS ME A ???? Chinese Names B ???? Appearances C ???? Happy Birthday D ???? Personalities and Interests TOPIC 2: ???? MY FAMILY A ???? I Love My Family B ???? Family Relationships C ???? Types of Family D ???? Family Concepts TOPIC 3: ???? CIRCLE OF FRIENDS A ???? WeChat B ???? Best Friends C ???? Neighbours D ???? Deskmates and Roommates TOPIC 4: ???? LIFE IN SCHOOL A ???? School Subjects B ???? Extra-curricular Activities C ???? Classmates D ???? School Campus TOPIC 5: ???? BE ENERGISED A ???? A Sporting Nation B ???? Table Tennis C ???? Chinese Martial Arts D ???? The Home of Football TOPIC 6: ???? TRAVELLING A ???? Modes of Transport B ???? Beijing C ???? Shanghai D ???? Chengdu TOPIC 7: ???? THE CHINESE LANGUAGE A ???? Mandarin Chinese B ???? Chinese Characters C ???? Words and Culture D ???? Tones and Accents TOPIC 8: ???? FESTIVALS AND HOLIDAYS A ???? Chinese New Year B ???? Mid-Autumn Festival C ???? Dragon Boat Festival D ???? Teachers' Day ?? APPENDICES 1 ???? Vocabulary Index 2 ??? Language Use