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About Xiaobing
I am a native Chinese with solid English proficiency. With long-term language experience, I can simplify complex knowledge and cater to students at different levels.
I create a relaxed classroom atmosphere, encourage active participation, and deliver targeted guidance. I am responsible and adjust teaching pace and content based on each student’s learning habits, offering continuous encouragement.
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Lesson Plan: Absolute Beginner Chinese
- Duration: 45 minutes
- Instruction Language: Full English
- Lesson Topic: First Class – Basic Greetings & Introduction to Pinyin Tones
- Teaching method: online with PPT
Learning Objectives
1. Understand that Chinese uses Pinyin and four tones.
2. Master core vowels: a, o, e, i, u, ü.
3. Pronounce and use daily greetings:
- Nǐ hǎo (Hello)
- Nǐ hǎo ma? (How are you?)
- Wǒ hěn hǎo (I’m fine)
4. Have basic tone awareness and correct simple pronunciation.
Teaching techniques & aids
- flashcards, tone gesture guide
Procedure (45 mins Exactly Timed)
1. Warm-up & Lead-in (5 mins)
- Briefly introduce Chinese learning:
Chinese = characters + Pinyin
- Aim: lower anxiety, activate class
2. Pinyin Vowels + 4 Tones Basics (12 mins)
Vowel Teaching (6 mins)
Teacher models mouth shape + English similarity:
a / o / e / i / u / ü
Class repeats collectively + quick individual check
Four Tones Intro (6 mins)
- Tone 1: flat, high
- Tone 2: rising (question voice)
- Tone 3: fall and rise
- Tone 4: sharp falling
Students learn hand gestures + drill single vowels with tones.
3. Core Sentence Teaching (15 mins)
Teach only 3 essential sentences (zero overload)
1. Nǐ hǎo = Hello
2. Nǐ hǎo ma? = How are you?
3. Wǒ hěn hǎo = I’m very good
4. Interactive Practice & Pair Dialogue (10 mins)
A: Nǐ hǎo!
B: Nǐ hǎo!
A: Nǐ hǎo ma?
B: Wǒ hěn hǎo!
- Pair practice (7 mins)
- Volunteer pair performance (3 mins)
5. Summary & Homework (3 mins)
- Pinyin helps you read Chinese
- Four tones change meanings
- You can greet people in Chinese now
Homework
1. Review the three greetings
2. Practice 4 tones with a / o / e
The above lesson is based on online teaching, which I have done for years as an English teacher in China.
Teacher Self-Reflection (Ready for submission)
This lesson is suitable for absolute beginners. Students successfully acquired basic Chinese greetings and developed initial tone awareness. In the next lesson, simple consonants and more daily phrases will be introduced.
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- 10 h: $490
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