Section 1: Today’s Goal

Today is all about training your ears. You will listen to short, simple sentences, understand the meaning, and then repeat them. The goal is not speed. The goal is clear understanding first, clear speaking next. Study time: 15–20 minutes. Indian context: Just like watching a short clip before speaking English confidently, listening to short Chinese sentences helps your brain get used to the sound.

Section 2: How to Use This Lesson

If you have audio, listen first without reading. If not, read the sentence slowly, imagine hearing it, and then say it aloud. Rule: Listen (or read) → Understand → Repeat. Do not rush.

Section 3: Short Sentences to Listen and Repeat (Pinyin + Meaning)

Nǐ hǎo. — Hello.
Wǒ jiào (your name). — My name is (your name).
Wǒ shì Yìndù rén. — I am Indian.
Xièxie. — Thank you.
Bú kèqi. — You’re welcome.
Zàijiàn. — Goodbye.
Xiànzài jǐ diǎn? — What time is it now?
Jīntiān shàngkè. — Today (we have) class.
Míngtiān jiàn. — See you tomorrow.
Qǐng, wǒ yào shuǐ. — Please, I want water.
Zhège duōshao qián? — How much is this?
Wǒ yào zhège. — I want this one.
Tài guì le. — Too expensive.
Hěn piányi. — Very cheap.
Kěyǐ ma? — Is it okay? / Can I?

Section 4: Listening Drill (3 Simple Rounds)

Round 1: Read each sentence slowly and focus only on the sound.
Round 2: Read again and say the meaning in your head before speaking.
Round 3: Read again and speak a little louder and clearer.

Simple tip: If one sentence feels hard, repeat only that sentence three extra times.

Section 5: Mini Listening Challenge

Close your eyes. Say these from memory:
Nǐ hǎo. — Hello.
Xièxie. — Thank you.
Zàijiàn. — Goodbye.
Qǐng, wǒ yào shuǐ. — Please, I want water.
Zhège duōshao qián? — How much is this?
If you can say these without looking, your listening and memory are improving.

Section 6: Indian Learner Tip

Many learners try to speak first and listen later. Do the opposite. Good listening = good pronunciation. Even 10 minutes of daily listening practice makes a big difference.

Section 7: 10-Minute Daily Routine

1. Read the list in Section 3 once.

2. Pick 5 sentences and repeat each 3 times.

3. Record your voice saying those 5 sentences.

4. Listen and check: Are you clear? Are you rushing? Slow down and try again.

Section 8: Quick Self-Check

Can you understand short Chinese sentences when you hear or read them? Yes or No.
Can you repeat at least 5 sentences clearly? Yes or No.
Do you feel more comfortable with the sound of Chinese? Yes or No.
If yes, great! Your listening skills are growing.

✅ You’ve completed Day 13
👉 Next Lesson: Day 14 – Common Mistakes Beginners Make (And How to Fix Them)
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Section 1: Today’s Goal

Let’s be honest—tones feel strange at first. Totally normal. Today is all about training your ear and your mouth to work together so your Chinese starts sounding more natural and clear. We’re not learning many new words today. We’re learning to say familiar words better. Study time: 15–20 minutes. Indian context: Think of how the same word in your language can sound different with different stress or intonation. Chinese tones work like that, but they change meaning too.

Section 2: Quick Tone Reminder (Simple)

Chinese has four main tones and one neutral tone.
First tone: high and flat, like singing a long note.
Second tone: rising, like asking a question in English.
Third tone: falling then rising, like thinking or hesitating.
Fourth tone: strong and falling, like giving a command.
Neutral tone: light and quick.

Today, don’t try to be perfect. Just try to be clear and confident.

Section 3: Warm-Up with One Syllable (Pinyin + Meaning)

Use the sound “ma” to feel the tones.
mā — mother (high and flat)
má — hemp (rising)
mǎ — horse (fall then rise)
mà — to scold (strong and falling)
ma (neutral) — question particle sound practice

Say them slowly like this:
mā… má… mǎ… mà… ma
Now repeat three times. Imagine you are singing the tones.

Section 4: Real Words You Already Know

Let’s use words you’ve seen before.
Nǐ hǎo — Hello
Xièxie — Thank you
Zàijiàn — Goodbye
Wǒ — I / me
Hǎo — good

Practice like this:
Say Nǐ slowly, then hǎo slowly, then Nǐ hǎo together.
Say Xiè slowly, then xie lightly, then Xièxie together.
Say Zài clearly, then jiàn, then Zàijiàn together.

Simple tip: Don’t rush. Clear tones first, speed later.

Section 5: Fun Tone Pairs (Hear the Difference)

Read these pairs slowly and feel the change.
mā / mà — mother / scold
mǎ / má — horse / hemp
hǎo / hào — good / to like (sound difference practice)
shí / shì — ten / is (sound difference practice)

You don’t need to remember meanings deeply here. This is ear and mouth training.

Section 6: 10-Minute Tone Drill Routine

1. Say the “ma” tones once slowly: mā, má, mǎ, mà, ma.

2. Say them again, a little louder and clearer.

3. Practice these words three times each: Nǐ hǎo, Xièxie, Zàijiàn.

4. Practice two pairs: mā / mà and mǎ / má.

5. Record your voice and listen. Ask yourself: Do the tones sound different or all the same? Try again and improve.

Section 7: Friendly Advice for Indian Learners

Don’t be shy. Tones feel “dramatic” at first, like acting or singing. That’s okay. Chinese needs that movement in the voice. If you speak flat, people may not understand you—even if your words are correct.

Section 8: Quick Self-Check

Can you say mā, má, mǎ, mà with different voice movements? Yes or No.
Can you say Nǐ hǎo slowly and clearly? Yes or No.
Can you hear that Xièxie and Zàijiàn have different tones? Yes or No.
If yes, great! Your Chinese is starting to sound more natural.

✅ You’ve completed Day 12
👉 Next Lesson: Day 13 – Building Simple Sentences (Chinese Word Order Made Easy)
🔙 Back to Full Course: Spoken Chinese for Beginners

Section 1: Today’s Goal

Today you will fix the most common pronunciation problems in Pinyin and learn how to clearly say tricky sounds. The goal is not speed. The goal is clear, correct, confident pronunciation. Study time: 15–20 minutes. Indian context: Just like English has “v” and “w” or “b” and “p” problems for learners, Chinese Pinyin also has a few sounds that need special attention.

Section 2: The Most Common Problem Sounds

These sound pairs confuse many beginners. We will practice them slowly and clearly.
b and p — similar, but p is said with more air.
d and t — similar, but t is said with more air.
g and k — similar, but k is said with more air.
j and q — j is softer, q has more air.
zh and j — zh is heavier, j is lighter.
sh and x — sh is stronger, x is softer.
z and c — c has more air than z.

Simple tip: Put your hand in front of your mouth. If you feel more air, it is usually p, t, k, q, c.

Section 3: Easy Practice Words (Pinyin + Meaning)

Read these slowly and clearly.
ba — eight (sound practice)
pa — to fear (sound practice)
da — to answer (sound practice)
ta — he / she (sound practice)
ga — sound practice
ka — sound practice
ji — chicken (sound practice)
qi — seven (sound practice)
zhe — this (sound practice)
shi — is / ten (sound practice)
xi — west (sound practice)
zi — character / word (sound practice)
ci — time (sound practice)

Do not rush. The goal is clean sound, not speed.

Section 4: Vowel Problems (Very Important)

These three often confuse beginners:
i — sounds like “ee” in “see”
u — sounds like “oo” in “food”
ü — lips like “u”, sound like “i” (this one needs practice)

Practice slowly:
li — inside
lu — road
lü — green (sound practice)

Simple tip: For ü, smile your lips like “ee” but keep them round like “oo”.

Section 5: Tone Reminder (Short and Simple)

Remember: The tone changes the meaning. Even if the letters look the same, the tone makes the word different. Today, focus on clear sounds first, then add tones slowly and carefully.

Section 6: 10-Minute Pronunciation Drill

1. Read Section 3 words once slowly.

2. Read them again, but louder and clearer.

3. Practice these pairs three times each:
   ba / pa
   da / ta
   ga / ka
   ji / qi
   zi / ci
   sh / x

4. Practice vowel sounds:
   li / lu / lü

5. Record your voice and listen. Ask yourself: Are the sounds clear? Am I pushing enough air for p, t, k, q, c?

Section 7: Common Beginner Tip

Do not copy English pronunciation. Chinese Pinyin has its own sound system. Slow practice every day is better than fast practice once a week.

Section 8: Quick Self-Check

Can you hear the difference between b and p? Yes or No.
Can you say ji and qi differently? Yes or No.
Can you pronounce i, u, and ü differently? Yes or No.
If yes, great! Your pronunciation is improving.

✅ You’ve completed Day 11
👉 Next Lesson: Day 12 – Building Simple Sentences (Word Order Made Easy)
🔙 Back to Full Course: Spoken Chinese for Beginners

Section 1: Today’s Goal

Today you will review everything you learned from Days 1 to 9 and practice speaking in short, confident sentences. The goal is not new words. The goal is to speak better, faster, and more clearly. Study time: 15–20 minutes. Indian context: Think of this like revision before a small test or interview. Short practice, real confidence.

Section 2: Quick Review List (Pinyin + Meaning)

Nǐ hǎo — Hello
Xièxie — Thank you
Bú kèqi — You’re welcome
Zàijiàn — Goodbye
Wǒ jiào … — My name is …
Wǒ shì Yìndù rén — I am Indian
Wǒ shì xuésheng / Wǒ shì lǎoshī — I am a student / I am a teacher
Xiànzài jǐ diǎn? — What time is it now?
Jīntiān — Today
Míngtiān — Tomorrow
Zhège duōshao qián? — How much is this?
Tài guì le — Too expensive
Hěn piányi — Very cheap
Wǒ yào zhège — I want this one
Qǐng, wǒ yào shuǐ / chá / kāfēi — Please, I want water / tea / coffee

Simple tip: If you can say these smoothly, your basic spoken Chinese is already working.

Section 3: Speaking Drill 1 (Warm-Up)

Say each line three times:
Nǐ hǎo. — Hello.
Wǒ jiào (your name). — My name is (your name).
Wǒ shì Yìndù rén. — I am Indian.
Xièxie. — Thank you.
Zàijiàn. — Goodbye.

Section 4: Speaking Drill 2 (Mini Conversations)

Dialogue A (Meeting someone):
A: Nǐ hǎo. (Hello.)
B: Nǐ hǎo. (Hello.)
A: Wǒ jiào (your name). (My name is …)
B: Hěn gāoxìng rènshi nǐ. (Nice to meet you.)
A: Zàijiàn. (Goodbye.)
B: Zàijiàn. (Goodbye.)

Dialogue B (Shopping):
A: Zhège duōshao qián? (How much is this?)
B: (Price)
A: Tài guì le. (Too expensive.) / Hěn piányi. (Very cheap.)
A: Hǎo, wǒ yào zhège. (Okay, I want this one.)
B: Hǎo. (Okay.)
A: Xièxie. (Thank you.)

Section 5: Speaking Drill 3 (Restaurant)

Say this slowly and clearly:
Qǐng, wǒ yào shuǐ. — Please, I want water.
Qǐng, wǒ yào chá. — Please, I want tea.
Qǐng, wǒ yào kāfēi. — Please, I want coffee.
Xièxie. — Thank you.

Indian context: This is like saying “One tea, please” or “One coffee, please” in a café. Short and polite is perfect.

Section 6: Your 10-Minute Speaking Routine

1. Read the Quick Review List once.

2. Do Speaking Drill 1 once.

3. Do one mini conversation from Section 4.

4. Say two restaurant sentences from Section 5.

5. Record your voice and listen. Check: Are you clear? Are you slow and confident?

Section 7: Common Beginner Tip

Do not worry about mistakes. Fluency comes from repeating simple sentences many times. Short sentences, clear voice, calm speed.

Section 8: Quick Self-Check

Can you introduce yourself? Yes or No.
Can you ask the price of something? Yes or No.
Can you order a drink? Yes or No.
If yes, great! You are ready to move forward.

✅ You’ve completed Day 10
👉 Next Lesson: Day 11 – Talking About Your Daily Routine (Morning, Afternoon, Night)
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Section 1: Today’s Goal

Today you will learn how to ask “How much is this?”, how to talk about price, and how to say something is cheap or expensive in simple Chinese. You will also learn how to say “I want this” while shopping. Study time: 15–20 minutes. Indian context: Think about shopping in a market, mall, or small shop. You usually ask the price first, then decide. Chinese works the same way—short and clear sentences.

Section 2: Key Words You Need (Pinyin + Meaning)

Duōshao qián — How much money? / How much?
Zhège — This one
Nàge — That one
Qián — Money
Guì — Expensive
Piányi — Cheap
Wǒ yào zhège — I want this one
Tài guì le — Too expensive
Hěn piányi — Very cheap
Hǎo — Okay / Good

Simple tip: To ask the price, you just say: Zhège duōshao qián? = How much is this?

Section 3: Ready-to-Use Shopping Sentences

Zhège duōshao qián? — How much is this?
Nàge duōshao qián? — How much is that?
Tài guì le. — Too expensive.
Hěn piányi. — Very cheap.
Wǒ yào zhège. — I want this one.
Hǎo. — Okay.
Xièxie. — Thank you.

Section 4: Mini Shopping Dialogues

Dialogue 1:
A: Zhège duōshao qián? (How much is this?)
B: (Price)
A: Tài guì le. (Too expensive.)
B: …
A: Hǎo, wǒ yào zhège. (Okay, I want this one.)
B: Hǎo. (Okay.)
A: Xièxie. (Thank you.)

Dialogue 2:
A: Nàge duōshao qián? (How much is that?)
B: (Price)
A: Hěn piányi. (Very cheap.)
A: Wǒ yào zhège. (I want this one.)

Section 5: How to Think About It (Indian Context)

In India, you say “How much is this?” or “Too expensive” or “Okay, I’ll take this.” In Chinese, you do the same, just shorter: Zhège duōshao qián? = How much is this? Tài guì le = Too expensive. Wǒ yào zhège = I want this one. Short, clear, and polite is perfect.

Section 6: Today’s Practice

Your Day 9 Task: Say these aloud three times: Zhège duōshao qián? Tài guì le. Hěn piányi. Wǒ yào zhège. Then practice this small shopping talk by yourself: Zhège duōshao qián? … Hǎo, wǒ yào zhège. Xièxie. Record your voice and listen. Check if you are clear and confident.

Section 7: Quick Self-Check

Can you ask “How much is this?” in Chinese? Yes or No. Can you say “Too expensive” or “Very cheap”? Yes or No. Can you say “I want this one”? Yes or No. If yes, great! You can now do simple shopping in Chinese.

✅ You’ve completed Day 9
👉 Next Lesson: Day 10 – Asking for Directions (Where is…?)
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Section 1: Today’s Goal

Today you will learn how to order food and drinks in a simple Chinese restaurant, how to ask for something, how to say what you want, and how to say thank you politely. Study time: 15–20 minutes. Indian context: Think about ordering in a small restaurant or café. You don’t need big sentences. Short and clear Chinese works perfectly.

Section 2: Useful Words and Sentences (Pinyin + Meaning)

Qǐng — Please. Use this to be polite when you ask for something.
Wǒ yào … — I want … Use this to order food or drinks.
Zhège — This one. Use this when pointing to something on the menu.
Nàge — That one. Use this when pointing to something a little far.
Shuǐ — Water.
Chá — Tea.
Kāfēi — Coffee.
Mǐfàn — Rice.
Miàntiáo — Noodles.
Xièxie — Thank you.
Simple tip: In Chinese, you can order like this: Qǐng + Wǒ yào + food or drink name.

Section 3: Ready-to-Use Ordering Sentences

Qǐng, wǒ yào shuǐ. — Please, I want water.
Qǐng, wǒ yào chá. — Please, I want tea.
Qǐng, wǒ yào kāfēi. — Please, I want coffee.
Wǒ yào mǐfàn. — I want rice.
Wǒ yào miàntiáo. — I want noodles.
Zhège, qǐng. — This one, please.
Nàge, qǐng. — That one, please.
Xièxie. — Thank you.

Section 4: Mini Restaurant Dialogues

Dialogue 1:
A: Qǐng, wǒ yào shuǐ. (Please, I want water.)
B: Hǎo. (Okay.)
A: Xièxie. (Thank you.)
Dialogue 2:
A: Zhège, qǐng. (This one, please.)
B: Hǎo. (Okay.)
A: Wǒ yào mǐfàn. (I want rice.)
B: Hǎo. (Okay.)

Section 5: How to Think About It (Indian Context)

Just like you say “One tea, please” or “This one, please” in India, in Chinese you can simply say Qǐng, wǒ yào chá or Zhège, qǐng. You don’t need long sentences. Short and polite is perfect.

Section 6: Today’s Practice

Your Day 8 Task: Say these aloud three times: Qǐng, wǒ yào shuǐ. Qǐng, wǒ yào chá. Wǒ yào mǐfàn. Zhège, qǐng. Then practice this mini order: Qǐng, wǒ yào (your drink). Xièxie. Record your voice and listen. Check if you are clear and not rushing.

Section 7: Quick Self-Check

Can you say “I want …” in Chinese? Yes or No. Can you say “This one, please”? Yes or No. Can you order one drink or one food item? Yes or No. If yes, great! You can now order food and drinks in simple Chinese.

✅ You’ve completed Day 8
👉 Next Lesson: Day 9 – Shopping and Prices (How Much? Cheap/Expensive)
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🗓 This is Day 7 of the 30-Day Spoken Chinese Beginner Plan
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Section 1: Today’s Goal

Today you will learn:

• How to say where you are from

• How to say what you do (job / student)

• How to say something about your family

• How to make a short self-introduction

⏱ Study time: 15–20 minutes

Indian context:
Think of introducing yourself in a class, office, or online meeting:
“Hi, I’m from India. I’m a teacher / I’m a student. I have a family.”
By the end of today, you can do this in simple Chinese.

Section 2: Useful Words & Sentences (Pinyin + Meaning)

Learn these core lines:

1. Wǒ shì Yìndù rén. — I am Indian.
   👉 Use this to say your country (Indian).

2. Wǒ zài Yìndù. — I am in India.
   👉 Use this to say where you live now.

3. Wǒ shì xuésheng. — I am a student.
   👉 Say this if you are a student.

4. Wǒ shì lǎoshī. — I am a teacher.
   👉 Say this if you are a teacher.

5. Wǒ gōngzuò. — I work.
   👉 Simple way to say you are working.

6. Wǒ yǒu jiātíng. — I have a family.
   👉 Use this to talk about your family in a simple way.

Simple tip:
In Chinese, Wǒ shì … = “I am …”
Just change the last word (student, teacher, Indian, etc.).

Section 3: Make Your Own Sentences (Very Easy)

Use this pattern:

Wǒ shì … = I am …

Examples:

• Wǒ shì Yìndù rén. — I am Indian.

• Wǒ shì xuésheng. — I am a student.

• Wǒ shì lǎoshī. — I am a teacher.

And:

• Wǒ yǒu jiātíng. — I have a family.

Section 4: Mini Self-Introduction (Pinyin + Meaning)

Practice this short introduction:

Nǐ hǎo!
(Hello!)

Wǒ jiào (your name).
(My name is …)

Wǒ shì Yìndù rén.
(I am Indian.)

Wǒ shì xuésheng / Wǒ shì lǎoshī.
(I am a student / I am a teacher.)

Hěn gāoxìng rènshi nǐ.
(Nice to meet you.)

Indian context tip:
This is perfect for online classes, meetings, or meeting Chinese friends.

Section 5: Talking About Family (Keep It Simple)

You don’t need big sentences. Just say:

• Wǒ yǒu jiātíng. — I have a family.

• Wǒ yǒu yí gè jiātíng. — I have a family. (one family)

That’s enough for beginners. Simple is good.

Section 6: Common Beginner Tip

❌ Don’t try to translate long English sentences.
✅ Use short, clear lines:

• Wǒ shì … (I am …)

• Wǒ yǒu … (I have …)

Indian learner tip:
Think like WhatsApp short messages: short, clear, direct.

Section 7: Today’s Practice

✅ Your Day 7 Task:

1. Say these 3 times:

   • Wǒ shì Yìndù rén.

   • Wǒ shì xuésheng / Wǒ shì lǎoshī.

   • Wǒ yǒu jiātíng.

2. Practice this full introduction:

   Nǐ hǎo!
   Wǒ jiào (your name).
   Wǒ shì Yìndù rén.
   Wǒ shì (student / teacher).
   Hěn gāoxìng rènshi nǐ.

3. Record your voice and listen:

   • Are you clear?

   • Are you confident?

Section 8: Quick Self-Check

• Can you say where you are from? ✅

• Can you say what you do (student/teacher)? ✅

• Can you give a short self-introduction? ✅

If yes → 🎉 Great! You can now talk about yourself in Chinese.

✅ You’ve completed Day 7
👉 Next Lesson: Day 8 – Ordering Food and Drinks (Simple Restaurant Chinese)
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🗓 This is Day 6 of the 30-Day Spoken Chinese Beginner Plan
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Section 1: Today’s Goal

Today you will learn:

• How to ask Yes/No questions in Chinese

• How to ask basic Wh-questions (what, who, where, when)

• How to keep questions short, clear, and polite

• How to use these in class, office, and daily life

⏱ Study time: 15 minutes

Indian context:
Think of asking: “Is it okay?”, “What is your name?”, “Where is the class?”, “What time is it?”
By the end of today, you can ask simple questions confidently.

Section 2: Yes/No Questions (Very Simple Pattern)

In spoken Chinese, a very easy way to ask Yes/No is to use:

… ma? → turns a statement into a question

Examples:

• Nǐ hǎo ma? — Are you okay? / How are you?

• Kěyǐ ma? — Is it okay? / Can I?

• Xiànzài kěyǐ ma? — Is it okay now?

Simple tip:
Say the sentence, then add “ma?” at the end. Your voice goes up slightly, like in English.

Section 3: The 4 Most Useful Wh-Question Words

Learn just these four today:

• shénme — what

• shéi — who

• zài nǎr — where

• jǐ diǎn — what time

Now use them in simple questions:

1. Nǐ jiào shénme míngzi? — What is your name?

2. Shéi shì lǎoshī? — Who is the teacher?

3. Kè zài nǎr? — Where is the class?

4. Xiànzài jǐ diǎn? — What time is it now?

Don’t worry about perfect grammar.
Just remember the question word + simple sentence.

Section 4: Ready-to-Use Question Set (Pinyin + Meaning)

Practice these out loud:

• Nǐ hǎo ma? — How are you?

• Kěyǐ ma? — Is it okay? / Can I?

• Nǐ jiào shénme míngzi? — What is your name?

• Shéi shì lǎoshī? — Who is the teacher?

• Kè zài nǎr? — Where is the class?

• Xiànzài jǐ diǎn? — What time is it now?

Indian context tip:
Use these like you use: “Sir, is it okay?”, “What is your name?”, “Where is the class?” in daily life.

Section 5: Mini Dialogues (Short and Practical)

Dialogue 1: In class

A: Nǐ hǎo ma?
(How are you?)
B: Wǒ hěn hǎo.
(I am fine.)

A: Xiànzài jǐ diǎn?
(What time is it now?)
B: Wǎnshang qī diǎn.
(It’s 7 pm.)

Dialogue 2: Asking permission

A: Kěyǐ ma?
(Is it okay?)
B: Kěyǐ.
(Yes, it’s okay.)

Section 6: Common Beginner Tip

❌ Don’t make long English-style questions.
✅ Keep it short and simple:

• Statement + ma? for Yes/No

• Use shénme / shéi / zài nǎr / jǐ diǎn for Wh-questions

Indian learner tip:
Short questions sound more natural and confident in Chinese.

Section 7: Today’s Practice

✅ Your Day 6 Task:

1. Say these 3 times:

   • Nǐ hǎo ma?

   • Kěyǐ ma?

   • Xiànzài jǐ diǎn?

2. Ask and answer yourself:

   Nǐ jiào shénme míngzi?
   Wǒ jiào (your name).

3. Record your voice asking any 2 questions:

   • One Yes/No question

   • One Wh-question

4. Listen and check:

   • Are you clear?

   • Are you confident?

Section 8: Quick Self-Check

• Can you ask a Yes/No question using ma? ✅

• Can you ask what / who / where / what time? ✅

• Can you ask at least one question confidently? ✅

If yes → 🎉 Great! You can now ask basic questions in Chinese.

✅ You’ve completed Day 6
👉 Next Lesson: Day 7 – Talking About Yourself (Country, Job, Student, Family)
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🗓 This is Day 5 of the 30-Day Spoken Chinese Beginner Plan
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Section 1: Today’s Goal

Today you will learn:

• 20 very useful sentences for daily life

• How to greet, ask, answer, thank, and finish a short talk

• How to sound polite and confident in simple situations

⏱ Study time: 15–20 minutes

Indian context:
Think of these like your daily English basics: “Hello”, “How are you?”, “Thank you”, “What time is it?”
Once you know these 20 lines, you can survive and start conversations in Chinese.

Section 2: The 20 Daily-Use Sentences (Pinyin + Meaning)

Read them slowly and clearly:

1. Nǐ hǎo — Hello

2. Zǎo shang hǎo — Good morning

3. Wǎn shang hǎo — Good evening

4. Nǐ hǎo ma? — How are you?

5. Wǒ hěn hǎo — I am fine

6. Xièxie — Thank you

7. Bú kèqi — You’re welcome

8. Duìbuqǐ — Sorry

9. Méi guānxi — It’s okay / No problem

10. Qǐng — Please

11. Nǐ jiào shénme míngzi? — What is your name?

12. Wǒ jiào … — My name is …

13. Hěn gāoxìng rènshi nǐ — Nice to meet you

14. Wǒ yě shì — Me too

15. Xiànzài jǐ diǎn? — What time is it now?

16. Jīntiān shàngkè — Today (we have) class

17. Míngtiān jiàn — See you tomorrow

18. Zàijiàn — Goodbye

19. Kěyǐ ma? — Is it okay? / Can I?

20. Bù zhīdào — I don’t know

Simple tip:
You don’t need perfect grammar. Just use these sentences clearly and confidently.

Section 3: How to Use These in Real Life (Simple Examples)

• Meeting someone:

  Nǐ hǎo! Nǐ jiào shénme míngzi?
  (Hello! What is your name?)

• Replying:

  Wǒ jiào Aruna. Hěn gāoxìng rènshi nǐ.
  (My name is Aruna. Nice to meet you.)

• In class or office:

  Xiànzài jǐ diǎn?
  (What time is it now?)

• Ending a chat:

  Míngtiān jiàn! Zàijiàn!
  (See you tomorrow! Goodbye!)

Indian context tip:
Use these like you use “Hello”, “Sorry”, “Thank you”, “See you tomorrow” in daily life.

Section 4: Don’t Try to Memorise All at Once

❌ Don’t sit and cram all 20 in one go.
✅ Do this instead:

• Pick 5 sentences

• Say them 3 times

• Use them in 1 small dialogue

• Come back and repeat tomorrow

Small steps = strong speaking confidence.

Section 5: Today’s Practice

✅ Your Day 5 Task:

1. Read all 20 sentences once slowly.

2. Choose any 5 sentences and:

   • Say them aloud 3 times

3. Practice this mini talk:

   Nǐ hǎo!
   Nǐ jiào shénme míngzi?
   Wǒ jiào (your name).
   Hěn gāoxìng rènshi nǐ.
   Zàijiàn!

4. Record your voice and listen:

   • Are you clear?

   • Are you rushing? (If yes, slow down.)

Section 6: Quick Self-Check

• Can you say Hello, Thank you, Goodbye in Chinese? ✅

• Can you say your name? ✅

• Can you ask the time? ✅

If yes → 🎉 You now have real daily Chinese sentences!

✅ You’ve completed Day 5
👉 Next Lesson: Day 6 – Asking Simple Questions in Chinese
🔙 Back to Full Course: Spoken Chinese for Beginners

🗓 This is Day 4 of the 30-Day Spoken Chinese Beginner Plan
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Section 1: Today’s Goal

Today you will learn:

• How to say basic numbers in Chinese

• How to say time (o’clock, morning, evening)

• How to say simple dates (today, tomorrow, yesterday)

• How to use these in real-life situations (class, office, travel)

⏱ Study time: 15 minutes

Indian context:
Think about asking: “What time is the class?” or “Today or tomorrow?”
By the end of today, you can say and understand simple time and date words in Chinese.

Section 2: Numbers You Must Know (Pinyin + Meaning)

Start with 0 to 10 (enough for daily use):

• líng — zero

• yī — one

• èr — two

• sān — three

• sì — four

• wǔ — five

• liù — six

• qī — seven

• bā — eight

• jiǔ — nine

• shí — ten

Simple tip:
Say them slowly and clearly. Don’t rush.

Section 3: Talking About Time (Pinyin + Meaning)

Useful words:

• diǎn — o’clock

• xiànzài — now

• zǎoshang — morning

• xiàwǔ — afternoon

• wǎnshang — evening / night

Examples you can say:

• Sān diǎn — Three o’clock

• Xiànzài sān diǎn — Now it is three o’clock

• Zǎoshang hǎo — Good morning

• Wǎnshang hǎo — Good evening

Indian context example:
If your class is at 7 pm, you can think:

“Wǎnshang qī diǎn” = Evening seven o’clock (7 pm)

Section 4: Talking About Dates (Very Simple)

Use these 3 super useful words:

• jīntiān — today

• míngtiān — tomorrow

• zuótiān — yesterday

Examples:

• Jīntiān shàngkè — Today (we have) class

• Míngtiān shàngkè — Tomorrow (we have) class

• Zuótiān shàngkè — Yesterday (we had) class

Don’t worry about grammar. Just understand and use the key words.

Section 5: Mini Practice Sentences

Read these aloud:

• Xiànzài sān diǎn. — Now it is three o’clock.

• Jīntiān shàngkè. — Today is class day.

• Míngtiān shàngkè. — Tomorrow is class day.

• Wǎnshang qī diǎn. — Evening seven o’clock (7 pm).

Section 6: Common Beginner Tip

❌ Don’t try to translate word by word like English.
✅ Just remember the key words:

• number + diǎn = time

• jīntiān / míngtiān / zuótiān = date words

Indian learner tip:
Think like telegram style: short, clear, simple. Chinese spoken style is often short and direct.

Section 7: Today’s Practice

✅ Your Day 4 Task:

1. Say numbers 1 to 10 aloud two times.

2. Say these aloud 3 times:

   • Xiànzài sān diǎn

   • Wǎnshang qī diǎn

   • Jīntiān shàngkè

   • Míngtiān shàngkè

3. Make one sentence about your class time. Example:

   Wǎnshang qī diǎn. (7 pm)

4. Record your voice and listen:

   • Are you clear?

   • Are you slow and confident?

Section 8: Quick Self-Check

• Can you say 1 to 10 in Chinese? ✅

• Can you say one time like “three o’clock”? ✅

• Do you know today / tomorrow / yesterday? ✅

If yes → 🎉 Great! You’re ready for Day 5.

✅ You’ve completed Day 4
👉 Next Lesson: Day 5 – 20 Daily-Use Chinese Sentences You Must Know
🔙 Back to Full Course: Spoken Chinese for Beginners