Course Overview
Chinese I is an introductory language course designed for students with little or no prior experience in Chinese. Students will learn the fundamentals of the Chinese language, including pinyin pronunciation, basic stroke order, and the structure of Chinese characters through radicals. The course emphasizes the development of foundational vocabulary and essential grammar to help students begin expressing themselves in simple sentences through listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities. Students will also be introduced to Chinese culture, history, and traditions to support their understanding of the language in context and spark cultural curiosity.
iPad/ laptop
Writing paper
Pen/ Pencil
2 Notebook (For weekly class note check and daily warm-up)
Dry erase marker (Please donate cleaning towel)
Color pen (for work correction)
Binder for Chinese class
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Westlake High School utilizes the Google Classroom platform to share classroom resources, many assignments, and assessment preparation materials to students. WHS students will receive a classroom code to access these materials, submit assignments, and track any missing work.