PCR Lesson 1 Study Guide and Homework

Objectives:
You must be able to greet in Chinese.
You must be able to write two characters §A ¦n
You must be able to read the syllables of learned sounds with correct tones

Study Suggestions:

1. Use Pinyin Master to get familiar with Chinese phonological system
2. Study Lesson 1 again using CyberChinese. 
3. Practice writing characters in this lesson.
4. Read the information about the Chinese language on page 6 and 7.

Homework

1. Voice: Before you read the following sounds, syllables and words, say:
"Nihao, I am ..... This is voice homework for PCR lesson 1"
Read the following sounds, syllables and words:

b p g h j n l a o i u ao an
ni3 pa4 gu3 lan2 bo1 ka3 hao3 
ni3hao3
gu3bo1
pa4lan2ka3

2. Writing: Use the character writing sheet to practice writing.

3. Cultural questions (in English):
a. What is the largest nationality in China?
b. What is the definition of "the common speech"?