Comprehensive Chinese Sampler

Discover the Joy of Chinese – Master Pinyin, Tones & Characters Through Laughter and Practical Lessons!

Ready to dip your toes into Mandarin Chinese without the commitment? Welcome to the most entertaining and practical introduction to Chinese you’ll find! This 1.5-hour sampler course gives you everything you need to start speaking, understanding, and even reading basic Chinese – all while having genuine fun along the way.

Join Mark, Chris, and Julie from 8th Avenue Chinese as they guide you through the fundamentals with humor, practical examples, and proven teaching methods. Whether you’re laughing with them or at them, you’ll be amazed at how quickly you pick up essential Chinese skills that most courses make boring and complicated.

What You’ll Master:

Section 1: Master Chinese Pronunciation

• The 4 Tones + Neutral Tone – Made simple and memorable

• Pinyin System Fundamentals – Read any Chinese word using Roman letters

• Tricky Sounds Mastery – ZH, J, R, and other challenging pronunciations

• Tone Practice Sessions – Build confidence through repetition

Section 2: Practical Conversation Skills

• Essential Greetings – Sound like a local from day one

• High-Frequency Phrases – “Please,” “ask,” “speak,” “a little”

• Question Formation – Master the particle “吗” for yes/no questions

• Basic Self-Introduction – “I speak a little Chinese”

Section 3: Character Reading Magic

• Why Learn Characters – The surprising benefits revealed

• Your First 10 Characters – 一, 十, 二, 工, 三, 王, 千, 干, 土, 士

• Building Block Characters – 人, 大, 入, 从, 儿, 几, 凡

• Advanced Character Patterns – 口, 日, 中, 囚 and how they combine

• Character Learning Strategies – Decode complex characters easily

Course Features:

• 1 Hour 21 Minutes of Engaging Content – Perfect introduction without overwhelm

• 19 Bite-Sized Lessons – Learn in quick, manageable sessions

• 3 Expert Instructors – Different teaching styles to match your learning preference

• Fun-First Approach – Learning through laughter and practical application

• Progressive Difficulty – Start simple, build confidence gradually

• Character Reading Foundation – Unlock the mystery of Chinese writing

• Zero Risk Sampling – Perfect for deciding if Chinese is right for you

Perfect For:

• Complete beginners curious about Chinese

• People who want to “try before they buy” a full Chinese course

• Visual and auditory learners who enjoy entertaining education

• Travelers needing basic Chinese phrases

• Anyone who’s failed with traditional, boring language methods

• Students who learn better with humor and practical examples