Five-Step Learning Method

Elaine's carefully designed learning steps to help you master Chinese progressively

Understand Character Construction

1-2 weeks

Learn radicals and basic construction principles of Chinese characters

  • Master the meaning and writing of common radicals
  • Understand the construction logic of Chinese characters
  • Learn to analyze the components of Chinese characters
  • Establish the basic framework for Chinese character learning

Basic Character Learning

3-4 weeks

Learn the 200 most commonly used basic Chinese characters

  • Master the most commonly used characters in daily life
  • Learn memory stories for each character
  • Practice correct stroke order of characters
  • Begin simple vocabulary combinations

Vocabulary Expansion

4-6 weeks

Expand vocabulary based on learned characters

  • Learn common vocabulary combinations
  • Understand logical relationships between words
  • Master basic grammar structures
  • Begin simple sentence practice

Grammar and Sentence Patterns

6-8 weeks

Master basic grammar rules of Chinese

  • Learn basic sentence structures
  • Master tenses and voices
  • Understand Chinese word order characteristics
  • Practice daily conversations

Advanced Application

Ongoing

Apply learned knowledge in real scenarios

  • Read simple articles
  • Engage in daily conversations
  • Writing practice
  • Cultural background learning

60-Level Progression System

From beginner to mastery, each level has clear learning goals and sense of achievement

1-10🌱

Beginner

Basic radicals and common characters

200
Characters
150
Vocabulary
11-20🌿

Elementary

Daily life vocabulary

500
Characters
400
Vocabulary
21-30🌳

Pre-Intermediate

Work and study vocabulary

800
Characters
700
Vocabulary
31-40🏔️

Intermediate

Cultural and social vocabulary

1200
Characters
1000
Vocabulary
41-50🎯

Upper-Intermediate

Professional and academic vocabulary

1600
Characters
1400
Vocabulary
51-60👑

Advanced

Literary and classical vocabulary

2000
Characters
1800
Vocabulary

Elaine's Learning Tips

Stay Patient and Interested

Learning a language is a long-term process. Maintaining curiosity and joy in learning is more important than speed.

Practice Daily

15-30 minutes of daily study is more effective than one long session per week.

Understanding Over Memorization

Don't rush to memorize everything. First understand the logic and patterns, and memory will happen naturally.

Timely Review and Consolidation

Use our SRS system to review at optimal times, ensuring solid knowledge retention.

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