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A guided start · eight weeks

Your first eight weeks of Chinese

Learn the sound system, read connected passages, save useful words and review them. This route uses published NihaoLearn content, so you can start today.

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8 weeksat 20–30 minutes a day
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  1. 1

    Week 1

    Hear the system

    Learn what the four tones do and finish the first beginner reading set.

    0/8 readings
    Your first weeks in Chinese7-day tone camp Next reading: Introducing myself
    Weekly routine
    1. Mon–TueSound or vocabulary warm-up
    2. Wed–ThuRead two short passages
    3. FriSave and review new words
    4. WeekendFinish the series and retry weak items
  2. 2

    Week 2

    Handle everyday errands

    Read about libraries, hotels, tickets and paying with a phone.

    0/5 readings
    Everyday errandsHSK 2 vocabulary Next reading: At the library
    Weekly routine
    1. Mon–TueSound or vocabulary warm-up
    2. Wed–ThuRead two short passages
    3. FriSave and review new words
    4. WeekendFinish the series and retry weak items
  3. 3

    Week 3

    Keep conversations going

    Practise friendly disagreement, apologies and making plans.

    0/3 readings
    Making and keeping friendsSentence patterns Next reading: My new friend
    Weekly routine
    1. Mon–TueSound or vocabulary warm-up
    2. Wed–ThuRead two short passages
    3. FriSave and review new words
    4. WeekendFinish the series and retry weak items
  4. 4

    Week 4

    Survive a busy week

    Read about work, exams, roommates and small schedule changes.

    0/6 readings
    A busy weekDaily mixed practice Next reading: My roommate
    Weekly routine
    1. Mon–TueSound or vocabulary warm-up
    2. Wed–ThuRead two short passages
    3. FriSave and review new words
    4. WeekendFinish the series and retry weak items
  5. 5

    Week 5

    Live somewhere new

    Compare apartments, read a lease and understand moving costs.

    0/3 readings
    Finding a homeHSK 5–6 word lists Next reading: Finding a new home
    Weekly routine
    1. Mon–TueSound or vocabulary warm-up
    2. Wed–ThuRead two short passages
    3. FriSave and review new words
    4. WeekendFinish the series and retry weak items
  6. 6

    Week 6

    Take care of yourself

    Talk about doctors, medicine, exercise and building a habit.

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    Going to the doctorBuilding an exercise habitListening practice Next reading: A visit to the doctor
    Weekly routine
    1. Mon–TueSound or vocabulary warm-up
    2. Wed–ThuRead two short passages
    3. FriSave and review new words
    4. WeekendFinish the series and retry weak items
  7. 7

    Week 7

    Understand the city

    Read about cost of living, green habits, online debate and living alone.

    0/5 readings
    Living in the cityHSK reading library Next reading: Talking it through
    Weekly routine
    1. Mon–TueSound or vocabulary warm-up
    2. Wed–ThuRead two short passages
    3. FriSave and review new words
    4. WeekendFinish the series and retry weak items
  8. 8

    Week 8

    Join the wider conversation

    Finish with media, scams, design, health reports and housing decisions.

    0/5 readings
    Understanding modern lifeTake an HSK mock Next reading: Brands and designers
    Weekly routine
    1. Mon–TueSound or vocabulary warm-up
    2. Wed–ThuRead two short passages
    3. FriSave and review new words
    4. WeekendFinish the series and retry weak items

The daily loop

1. Hear

Tone or listening practice.

2. Read

One connected passage.

3. Save

Keep only the words that matter.

4. Return

Review on the scheduled day.