🇨🇳 中文母语者 · CEFR A1

English Foundation
from Chinese

你学英语的第一步。 Learn English step by step with clear Chinese explanations, real-life conversations, and interactive exercises. Designed for complete beginners who speak Mandarin.

20 Lessons
~6 hours
4 Checkpoints
PDF Resources
Course Progress
1
First Steps
5 lessons · 第一步
2
People & Places
5 lessons · 人物与地点
3
Daily Life
5 lessons · 日常生活
4
Out in the World
5 lessons · 走向世界
Level
A1
Beginner
🇨🇳
Bilingual
English + 中文
20
Interactive Lessons
100+
Practice Exercises
300+
Vocabulary Words
12
PDF Resources
Course Overview

What You'll Learn

By the end of this course, you'll be able to handle basic English conversations with confidence.

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Greet People & Introduce Yourself
Say hello, give your name, ask how someone is doing, and make small talk. 打招呼、介绍自己、问候别人。
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Have Basic Conversations
Order food, ask for directions, talk about your day, and express preferences. 点餐、问路、谈论日常生活。
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Read & Write Simple English
Understand signs, menus, and short messages. Write basic emails and notes. 读懂标志、菜单和短信。
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Understand Spoken English
Follow simple instructions, understand common questions, and catch key words. 听懂指示和常见问题。
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Build Grammar Foundations
Master present tense, articles, pronouns, and basic sentence structure. 掌握现在时、冠词和句子结构。
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Navigate Real-Life Situations
Doctor visits, shopping, phone calls, making plans, and getting around. 看病、购物、打电话、出行等。
Is This Right for You?

Who This Course Is For

Mandarin speakers starting from zero
零基础的中文母语者 — No prior English knowledge needed.
Learners who tried before and got stuck
以前学过但卡住了 — We explain the tricky parts that textbooks skip.
People preparing for travel or work abroad
准备出国旅行或工作 — Real-world scenarios you'll actually use.
Full Curriculum

Course Roadmap

4 units, 20 lessons, 4 checkpoints. Each lesson takes about 15-20 minutes.

2
People & Places
人物与地点
5 lessons
6
Family & Friends
Talk about your family members and describe relationships.
7
My Home & Neighborhood
Describe rooms, furniture, and places around where you live.
8
Colors, Shapes & Descriptions
Describe objects and people using adjectives and colors.
9
Days, Months & Weather
Talk about days, dates, seasons, and the weather.
10
Asking Questions
Form yes/no and WH-questions to get the information you need.
3
Daily Life
日常生活
5 lessons
11
Morning Routine
Describe your daily routine using present simple tense.
12
Food & Ordering at a Restaurant
Food vocabulary and how to order a meal in English.
13
Shopping & Money
Buy things, ask prices, and handle money in English.
14
Time & Schedules
Tell time, talk about schedules, and make appointments.
15
Hobbies & Free Time
Talk about what you like to do, hobbies, and interests.
4
Out in the World
走向世界
5 lessons + Final
16
Getting Around
Ask for and give directions, use public transport.
17
At the Doctor's Office
Describe symptoms, understand instructions, make appointments.
18
Phone Calls & Messages
Make calls, leave voicemails, and send text messages.
19
Making Plans & Invitations
Invite friends, suggest activities, and agree on plans.
20
Review & Next Steps
Celebrate your progress and prepare for A2!

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