In this course, students will delve into the foundations of the Chinese language, learning the initial characters and understanding the rich structure of the language. The learning process will be accompanied by cultural and historical narratives, allowing learners to gain deep insights into the connection between the language and the rich Chinese culture.

In the initial stages of the course, we will familiarize ourselves with the structure of the Chinese language, learn to identify the unique tones, and study the Pinyin romanization system used for phonetic transcription. This essential infrastructure will serve as a solid foundation for more advanced studies later on. Concurrently, we will focus on developing proper pronunciation skills for words and phrases, while improving the ability to understand and identify them in spoken language.

Subsequently, we will dive into the world of unique Chinese characters. We will learn to identify, read, and write basic characters according to the complex logic of their composition, and become acquainted with the radicals that serve as building blocks for many characters. Developing basic reading and writing skills will enable us to begin constructing simple sentences and reading elementary texts in Chinese.

Alongside these elements, we will undergo a systematic process of expanding our vocabulary, learning new expressions and linguistic structures, and practicing the construction of dialogues and basic everyday conversations. This knowledge will be supported by acquiring fundamental grammatical concepts such as sentence structures, tenses, and conjunctions, with a focus on practical applications.

Throughout the course, the learning will be integrated with exposure to the cultural layers that accompany the language, historical stories, and an overview of the close connection between the Chinese language and China's rich cultural tradition and heritage.

By the end of the course, students will be equipped with a set of essential tools required to open the gateway to the fascinating world of the Chinese language: basic understanding and mastery of tones and characters, elementary reading and writing skills, foundations in conversation and simple dialogues, and familiarity with language structures and grammatical rules. This initial foundation will provide students with the tools and motivation needed to continue and deepen their Chinese language studies in their future endeavors.

* The course material will be tailored to the age of the learners.