Yes! Chinese
Summary
Jointly run by Yes! Chinese Inc. and Hanban / Confucius Institute Headquarters, Yes! Chinese is
comprehensive Chinese learning programs specially developed for young students of both Chinese
or none-Chinese heritage. Yes! Chinese course programs include printed materials, online
lessons, interactive CD-ROM, educational services and support.
Yes! Chinese adapts the latest Chinese teaching methods and technologies, is created with guidance of
the new world language standards, commonly known as 5Cs, and closely follows the general
requirements defined in YCT and HSK tests by Chinese National Hanban and Confucius Institute
Headquarters.
Instruction
Chinese Starter (Volume 1-2)
This entry level is made up of two Volumes in 4 sets of textbooks. They are start lessons with
simple dialogues, easy approach, and many repeats. The comprehensive online lessons help young
students to quickly build up long lasting interest in learning Chinese.
>> Understand Chinese Phonetics (Pinyin) and how to type Chinese on a computer
>> Make personal introductions (saying one’s name and discussing one’s family, hobbies, and
abilities).
>> Understand expressions for numbers, speeds, distances, modes of transportation, holidays, and
other activities.
>> Learn how to make suggestions, express opinions and give reasons.
Chinese Elementary (Volume 3-6)
The Beginer level has 4 Volumes in 8 sets of books. In addition to developing real life dialogue
skills, Volume 3 and 4 teaches pronunciation (Pinyin) to prepare for typing lessons, while Volume 5 and
6 introduce Chinese culture through modern short stories. This level also completes all YCT
requirements, and CAWLS (California World Language Standard) Stage I & II.
>> Understand Chinese Phonetics (Pinyin) and how to type Chinese on a computer
>> Make personal introductions (saying one’s name and discussing one’s family, hobbies, and
abilities).
>> Understand expressions for numbers, speeds, distances, methods of transportation, holidays, and
other activities.
>> Learn how to make suggestions, express opinions and give reasons.
Chinese Intermediate (Volume 7-10)
The Intermediate level has 4 Volumes in 8 sets of books. Through extensive Internet based
interactive clips in forms of dialogues and stories, Chinese Intermediate brings more
comprehensive learning to help students farther develop their language skills. The completion of
Volume 7 to 10 will statisfy HSK Level 4, and CAWLS Stage III and Stage IV.
>> Make more comprehensive personal introductions.
>> Make plans, express feelings, and discuss choices
>> Learn more about Chinese literacy and culture
>> Give an event report, draft short notes, and write simple journal entries
Chinese Advanced (Volume 11-14)
The Advanced level has 4 Volumes in 8 sets of books. At this level, we focus on practical use of
Chinese through the combination of real life videos and interactive animated clips, as well as
general introduction to Chinese literature and 5000 years of Chinese History. The
completion of this level would enable students to live or work in China without major barriers.