Chinese Phonics(Hanyu Pinyin)Beginner Class(5-7yrs)

Introduction & Basics

Understanding Hanyu Pinyin
1. The purpose of Pinyin
2. Pinyin alphabet (23 initials + 24 finals + 16 whole-syllable pronunciations)
3. Pinyin writing rules
Learning Initials (b, p, m, f - zh, ch, sh, r)
1. Pronunciation demonstration
2. Blending exercises
3. Fun games (e.g., tongue twisters, matching games)
Learning Finals (a, o, e - iong, ü, etc.)
1. Differentiating simple, compound, and nasal finals
2. Pronunciation practice with pictures and real-life words
Mastering Tones (First - Fourth tone + Neutral tone)
1. Tone changes and common pronunciation mistakes
2. Tone exercises with hand gestures and rhymes
3. Fun tone games (e.g., imitating animal sounds)

Blending Rules
1. Initial + simple final combinations
2. Initial + compound final combinations
3. Special rules for medial vowels “i, u, ü”
Whole-Syllable Pronunciations (zhi, chi, shi, ri, zi, ci, si, yi, wu, yu, etc.)
1. Reading practice and memory techniques
2. Fun rhyming exercises
Introduction to typing using Pinyin input
1. Introduction to typing using Pinyin input
2. Part 3: Practical Application
3. Pinyin Reading Practice
4. Reading simple Pinyin stories
5. Picture-word matching activities
6. Pinyin Games & Review
7. Listening and identifying Pinyin sounds
8. Pinyin puzzles and matching games
9. Role-playing with basic Pinyin dialogue
10. Final Presentation & Showcase