Themes Covered: School life, Family and friends, Animals, My favourite activities Topic Description: This level introduces students to the basics of their daily life, including school routines, interactions with family and friends, animals, and activities they enjoy. Through engaging stories and activities, students will explore their immediate environment and learn to express their preferences. Target Audience: Children aged 6-12 who are interested in learning Chinese language and culture by reading stories.

School Life: Students will learn vocabulary related to school, such as classroom objects, school routines, and common phrases used in a school setting. Family and Friends: Students will be able to describe their family members and friends, using simple sentences to introduce them. Animals: Students will recognize and name common animals, learning to describe their characteristics and habitats. My Favourite Activities: Students will express their preferences for various activities, such as sports, games, and hobbies, using appropriate vocabulary. Speaking: Students will be able to use isolated words and memorized phrases to communicate about their immediate surroundings, such as greeting others, identifying family members, and naming animals. They will give short, simple responses in familiar contexts like school and home. Listening: Students will understand basic formulaic expressions (e.g., greetings and introductions) and keywords related to school life, family, and daily activities. They will rely on repetition, slower speech, and context to comprehend familiar topics. Reading: Students will be able to recognize and understand key vocabulary in highly predictable texts, such as labels or signs related to school, family, and animals. They will rely on familiar contexts to support comprehension. Writing: Students will copy or recall basic words and phrases related to personal information, such as their name, family members, and favorite activities. They will be able to produce a limited number of words or phrases from memory, focusing on simple descriptions like “我喜欢…” (I like...) or "你好" (Hello).