Beginner Foundation
Start with greetings, names, numbers, questions, food, family, actions, and basic movement. This is the recommended intake path for new Mandarin learners.
Recommended sequence
Required modules are added to your SRS queue in this order. Optional modules stay available when you want extra depth.
Greetings and Names
Say hello, thank someone, apologize, and ask for a name without freezing on the first line.
Introductions and People
Talk about who someone is, where they are from, and the roles people have around you.
Numbers, Time, and Money
Build the first number system you need for prices, dates, time, and everyday counting.
Basic Needs and Questions
Ask what, who, where, how much, and whether something is possible.
Everyday Actions
Name the verbs that make short Chinese sentences feel useful right away.
Family and Daily Life
Talk about family, meals, school, work, home, sleep, and preferences.
Food and Restaurants
Order simple food and drinks, talk about taste, and ask to pay.
Directions and Transport
Read signs, talk about vehicles, and locate things around you.