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Introductory Unit 2: Recap
Unit 11: “Haven’t we met before?”
Getting to know people better
Unit 12: “Food is fundamental”
Shopping for food
Unit 13: “A simple, home-cooked meal”
Eating at the home of a friend
Unit 14: “A tasty meal at a good price”
Eating out
Unit 15: “Recreation and entertainment”
Discussing leisure activities
Unit 16: “Study hard and improve day by day”
Discussing school and your studies
Unit 17: “Discussing your home”
Discussing your home and living situation
Unit 18: “Getting around”
Naming modes of transportation and how to buy tickets and get around
Unit 19: “Planning outings”
Covers all you need to plan a trip or activity
Unit 20: “Learning Chinese: past experiences and advice for the future”
Discussing the next steps for learning Chinese