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The Blueprint Curriculum: Phase 1

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The Mandarin Blueprint Method: Phase 1 – Characters & Components (Levels 1–6)

As part of the Blueprint, Phase 1 lays the foundation for reading, writing, and pronouncing Mandarin Chinese. This phase teaches you to master characters and components while building the skills you need for all future phases.

What You’ll Cover in Phase 1:

  • Master reading, writing, and pronunciation of common Chinese characters and components

  • Learn 45 of the most common characters and 31 words

  • Understand approximately 25% of Chinese by frequency

  • Build a strong foundation for reading, writing, and speaking

After completing Phase 1, you’ll be able to:

  • Read, write, and pronounce common Chinese characters with confidence

  • Recognize and use the first 31 essential words

  • Begin connecting characters to form compound words naturally

  • Develop a strong base for all subsequent phases of the Blueprint

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