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The Blueprint Curriculum: Phase 4

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The Mandarin Blueprint Method: Phase 4 – Graded Reading (Levels 21–30)

As part of the Blueprint, Phase 4 helps you strengthen your Mandarin reading and comprehension skills. This phase focuses on full Chinese dialogues and short articles, building on everything you’ve learned in earlier phases.

What You’ll Cover in Phase 4:

  • Start reading complete Chinese dialogues and articles with confidence

  • Master 474 characters and 762 words

  • Understand approximately 70% of Chinese by frequency

  • Pass HSK 1

  • Achieve A1 level with sufficient immersion and speaking practice

After completing Phase 4, you’ll be able to:

  • Read aloud and understand 49 pieces of Chinese dialogues and short articles without pinyin or English translation

  • Read and understand approximately 1,900 Chinese sentences without pinyin or English translation

  • Recognize, read, write, and pronounce 474 common characters and 762 common words, covering roughly 70% of Chinese by frequency

  • Confidently handle any graded reading material suited to your level

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