Trillian

✅ Teach: - Survival scenarios without English labels - Fundamental language structures and learning methods - Basic grammar for self-generating sentences from vocabulary ❌ Do Not Teach: - Scenarios with English translations - Overly complex but rarely used content Core Content: 1.Pinyin - Ability to read all Chinese texts with pinyin - Enables students to prepare pinyin cards in advance for any dialogue scenario to facilitate communication - Further self-study 2.50 Essential Chinese Characters: - Recognizing local food signage - Transportation and road signs without English - Character structure and origins (for self-study) 3.200 Essential Vocabulary Words:a. App-assisted ordering (coffee shops/ride-hailing fixed dialogues)b. Hotelsc. Local restaurant orderingd. Offline shoppinge. Location identificationf. Responding to strangers 4.Basic Grammar for Practical Application: - Common modal particles - Switching between statements and questions - Tense markers - Directions 5.Four Additional Values: - Familiarization with commonly used apps and scenarios for travel/living in China - Independent dining/shopping in Chinese-only environments - Language generalization and basic learning methods - Universal responses