Mandarin B1 — Intermediate
Reach intermediate fluency in Mandarin. Master 把/被 constructions, complex complements, connective structures, workplace vocabulary, and authentic texts including 成语 idioms.
5 units and 18 lessons, for Grade 9 to Grade 12. Free on Slate.
Unit 1: 把 and 被 Constructions
Two of the most distinctive Mandarin grammatical patterns, the 把 disposal construction and the 被 passive voice, let you say precisely who does what to whom.
- 把 Construction Introduction — Disposal & Result (10 min)
- 把 with Result Complements (10 min)
- 被 Passive Voice — Basic Pattern (10 min)
- 被 vs. 把 — Choosing the Right Construction (10 min)
Unit 2: Complex Complements
Mandarin's complement system reaches full B1 complexity: resultative, directional, potential, and degree complements each add a different layer of meaning to verbs.
Unit 3: Connectives & Complex Sentences
Connect ideas with the paired conjunctions and topic-comment structures that give Mandarin its characteristic sentence-level flow at B1 and above.
Unit 4: Workplace & Education
Build the vocabulary and register for professional and academic contexts: job interviews, university life, and expressing opinions formally.
Unit 5: Culture & Authentic Text
Engage with authentic Chinese culture: master eight essential 成语 idioms with their stories, read an adapted article on traditional festivals, and explore a modern short story.