https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016 Students post what they learn in this lesson and attach their best work here. en-us 2016-06-25 19:56:12 UTC 2025-10-27 15:00:37 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Apple.png https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121128048 2016-09-01 15:48:43 UTC https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121128048 cl87199 https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121218195 In Lesson 1, I learned how to greet others and introduce myself in Chinese. I learned about Chinese greetings and gestures and how they differed from other cultures through writing my research summary. I also learned a little about Chinese grammar.]]> 2016-09-01 20:47:27 UTC https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121218195 ah67971 https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121218618 L1P5
In Lesson 1, the first of many, I learned basic greetings and words, how to make a sentence, and gained a Chinese name. I learned that I already follow the rules of Chinese dining via my research paper, and learned a bit about Chinese sentence formations.]]> 2016-09-01 20:51:30 UTC https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121218618 jb90820 https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121234408 In the first lesson of Chinese 1, I learned how to greet people in Chinese, Chinese words, vocabularies, how to write them, and how to make sentences out of them. I learned about Chinese etiquette and symbolism through of my research summary.]]> 2016-09-01 23:56:53 UTC https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121234408 at68495 https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121235145 In Lesson 1 of Chinese 1, I learned the proper way to greet people in Chinese, as well as some Chinese words and characters, how to write them and how to create sentences out of them. In addition, I researched gestures that Chinese use while greeting others and received a Chinese name.

]]> 2016-09-02 00:07:54 UTC https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121235145 sw93618 https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121239634 In this particular lesson of Chinese 1, I learned how to greet my neighbors and how to greet others formally. Along with greeting people, I also learned vocabulary terms and their English definitions. I studied Hanyu Pinyin and, for the first time in a long time, wrote in Simplified Chinese. Aside from all of that, I also became aware of the fact that not all people greet each other in the same way in Asia. I attached what I learned below]]> 2016-09-02 01:01:25 UTC https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121239634 dr67031 https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121245435 In Lesson 1 of Chinese 1, I learned the basic common courtesies and how to properly greet people in Chinese. Along side that, I also learned more about Chinese culture . From my research summary, I learned about their traditional music and what instruments they invented. I also have a Chinese name now! ]]> 2016-09-02 02:08:33 UTC https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121245435 tl67659 https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121247364 In Lesson 1, I learned how to make a sentence to greet people. I also learn how 嗎 and呢 works. I also learned that when greeting someone you should always shake hands. I also learned the characters in lesson 1 which I already have a bad memory]]> 2016-09-02 02:28:03 UTC https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121247364 kw68021 https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121250893 In Lesson 1 not only did I learn the basics of greeting in Chinese, but I always learned parts of Chinese culture. Greeting and practicing it is a great way to improve learning the language. Below is my research where I learned the Chinese business etiquette and how Chinese people greet in with gestures .]]> 2016-09-02 03:05:10 UTC https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121250893 mm82870 https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121251123 In Lesson 1,  I learned a lot about how unique China usually is with their businesses or boundaries that they have between other people that they don't know. I had also learned more about how people greet each other in Chinese and the basics of the language that we are learning. Overall ever since lesson 1, I think I actually had a use for my Chinese name and I know i would use it more often after I have learned enough of Chinese. I think that my research summary down below is probably a different topic than what most people have done for their research summary.

]]> 2016-09-02 03:07:27 UTC https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121251123 bl90376 https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121253767 In the initial response to the first chapter of Chinese one, I've learn the basics and fundamentals of Chinese. These basic characteristics of lesson one would help me improve writing and speaking Chinese in the future. As a result of lesson one, my group and I have created a series of Chinese characters (traditional), our objectives, and a summary of what we've done.]]> 2016-09-02 03:39:53 UTC https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121253767 al67981 https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121259470 In Lesson 1, I learned more Chinese than what I knew before so now I'm able to speak to people a little better I also learned what to watch out for when I try to start a conversation with someone either American or Chinese. ]]> 2016-09-02 05:17:21 UTC https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121259470 av68067 https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121261211 In Lesson 1, I learned how to greet people and say simple phrases in chinese and understand it. This is a major accomplishment to me and the first stepping stone for me to learning chinese. This is my recap video.

]]> 2016-09-02 05:49:24 UTC https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121261211 ll94654 https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121434315 In Lesson 1 I learned how to greet others and begin to understand the basics of Chinese. I learned that there's a certain way to put the words to make it make sense. I learned that you can put one word next to another and it changes the whole meaning of the word.

]]> 2016-09-02 23:09:45 UTC https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121434315 sc82578 https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121434885 In lesson 1 I learned how to greet someone in Chinese properly and also ask and answer questions like "Are you a student?". Lesson 1 helped me learn the basics of Chinese and write Chinese characters properly. ]]> 2016-09-02 23:30:05 UTC https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121434885 fc67627 https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121435548 In the first lesson of Chinese 1, I've learned basic Chinese greetings and phrases. I've also learned much about how Chinese grammar works, such as sentence structure. Another thing I learned was Chinese etiquette, which I've done a report about, a report that can be found below:]]> 2016-09-02 23:58:26 UTC https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121435548 kc67509 https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121439918 In Chinese 1, I learned how to greet people in using Mandarin. I also learned about the Chinese grammar and when to use the words in that sentence. I learned how to write these Chinese characters and how to say then with the pinyin. I learned that there are 4 pinyin sounds.]]> 2016-09-03 02:55:53 UTC https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121439918 mp85065 https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121440886 In Chinese 1, I learned how to greet others in Chinese. I learned some basic Chinese words and characters; also learning how to write a sentence in Chinese. I learned what is the proper grammar used in a Chinese sentence which is a bit different from English.]]> 2016-09-03 03:56:43 UTC https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121440886 dh85399 https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121441025 In lesson 1 of Chinese 1, I learned to to say hi, not, good, student, teacher and many more. I also learned how to write sentences and how to add words to turn them into a question. I also learned pinyin for the words that I learned and the 4 symbols that go with them.]]> 2016-09-03 04:03:52 UTC https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121441025 jl85004 https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121443015 In Chinese 1 Lesson 1, II learned how to greet people among the titles of being a student, teacher, or professor. We also learned how to greet people and ask how they are doing, as well as how to give common replies to greetings.]]> 2016-09-03 06:37:37 UTC https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121443015 kd85695 https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121446683
In the first lesson I learned many of the basic Chinese words. I learned many ways to greet others and the gestures that go along with it. I am now able to create simple sentences and even questions. I also learned how to read many Chinese characters.

]]> 2016-09-03 10:34:15 UTC https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121446683 dl66053 https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121453067 In Chinese 1 lesson 1, I learned how to great people, ask questions, and respond to the questions. I learned how to write the pinyin and the 4 strokes used with them]]> 2016-09-03 14:50:55 UTC https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121453067 kd67477 https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121456617 In lesson 1, I learned how to read and write in Chinese. I also learned how to greet people as well as ask and answer questions in Chinese.]]> 2016-09-03 16:51:27 UTC https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121456617 gv64294 https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121458309 In lesson 1, I learned many things. For instance, writing, reading and grammar in Chinese. For example, the different strokes in writing Chinese, at first I had a lot f trouble writing 學, but I think I have improved a lot by practicing. Or using correct grammar because English and Chinese grammar were kind of different.]]> 2016-09-03 18:00:49 UTC https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121458309 an67651 https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121459510 In our very first lesson, 1, I have learned so many things so far, such as writing, reading, and speaking Chinese.  In the beginning, I had a little trouble pairing the Characters to the pronunciation. Then came grammar, but it all was fixed together by a little bit of practice everyday.]]> 2016-09-03 18:49:34 UTC https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121459510 ef67406 https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121459978 In lesson 1, I learned basic greetings in Chinese and other basic Chinese words. I also learned how to create uncomplicated questions and sentences such as "Are you a teacher?" in both traditional and simplified Mandarin.  I also learned that English and Chinese grammar are pretty similar with some minor differences.]]> 2016-09-03 19:08:22 UTC https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121459978 vt67751 https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121460967 In Lesson 1, I learned how to use Chinese greetings and introductions. I also learned how to apply basic Chinese sentence structure and grammar when creating simple sentences. In addition to that, I learned about Chinese culture and etiquette.]]> 2016-09-03 19:57:22 UTC https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121460967 ap88766 https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121461340 In Lesson 1, I learned some basic phrases in Chinese, along with the custom greetings. I learned how to write the basic characters in simplified and traditional, and how to build a sentence using correct grammar. I learned how to ask questions as well as to read phrases. ]]> 2016-09-03 20:13:00 UTC https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121461340 rc83868 https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121461880 In this lesson, I learned basic phrases and greetings. I also learned how to write characters in simplified and traditional. Learning grammar was the hardest, because it is different from English. At first, Chinese was harder to get, but it gets easier along the way. ]]> 2016-09-03 20:33:41 UTC https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121461880 dg67635 https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121462783 In Lesson 1, I learned how to greet, write, and speak Chinese. The most difficult was the vocabulary in my opinion. Soon, I practiced and studied and I gradually understood the language.]]> 2016-09-03 21:14:43 UTC https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121462783 jk67413 https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121464114 In Lesson 1, I learned many how to read, write, and say many basic Chinese words. I also learned how to greet people in Chinese as well as how to have a basic conversation. I also learned the 4 Chinese tones as well as the neutral tone.]]> 2016-09-03 22:14:20 UTC https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121464114 am67970 https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121464226 In lesson 1, I learned how to read write and speak basic Chinese greetings. I also learned about sentence structure, grammar, and how Chinese people greet each other. I learned how to ask and answer questions. Overall, this lesson is basically why I wanted to learn Chinese; so that I can understand actual Chinese people.]]> 2016-09-03 22:20:45 UTC https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121464226 vl92623 https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121464699 In lesson 1, I learned how to greet people in certain situations that will ensure the understanding of a typical Chinese person. I was able learn how to assemble sentences and questions. This lesson helped me understand one of the most fundamental concepts of starting a conversation in China. ]]> 2016-09-03 22:45:32 UTC https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121464699 ct69516 https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121465507 In lesson one, I learned how to have a basic conversation in Chinese, how to greet others, write and speak in Chinese. The most difficult part for me was the pronunciation because of the different meanings each characters have if you pronounce it wrong. In the end this lesson had taught me a lot about the basics of Chinese. ]]> 2016-09-03 23:31:52 UTC https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121465507 ac93441 https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121465682 In lesson one, I learned how to have a conversation in Chinese and learned both the traditional and simplified versions of Chinese.

]]> 2016-09-03 23:40:46 UTC https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121465682 md90247 https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121466274 In lesson 1, I learned the basics of writing and speaking Chinese in both traditional and simplified. I learned how to greet others in a well mannered way. From learning these new things I have expanded my knowledge and wish to continue this wonderful culture.]]> 2016-09-04 00:18:50 UTC https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121466274 vw68083 https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121466518 In lesson 1, I learned how to greet others in Chinese the appropriate way. I also learned an amount of Chinese words, writing them in sentences, and ask and answer questions to people. The last thing I learned is that Chinese grammar is a little bit different from English. ]]> 2016-09-04 00:31:24 UTC https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121466518 ag67409 https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121467473 In lesson 1, I learned how to write a few characters in traditional Chinese. I also learned how to pronounce them along the way. I was taught how to start a basic conversation in Chinese as well. Now I know how to answer and ask in Chinese. Next I learned that there are 5 different tones (with one being neutral and light). I also learned how Chinese grammar work and how sentences are structured. This lesson helped me understand multiple things including, how Chinese characters are written, what each stroke means, and how Chinese sentences are formed. ]]> 2016-09-04 01:18:19 UTC https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121467473 jn68481 https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121467577 In lesson 1, I learned the basic sentence structure of Chinese and about a dozen Chinese characters. Using the characters I learned, I was able to create my own sentences and use them effectively in specific situations. Through researching, I was able to find out how to greet someone based on their status, and what not to do.]]> 2016-09-04 01:24:43 UTC https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121467577 bt68497 https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121468145 In lesson 1, I got to learn the basic structure of Chinese sentences and different Chinese characters that I could understand, read, and write. Because of this, I was able to converse with other people with the limited amount of Chinese I learned in specific types of situations. From learning this, I learned that I prefer traditional Chinese over simplified. I also hope to expand my knowledge about Chinese more, and one day succeed in the world. ]]> 2016-09-04 01:57:52 UTC https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121468145 nk67994 https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121468767 In lesson 1, I got to learn the basics of Chinese greeting, and speaking. I have also learned how to greet Chinese people with proper etiquette, and how to respect people in Chinese Cultures. From learning these things about Chinese language, I believe that i have expanded my knowledge abut this language, and wish to learn more about it in the future. ]]> 2016-09-04 02:36:31 UTC https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121468767 jz80491 https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121469370 In Lesson 1 I learned how to greet in Chinese using the basics. I also learned how to write in traditional and simplified Chinese.  This has helped as I will be able to talk more Chinese to relatives.

]]> 2016-09-04 03:11:45 UTC https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121469370 rn67914 https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121469473 In lesson 1, I reached most of my objectives. I learned the basics of greeting other in Chinese. Also, I learned how to read and write basic characters in Chinese. Now, I also know to start conversations with other Chinese people. I think my best work is my research essay " Chinese Business Greetings". While researching, I learned Chinese business etiquette and culture.]]> 2016-09-04 03:16:01 UTC https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121469473 jc67504 https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121469522 In lesson 1, I learned to greet others with words like "Ni Hao" and write in traditional chinese]]> 2016-09-04 03:18:45 UTC https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121469522 lk90533 https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121469906 During lesson 1, Ms.Kang educated our class with basic chinese words and greetings. I would like to continue learning more about the Chinese culture. I have learned how to speak and write in Chinese both traditional and simplified. ]]> 2016-09-04 03:46:47 UTC https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121469906 cc68276 https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121470497 In lesson 1, I learned the basics of casual Chinese greeting. I've also learned how to properly arrange Chinese characters and how to turn a regular phrase into an interrogative sentence. Although I've learned a lot, I am certain that there will be a lot more complex characters and pronunciation--I am hopeful that I will become more acquainted with the Chinese language, and I am willing to learn as much as I can.]]> 2016-09-04 04:22:44 UTC https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121470497 bw68839 https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121470694 In lesson 1 I learned how to say hello to people in Chinese, and how to talk to a student in Chinese. Something else that I learned from lesson 1 is some of the words and how to write the. The last thing I would like write about that I learned was about Chinese culture.]]> 2016-09-04 04:26:52 UTC https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121470694 hz65644 https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121470821 What I learn In lesson 1 is words to greet people. Another thing that I learn is that. when you are on the computer you can use pinyin to type out the characters. Third thing that I learn is that some times if you say a certain character it will have a different meaning .]]> 2016-09-04 04:30:40 UTC https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121470821 ah67535 https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121471749 In lesson 1 we learned some basic Chinese characters, learned how to write and arrange them in to sentences, and learned how to speak them. It was difficult this lesson to learn and memorize all the different characters. I look forward to the next lessons where we will learn more characters and I hopefully will expand my knowledge of the Chinese language.]]> 2016-09-04 05:07:51 UTC https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121471749 zm67969 https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121471829 In lesson 1, I have learned a few things. I learned how to greet people in Chinese. Not only that I learned what kind of greeting gestures Chinese people do. We also learned some basic words like, I, you, he, and hello. And some other words like, student, teacher and professor. I also learned how to write sentences and questions in Chinese. ]]> 2016-09-04 05:11:19 UTC https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121471829 cp67705 https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121472166 2016-09-04 05:32:24 UTC https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121472166 jc64628 https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121968031 In lesson 1, I have learned how to properly pronounce Chinese words as well as to how to convert them into English. I have also learned about how people from Asia greet their elders. I have also learned the difference between basic and traditional Chinese words thanks to the flashcards.]]> 2016-09-06 23:30:20 UTC https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/121968031 jn67654 https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/122930404 2016-09-10 19:04:57 UTC https://padlet.com/machen/CH1L12016/wish/122930404