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Book 1, Lesson 3: Hobbies and Making Plans
The complete vocabulary list for A Course in Contemporary Chinese Book 1, Lesson 3—covering sports, hobbies, and how to make plans with friends in Mandarin.
Book 1, Lesson 6: Locations and Campus Life
The complete vocabulary list for A Course in Contemporary Chinese Book 1, Lesson 6—covering directions, campus buildings, and describing where things are in Mandarin.
Book 1, Lesson 8: Transportation and Travel
The complete vocabulary list for A Course in Contemporary Chinese Book 1, Lesson 8—covering trains, buses, scooters, and how to get around Taiwan.
Book 1, Lesson 9: Plans and Dates
The complete vocabulary list for A Course in Contemporary Chinese Book 1, Lesson 9—covering making plans, expressing dates, and discussing future activities in Mandarin.
Book 1, Lesson 1: First Introductions
The complete vocabulary list for A Course in Contemporary Chinese Book 1, Lesson 1—covering greetings, introductions, and your first conversations in Mandarin.
Simplified vs Traditional Chinese (2026): Which to Learn?
Simplified (Mainland) vs Traditional (Taiwan/HK): character differences, learning difficulty, where each is used, and which matches YOUR goals. Updated 2026.