Teach beginner Mandarin Chinese greetings, name exchanges and numbers 0–10 with an editable PowerPoint, worksheets, activity cards and teacher guidance. Designed for absolute beginners aged 8+, this complete lesson helps pupils greet someone appropriately, ask and answer names, and recognise, say and write numbers 0–10 in simplified Chinese. It can be taught as one 60-minute lesson or divided into two shorter sessions. What is included: A 34-slide editable PowerPoint lesson with teacher notes A 12-page student workbook in editable DOCX and print-ready PDF formats A 10-page teacher guide and answer key with suggested pacing, a listening script, pronunciation guidance and differentiation ideas Eight pages of printable partner activity cards and classroom games Can-Do learning objectives, retrieval practice and a five-item exit ticket Simplified Chinese characters, pinyin with tone marks and clear English support Learning outcomes: By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to choose and say an appropriate greeting, complete a short name exchange, recognise and produce numbers 0–10, and take part in a supported partner conversation. How to use: Open the PowerPoint, print the required student pages and follow the teacher guide. Activities move from supported modelling to retrieval, movement, pair work and purposeful communication. Gradually reduced pinyin and English support helps learners become more independent without creating unnecessary overload. This resource is suitable for primary and lower-secondary Mandarin lessons, language clubs, enrichment, homeschool learning, tutoring, introductory MFL sessions and cover lessons. The answer key and detailed teacher guidance also make it accessible to teachers who are new to teaching beginner Mandarin. PowerPoint and Word are required to edit the source files. PDF versions are included for straightforward printing. Last updated: August 2026.

Teach absolute beginners to greet, exchange names and speak Mandarin in 10-15 minutes with this free, print-ready classroom mini pack. This teacher-ready Mandarin starter gives learners an immediate reason to speak. Child-friendly cartoon scenes help students connect four useful greetings with real classroom situations before they use a supported dialogue to greet a partner, ask their name, introduce themselves and say goodbye. The activities use simplified Chinese characters, pinyin with tone marks and concise English support. A second speaking round fades support, while the no-peeking challenge introduces retrieval practice instead of repeated copying. What’s included A fast 10-15 minute teacher lesson route Four high-frequency greetings with Hanzi, pinyin and meanings Four meaningful cartoon situation cues for hello, polite greeting, good morning and goodbye A classroom situation matching activity A supported partner speaking mission A second round with faded support A no-peeking retrieval challenge Can-Do student reflection Complete teacher answer key Print-ready PDF and editable DOCX formats