A Glass of Water
Understand and use simple Chinese for having, giving, and drinking water with “I” and “you.”
Module 1 needs no account. Create a free account to save progress and unlock module 2.
What you’ll learn in A Glass of Water
Understand and use simple Chinese for having, giving, and drinking water with “I” and “you.”
Your vocabulary preview
Get familiar with these words before opening the guided module. Inside the course, you’ll practice recognizing them with pictures, recordings and short activities.
- 水
- water
- 有
- to have; there is
- 我
- I; me
Inside this module
- Meet the story
- New words
- Word practice
- Build understanding
- Word practice
- A short conversation
- Read your story
Where it fits in your course
This is your starting point. Try it without an account, at your own pace. When you finish, create a free account so that your completed module travels with you to the next lesson and the app.
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Try module 1 here without signing up. Create a free account to save your progress and complete module 2 on the web. Then continue in the Inklingo app.
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The free app includes the first 3 modules and the first milestone story. Premium learners can continue through the full course.
Open Foundations
Before you start
What does A0 mean?
Inklingo uses A0 for the starting point before A1: absolute beginners who are building their first vocabulary. You don’t need a placement test or previous lessons to start Foundations.
Do I need an account for the first module?
No. You can try module 1 as a guest. Create an account when you are ready to continue so your completion is saved and available across the web and app.
Can I use the course on a computer?
Yes. The first two modules are available to free learners on the web; module 2 requires an account. Continue free starter access in the app, or use your existing Premium access for the full web course.
What should I practice after Foundations?
Try beginner Chinese stories. Keep using audio and word meanings while you build reading confidence. You can also explore the Chinese vocabulary library.