The introduction provides an initial insight into the culture and languages of China. In particular, practical aspects that participants need for their personal dealings with Chinese students or cooperation partners are also taken into account: how do you pronounce Chinese names, for example, and what is the significance of "Golden Week"?
The three traditions of Confucianism, Daoism and Buddhism and their significance in China today
Customs: festivals and public holidays
Linguistic diversity: Mandarin as a standard language and important Chinese dialects
Brief introduction to Chinese writing
How is a Chinese character structured?
Why are there ‘short characters’ and ‘long characters’?
Transcription systems for the Chinese standard language
How do you pronounce German and other foreign language names in Chinese?
What are the 4 Mandarin tones, and how do they work?