Objectives:

You will learn a new question pattern known as V+bu+V
You must be able to introduce your friend to another person
You must be able to have a small talk when you run into someone.

Study Guide
1. Use CyberChinese or the web site to get familiar with the new words and text of Lesson 13.
2. Practice V+bu+V pattern:

Homework (Send your homework electronically)

1. Voice: Before you read the following sounds, syllables and words, say:
"Nihao, I am ..... This is voice homework for PCR lesson 13 Part I"

a. Say the following questions in V+bu+V pattern

Is he Chinese?
Do you drink tea?
Is Ding Yun in?
Do you go?
Do you speak Chinese?
Do you study Chinese?
Do you know him?

2. Writing:

Use the Homework handout (pdf file) Click here to print

3. Cultural questions:

a. In Chinese, which name goes first? Surname or given name? Give an example.
b. How many syllables (or characters) does Chinese surname have?