# ChineseClass - Personal Chinese Learning System

My systematic approach to learning Chinese, with the goal of having natural conversations with my wife.

## Overview

This repository contains my complete Chinese learning system based on the Universal Language Learning Framework (ULLF). I'm working through 5 intermediate Chinese textbooks (73 chapters total) with a structured daily routine, spaced repetition, monthly exams, and game-based learning.

**Target**: Speak fluently with my wife in Chinese
**Timeline**: 10-12 months
**Pace**: ~9 new chapters per month
**Daily commitment**: 1-2 hours, 6 days per week

## Quick Links

- **[Learning Plan (English)](docs/Learning-Plan-Simple.md)** - Simple, human-readable plan
- **[学习计划（中文）](docs/Learning-Plan-Chinese.md)** - Chinese version for my wife
- **[Technical System](docs/Chinese-Learning-System.md)** - Detailed technical documentation
- **[Framework](docs/Universal-Language-Learning-Framework.md)** - Universal framework (works for any language)

## Project Structure

```
ChineseClass/
├── docs/                   # Plans and documentation
├── Content/                # Digitized textbook content (Markdown)
├── ClassGenSystem/         # Game-ready JSON for classGen
├── Tracking/               # Daily logs, exams, monthly reports
├── Raw/                    # Scans and source materials
├── audio_resources/        # Audio files for listening practice
├── Ebooks/                 # PDF textbooks
├── tools/                  # Scripts and utilities
└── Survie-Classe/          # University survival materials (separate)
```

See individual README.md files in each folder for details.

## The 5 Books

| Book | Skill | Chapters | Status |
|------|-------|----------|--------|
| **Kouyu (口语)** | Speaking | 12 | To digitize |
| **Hanyu (汉语教程)** | Composition | 13 | Chapters 1-5 done |
| **LEDU (乐读)** | Reading | 12 | Chapters 1-4 in JSON |
| **Tingli (听力)** | Listening | 30 | Chapters 4-8 done |
| **Xiezuo (写作)** | Writing | 6 | Chapters 1-6 done |

**Total**: 73 chapters, ~749 pages

## Weekly Schedule

- **Monday**: Speaking (Kouyu)
- **Tuesday**: Composition (Hanyu)
- **Wednesday**: Reading (LEDU)
- **Thursday**: Listening (Tingli)
- **Friday**: Writing (Xiezuo)
- **Saturday**: Support day (catch-up, reviews)
- **Sunday**: Free day

## Monthly Cycle

- **Weeks 1-3**: Learning (2-3 new chapters) + Reviews (3-4 chapters)
- **Week 4**: Exam week + Monthly sit rep

## Key Features

- **Spaced Repetition System**: Reviews at Day 1, 3, 7, 14, 30
- **Game-Based Learning**: 3 games per chapter (vocabulary, grammar, production)
- **Monthly Accountability**: Exams + reports shared with my wife
- **Flexible Schedule**: Saturday for catch-up, Sunday free
- **No Decision Fatigue**: Same routine every week

## Current Status

- Framework designed ✓
- Documentation complete ✓
- Folder structure setup ✓
- Ready to start learning!

## Version

- System: v1.0 (2025-10-29)
- Framework: ULLF v1.1

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*This plan might change with time but that's my working framework at least.*