- Created Universal Language Learning Framework (ULLF v1.1)
- Built complete learning system for 73 chapters across 5 books
- Setup folder structure with 18 README.md files
- Created learning plans (EN + CN for Tingting)
- Defined monthly cycle, SRS system, exams, and tracking
- Setup daily logs, weekly summaries, monthly sit reps
- Ready to start learning
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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) - Simple, human-readable plan
- 学习计划(中文) - Chinese version for my wife
- Technical System - Detailed technical documentation
- Framework - 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
This plan might change with time but that's my working framework at least.