This guide for teachers of Chinese states the philosophy and objectives of the Chinese language program and outlines the content of the instructional program for the first two levels. The Chinese language program aims to develop each of the four language skills and to create appreciation and understanding of Chinese culture. Specific content suggestions are made for teaching the reading, writing, listening, and speaking skill areas as well as for presenting the role of structural patterns in Chinese. These guidelines are intended to aid teachers in planning an instructional program that will enable the student to be communicatively competent in Chinese. Guidelines for developing cultural awareness are also offered. A bibliography is appended. (Author/RW)