feat(curriculum): release A1 Chinese (freeCodeCamp#64764)

miyaliu666 · huyenltnguyen · web-flow · commit 3ebcc0ec55c7 · 2025-12-21T11:43:52.000-08:00
Co-authored-by: Huyen Nguyen &lt;25715018+huyenltnguyen@users.noreply.github.com&gt;
diff --git a/client/i18n/locales/english/intro.json b/client/i18n/locales/english/intro.json
@@ -8767,37 +8767,29 @@
       "zh-a1-module-discussing-team-skills": "Discussing Team Skills"
     },
     "module-intros": {
-      "zh-a1-module-introduction-and-certification-overview": {
-        "note": "Coming Winter 2025",
-        "intro": ["PLACEHOLDER: Write the module intro here."]
-      },
-      "zh-a1-module-initials-and-finals": {
-        "note": "Coming Winter 2025",
-        "intro": ["PLACEHOLDER: Write the module intro here."]
-      },
-      "zh-a1-module-greetings-and-basic-introductions": {
-        "note": "Coming Winter 2025",
-        "intro": ["PLACEHOLDER: Write the module intro here."]
-      },
-      "zh-a1-module-asking-and-giving-basic-information": {
-        "note": "Coming Winter 2025",
-        "intro": ["PLACEHOLDER: Write the module intro here."]
-      },
       "zh-a1-module-introducing-others": {
-        "note": "Coming Winter 2025",
-        "intro": ["PLACEHOLDER: Write the module intro here."]
+        "note": "Coming 2026",
+        "intro": [
+          "In this module, you will practice understanding short monologues that introduce information about other people, such as name, role, nationality, and age."
+        ]
       },
       "zh-a1-module-getting-to-know-the-team": {
-        "note": "Coming Winter 2025",
-        "intro": ["PLACEHOLDER: Write the module intro here."]
+        "note": "Coming 2026",
+        "intro": [
+          "In this module, you will practice understanding a short conversation that asks and answers simple questions about colleagues."
+        ]
       },
       "zh-a1-module-talking-about-personal-skills": {
-        "note": "Coming Winter 2025",
-        "intro": ["PLACEHOLDER: Write the module intro here."]
+        "note": "Coming 2026",
+        "intro": [
+          "In this module, you will practice understanding short monologues about what people can and cannot do, such as languages and work skills."
+        ]
       },
       "zh-a1-module-discussing-team-skills": {
-        "note": "Coming Winter 2025",
-        "intro": ["PLACEHOLDER: Write the module intro here."]
+        "note": "Coming 2026",
+        "intro": [
+          "In this module, you will practice understanding a short conversation about who can do which tasks on a team and how a project starts."
+        ]
       }
     },
     "blocks": {
diff --git a/client/i18n/locales/english/translations.json b/client/i18n/locales/english/translations.json
@@ -208,6 +208,7 @@
     "core-certs-heading": "Recommended curriculum (still in beta):",
     "learn-english-heading": "Learn English for Developers:",
     "learn-spanish-heading": "Learn Professional Spanish:",
+    "learn-chinese-heading": "Learn Professional Chinese:",
     "professional-certs-heading": "Professional certifications:",
     "interview-prep-heading": "Prepare for the developer interview job search:",
     "legacy-curriculum-heading": "Our archived coursework:",
diff --git a/client/src/components/Map/index.tsx b/client/src/components/Map/index.tsx
@@ -32,6 +32,7 @@ const superBlockHeadings: { [key in SuperBlockStage]: string } = {
   [SuperBlockStage.Core]: 'landing.core-certs-heading',
   [SuperBlockStage.English]: 'landing.learn-english-heading',
   [SuperBlockStage.Spanish]: 'landing.learn-spanish-heading',
+  [SuperBlockStage.Chinese]: 'landing.learn-chinese-heading',
   [SuperBlockStage.Professional]: 'landing.professional-certs-heading',
   [SuperBlockStage.Extra]: 'landing.interview-prep-heading',
   [SuperBlockStage.Legacy]: 'landing.legacy-curriculum-heading',
diff --git a/client/tools/external-curriculum/build-external-curricula-data-v1.test.ts b/client/tools/external-curriculum/build-external-curricula-data-v1.test.ts
@@ -147,7 +147,8 @@ describe('external curriculum data build', () => {
           stage !== SuperBlockStage.Upcoming &&
           stage !== SuperBlockStage.Catalog &&
           stage !== SuperBlockStage.Core &&
-          stage !== SuperBlockStage.Spanish
+          stage !== SuperBlockStage.Spanish &&
+          stage !== SuperBlockStage.Chinese
         );
       })
       .flatMap(([, superBlocks]) => superBlocks);
diff --git a/client/tools/external-curriculum/build-external-curricula-data-v2.test.ts b/client/tools/external-curriculum/build-external-curricula-data-v2.test.ts
@@ -270,6 +270,7 @@ describe('external curriculum data build', () => {
       core: SuperBlockStage.Core,
       english: SuperBlockStage.English,
       spanish: SuperBlockStage.Spanish,
+      chinese: SuperBlockStage.Chinese,
       professional: SuperBlockStage.Professional,
       extra: SuperBlockStage.Extra,
       legacy: SuperBlockStage.Legacy,
diff --git a/client/tools/external-curriculum/build-external-curricula-data-v2.ts b/client/tools/external-curriculum/build-external-curricula-data-v2.ts
@@ -93,6 +93,7 @@ enum SuperBlockStage {
   Core = 'core',
   English = 'english',
   Spanish = 'spanish',
+  Chinese = 'chinese',
   Professional = 'professional',
   Extra = 'extra',
   Legacy = 'legacy'
@@ -175,6 +176,14 @@ export const orderedSuperBlockInfo: OrderedSuperBlocks = {
     }
   ],
 
+  [SuperBlockStage.Chinese]: [
+    {
+      dashedName: SuperBlocks.A1Chinese,
+      public: false,
+      title: intros[SuperBlocks.A1Chinese].title
+    }
+  ],
+
   [SuperBlockStage.Extra]: [
     {
       dashedName: SuperBlocks.TheOdinProject,
diff --git a/curriculum/structure/blocks/zh-a1-learn-certification-introduction.json b/curriculum/structure/blocks/zh-a1-learn-certification-introduction.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "Certification Introduction",
-  "isUpcomingChange": true,
+  "isUpcomingChange": false,
   "dashedName": "zh-a1-learn-certification-introduction",
   "helpCategory": "Chinese Curriculum",
   "blockLayout": "challenge-list",
diff --git a/curriculum/structure/blocks/zh-a1-learn-compound-finals.json b/curriculum/structure/blocks/zh-a1-learn-compound-finals.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "Compound Finals",
-  "isUpcomingChange": true,
+  "isUpcomingChange": false,
   "dashedName": "zh-a1-learn-compound-finals",
   "helpCategory": "Chinese Curriculum",
   "blockLayout": "challenge-grid",
diff --git a/curriculum/structure/blocks/zh-a1-learn-initials.json b/curriculum/structure/blocks/zh-a1-learn-initials.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "Initials",
-  "isUpcomingChange": true,
+  "isUpcomingChange": false,
   "dashedName": "zh-a1-learn-initials",
   "helpCategory": "Chinese Curriculum",
   "blockLayout": "challenge-grid",
diff --git a/curriculum/structure/blocks/zh-a1-learn-nasal-finals.json b/curriculum/structure/blocks/zh-a1-learn-nasal-finals.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "Nasal Finals",
-  "isUpcomingChange": true,
+  "isUpcomingChange": false,
   "dashedName": "zh-a1-learn-nasal-finals",
   "helpCategory": "Chinese Curriculum",
   "blockLayout": "challenge-grid",
diff --git a/curriculum/structure/blocks/zh-a1-learn-simple-finals.json b/curriculum/structure/blocks/zh-a1-learn-simple-finals.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "Simple Finals",
-  "isUpcomingChange": true,
+  "isUpcomingChange": false,
   "dashedName": "zh-a1-learn-simple-finals",
   "helpCategory": "Chinese Curriculum",
   "blockLayout": "challenge-grid",
diff --git a/curriculum/structure/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules.json b/curriculum/structure/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "Special Spelling Rules",
-  "isUpcomingChange": true,
+  "isUpcomingChange": false,
   "dashedName": "zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules",
   "helpCategory": "Chinese Curriculum",
   "blockLayout": "challenge-grid",
diff --git a/curriculum/structure/blocks/zh-a1-learn-understanding-greetings-and-introductions.json b/curriculum/structure/blocks/zh-a1-learn-understanding-greetings-and-introductions.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "Understanding the Greetings and Introductions",
-  "isUpcomingChange": true,
+  "isUpcomingChange": false,
   "dashedName": "zh-a1-learn-understanding-greetings-and-introductions",
   "helpCategory": "Chinese Curriculum",
   "blockLayout": "challenge-grid",
diff --git a/curriculum/structure/blocks/zh-a1-learn-understanding-questions-and-answers.json b/curriculum/structure/blocks/zh-a1-learn-understanding-questions-and-answers.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "Understanding the Questions and Answers",
-  "isUpcomingChange": true,
+  "isUpcomingChange": false,
   "dashedName": "zh-a1-learn-understanding-questions-and-answers",
   "helpCategory": "Chinese Curriculum",
   "blockLayout": "challenge-grid",
diff --git a/curriculum/structure/blocks/zh-a1-practice-exchanging-basic-information.json b/curriculum/structure/blocks/zh-a1-practice-exchanging-basic-information.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "Exchanging Basic Information",
-  "isUpcomingChange": true,
+  "isUpcomingChange": false,
   "dashedName": "zh-a1-practice-exchanging-basic-information",
   "helpCategory": "Chinese Curriculum",
   "blockLayout": "challenge-grid",
diff --git a/curriculum/structure/blocks/zh-a1-practice-introducing-yourself.json b/curriculum/structure/blocks/zh-a1-practice-introducing-yourself.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "​Building Your Self-Introduction",
-  "isUpcomingChange": true,
+  "isUpcomingChange": false,
   "dashedName": "zh-a1-practice-introducing-yourself",
   "helpCategory": "Chinese Curriculum",
   "blockLayout": "challenge-grid",
diff --git a/curriculum/structure/blocks/zh-a1-practice-pinyin.json b/curriculum/structure/blocks/zh-a1-practice-pinyin.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "Pinyin Practice",
-  "isUpcomingChange": true,
+  "isUpcomingChange": false,
   "dashedName": "zh-a1-practice-pinyin",
   "helpCategory": "Chinese Curriculum",
   "blockLayout": "challenge-grid",
diff --git a/curriculum/structure/blocks/zh-a1-quiz-greetings-and-introductions.json b/curriculum/structure/blocks/zh-a1-quiz-greetings-and-introductions.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "Greetings and Introductions Quiz",
-  "isUpcomingChange": true,
+  "isUpcomingChange": false,
   "dashedName": "zh-a1-quiz-greetings-and-introductions",
   "helpCategory": "Chinese Curriculum",
   "blockLayout": "link",
diff --git a/curriculum/structure/blocks/zh-a1-quiz-introduction-questions.json b/curriculum/structure/blocks/zh-a1-quiz-introduction-questions.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "Introduction Questions Quiz",
-  "isUpcomingChange": true,
+  "isUpcomingChange": false,
   "dashedName": "zh-a1-quiz-introduction-questions",
   "helpCategory": "Chinese Curriculum",
   "blockLayout": "link",
diff --git a/curriculum/structure/blocks/zh-a1-review-greetings-and-introductions.json b/curriculum/structure/blocks/zh-a1-review-greetings-and-introductions.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "Greetings and Introductions Review",
-  "isUpcomingChange": true,
+  "isUpcomingChange": false,
   "dashedName": "zh-a1-review-greetings-and-introductions",
   "helpCategory": "Chinese Curriculum",
   "blockLayout": "challenge-list",
diff --git a/curriculum/structure/blocks/zh-a1-review-introduction-questions.json b/curriculum/structure/blocks/zh-a1-review-introduction-questions.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "Introduction Questions Review",
-  "isUpcomingChange": true,
+  "isUpcomingChange": false,
   "dashedName": "zh-a1-review-introduction-questions",
   "helpCategory": "Chinese Curriculum",
   "blockLayout": "challenge-list",
diff --git a/curriculum/structure/blocks/zh-a1-warm-up-greeting-new-colleagues.json b/curriculum/structure/blocks/zh-a1-warm-up-greeting-new-colleagues.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "Greeting New Colleagues",
-  "isUpcomingChange": true,
+  "isUpcomingChange": false,
   "dashedName": "zh-a1-warm-up-greeting-new-colleagues",
   "helpCategory": "Chinese Curriculum",
   "blockLayout": "challenge-grid",
diff --git a/curriculum/structure/blocks/zh-a1-warm-up-meeting-new-teammates.json b/curriculum/structure/blocks/zh-a1-warm-up-meeting-new-teammates.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "Meeting New Teammates",
-  "isUpcomingChange": true,
+  "isUpcomingChange": false,
   "dashedName": "zh-a1-warm-up-meeting-new-teammates",
   "helpCategory": "Chinese Curriculum",
   "blockLayout": "challenge-grid",
diff --git a/curriculum/structure/superblocks/a1-professional-chinese.json b/curriculum/structure/superblocks/a1-professional-chinese.json
@@ -52,9 +52,11 @@
     },
     {
       "dashedName": "zh-a1-chapter-introducing-colleagues-and-family",
+      "comingSoon": true,
       "modules": [
         {
           "dashedName": "zh-a1-module-introducing-others",
+          "comingSoon": true,
           "blocks": [
             "zh-a1-warm-up-introducing-others-basics",
             "zh-a1-learn-meeting-the-team",
@@ -67,6 +69,7 @@
         },
         {
           "dashedName": "zh-a1-module-getting-to-know-the-team",
+          "comingSoon": true,
           "blocks": [
             "zh-a1-warm-up-knowing-the-team-basics",
             "zh-a1-learn-asking-about-the-team",
@@ -79,9 +82,11 @@
     },
     {
       "dashedName": "zh-a1-chapter-expressing-what-you-can-and-cant-do",
+      "comingSoon": true,
       "modules": [
         {
           "dashedName": "zh-a1-module-talking-about-personal-skills",
+          "comingSoon": true,
           "blocks": [
             "zh-a1-warm-up-personal-skills-basics",
             "zh-a1-learn-can-or-cannot",
@@ -92,6 +97,7 @@
         },
         {
           "dashedName": "zh-a1-module-discussing-team-skills",
+          "comingSoon": true,
           "blocks": [
             "zh-a1-warm-up-team-skills-basics",
             "zh-a1-learn-who-can-do-what-on-the-team",
diff --git a/e2e/landing.spec.ts b/e2e/landing.spec.ts
@@ -28,6 +28,7 @@ const nonArchivedSuperBlocks = [
   intro[SuperBlocks.A2English].title,
   intro[SuperBlocks.B1English].title,
   intro[SuperBlocks.A1Spanish].title,
+  intro[SuperBlocks.A1Chinese].title,
   intro[SuperBlocks.TheOdinProject].title,
   intro[SuperBlocks.CodingInterviewPrep].title,
   intro[SuperBlocks.ProjectEuler].title,
diff --git a/e2e/map.spec.ts b/e2e/map.spec.ts
@@ -46,6 +46,10 @@ const LANDING_PAGE_LINKS = [
     slug: 'a1-professional-spanish',
     name: 'A1 Professional Spanish Certification (Beta)'
   },
+  {
+    slug: 'a1-professional-chinese',
+    name: 'A1 Professional Chinese Certification (Beta)'
+  },
   {
     slug: 'foundational-c-sharp-with-microsoft',
     name: 'Free Foundational C# with Microsoft Certification'
@@ -68,7 +72,7 @@ test.describe('Map Component', () => {
       page.getByText(translations.landing['interview-prep-heading'])
     ).toBeVisible();
     const curriculumBtns = page.getByTestId('curriculum-map-button');
-    await expect(curriculumBtns).toHaveCount(15);
+    await expect(curriculumBtns).toHaveCount(16);
 
     for (const { name, slug } of LANDING_PAGE_LINKS) {
       const superblockLink = page.getByRole('link', {
diff --git a/shared/config/curriculum.ts b/shared/config/curriculum.ts
@@ -83,6 +83,7 @@ export enum SuperBlockStage {
   Core,
   English,
   Spanish,
+  Chinese,
   Professional,
   Extra,
   Legacy,
@@ -95,6 +96,7 @@ const defaultStageOrder = [
   SuperBlockStage.Core,
   SuperBlockStage.English,
   SuperBlockStage.Spanish,
+  SuperBlockStage.Chinese,
   SuperBlockStage.Extra,
   SuperBlockStage.Legacy,
   SuperBlockStage.Professional,
@@ -129,6 +131,7 @@ export const superBlockStages: StageMap = {
   ],
   [SuperBlockStage.English]: [SuperBlocks.A2English, SuperBlocks.B1English],
   [SuperBlockStage.Spanish]: [SuperBlocks.A1Spanish],
+  [SuperBlockStage.Chinese]: [SuperBlocks.A1Chinese],
   [SuperBlockStage.Professional]: [SuperBlocks.FoundationalCSharp],
   [SuperBlockStage.Extra]: [
     SuperBlocks.TheOdinProject,
@@ -158,7 +161,6 @@ export const superBlockStages: StageMap = {
     SuperBlocks.FullStackOpen,
     SuperBlocks.A2Spanish,
     SuperBlocks.A2Chinese,
-    SuperBlocks.A1Chinese,
     SuperBlocks.DevPlayground,
     SuperBlocks.FullStackDeveloper
   ],

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`1`	`1`	`{`
`2`	`2`	`"name": "Certification Introduction",`
`3`		`- "isUpcomingChange": true,`
	`3`	`+ "isUpcomingChange": false,`
`4`	`4`	`"dashedName": "zh-a1-learn-certification-introduction",`
`5`	`5`	`"helpCategory": "Chinese Curriculum",`
`6`	`6`	`"blockLayout": "challenge-list",`
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`@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@`
`1`	`1`	`{`
`2`	`2`	`"name": "Compound Finals",`
`3`		`- "isUpcomingChange": true,`
	`3`	`+ "isUpcomingChange": false,`
`4`	`4`	`"dashedName": "zh-a1-learn-compound-finals",`
`5`	`5`	`"helpCategory": "Chinese Curriculum",`
`6`	`6`	`"blockLayout": "challenge-grid",`
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`@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@`
`1`	`1`	`{`
`2`	`2`	`"name": "Initials",`
`3`		`- "isUpcomingChange": true,`
	`3`	`+ "isUpcomingChange": false,`
`4`	`4`	`"dashedName": "zh-a1-learn-initials",`
`5`	`5`	`"helpCategory": "Chinese Curriculum",`
`6`	`6`	`"blockLayout": "challenge-grid",`
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`@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@`
`1`	`1`	`{`
`2`	`2`	`"name": "Nasal Finals",`
`3`		`- "isUpcomingChange": true,`
	`3`	`+ "isUpcomingChange": false,`
`4`	`4`	`"dashedName": "zh-a1-learn-nasal-finals",`
`5`	`5`	`"helpCategory": "Chinese Curriculum",`
`6`	`6`	`"blockLayout": "challenge-grid",`