Interaction with ChinesePod

Hello,

Today is my first day using this language program and I'm a little unclear on how I'm suppose to use and interact with it. I have no exposure to Chinese beyond a take-out menu. Am I suppose to repeat the things are being said in a lession? Is lesson 1656 "Long Time No See" in Complimentary ChinesePod Course the most Newbie-est lesson there is?

Thanks,