What you will learn in Mandarin Chinese 1: Chinese for Beginners Course
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Master approximately 150 basic Mandarin Chinese words and 20 essential language points.
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Learn to handle five real-life situations: greetings, telling time, shopping, family introductions, and ordering food.
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Understand and apply Pinyin pronunciation, including tones and basic phonetics.
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Gain cultural insights to enhance communication and understanding in Chinese-speaking environments.
Program Overview
Nǐ hǎo 你好 Hello! Part 1
⏳ 2 hours
- Learn how to greet people and introduce your name and nationality.
- Includes 3 videos, 4 readings, 2 assignments, and 1 discussion prompt.
Nǐ hǎo 你好 Hello! Part 2
⏳ 1 hour
- Continue practicing greetings and introductions.
- Includes 2 videos, 3 readings, 2 assignments, and 1 discussion prompt.
Xiànzài jǐ diǎn 现在几点？ What’s the time? Part 1
⏳ 1 hour
- Learn how to express numbers and tell time, including years, months, and dates.
- Includes 2 videos, 3 readings, 2 assignments, and 1 discussion prompt.
Xiànzài jǐ diǎn 现在几点？ What’s the time? Part 2
⏳ 1 hour
- Continue practicing time expressions.
- Includes 2 videos, 3 readings, 2 assignments, and 1 discussion prompt.
Nǐ mǎi shénme? 你买什么？ What do you want to buy? Part 1
⏳ 1 hour
- Learn how to talk about money and use expressions for shopping.
- Includes 2 videos, 2 readings, 2 assignments, and 1 discussion prompt.
Nǐ mǎi shénme? 你买什么？ What do you want to buy? Part 2
⏳ 2 hours
- Continue practicing shopping-related expressions.
- Includes 2 videos, 4 readings, 2 assignments, and 1 discussion prompt.
Nǐ jiā yǒu jǐ kǒu rén 你家有几口人？ How many people are there in your family? Part 1
⏳ 1 hour
- Learn how to talk about family, occupations, and age.
- Includes 2 videos, 2 readings, 2 assignments, and 1 discussion prompt.
Nǐ jiā yǒu jǐ kǒu rén 你家有几口人？ How many people are there in your family? Part 2
⏳ 1 hour
- Continue practicing family-related expressions.
- Includes 2 videos, 3 readings, 2 assignments, and 1 discussion prompt.
Nǐ xiǎng chī shénme? 你想吃什么？ What would you like to eat? Part 1
⏳ 1 hour
- Learn how to order and talk about food.
- Includes 2 videos, 2 readings, 2 assignments, and 1 discussion prompt.
Nǐ xiǎng chī shénme? 你想吃什么？ What would you like to eat? Part 2
⏳ 1 hour
- Continue practicing food-related expressions.
- Includes 2 videos, 3 readings, 2 assignments, and 1 discussion prompt.
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Job Outlook
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Enhances language proficiency for careers in customer service, teaching, and administration.
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Provides a solid foundation for advanced Chinese language studies.
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Completing this course can bolster qualifications for roles requiring strong communication skills.
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