Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Mandarin Chinese 1: Chinese for Beginners
Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Mandarin Chinese 1: Chinese for Beginners

This course is part of Learn Mandarin Chinese Specialization

Taught in English

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Wang Jun
An Na

Instructors: Wang Jun

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

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Beginner level
No prior experience required
19 hours (approximately)
Flexible schedule
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20 quizzes

Course

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

4.8

(1,365 reviews)

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Beginner level
No prior experience required
19 hours (approximately)
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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There are 10 modules in this course

Learning how to greet people; Learning how to introduce one's name and nationality

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3 videos4 readings2 quizzes1 discussion prompt

Learning how to greet people; Learning how to introduce one's name and nationality

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2 videos3 readings2 quizzes1 discussion prompt

Learning how to express numbers; Learning how to express time: the time, years, month and dates

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2 videos3 readings2 quizzes1 discussion prompt

Learning how to express numbers; Learning how to express time: the time, years, month and dates

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2 videos3 readings2 quizzes1 discussion prompt

Learning how to talk about money; Learning the expressions used in shopping

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2 videos2 readings2 quizzes1 discussion prompt

Learning how to talk about money; Learning the expressions used in shopping

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2 videos4 readings2 quizzes1 discussion prompt

Learning how to talk about family, occupations and age.

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2 videos2 readings2 quizzes1 discussion prompt

Learning how to talk about family, occupations and age.

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2 videos3 readings2 quizzes1 discussion prompt

Learning how to order and talk about food.

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2 videos2 readings2 quizzes1 discussion prompt

Learning how to order and talk about food.

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3 videos4 readings2 quizzes1 peer review1 discussion prompt

Instructors

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4.9 (275 ratings)
Wang Jun
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
8 Courses94,212 learners
An Na
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
8 Courses94,212 learners

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