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Learn Chinese: Introduction to Chinese Conversation

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Course Features

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Duration

6 weeks

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Delivery Method

Online

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Available on

Lifetime Access

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Accessibility

Desktop, Laptop

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Language

English

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Subtitles

English

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Level

Beginner

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Effort

2 hours per week

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Teaching Type

Self Paced

Course Description

Do you have a basic knowledge of the Chinese language? This interactive six-week course will introduce you to words and expressions that will help you improve your Chinese Mandarin speaking skills.

Begin with greetings and introductions, then move on to everyday tasks like ordering food and asking for directions.

You'll be able to use Chinese phrases and words in the correct context throughout the course. You'll learn how to talk about different topics in Chinese Mandarin, from family members to different jobs to discussing the weather and health.

To help you learn more about the language, you will also be able to expand your knowledge of popular and traditional Chinese culture.

This course will teach you about 150 words, and help you to use Chinese vocabulary in the right context.

The Shanghai International Studies University will provide you with top-quality instruction and help to build a strong foundation for further Chinese language courses.

This course is part the Introduction to Mandarin Chinese ExpertTrack. It is a complete set of courses to help learners learn how to write, speak, and pronounce Chinese Mandarin.

You can see some of the steps in this course before you sign up.

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Skills You Will Gain

What You Will Learn

Learn the latest in your chosen industry or subject

Complete each course and pass assessments

Receive certificates validated by the educating organisation

Impress employers with learning outcomes you can add to your CV

Make your career dreams a reality

Explore approximately 150 vocabulary words

Demonstrate proper usage of vocabulary within context of use

Apply some sentences in daily communication and achieve language proficiency of New HSK 1

Understand some similarities and differences between Chinese culture and one's own culture

Target Students

This course is designed for beginners who want to learn the Chinese language and become more familiar with Chinese Culture

Course Instructors

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Yanli Zhang

Instructor

Professor and Dean of School of Chinese Studies and Exchange, Shanghai International Studies University. Have been working as a teacher of English and later Chinese since 1994.
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Li Hui

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A Chinese teacher at Shanghai International Studies University, having been teaching Chinese to the beginners of other languages for seven years.
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Yameng Li

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Instructor at Shanghai International Studies University. Has been teaching Chinese at different levels to foreign language speakers for seven years.
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