Learn Chinese: An Introduction to Mandarin
Learn Path Description
Discover the world's most commonly spoken language. Did you know colloquially 1 in 5 people can speak Chinese? Join the biggest language community in the world and learn to speak Chinese with this ExpertTrack from Shanghai International Studies University. Whether you’re preparing for a holiday, doing business in China, or simply seeking to learn a new language, this series of courses will help you build your skills and confidence in speaking, writing, and translating the Chinese language. As well as building your communication skills, you’ll gain an insight into traditional and popular Chinese culture, and virtually explore the historical sights of China. You’ll also be able to experience the local customs to become more comfortable in using the language. Learn how to hold a basic conversation in Mandarin You’ll learn hundreds of new words and master useful phrases to help you navigate Mandarin Chinese conversations. By learning words in the right context, you’ll understand how to use Chinese greetings, discuss family members, ask for directions, and more to build your confidence in speaking the Chinese language. Develop your pronunciation skills Learn how to demonstrate accurate and impressive pronunciation of Mandarin Chinese as you delve into phonetics, tones, and syllables. You’ll also learn how to use Pinyin, a widely-used tool to help you master Chinese pronunciation. Delve into Chinese grammar Gain knowledge of grammar to improve your writing, speaking, and translating skills. You’ll learn syntax, semantics, and pragmatics to give you a deeper understanding of Mandarin Chinese language and how to communicate accurately. Study alongside the experts at Shanghai International Studies University You’ll learn from top language professors and teachers from the Shanghai International Studies University. This interactive ExpertTrack features videos and audio content to help further your learning, as well as peer exercises and realistic simulations to help you practice your pronunciations. By the end of this ExpertTrack, you’ll have the skills and confidence to start comfortably communicating in Mandarin Chinese.
Skills You Will Gain
Courses In This Learning Path
Total Duration
3 weeks
Level
Beginner
Learn Type
Certifications
Learn Chinese: Introduction to Chinese Pronunciation and Tone
For beginners to Mandarin Chinese, it is important to understand the correct pronunciation and tone. This three-week course will teach you Chinese phonetics, tones and syllables. It will help you build confidence when speaking Chinese.
This interactive course teaches you how to correct pronunciation errors and spelling rules using audio and videos.
To help you learn Chinese Mandarin, you'll be able to use useful phrases like greetings, self-introductions, thanking, love, and apologizing.
Learn the essential elements of Chinese Phonology. This includes initials, finals and the four primary tones.
You'll also learn how to distinguish similar sounds in Chinese by learning how to pronounce them.
Learning the fundamental rules of spelling will help you improve your Chinese writing skills.
Pinyin, which uses the Latin alphabet for writing Mandarin Chinese, is a useful and widely-used tool. This system will help you to correctly pronounce various words and improve your language learning.
This course will help you to be fluent in Mandarin Chinese pronunciation and to use sentences and words in everyday communication.
You can see some of the steps in this course before you sign up.
Total Duration
6 weeks
Level
Beginner
Learn Type
Certifications
Learn Chinese: Introduction to Chinese Conversation
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.
Total Duration
4 weeks
Level
Intermediate
Learn Type
Certifications
Learn Chinese: Introduction to Chinese Grammar
Learning Chinese grammar can be a difficult but essential step in learning the language.
You can learn Chinese grammar for fun or work.
This course is four weeks long and will help you improve your understanding of Chinese grammar rules and how to structure sentences correctly.
You'll learn to read Chinese using everyday words and phrases.
By learning basic Chinese words, you'll be able to understand how to organize sentences and how to communicate dates and times.
To improve your reading, writing and translation skills, you will be exposed to both basic sentence structures and special sentences.
This course will teach you how to understand Chinese sentence structures and their meaning.
You'll learn from experts at Shanghai International Studies University and improve your writing and speaking skills.
This course is part the Introduction to Mandarin Chinese ExpertTrack. It's a complete set of courses that will help you to learn how to write, speak, and pronounce Chinese Mandarin. This course requires basic knowledge of Chinese.
You can see some of the steps in this course before you sign up.
