Have you ever wanted to learn Mandarin Chinese but don't know where to start?
This beginner course from National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University will help you take your first steps to mastering Mandarin Chinese. You'll learn the Mandarin phonetic system and simple sentences to gain a solid understanding of the language basics.
Pronunciation is an essential part of learning Mandarin. On this course, you'll understand the features of Mandarin pronunciation that are important for mutual understanding, and build a solid foundation to develop your own accent.
Finally, you'll master Chinese numbers and the days of the week, so that by the end of the course you'll have the knowledge to start communicating in Mandarin Chinese.
By the end of the course, you'll be able to:
Unit 1:Mandarin Chinese pronounciation 1/3
Unit 2:Mandarin Chinese pronounciation 2/3
Unit 3:Mandarin Chinese pronounciation 3/3
Unit 4:Mandarin Chinese numbers and related topics
This course is organised into 4 weekly modules, guiding you step by step from your very first Chinese class:
This is a fully online course that you can study at your own pace.
Over 4 weeks (about 2 hours per week), each unit combines short video lessons with interactive activities and quizzes to help you practise pronunciation and build confidence.
Learners are assessed through the quizzes and activities in each unit. To complete the course, please finish all course units and quizzes.
No prior knowledge or experience of Mandarin Chinese is required. This course is designed for total beginners and starts from the very basics of pronunciation and counting.