Introduction to Chinese: Grammar
Shanghai International Studies University (SISU)
  • Start Date: 19 Apr, 2021
  • 4 weeks
  • Study Content: Videos


Improve your confidence in reading and writing the Chinese language by learning how to use basic grammar in your sentences.

Course Fee: Free
Certificate Cost: See Fees and Eligibility

Introduction

Introduction Video

Course Description

This course is made available through the eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn partnership.

Increase your language skills by learning how to read Chinese


Understanding Chinese grammar is a tricky but vital step to tackle when learning the language.


Whether you want to learn Chinese for work or fun, understanding basic Chinese grammar will help you communicate and express yourself accurately.


On this four-week course, you’ll boost your knowledge of the rules of Chinese grammar and learn how to structure a sentence correctly.


Using simple daily words and phrases, you’ll learn how to read Chinese and the grammatical rules to follow in your own practice.


Learn how to write Chinese characters


You’ll understand how to structure sentences by learning how to write basic Chinese words and how to express dates and times.


You’ll explore fundamental sentence structures as well as special sentences to improve your skills in reading, writing, and translating accurately.


Understand Chinese syntax, semantics, and pragmatics


By the end of this course, you’ll understand Chinese sentence structures, their meaning, and how to use words and phrases in context to communicate more effectively.


Studying alongside experts at Shanghai International Studies University, you’ll build your confidence and skills in writing and speaking the Chinese language.


This course is part of the Introduction to Mandarin Chinese ExpertTrack, a comprehensive set of courses to help you learn how to speak, write, and pronounce Chinese Mandarin. Some basic knowledge of the Chinese language is necessary for this course.


This course is designed for learners who have some basic knowledge of the Chinese language and are looking to improve and become familiar with Chinese grammar.


Certificate cost may vary. You will be redirected to the host page for cost and payment options.

Shanghai International Studies University (SISU)

Shanghai International Studies University (SISU), established in 1949, is one of the earliest institutions where China’s higher education in foreign languages took shape.

SISU is an internationally recognised, prestigious academic institution distinctive for its multidisciplinary, globalised nature, committed to preparing innovative professionals and future torchbearers for a wide range of international expertise to address the critical challenges of our times.

As a globalised and top-notch university in China, SISU has successfully developed a diverse and distinctive mix of disciplines with language and literature as its pillar. The university offers 25 foreign language degree programmes and 13 non-linguistic degree programmes. At present, the University runs 41 master’s degree programs, 14 doctoral programs and 2 postdoctoral stations.

Currently, SISU has a full-time enrolment of over 1,400 postgraduate students, including more than 200 doctoral students.

SISU has now established partnerships with more than 300 universities and institutions from 55 countries and regions. Over the past five years, around 4,000 international students have been enrolled each year in SISU Chinese language programs or other degree schemes.

 

This institution is available on eLearnAfrica through partnership with FutureLearn.

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