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Mandarin Chinese in Motion: Your Very First Chinese Class
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU)
  • Start Date: 05 Jun, 2023
  • 4 weeks
  • Study Content: Videos


Master the fundamentals of Chinese tones, pronunciation, and numbers with this crash course in Mandarin for complete beginners.

Course Fee: Free
Certificate Cost: See Fees and Eligibility
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Course Description

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

Learn Mandarin with National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University


Have you ever wanted to learn Mandarin Chinese but don’t know where to start? This four-week beginner course National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University will help you take your first steps to mastering Mandarin Chinese.


You’ll learn the Mandarin Chinese phonetic system and simple sentences to help you gain a solid understanding of language basics.


Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to improve your existing skills, this course provides a comprehensive guide to help you speak, listen, and interact in Mandarin Chinese.


Discover Chinese pronunciation and tones


Pronunciation is an essential part of learning Mandarin Chinese.


On the course, you’ll understand how to describe the features of Mandarin Chinese pronunciation that are important for mutual understanding.


With this knowledge, you’ll build a solid foundation for your pronunciation to help you develop your Mandarin Chinese accent.


Learn Chinese numbers and days of the week


Finally, you’ll master Chinese numbers and days of the week to help you start to communicate simple sentences.


By the end of the course, you’ll have the knowledge to apply your language skills and start communicating in Mandarin Chinese.


This course is designed for total beginners with no prior knowledge or experience of Mandarin Chinese.


You will learn the basics of pronunciation and counting in Mandarin.


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

National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU)

This university is part of the partnership between eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn.

This institution is available on eLearnAfrica through partnership with FutureLearn.

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