Chinese for Beginners
Learn Mandarin Chinese basics with Peking University's interactive course. Master essential conversations, pronunciation, and daily expressions.
Learn Mandarin Chinese basics with Peking University's interactive course. Master essential conversations, pronunciation, and daily expressions.
This comprehensive beginner's Mandarin Chinese course from Peking University focuses on practical speaking skills without the complexity of Chinese characters. Students learn through immersive content covering daily conversations, from self-introduction to discussing hobbies. The course features interactive VR experiences and real-world scenarios, making learning engaging and practical. Topics include basic grammar, pronunciation, numbers, time, food, shopping, directions, weather, and daily activities, all designed to build confident communication skills.
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What you'll learn
Master Mandarin Chinese phonetics and pronunciation
Develop basic conversation skills for daily situations
Learn to discuss personal information and schedules
Gain confidence in shopping and asking for directions
Understand numbers, time expressions, and dates
Acquire vocabulary for food, weather, and hobbies
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
97 Minutes PreRecorded video
28 assignments
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
FullTime access
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There are 7 modules in this course
This immersive Chinese language course provides a solid foundation in Mandarin Chinese speaking skills. The curriculum is carefully structured across seven modules, progressing from basic introductions to complex conversations about daily life. Students learn essential phonetics, vocabulary, and grammar through practical scenarios and interactive exercises. The course emphasizes real-world application through virtual experiences and conversation practice, making learning both engaging and effective.
Who Are You?
Module 1 · 5 Hours to complete
When Do You Go To School?
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
What Do You Like to Eat?
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
I Like Shopping!
Module 4 · 4 Hours to complete
Do You Live in a Big City?
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
How About the Weather?
Module 6 · 2 Hours to complete
What is Your Hobby?
Module 7 · 3 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Associate Professor
Liu Xiaoyu, Associate Professor of School of Chinese as A Second Language, Peking University. Bachelor degree in teaching Chinese as a second language at BLCU (Beijing Language University) and M.A. in modern Chinese at PKU.
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