Course Summary
Learn Chinese through real-life situations and conversations with this course. Gain proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing Mandarin Chinese.Key Learning Points
- Learn Chinese through interactive and engaging activities
- Develop practical skills for real-life situations
- Improve your language proficiency in all areas
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Develop practical language skills for real-life situations
- Improve your Mandarin Chinese proficiency in all areas
- Gain confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing Mandarin Chinese
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- No prior knowledge of Mandarin Chinese is required
- Access to a computer with internet connection
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Interactive
Similar Courses
- Chinese for Beginners
- Business Chinese
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Olle Linge
- Benny Lewis
Related Books
Description
Nowadays, there is an increasing number of people who are interested in Chinese culture and language. And it is useful to know about the language when coming to China for travel or business. This is an ABC Chinese course for beginners, including introduction of phonetics and daily expressions. After taking this class, learners can have a basic understanding of Chinese Mandarin and make basic conversations of daily living such as exchanging personal information, talking about daily arrangements and food, asking about price, introducing the city and the weather, telling your hobbies etc. Selected topics and situations come from real life scenarios and can be used for everyday communications. In addition to the dialogues, the selection of reading materials and practice activities will make the content as rich and varied as possible, in order to stimulate the learners’ interests. This is an elementary course on Chinese speaking. The learners don’t need to study Chinese characters, so it is easier to follow and complete this course.
Outline
- Who Are You?
- Welcome to "Chinese for beginners"
- Lecture: What is Your Name?
- Lecture: Where Are You From?
- Lecture: Are You a Student?
- Lecture: Who is He/She?
- Extended Exercise: What is Your Name?
- Additional Information: Chinese Mandarin（普通话）
- Self-study Video—Tones and Simple Finals
- Extended Exercise: Where Are You From?
- Additional Information: Chinese Pinyin（汉语拼音简介）
- Self-study Video—Initials
- Extended Exercise: Are You a Student?
- Additional Information: Spelling Rules of Pinyin（汉语拼音拼写规则）
- Self-study Video—Compound Finals
- Extended Exercise: Who is He/She?
- Readings
- Review: Who are You?
- Self-study Video—Finals with Nasal Endings
- What is your name?
- Where are you from?
- Are you a student?
- Who is he/she?
- When Do You Go To School?
- Lecture: Can You Count?
- Lecture: What Time is it Now?
- Lecture: Morning or Afternoon?
- Lecture: Do You Have a Busy Life?
- Extended Exercise: What Time is it Now?
- Extended Exercise: Morning or Afternoon?
- Extended Exercise: Do You Have a Busy Life?
- Review: When Do You Go To School?
- Numbers
- Time (1): O'clock
- Time (2): Periods
- Daily Arrangements
- What Do You Like to Eat?
- Lecture: Do You Like Dumplings?
- Lecture: I Like Apples.
- Lecture: I Like Chicken.
- Lecture: Do You Want a Cup of Tea?
- Extended Exercise: Do You Like Dumplings?
- Extended Exercise: I Like Apples.
- Extended Exercise: I Like Chicken.
- Extended Exercise: Do You Want a Cup of Tea?
- Review: What Do You Like to Eat?
- Main Courses
- Fruits
- Vegetables and Meat
- Drinks
- I Like Shopping!
- Lecture: What is Your Favorite Color?
- Lecture: This is Too Big.
- Lecture: How Much is This?
- Lecture: It’s Too Expensive!
- Extended Exercise: What is Your Favorite Color?
- Extended Exercise: This is Too Big.
- Extended Exercise: How Much is This?
- Extended Exercise: It’s Too Expensive!
- Review: I Like Shopping!
- Colors
- Sizes
- Prices
- Learn to Bargain
- Do You Live in a Big City?
- Lecture: I Go To Work By Car.
- Lecture: Is There a Supermarket Near Here?
- Lecture: The Bank is on the Left.
- Lecture: How Do I Get to the Underground Station?
- Extended Exercise: How Do I Get to the Underground Station?
- Review: Do You Live in a Big City
- Transportation
- Public Places
- Locations and Directions
- Ask For Directions
- How About the Weather?
- Lecture: What is the Temperature Today?
- Lecture: Is it Cold in January?
- Lecture: I Like Spring.
- Lecture: I Caught a Cold.
- Extended Exercise: I Caught a Cold.
- Review: How About the Weather?
- Temperature
- Time (3): Months
- Seasons
- Health
- What is Your Hobby?
- Lecture: What Day is it Today?
- Lecture: I Like Swimming.
- Lecture: I Watch TV News Everyday.
- Lecture: We Can Do a Lot of Things on the Internet.
- Extended Exercise: We Can Do a Lot of Things on the Internet.
- Review: What is Your Hobby?
- Chinese for Beginners-Notes in English
- Time (4): Weeks
- Sports
- TV Programs
- Internet, Books, Music, and Travel
Summary of User Reviews
The Learn Chinese course on Coursera has received positive reviews from learners. Many users have praised the course for its comprehensive and interactive approach to learning Chinese. The course is designed for beginners and covers everything from basic vocabulary to grammar and sentence structure. Users have also appreciated the flexibility of the course, which allows them to learn at their own pace and on their own schedule.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
The interactive approach to learning Chinese is one key aspect that many users have found helpful. The course uses a variety of multimedia resources, such as videos, quizzes, and interactive exercises, to make learning Chinese engaging and enjoyable.Pros from User Reviews
- Comprehensive coverage of basic vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure
- Flexible learning options that allow learners to study at their own pace
- Interactive and engaging approach to learning Chinese
- Access to a supportive community of learners and teachers
- Affordable pricing compared to traditional language courses
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users have reported technical issues while using the online platform
- The course may not be suitable for advanced learners or those seeking specialized vocabulary
- The pace of learning may be too fast or slow for some learners
- Some users have reported difficulty understanding the pronunciation with the audio lessons
- The course may not provide enough opportunities for conversational practice
Xiaoyu Liu
4.8 Raiting
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