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Learning Chinese : Start From Scratch (零到一學中文)

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Course Summary

Learn Chinese Mandarin with ease through an immersive experience that focuses on practical communication skills. This course will take you from beginner to intermediate level in just a few weeks!

Key Learning Points

Emphasis on practical communication skills for real-life scenarios
Interactive and immersive learning experience
Flexibility to learn at your own pace

Learning Outcomes

Develop practical communication skills in Mandarin Chinese
Gain cultural understanding of Chinese society and customs
Build confidence in speaking and understanding Mandarin Chinese

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

No prior experience with Mandarin Chinese required
Access to a computer or mobile device with internet connection

Course Difficulty Level

Beginner to Intermediate

Course Format

Interactive
Immersive
Self-paced

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Description

This is a six-week introductory course in Mandarin Chinese conversation. The course will be taught completely in Mandarin, however students are not expected to have any experience learning Chinese.

This course’s main objective is to study practical conversation. By watching videos showing various kinds of situations, learners will recognize and understand vocabulary, pair everyday words together with grammar to form short phrases, and learn the correct way to express words used in day-to-day life.

Outline

Greetings
A few words and learning tips from the instructor
Chinese and its Tones
1.0 Opening
1.1 I , You , He
1.2 My last name is wáng
1.3 Have a drink(tea), please.
1.4 Do you have any thing to do?
1.5 I am busy.
1.6 Ending
Week1

Introduce yourself
2.0 Opening
2.1 Chinese
2.2 Teach & Study
2.3 Listen & Write
2.4 I understand.
2.5 It is not difficult.
2.6 Ending
Week2

Shopping
3.0 Opening
3.1 Today
3.2 I like...
3.3 A book
3.4 The tea is great.
3.5 Who is he ?
3.6 Ending
Week3

Ｍaking an order
4.0 Opening
4.1 I have my meal with chopsticks.
4.2 one ,two ,three ,four ,five
4.3 six ,seven ,eight ,nine ,ten
4.4 Delicious Breakfast ,Lunch and Dinner
4.5 Making an order
4.6 Ending
Week4

Taking bus to school
5.0 Opening
5.1 I go to school by car.
5.2 City
5.3 near & far
5.4 store
5.5 Get sick
5.6 Ending
Week5

Daily Dialogue
6.0 Opening
6.1 Running
6.2 Mountain climbing
6.3 Go to class
6.4 Boss
6.5 Surfing on the internet
6.6 Ending
Week6

Summary of User Reviews

The Learn Chinese Mandarin course on Coursera has received positive reviews from users. The course is highly recommended for beginners who want to learn the language. Many users praised the course's interactive approach to learning.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Interactive approach to learning

Pros from User Reviews

Engaging and interactive content
Clear and concise explanations
Great for beginners
Convenient and flexible online learning
Good value for money

Cons from User Reviews

Limited practice opportunities
Some technical issues with the platform
Not suitable for advanced learners
No feedback on pronunciation
Lack of cultural context

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Learning Chinese : Start From Scratch (零到一學中文)

This is a six-week introductory course in Mandarin Chinese conversation. The course will be taught completely in Mandarin, however students are not expected to have any experience learning Chinese....

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