Course Summary
Learn Mandarin Chinese with this beginner course that covers basic vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar.Key Learning Points
- Focus on practical conversational skills
- Learn about Chinese culture and customs
- Develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- USA: $48,000
- India: ₹4,65,000
- Spain: €21,000
- USA: $48,000
- India: ₹4,65,000
- Spain: €21,000
- USA: $95,000
- India: ₹18,50,000
- Spain: €60,000
- USA: $48,000
- India: ₹4,65,000
- Spain: €21,000
- USA: $95,000
- India: ₹18,50,000
- Spain: €60,000
- USA: $45,000
- India: ₹3,00,000
- Spain: €18,000
Related Topics for further study
- Mandarin Chinese Vocabulary
- Chinese Culture and Customs
- Basic Grammar Rules
- Listening and Speaking Skills
- Reading and Writing Skills
Learning Outcomes
- Master basic Mandarin Chinese vocabulary and grammar
- Develop confidence in speaking and listening to Mandarin Chinese
- Understand Chinese customs and culture
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- No prior knowledge of Mandarin Chinese required
- A willingness to learn and practice consistently
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
Similar Courses
- Chinese Language: Learn Basic Mandarin
- Chinese for Beginners
Notable People in This Field
- Benny Lewis
- Olle Linge
Related Books
Description
Mandarin Chinese 1: Chinese for beginners is a beginner's course of Mandarin Chinese. It uses lectures, short plays, interactive exercises and cultural tips to help learners build a fundamental capability of oral Chinese in real-life situations. At the end of the 5-week course, the learners will reach the following proficiency:
Outline
- Lesson 1 Nǐ hǎo 你好 Hello! Part 1
- Welcome Video
- Nǐ hǎo 你好 Hello!
- Introduction to phonetics 1 语音入门1
- Notice:Upgrading on Chinese Character learning
- New words 生词
- Written text of conversation (Optional, Don't read it before watching the video)
- Complete introduction to Phonetics (optional, read only when you are anxious to know everything about pinyin)
- Practice 练习
- quiz 测验
- Lesson 1 Nǐ hǎo 你好 Hello! Part 2
- Nǐ shì nǎ ɡuó rén ？ 你是哪国人？ Where are you from?
- Cultural tips 文化介绍
- New words 生词
- Written text of conversation (optional)
- Chinese Characters (high target/optional)
- Practice 练习
- quiz 测验
- Lesson 2 Xiànzài jǐ diǎn ？ 现在几点？ What's the time? Part 1
- Xiànzài jǐ diǎn ？ 现在几点？ What's the time?
- Introduction to phonetics 2 语音入门2
- New words 生词
- Numbers 数字
- Written text of conversation (optional)
- Practice 练习
- Quiz 测验
- Lesson 2 Xiànzài jǐ diǎn ？ 现在几点？ What's the time? Part 2
- Jīntiān jǐ yuè jǐ hào ？ 今天几月几号？What is the date today?
- Cultural tips 文化介绍
- New words 生词
- Written text of conversation (optional)
- Chinese Characters (high target/optional)
- Practice 练习
- Quiz 测验
- Lesson 3：Nǐ mǎi shénme? 你买什么？ What do you want to buy? Part 1
- Nǐ mǎi shénme ？ 你买什么？ What do you want to buy?
- Introduction to phonetics 3 语音入门 3
- New words 生词
- Written text of conversation (optional)
- Practice 练习
- Quiz 测验
- Lesson 3：Nǐ mǎi shénme? 你买什么？ What do you want to buy? Part 2
- Tài ɡuì le， piányi yìdiánr bɑ 。 太贵了，便宜一点儿吧。It's a little expensive.
- Cultural tips 文化介绍
- New words 生词
- Colors 颜色
- Written text of conversation (optional)
- Chinese Characters (high target/optional)
- Practice 练习
- Quiz 测验
- Lesson 4 Nǐ jiā yǒu jǐ kǒu rén ？ 你家有几口人? How many people are there in your family? Part 1
- Nǐ jiā yǒu jǐ kǒu rén? 你家有几口人？ How many people are there in your family?
- Introduction to phonetics 4 语音入门 4
- New words 生词
- Written text of conversation (optional)
- Practice 练习
- Quiz 测验
- Lesson 4 Nǐ jiā yǒu jǐ kǒu rén ？ 你家有几口人? How many people are there in your family? Part 2
- Nǐ bàbɑ zài nǎr ɡōnɡzuò? 你爸爸在哪儿工作？ Where does your father work?
- Cultural tips 文化介绍
- New words 生词
- Written text of conversation (optional)
- Chinese Characters (high target/optional)
- Practice 练习
- Quiz 测验
- Lesson 5 Nǐ xiǎnɡ chī shénme? 你想吃什么? What would you like to eat? Part 1
- Zhè shì càidān， qǐnɡ diǎn cài. 这是菜单，请点菜。This is the menu, please take your order.
- Introduction to phonetics 5 语音入门 5
- New words 生词
- Written text of conversation (optional)
- Practice 练习
- Quiz 测验
- Lesson 5 Nǐ xiǎnɡ chī shénme? 你想吃什么? What would you like to eat? Part 2
- Nǐ xiǎnɡ chī shénme? 你想吃什么？ What would you like to eat?
- Cultural tips 文化介绍
- Learn Chinese at SJTU
- New words 生词
- Written text of conversation（optional）
- Chinese Characters (high target/optional)
- Visit the website of SJTU Chinese program
- Practice 练习
- Quiz 测验
Summary of User Reviews
Coursera's Mandarin Chinese 1 course has received positive reviews from users. Many users have praised the course for its engaging and interactive content. Although the course is challenging, it provides an excellent foundation for learning the language.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Engaging and interactive contentPros from User Reviews
- Excellent foundation for learning Mandarin Chinese
- Interactive and engaging content
- High-quality video and audio lessons
- Access to a community of Mandarin Chinese learners
- The course is self-paced and flexible
Cons from User Reviews
- The course may be too challenging for beginners
- The course does not provide enough speaking practice
- The course does not cover advanced topics
- Some users have experienced technical issues with the platform
- The course is not free
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