Course Summary
This course is designed for learners who have completed Mandarin Chinese 2 or equivalent. It focuses on developing learners' ability to communicate in Chinese in a range of everyday situations, and to read and write a variety of text types in Chinese.Key Learning Points
- Learn to communicate effectively in Chinese in a range of everyday situations
- Develop your reading and writing skills in Chinese
- Gain an understanding of Chinese culture and customs
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Develop the ability to communicate effectively in Chinese in a range of everyday situations
- Gain an understanding of Chinese culture and customs
- Develop your reading and writing skills in Chinese
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Completion of Mandarin Chinese 2 or equivalent
- Access to a computer with internet connectivity
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Interactive
Similar Courses
- Mandarin Chinese for Beginners
- Mandarin Chinese 2
- Business Chinese
Related Education Paths
Related Books
Description
Mandarin Chinese 3: Chinese for beginners is a beginner's course of Mandarin Chinese in continuation of Mandarin Chinese 2: Chinese for beginners. 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-lesson course, the learners will reach the following proficiency:
Outline
- Lesson 11 Wǒ xiǎnɡ jiè jǐ běn Hànyǔ shū 我想借几本汉语书 I want to borrow some Chinese books Part 1
- Nǐ huì shuō Zhōnɡwén mɑ？ 你会说中文吗？Can you speak Chinese?
- Notice: Upgrading on Chinese character learning
- New words 生词
- Learning to write Chinese Characters 1 学写汉字 1 （Low target/Optional）
- Written text of conversation (Optional, Don't read it before watching the video)
- Practice 练习
- Quiz 测验
- Lesson 11 Wǒ xiǎnɡ jiè jǐ běn Hànyǔ shū 我想借几本汉语书 I want to borrow some Chinese books Part 2
- Wǒ xiǎnɡ jiè jǐ běn Hànyǔ shū 我想借几本汉语书 I want to borrow some Chinese books
- Cultural tips 文化介绍
- New words 生词
- Written text of conversation (Optional, Don't read it before watching the video)
- Chinese characters (high target/optional)
- Practice 练习
- Quiz 测验
- Lesson 12 Wǒ xiǎnɡ huàn Rénmínbì 我想换人民币 I would like to exchange for RMB Part 1
- Wǒ xiǎnɡ huàn Rénmínbì 我想换人民币 I would like to exchange for RMB
- New words 生词
- Learning to write Chinese Characters 2 学写汉字 2 （Low target/Optional）
- Written text of conversation (Optional, Don't read it before watching the video)
- Practice 练习
- Quiz 测验
- Lesson 12 Wǒ xiǎnɡ huàn Rénmínbì 我想换人民币 I would like to exchange for RMB Part 2
- Wǒ yào bàn yì zhānɡ xīn kǎ 我要办一张新卡 I need to get a new card
- Cultural tips 文化介绍
- New words 生词
- Written text of conversation (Optional, Don't read it before watching the video)
- Chinese characters (high target/optional)
- Practice 练习
- Quiz 测验
- Lesson 13 Qǐnɡ bǎ zhuōzi shōushi yíxiàr 请把桌子收拾一下儿 Please clear the table Part 1
- Qǐnɡ bǎ zhuōzi shōushi yíxiàr 请把桌子收拾一下儿 Please clear the table
- New words 生词
- Learning to write Chinese Characters 3 学写汉字 3 （Low target/Optional）
- Written text of conversation (Optional, Don't read it before watching the video)
- Practice 练习
- Quiz 测验
- Lesson 13 Qǐnɡ bǎ zhuōzi shōushi yíxiàr 请把桌子收拾一下儿 Please clear the table Part 2
- Mínɡtiān shì Jiékè de shēnɡrì 明天是杰克的生日 Tomorrow is Jack’s birthday
- Cultural Tips 文化介绍
- New words 生词
- Written text of conversation (Optional, Don't read it before watching the video)
- Chinese characters (high target/optional)
- Practice 练习
- Quiz 测验
- Lesson 14 Wǒ xiǎnɡ qù lǚyóu 我想去旅游 I want to take a trip Part 1
- Wǒ xiǎnɡ qù lǚyóu 我想去旅游 I want to take a trip
- New words 生词
- Learning to write Chinese Characters 4 学写汉字 4 （Low target/Optional）
- Written text of conversation (Optional, Don't read it before watching the video)
- Practice 练习
- Quiz 测验
- Lesson 14 Wǒ xiǎnɡ qù lǚyóu 我想去旅游 I want to take a trip Part 2
- Wǒ méi qù ɡuò Běijīnɡ 我没去过北京 I haven't been to Beijing
- Cultural Tips 文化介绍
- New words 生词
- Written text of conversation (Optional, Don't read it before watching the video)
- Chinese characters (high target/optional)
- Practice 练习
- Quiz 测验
- Lesson 15 Wǒ xiǎnɡ dìnɡ yì zhānɡ jīpiào 我想订一张机票 I want to book a flight ticket Part 1
- Wǒ xiǎnɡ dìnɡ yì zhānɡ jīpiào 我想订一张机票 I want to book a flight ticket
- New words 生词
- Learning to write Chinese Characters 5 学写汉字 5（Low target/ Optional）
- Written text of conversation (Optional, Don't read it before watching the video)
- Practice 练习
- Quiz 测验
- Lesson 15 Wǒ xiǎnɡ dìnɡ yì zhānɡ jīpiào 我想订一张机票 I want to book a flight ticket Part 2
- Wǒ yào bànlǐ dēnɡjīpái 我要办理登机牌 I would like to get a boarding pass
- Cultural Tips 文化介绍
- New words 生词
- Written text of conversation (Optional, Don't read it before watching the video)
- Chinese characters (high target/optional)
- Practice 练习
- Quiz 测验
Summary of User Reviews
The Mandarin Chinese 3 course on Coursera has received positive reviews from its users. Students have praised the course for its comprehensive content and engaging teaching approach. Many have found the course helpful in improving their Chinese language skills.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
The course is praised for its comprehensive content and engaging teaching approach.Pros from User Reviews
- Comprehensive content that covers essential topics for learning Chinese language
- Engaging teaching approach that keeps students motivated and interested
- High-quality video lectures and interactive exercises that aid learning
- Great value for money compared to traditional language courses
- Flexible schedule allows students to learn at their own pace
Cons from User Reviews
- Limited interaction with instructors and other students
- Some users found the course challenging and required extra effort to keep up
- Occasional technical issues with the platform
- Lack of personalized feedback and assessment
- Not suitable for complete beginners with no prior knowledge of Chinese language
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