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Mandarin Chinese for Intermediate Learners: Capstone Project

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Course Summary

This capstone course builds on the skills learned in the previous four courses to help students improve their Mandarin Chinese proficiency. Students will engage in conversation practice and learn about Chinese culture and customs.

Key Learning Points

Practice conversational skills with native speakers
Learn about Chinese culture and customs
Improve Mandarin Chinese proficiency

Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have

- USA: $38,000
- India: ₹3,00,000
- Spain: €18,000
- USA: $38,000
- India: ₹3,00,000
- Spain: €18,000
- USA: $50,000
- India: ₹4,00,000
- Spain: €24,000
- USA: $38,000
- India: ₹3,00,000
- Spain: €18,000
- USA: $50,000
- India: ₹4,00,000
- Spain: €24,000
- USA: $45,000
- India: ₹3,50,000
- Spain: €21,000

Learning Outcomes

Improved Mandarin Chinese proficiency
Ability to engage in conversation with native speakers
Understanding of Chinese culture and customs

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Completion of previous four courses
Intermediate level Mandarin Chinese proficiency

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online self-paced
Interactive
Conversation-based

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Description

"Mandarin Chinese: Capstone Project for Intermediate Learners" is the fourth and final course of the MOOC specialization "Learn Intermediate Mandarin Chinese" created by Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

Outline

REVIEW OF COURSE 1
Welcome to capstone project
Review Lesson 1
Review Lesson 2
Review Lesson 3
Review Lesson 4
Review Lesson 5
How to pass the capstone project and your options
About the retrospective videos

Extensive practice for course 1
Foreigners in China For 10 days vs 10 Years (Youtube: 杰里德 Jared)

Review of Course 2
Review Lesson 6
Review Lesson 7
Review Lesson 8
Review Lesson 9
Review Lesson 10

Extensive practice for course 2
Chinese vs Western friends (Youtube: 杰里德 Jared)

Review of Course 3
Review Lesson 11
Review Lesson 12
Review Lesson 13
Review Lesson 14
Review Lesson 15

EXTENSIVE PRACTICE FOR COURSE 3
How did I learn Chinese? (Bilibili: 杰里德 Jared)

EXTENSIVE PRACTICE FOR COURSE 1 TO 3
Farewell video
Welcome to SJTU if you intend to continue learning Chinese...
About the comprehensive test
Introduction of HSK and its sample tests
Let's take the real HSK 3!
Visit the website of SJTU Chinese program
Comprehensive test (listening part)
Comprehensive test (reading part)
Comprehensive test (writing part)
HSK 3 sample test (listening part)
HSK 3 sample test (reading part)
HSK 3 sample test (writing part)

Summary of User Reviews

The Mandarin Chinese Intermediate Learner Capstone course on Coursera has received positive reviews from users. Many users found the course to be engaging and helpful in improving their language skills. Overall, the course is highly recommended for intermediate learners of Mandarin Chinese.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Engaging and helpful in improving language skills.

Pros from User Reviews

Clear and concise explanations
Engaging and interactive course materials
Helpful feedback from instructors
Real-life scenarios to practice language skills
Flexible schedule and self-paced learning

Cons from User Reviews

Some users found the course too easy or too difficult
Limited opportunities for speaking practice
Some technical issues with the platform
Some users felt the course was too focused on reading and writing rather than speaking and listening
Limited interaction with other learners