Mandarin Chinese for Intermediate Learners: Part 1

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Approx. 17 hours to complete

Course Summary

This course is designed for intermediate learners who want to improve their Mandarin Chinese skills. You will learn more complex sentence structures, new vocabulary, and gain a deeper understanding of Chinese culture.

Key Learning Points

  • Learn to express your thoughts and ideas in Mandarin Chinese more effectively
  • Develop your understanding of Chinese culture and society
  • Improve your listening and speaking skills through interactive exercises

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Learning Outcomes

  • Develop a deeper understanding of Chinese culture and society
  • Improve listening and speaking skills in Mandarin Chinese
  • Expand vocabulary and master more complex sentence structures

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic knowledge of Mandarin Chinese
  • A willingness to practice and improve language skills

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online and Self-Paced
  • Interactive Exercises
  • Video Lectures
  • Peer Feedback

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  • Mandarin Chinese for Beginners
  • Advanced Mandarin Chinese

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Description

"Mandarin Chinese 1: Chinese for Intermediate Learners" is the first course of the MOOC specialization "Learn Intermediate Mandarin Chinese" created by Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

Outline

  • LESSON 1 你也喜欢跑步吗? Do you also like running? PART 1
  • Welcome
  • 你也喜欢跑步吗?Do you also like running?
  • Before you start learning lesson 1
  • New words 生词
  • Grammar points
  • Written Text (don't read before watching the video)
  • Practice 练习
  • Quiz 测验
  • LESSON 1 你也喜欢跑步吗?Do you also like running? PART 2
  • 马克的日记 Mark‘s Diary
  • Cultural appreciation 文化赏析
  • New words 生词
  • Grammar points
  • Written Text (don't read before watching the video)
  • Practice 练习
  • Quiz 测验
  • LESSON 2 你学得怎么样?How well do you learn? PART 1
  • 你学得怎么样? How well do you learn?
  • New words 生词
  • Grammar points
  • Written Text (don't read before watching the video)
  • Practice 练习
  • Quiz 测验
  • LESSON 2 你学得怎么样?How well do you learn? PART 2
  • 艾米丽的家 Emily's House
  • Cultural appreciation 文化赏析
  • New words 生词
  • Grammar points
  • Written Text (don't read before watching the video)
  • Practice 练习
  • Quiz 测验
  • LESSON 3 肉夹馍比汉堡包好吃 Roujiamo tastes better than hamburgers PART 1
  • 肉夹馍比汉堡包好吃 Roujiamo tastes better than hamburgers
  • New words 生词
  • Grammar points
  • Written Text (don't read before watching the video)
  • Practice 练习
  • Quiz 测验
  • LESSON 3 肉夹馍比汉堡包好吃 Roujiamo Tastes Better Than Hamburgers PART 2
  • 马克的日记 Mark‘s Diary
  • Cultural appreciation 文化赏析
  • New words 生词
  • Grammar points
  • Written Text (don't read before watching the video)
  • Practice 练习
  • Quiz 测验
  • LESSON 4 你是跟谁一起去的?Who did you go with?
  • 你是跟谁一起去的?Who did you go with?
  • New words 生词
  • Grammar points
  • Written Text (don't read before watching the video)
  • Practice 练习
  • Quiz 测验
  • LESSON 4 你是跟谁一起去的?Who did you go with? PART 2
  • 李佳的日记 Lijia's Diary
  • Cultural appreciation 文化赏析
  • New words 生词
  • Grammar points
  • Written Text (don't read before watching the video)
  • Practice 练习
  • Quiz 测验
  • LESSON 5 马克去面试 Mark goes for an interview PART 1
  • 马克去面试 Mark goes for an interview
  • New words 生词
  • Grammar points
  • Written Text (don't read before watching the video)
  • Practice 练习
  • Quiz 测验
  • LESSON 5 马克去面试 Mark goes for an interview PART 2
  • 马克的日记 Mark's Diary
  • Cultural appreciation 文化赏析
  • New words 生词
  • Grammar points
  • Written Text (don't read before watching the video)
  • Practice 练习
  • Quiz 测验

Summary of User Reviews

Learn Mandarin Chinese with this intermediate course on Coursera. Users highly recommend this course for its engaging content and expert instruction. Many found the course to be challenging but rewarding, and appreciated the emphasis on practical conversation skills.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Expert instruction and engaging content.

Pros from User Reviews

  • High-quality instruction from experienced teachers
  • Practical conversation skills emphasized
  • Challenging but rewarding course content

Cons from User Reviews

  • May be difficult for absolute beginners
  • Some users found the course pacing to be too fast
  • Limited opportunities for speaking practice
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Approx. 17 hours to complete
An Na, Wang Jun, 叶军
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Coursera

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