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Chinese Language Courses

Chinese language courses can help you learn pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and writing systems like simplified and traditional characters. You can build skills in conversational fluency, reading comprehension, and cultural nuances that enhance communication. Many courses introduce tools such as language learning apps, online dictionaries, and character recognition software, which support your practice and help you apply your skills in everyday situations.


Popular Chinese Language Courses and Certifications


  • P

    Peking University

    Chinese for HSK 6

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Literacy, Writing, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Grammar

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    512 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California, Davis

    Learn Spanish: Basic Spanish Vocabulary

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Language Learning, Spanish Language, Oral Expression, Grammar, Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Culture, Writing and Editing, Language Competency, Research, Writing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.7K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    N

    National Taiwan University

    是誰在說話 -- 可愛的臺灣。(Intermediate Chinese)

    Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Grammar, Oral Comprehension, Culture, Storytelling, Cultural Diversity, World History

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    200 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Learn Mandarin Chinese: Intermediate

    Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Culture, Grammar, Intercultural Competence, Business

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    150 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    N

    Nanjing University

    Translation in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Writing and Editing, Grammar, Cultural Sensitivity, Editing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    251 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    N

    National Taiwan University

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

    Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Vocabulary, Grammar, Language Competency, Oral Comprehension

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    552 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    P

    Peking University

    中级商务汉语(入职与营销篇)

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Business Communication, Customer Service, Customer Complaint Resolution, Marketing Strategies, Product Knowledge, Verbal Communication Skills, Product Demonstration, Business Writing, Product Marketing, Business Management, Vocabulary, Recruitment, Language Learning

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    148 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
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    S

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Business Chinese 1 中级汉语 (上)

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Language Competency, Oral Comprehension, Telephone Skills, Business Communication, Language Learning, Business Writing, Vocabulary, Collaboration, Grammar, Time Management, Hospitality, Critical Thinking

    1.7
    Rating, 1.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    P

    Peking University

    Chinese Characters for beginner (2) 汉字(2)

    Skills you'll gain: Vocabulary, Literacy, Oral Comprehension, Language Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    198 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    P

    Peking University

    现代汉语核心语法

    Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Vocabulary, Language Competency, Language Learning, Literacy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    102 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    P

    Peking University

    中级商务汉语——商务活动篇

    Skills you'll gain: Telephone Skills, Business Communication, Market Research, Business Correspondence, Travel Arrangements, Events and Conferences, Cultural Sensitivity, Negotiation, Language Competency, Customer Relationship Building, Presentations, Vocabulary

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    62 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
    L

    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    竞争策略(中文版)

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Partnership, Product Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Opportunities, Go To Market Strategy, Market Dynamics, New Product Development, Market Analysis, Product Design, Innovation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    499 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular chinese language courses

  • Chinese for HSK 6: Peking University
  • Learn Spanish: Basic Spanish Vocabulary: University of California, Davis
  • 是誰在說話 -- 可愛的臺灣。(Intermediate Chinese): National Taiwan University
  • Learn Mandarin Chinese: Intermediate: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Translation in Practice: Nanjing University
  • Learning Chinese : Start From Scratch (零到一學中文): National Taiwan University
  • 中级商务汉语(入职与营销篇): Peking University
  • Business Chinese 1 中级汉语 (上): Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Chinese Characters for beginner (2) 汉字(2): Peking University
  • 现代汉语核心语法: Peking University

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