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Chinese courses can help you learn pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, and writing systems like simplified and traditional characters. You can build skills in conversational fluency, reading comprehension, and cultural understanding, that support effective communication. Many courses introduce tools like language apps, online dictionaries, and audio resources that enhance your learning experience and help you practice speaking and listening in real-life contexts.

Popular Chinese Courses and Certifications


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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    竞争策略(中文版)

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    500 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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, Literacy, Oral Comprehension, Culture, Storytelling, Cultural Diversity, Public History

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    202 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    Chinese Characters for beginner (3) 汉字(3)

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

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Mandarin Chinese 2: Chinese for Beginners

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    431 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Introduction to Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Cleansing, Jupyter, Data Literacy, Data Mining, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Business Analytics, R (Software), Business Analysis, Model Deployment, Database Management, Relational Databases, Stored Procedure, R Programming, Data Science, Data Processing, Big Data, GitHub, Python Programming

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    102K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Mandarin Chinese for Intermediate Learners: Part 2

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

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Chinese Politics Part 2 – China and the World

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, International Finance, World History, Diplomacy, Political Sciences, Economics, Economic Development, Strategic Partnership, Policy Analysis, Security Strategy, Governance, Science and Research

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    139 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Mandarin Chinese for Intermediate Learners: Capstone Project

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

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Basic Modeling for Discrete Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Model Optimization, Mathematical Modeling, Problem Solving, Process Modeling, Mathematical Software, Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking, Data Modeling

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    460 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Xi'an Jiaotong University

    中国哲学经典著作导读

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Aesthetics, Ancient History, Culture, Political Sciences

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    277 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    Chinese Characters for beginner (2) 汉字(2)

    Skills you'll gain: Vocabulary, English Language, Literacy, Language Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    200 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    崑曲之美

    Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Music, Music Performance, Music Theory, Aesthetics, Music History, Art History, World Music, Liberal Arts

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    708 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • 竞争策略(中文版): Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • 是誰在說話 -- 可愛的臺灣。(Intermediate Chinese): National Taiwan University
  • Chinese Characters for beginner (3) 汉字(3): Peking University
  • Mandarin Chinese 2: Chinese for Beginners: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Introduction to Data Science: IBM
  • Mandarin Chinese for Intermediate Learners: Part 2: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Chinese Politics Part 2 – China and the World: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Mandarin Chinese for Intermediate Learners: Capstone Project: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Basic Modeling for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • 中国哲学经典著作导读: Xi'an Jiaotong University

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