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Mandarin Courses

Mandarin courses can help you learn pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and conversational skills. You can build proficiency in reading and writing Chinese characters, understanding cultural nuances, and engaging in everyday dialogues. Many courses introduce tools like language apps for practice, flashcards for vocabulary retention, and online platforms for immersive listening experiences. These resources enhance your ability to communicate effectively in Mandarin, whether for travel, business, or personal enrichment.


Popular Mandarin Courses and Certifications


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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Business Chinese 1 中级汉语 (上)

    Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Oral Expression, Language Competency, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Oral Comprehension, Language Learning, Grammar, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Vocabulary, Collaboration, Time Management, Critical Thinking

    1.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    More Chinese for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, English Language, Language Competency, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Grammar, Culture

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Classics of Chinese Humanities: Guided Readings

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Aesthetics, Culture, World History, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    54 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Mandarin Chinese 3: Chinese for Beginners

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    329 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    現代文學導讀:詩、散文、小說

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Storytelling, Aesthetics, World History

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    The amazing world of the ethnic groups of Yunnan Province

    Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Culture, English Language, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Liberal Arts, Multilingualism, Diversity Awareness, Anthropology, Intercultural Competence, Social Studies, Music, Storytelling, Demography

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Learn Spanish: Basic Spanish Vocabulary

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

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Everyday Chinese Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: General Medicine, Personal Care, Health Care, Health Assessment, Patient Education and Support, Preventative Care, Clinical Practices, Patient Treatment, Mindfulness, Clinical Assessment, Physiology, Pathology, Patient Observation, Pharmacology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Harvard Business Review

    Communicate with Polish

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Editing, Oral Expression, Writing and Editing, Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Communication, Concision, Graphic and Visual Design, Grammar, Storytelling, Organizational Skills

    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, Culture, Ancient History, Political Sciences

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Peking University

    Management Communication 管理沟通

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Business Communication, Communication, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Organizational Effectiveness, Active Listening, Interviewing Skills, Public Speaking, Cultural Diversity, Negotiation, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Behavioral Management

    4.9
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    174 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Chinese Politics Part 1 – China and Political Science

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Development, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Economics, Economic Development, Governance, Culture

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Business Chinese 1 中级汉语 (上): Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • More Chinese for Beginners: Peking University
  • Classics of Chinese Humanities: Guided Readings: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Mandarin Chinese 3: Chinese for Beginners: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • 現代文學導讀:詩、散文、小說: National Taiwan University
  • The amazing world of the ethnic groups of Yunnan Province: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Learn Spanish: Basic Spanish Vocabulary: University of California, Davis
  • Everyday Chinese Medicine: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Communicate with Polish: Harvard Business Review
  • 中国哲学经典著作导读: Xi'an Jiaotong University

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