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Chinese for Beginners Courses

Chinese for beginners courses can help you learn basic vocabulary, sentence structure, pronunciation, and essential characters. You can build skills in conversational phrases, listening comprehension, and reading simple texts. Many courses introduce tools like language apps and online dictionaries that aid in practicing speaking and writing. You'll also explore cultural aspects that enhance your understanding of the language, making it easier to connect with native speakers and navigate everyday situations.

Popular Chinese for Beginners Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Biology Meets Programming: Bioinformatics for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Programming Principles, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Biology, Program Development

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Peking University

    Chinese Characters for beginner (2) 汉字(2)

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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    200 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Peking University

    中级商务汉语(入职与营销篇)

    Skills you'll gain: Product Marketing, Product Promotion, Interviewing Skills, Product Knowledge, Business Marketing, Oral Comprehension, Language Competency, Business Communication, Literacy, Verbal Communication Skills, Customer Complaint Resolution, Oral Expression, Vocabulary, Customer Service, Language Learning, Business, Marketing Strategies, Customer Support, On-The-Job Training, Peer Review

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    150 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Chino básico: Lenguaje y cultura empresarial

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Setting Appointments, Language Learning, Oral Expression, Language Competency, Hotels and Accommodations, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Video Production, Cultural Sensitivity, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Travel Arrangements, Spanish Language, Telephone Skills, Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Business Communication, Project Closure

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    515 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    English to Describe Me and My Daily Routines

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Business English for Non-Native Speakers

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Interviewing Skills, Business Communication, Case Studies, Business Ethics, Data Visualization, Oral Expression, English Language, Language Competency, Presentations, Target Audience, Report Writing, Writing, Business Analysis, Analysis, Communication Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills, Intercultural Competence, Communication

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.6K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    Sungkyunkwan University

    A Bridge to the World: Korean Language for Beginners Ⅰ

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    598 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    中医汉语

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Preventative Care, Literacy, Personal Care, Behavioral Health, Health Care, Vocabulary, Nutrition and Diet, Language Competency, Language Learning, Ancient History, Writing

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • 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, Business Communication, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Collaboration, Booking (Sales), Grammar, Time Management, Hotels and Accommodations, Critical Thinking

    1.7
    Rating, 1.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Peking University

    中级商务汉语——商务活动篇

    Skills you'll gain: Market Research, Hotels and Accommodations, Telephone Skills, Business Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Hotel Operations, Travel Arrangements, Language Learning, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Hospitality, Market Intelligence, Business Correspondence, Oral Expression, Negotiation, Language Competency, Events and Conferences, Business Writing, Customer Relationship Building, Vocabulary

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    63 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    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
    ·
    35 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    商务英语课程 Business English

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Sales Presentations, Purchasing, Meeting Facilitation, Employee Coaching, Oral Expression, Strategic Sourcing, Product Marketing, Marketing Materials, English Language, Business Communication, Concision, Telephone Skills, Active Listening, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Correspondence, Business Writing, Presentations, Executive Presence, Management Reporting

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    46 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Biology Meets Programming: Bioinformatics for Beginners: University of California San Diego
  • Chinese Characters for beginner (2) 汉字(2): Peking University
  • 中级商务汉语(入职与营销篇): Peking University
  • Chino básico: Lenguaje y cultura empresarial: Arizona State University
  • English to Describe Me and My Daily Routines: Arizona State University
  • Business English for Non-Native Speakers: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • A Bridge to the World: Korean Language for Beginners Ⅰ: Sungkyunkwan University
  • 中医汉语: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Business Chinese 1 中级汉语 (上): Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • 中级商务汉语——商务活动篇: Peking University

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