Chinese Characters for beginner 汉字

• When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?

  Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:

  • The course may not offer an audit option. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid.

  • The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

• What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?

  When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.

• Is financial aid available?

  Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

• Is this course suitable for the zero based learners ?

  Yes. This course is designed for the beginners. The course starts with the explanation of the strokes and stroke orders, the basic elements of writing Chinese characters. At the same time, all those who are interested in Chinese characters are welcomed to select this course.

• What do I need to prepare before selecting this course ?

  Before learning this course, learners need to master the Chinese phonetic alphabet - Pinyin; If the learners can master the entry level of Chinese spoken language, such as the MOOC course "Chinese for beginners" , will be better for this course`s learning.

• Do I need to practice writing every day ?

  Yes. It is suggested that the learners practice hand writing for 0.5-1 hour every day. The duration of writing could be increased according to the contents of the course and the interest of the individual.

• How to do the practice of writing in this course ?

  This course is accompanied by a dedicated meter character template, which can be downloaded and printed by the learners.

• Is there any corresponding teaching materials or reference books for this course ?

  Yes. In order to cooperate with the course of study, the textbook "Chinese character" and the reference book "Chinese Character Visual Dictionary", which are planned to be published at the end of the year 2015, have been accomplished

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