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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Chinese for Beginners by Peking University

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About the Course

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Chinese culture and language with our ABC Chinese course for beginners. This comprehensive course provides an introduction to Mandarin phonetics and essential daily expressions, enabling learners to achieve a fundamental understanding and confidently engage in basic conversations. Our carefully crafted curriculum covers practical topics and real-life situations, ranging from exchanging personal information and discussing daily schedules to conversing about food, prices, city life, weather, and hobbies. The diverse selection of reading materials and interactive activities ensures a rich and stimulating learning experience, piquing learners' interests throughout the course. No need to worry about learning Chinese characters – this course focuses on speaking skills, making it accessible and enjoyable. Elevate your learning with a thrilling bonus feature: virtually travel to China and hone your speaking skills with our immersive game, playable on a VR headset or desktop. Embark on a scavenger hunt, talk to vendors, encounter fellow travelers, and explore a traditional market, all while applying your Chinese skills in a real-world environment....

Top reviews

SS

Sep 16, 2016

Thanks for this course. I like it and this language really so necessary for me and my job. My company in New Zealand - ESKA Ltd (www.eskaltd.co.nz, eskaltd.com) and we are work with aliens from China.

SA

Jun 16, 2020

Awesome experience it was a comprehensive and informative course. I learnt alot. Thank you coursera for providing us such a nice and global platform to enhance skills and knowlegde by sitting at home.

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By Strelnikova T V

May 5, 2020

It's great! Thank you for this course! I recomend all people Who wants to start learning Chinese. It is the first step to study Chinese culture.

By Aika Z

Mar 19, 2020

Very nice course for beginner learners of Chinese. Advice you this course, if you want to come close to Chinese language and culture. Thank you!

By Angel D C A

Dec 29, 2019

I really enjoyed the course because was very interactive and the exams was awesome due to you can practise your learned skills about each topic.

By Mayra Z

Dec 13, 2018

Este curso es muy fácil de entender, los ejercicios son claros, al igual que los exámenes y las explicaciones. Lo recomiendo amplimente,

Saludos.

By An T

Sep 9, 2018

This course is really helpful for a beginer like me. I would like to have a course with more practice in writing and reading. Thank you so much

By MI T T U

May 3, 2023

The course has no Chinese characters. So any beginner want to start learning Chinese, but get confused with the characters can take the course.

By Rob B

Sep 15, 2021

An excellent course for beginners, well structured and paced. The presentations are clear and engaging. Assessments are helpful. Recommended.

By Nguyễn T L

Jun 17, 2021

lessons is really short and I love it. I can easily understand what teacher say. The knowledge is useful and familiar with real life. Thanks so

By Erin M

Dec 10, 2020

Very good beginner Chinese course. I learned a lot of phrases and how to structure some basic sentences, along with some good basic vocabulary.

By TANG L F

Sep 20, 2020

This is a very good and interesting course, I learned the correct pin yin and pronouncing. The lecturer is very good in teaching this course .

By Ahmad M

Aug 24, 2020

it was amazing journey i love the way of teaching thanks coursera i am very thankfull to all team of coursera and peking university it was good

By Ana L A S

Jul 28, 2020

Excellent course for begginers! It's a wonderful initiative from Beijing University. I plan on keep on learning chinese because of this course.

By Shirley J

Jul 4, 2020

Es un curso maravilloso, pensé que era complicado pero el idioma es apasionante y no es tan difícil. Mil gracias a la profesora es !excelente!

By 003 ก น

Jun 30, 2020

I learned Chinese language first time but teacher can make me understand in a short time and l had know a lot of vocabulary used in daily life.

By Matthew K

Jun 2, 2020

Perhaps a very basic intro to the characters would help with pronunciation? Other than that the course is terrific! Thank you Peking University

By Natteewan B

May 19, 2020

Thank you for making these lessons, i’ve got a lot of knowledge and the teacher are so good, she makes things clear and easily for the learner.

By fazer r

Jan 9, 2018

Très bonne méthode d'apprentissage ! Ludique , pratique et simple ! Je recommande et j'ai fait une très bonne expérience . Merci encore course.

By Kyaw K A

Jun 6, 2021

Yes, I really like the explanations and it's very easy to understand for beginners like me. Also thanks for teaching us with good techniques.

By Melody C C

Aug 29, 2020

I recommend this course to those who would like to learn Mandarin. Very easy to follow and with enough activity to practice the pronunciation.

By Michele G

Jul 10, 2020

Dear Professor,

I have really enjoyed this course!

Xiexie! (I do not know how to get the accents with my new keyboard)

Zaijian!

Michele Giovinazzo

By Кислицкая Е

Jun 18, 2020

Замечательный курс!!! Прекрасное произношение носителя языка. Необходимая лексика! Очень рада, что прошла этот курс, это был правильный выбор!

By Debbie J L T T

Jun 14, 2020

As someone who speaks basic Mandarin, I was challenged by this. Good for someone who is rusty at the language. A refresher course, if you may.

By Kanya P

May 14, 2020

it might be difficult for those who has no idea about how to read PinYin to learn this...

Also it is hard to pronounce Chinese in thiz lesson..

By Nicolás C

Apr 22, 2020

It ´s a very good way to learn chinese. This language it is very difficult to learn but with this course i ve learned so many words. Thanks!!!

By Md S H

Apr 17, 2020

One of the best instructor I have ever seen. Very warm course for a newbie. It was so helpful to learn basic Chinese. Thanks for this course.