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Learn Mandarin Chinese Specialization
Learn Mandarin Chinese. Learning Chinese in real-life situations with ease and fun.
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Learn Mandarin Chinese SpecializationShanghai Jiao Tong UniversityAbout this Specialization
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Come and learn the language which is spoken by more than 1 billion people and is getting more and more learners. This may enable you to know and do business with people from one of the world's biggest economies. This specialization may also help you to pass HSK (the only official proficiency test of Chinese language) level 1 or 2.
Applied Learning Project
This is a beginner's course of Mandarin Chinese. It uses video lectures, short plays, interactive exercises and cultural tips to help learners build fundamental capability of oral Chinese in real-life situation. At the end of the 15-week specialization, the learners will reach the following proficiency: 1000 words, 75 language points, and handling 30 real-life situations.
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Beginner Level
Approximately 6 months to complete
Suggested pace of 4 hours/week
English
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100% online courses
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Flexible Schedule
Set and maintain flexible deadlines.
Beginner Level
Approximately 6 months to complete
Suggested pace of 4 hours/week
English
Could your company benefit from training employees on in-demand skills?
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