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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

The Mandarin Chinese 1: Chinese for Beginners certification course is a 2 weeks approximate course that is a beginner level course offered by the intuition Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and Coursera. The course is delivered in an 100% online mode to all the participants. This course is a 2 weeks-long programme focused on making the students learn Mandarin.

The Mandarin Chinese 1: Chinese for Beginners training course used short plays, lectures, and interactive exercises along with cultural tips for helping the learners to orally speak Chinese whenever required in real-life scenarios. The end of the 2 weeks marks the learning of the fundamental capacity of the oral Mandarin language. Also, the candidates will be getting an end certificate to justify their learnings. 

The Highlights

  • 2 weeks of course duration 
  • 100% online programme
  • A small programme
  • Specialization course

Programme Offerings

  • Shareable Certificate
  • Flexible Deadlines
  • Beginner level.

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
yesCoursera

Mandarin Chinese 1: Chinese for Beginners Fee Structure

DescriptionAmount in INR
Mandarin Chinese 1: Chinese for Beginners - Audit course
Free
Mandarin Chinese 1: Chinese for Beginners -  1 month
Rs. 1,699
Mandarin Chinese 1: Chinese for Beginners - 3 months
Rs. 3,499
Mandarin Chinese 1: Chinese for Beginners -  6 months
Rs. 5,199

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

Upon completion of the course, the candidates shall be offered a Mandarin Chinese 1: Chinese for Beginners certification by Coursera.

What you will learn

Language skills

Here is what the Mandarin Chinese 1: Chinese for Beginners certification syllabus will teach the candidates:

  • 150 words
  • Learning to handle real-life situations
  • 20 language points 

Who it is for

If the students want to learn Mandarin and start their base on becoming a linguist or a foreign language interpreter then this course is an ideal option.


Admission Details

To get admission to the Mandarin Chinese 1: Chinese for Beginners classes, the students can follow these steps: 

Step 1: Follow the official URL: https://www.coursera.org/learn/mandarin-chinese-1

Step 2: Then further the next step is to get enrolled by clicking on the ‘Enrol Now’ button.

Step 3: As soon as the enrolment process is successfully established, the candidates are admitted to the course directly.

The Syllabus

Videos
  • Welcome Video
  • Hello!
  • Introduction to phonetics 1
Readings
  • Notice: Upgrading on Chinese Character learning
  • New words
  • Written text of conversation (Optional, Don't read it before watching the video)
  • Complete introduction to Phonetics (optional, read only when you are anxious to know everything about pinyin)
Assignments
  • Practice 
  • quiz
Discussion Prompt
  • Introduce yourself

Videos
  • Where are you from?
  • Cultural tips
Readings
  • New words
  • Written text of conversation (optional)
  • Chinese Characters (high target/optional)
Assignments
  • Practice
  • quiz
Discussion Prompt
  • Tell us more about yourself

Videos
  • What's the time?
  • Introduction to phonetics 2
Readings
  • New words
  • Numbers
  • Written text of conversation (optional)
Assignments
  • Practice
  • Quiz
Discussion Prompt
  • Talk about the time when you have your classes

Videos
  • What is the date today?
  • Cultural tips
Readings
  • New words
  • Written text of conversation (optional)
  • Chinese Characters (high target/optional)
Assignments
  • Practice
  • Quiz
Discussion Prompt
  • Talk about your travel schedule

Videos
  • What do you want to buy?
  • Introduction to phonetics 3
Readings
  • New words
  • Written text of conversation (optional)
Assignments
  • Practice
  • Quiz
Discussion Prompt
  • What should you ask when trying to buy bread (or anything else)?

Videos
  • It's a little expensive.
  • Cultural tips
Readings
  • New words 
  • Colors
  • Written text of conversation (optional)
  • Chinese Characters (high target/optional)
Assignments
  • Practice
  • Quiz
Discussion Prompt
  • Make requests when doing shopping

Videos
  • How many people are there in your family?
  • Introduction to phonetics 4
Readings
  • New words 
  • Written text of conversation (optional)
Assignments
  • Practice
  • Quiz
Discussion Prompt
  • Talk about your family

Videos
  • Where does your father work?
  • Cultural tips
Readings
  • New words
  • Written text of conversation (optional)
  • Chinese Characters (high target/optional)
Assignments
  • Practice
  • Quiz
Discussion Prompt
  • Talk about your job and working place

Videos
  • This is the menu, please take your order.
  • Introduction to phonetics 5
Readings
  • New words
  • Written text of conversation (optional)
Assignments
  • Practice
  • Quiz
Discussion Prompt
  • List the expressions that you may use in a restaurant

Videos
  • What would you like to eat?
  • Cultural tips
  • Learn Chinese at SJTU
Readings
  • New words
  • Written text of conversation (optional)
  • Chinese Characters (high target/optional)
  • Visit the website of SJTU Chinese program
Assignments
  • Practice
  • Quiz
Discussion Prompt
  • Comment on food (or anything) then ask other's opinion
Peer Review
  • Talk about yourself and your family.

Instructors

SJTU Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What’s the enrolment process for the Mandarin Chinese 1: Chinese for Beginners online course?

The enrolment process is simple as only registration is necessary.

2: Does Coursera offer practice quizzes, and assignments for the students opting for the premium version?

Yes, the quizzes and assignments are included in the premium version.

3: Is there a prohibition on the students getting the audit version of the programme?

Yes, the students in the audit mode are not eligible for a shareable certificate.

4: Is there any community for the learners of the Mandarin Chinese 1: Chinese for Beginners course ?

Definitely, a community gets built over time with the students in this course.

5: Is there any device that is specified for viewing this Mandarin certification course?

This certification course is accessible on all devices.

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