Mandarin Chinese 2 Chinese for Beginners
Learn this Mandarin Chinese 2: Chinese for Beginners online course, and get familiar with oral Chinese fundamentals.
Beginner
Online
2 Weeks
4,117 INR Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Mandarin Chinese 2: Chinese for Beginners certification course by Coursera, and Shanghai Jiao Tong University, takes almost an approximate time of 18 hours to complete. This course is a beginner level Mandarin course for those who wish to get familiar with the fundamental speaking knowledge of Mandarin. The programme is taught online with the benefit of getting a completion shareable certificate.
The Mandarin Chinese 2: Chinese for Beginners training course is basically a continuation of the course, Mandarin Chinese 1: Chinese for beginners by Coursera. This particular programme is 2 week long programme that uses lectures, plays, exercises, and different tips on Chinese culture. This knowledge helps all the candidates to become confident while orally speaking Mandarin while facing real-life circumstances.
The Highlights
- 100% online
- Specialization course
- A small programme
Programme Offerings
- Shareable Certificate
- Flexible Deadlines
- Beginner level.
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | Coursera |
Mandarin Chinese 2: Chinese for Beginners Fee Details
Description | Amount |
1 Month | Rs. 1,699 |
3 months | Rs. 3,499 |
6 months | Rs. 5,199 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
A student should have completed at least 15 hours of learning Mandarin or must have completed course 1 of the specialization that this course belongs to.
Certification Qualifying Details
- Upon completion of the course, the candidates will get a Mandarin Chinese 2: Chinese for Beginners certification by Coursera.
What you will learn
Here is what the Mandarin Chinese 2: Chinese for Beginners certification syllabus will make the students proficient in:
- 300 words
- Learning to properly handle 10 real-life situations
- 40 language points
Who it is for
If there is a keen interest among students who want to be known as a linguist or a foreign language interpreter then this programme can be a great option.
Admission Details
To get admission to the Mandarin Chinese 2: Chinese for Beginners classes, the students can follow these steps:
Step 1: Follow the official URL: https://www.coursera.org/learn/mandarin-chinese-2
Step 2: After the students visit the website, they need to look for the button, ‘Enrol Now’.
Step 3: When they click, they either will have to sign up freshly or with the help of the previously made accounts sign in.
The Syllabus
Video
- How to get to the library? How to get to the library?
Readings
- Notice: Upgrading on Chinese character learning
- New words
- Introduction to Chinese Characters 1 Introduction to Chinese Characters 1
- Written text of conversation (Optional, Don't read it before watching the video)
Assignments
- Practice
- Quiz
Discussion Prompt
- Asking for directions/places
Videos
- Master, I'm going to the airport. Shifu, I need to go to the airport.
- Cultural tips Cultural introduction
Readings
- New words
- Written text of conversation (Optional, Don't read it before watching the video)
- Chinese characters (high target/optional)
Assignments
- Practice
- Quiz
Discussion Prompt
- Please list the expressions you would probably use when taking a taxi.
Video
- He is quite handsome. He looks quite handsome.
Readings
- New words
- Introduction to Chinese characters 2
- Written text of conversation (Optional, Don't read it before watching the video)
Assignments
- Practice
- Quiz
Discussion Prompt
- Describe a friend.
Videos
- What is your phone number? What's your phone number?
- Cultural tips Cultural introduction
Readings
- New words
- Written text of conversation (Optional, Don't read it before watching the video)
- Chinese characters (high target/optional)
Assignments
- Practice
- Quiz
Discussion Prompt
- Ask for your friend's phone number.
Video
- Excuse me, are you Wang Haoming? Is this Wang Haoming speaking?
Readings
- New words
- Introduction to Chinese characters 3
- Written text of conversation (Optional, Don't read it before watching the video)
Assignments
- Practice
- Quiz
- Copy of Practice
Discussion Prompt
- Make an invitation
Videos
- What's up?
- Cultural tips Cultural introduction
Readings
- New words
- Written text of conversation (Optional, Don't read it before watching the video)
- Chinese characters (high target/optional)
Assignments
- Practice
- Quiz
Discussion Prompt
- Leave a message
Video
- Where is my cell phone?
Readings
- New words
- Learn to express locations
- Introduction to Chinese Characters 4
- Written text of conversation (Optional, Don't read it before watching the video)
Assignments
- Practice
- Quiz
Discussion Prompt
- Describe the location of 3 items
Videos
- Where is your home?
- Cultural tips Cultural introduction
Assignments
- Practice
- Quiz
Discussion Prompt
- Describe the location of your home.
Readings
- New words
- Written text of conversation (Optional, Don't read it before watching the video)
- Chinese characters (high target/optional)
Video
- What happened to you? Are you feeling sick?
Readings
- New words
- Learn the body parts.
- Introduction to Chinese characters 5 Introduction to Chinese characters 5
- Written text of conversation (Optional, Don't read it before watching the video)
Assignments
- Practice
- Quiz
Discussion Prompt
- Describe your illness.
Videos
- Where exactly do you feel uncomfortable?
- Cultural tips Cultural introduction
Readings
- New words
- Written text of conversation (Optional, Don't read it before watching the video)
- Chinese characters (high target/optional)
Assignments
- Practice
- Quiz
Peer Review
- Leave a long message
Discussion Prompt
- See a doctor.
Instructors
SJTU Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The programme has been rated online as 4.8 stars by the students.
The price charged is zero.
The Coursera application can be used by downloading it from the play store or iTunes app store.
Yes, the certification can be printed on the resume.
No device specifications are prescribed for the programme.