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

    Course Overview

    The Mandarin Chinese 3: Chinese for Beginners certification course by Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and Coursera takes almost around 21 hours to complete. This is a beginner level course in the Mandarin language, and especially directed at those who have some idea of this language. Being taught online, the completion shareable certificate is also generated that may be printed provided specification has been opted by the participants instead of the audit mode.

    The Mandarin Chinese 3: Chinese for Beginners training course is mainly a continuation of the course, Mandarin Chinese 2: Chinese for beginners by Coursera. This course includes a 10 weeks curriculum that involves different kinds of exercises, plays, lectures, and Chinese culture tips. All these from the syllabus will help in learning Mandarin and speak it in different real-life scenarios in life. This specialization shall also help in passing the only official proficiency test in Chinese language, HSK level 1 or 2.

    The Highlights

    • 100% online
    • Specialization course
    • Self-paced programme
    • A small programme

    Programme Offerings

    • Shareable Certificate
    • Flexible Deadlines
    • Beginner level.

    Courses and Certificate Fees

    Certificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
    yesSJTU

    Mandarin Chinese 3: Chinese for Beginners Fee Details

    Description

    Amount

    1 month, 18 hours per week

    Rs. 1,699

    3 months, 6 hours per week

    Rs. 3,499

    6 months, 3 hours per week

    Rs. 5,199


    Eligibility Criteria

    Educational Qualification

    • A student must have completed around 30 hours of learning Mandarin, or must have learnt course 2, Learn Mandarin Chinese 2: Chinese for beginners that belongs to this programme.

    Certification Qualifying Details

    • Upon completion of the course, the candidates shall be getting Mandarin Chinese 3: Chinese for Beginners certification by Coursera.

    What you will learn

    Here is what the Mandarin Chinese 3: Chinese for Beginner certification syllabus will make the students proficient in:

    • 500 Chinese words
    • 60 points of language
    • 15 real-life situations

    Who it is for

    If a student has a very strong interest in becoming a linguist or a foreign language interpreter then an ideal option would be learning this Mandarin Chinese 3: Chinese for Beginners programme .


    Admission Details

    To get admission to the Mandarin Chinese 3: Chinese for Beginners classes, the students can follow these steps: 

    Step 1: Follow the official URL: https://www.coursera.org/learn/mandarin-chinese-3

    Step 2: Next, find, and click on the ‘Enrol Now button’.

    Step 3: Either sign in or if possible make new accounts of one os new to Coursera..

    The Syllabus

    Video
    • Can you speak Chinese?
    Readings
    • Notice: Upgrading on Chinese character learning
    • New words
    • Learning to write Chinese Characters 1 
    • Written text of conversation (Optional, Don't read it before watching the video)
    Assignments
    • Practice 
    • Quiz
    Discussion Prompts
    • Tell us what you are able/not able to do
    • Write the characters by yourself (optional)

    Videos
    • I want to borrow some chinese books
    • 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 Prompts
    • Talking about the possibility of doing something

    Video
    • I would like to exchange for RMB
    Readings
    • New words
    • Learning to write Chinese Characters 2 Low target/Optional
    • Written text of conversation (Optional, Don't read it before watching the video)
    Assignments
    • Practice
    • Quiz
    Discussion Prompts
    • Express big numbers
    • Write the characters by yourself (optional)

    Videos
    • I need to get a new card
    • Cultural tips
    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 money exchange and getting a new card

    Videos
    • Please clear the table
    Readings
    • New words
    • Learning to write Chinese Characters 3 (Low target/Optional)
    • Written text of conversation (Optional, Don't read it before watching the video)
    Assignments
    • Practice 
    • Quiz
    Discussion Prompt
    • Use "bǎ" sentences to mean "dispose of" or "give direction"
    • Write the characters by yourself (optional)

    Videos
    • Tomorrow is Jack’s birthday
    • Cultural Tips
    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
    • Prepare your friend's birthday party

    Videos
    • I want to take a trip
    Readings
    • New words 
    • Learning to write Chinese Characters (Low target/Optional)
    • Written text of conversation (Optional, Don't read it before watching the video)
    Assignments
    • Practice 
    • Quiz 
    Discussion Prompts
    • Tell us the places you want to visit
    • Write the characters by yourself (optional)

    Videos
    • I haven't been to Beijing
    • 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
    • Talk about your travel plan

    Videos
    • I want to book a flight ticket
    Readings
    • New words 
    • Learning to write Chinese Characters 5 (Low target/ Optional)
    • Written text of conversation (Optional, Don't read it before watching the video)
    Assignments
    • Practice
    • Quiz
    Discussion Prompts
    • Book a flight ticket for yourself
    • Write the characters by yourself (optional)

    Videos
    • I would like to get a boarding pass
    • Cultural Tips
    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
    • Book a hotel room
    Peer Review
    • Talk about your recent travel experience

    Instructors

    SJTU Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

    1: What’s the rating given for the Mandarin Chinese 3: Chinese for Beginners online course?

    The online rating is 4.9 stars by the participants.

    2: What's the pace for learning this programme?

    This course is self-paced.

    3: Does this Coursera programme strengthen the Mandarin vocabulary?

    Yes, the Mandarin vocabulary is strengthened through this programme.

    4: Is peer feedback assignments a part of the Mandarin Chinese 3: Chinese for Beginners premium access?

    Yes peer feedback assignments are offered in the premium access.

    5: What is the approximate completion time of this Mandarin Chinese programme?

    The completion time is approximately 21 hours.

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