This course is designed for absolute beginners who wish to learn Mandarin Chinese. You’ll pick up a lot of practical vocabulary and useful phrases that will help you thrive in day-to-day situations, whether you're planning to travel or just curious about the language and culture. By the end, you'll be able to introduce yourself, order food, and engage in basic conversations while understanding some fundamental grammar rules to further your studies.
What you'll learn
pronounce words correctly
greet people and introduce yourself
read a restaurant menu
count up to 1000
order food and drinks
give and receive directions
describe people and yourself
tell the time
make requests
navigate shopping situations
ask questions
express feelings and interests
form sentences in the past
create questions and negations
Course objectives
to teach essential Mandarin vocabulary and phrases
to develop basic conversational skills
to provide an understanding of basic grammar rules