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About this course
Are you planning a trip to a Mandarin-speaking country, or have you always wanted to learn some common Mandarin phrases? Whether you plan to travel for business or pleasure, learning basic Mandarin phrases and conversational skills will be key to a successful trip. Basic Mandarin is also a great skill to add to your resume, as many of today’s global business meetings are conducted in Mandarin Chinese.
Basic Mandarin is the first in a series of six courses designed to teach you how to speak Mandarin Chinese. This course will introduce you to the basic language you will need to know to eat, live, and get around in Mandarin speaking countries.
Since this is a language course, we recommend taking this course with a friend or group of friends. Practicing with others by speaking the language will help you learn it more effectively. Invite friends to take this course with you. (mailto: link with sub line and body pre-populated)
Additionally, Mandarin is a tonal language, which means that in order to truly master it, you will need to say the words out loud! Join the community of over 900 million native Mandarin speakers and start learning today!
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What are the course textbooks?
Kong, Xiangyun, Liu, Jingdong. A Newly Organized Book of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics, Beijing: Tsinghua University Press, 2009.
What you'll learn
Basic spoken Mandarin phrases and vocabulary for everyday life, travel, social settings, and basic business meetings
The importance of proper “tones” in Mandarin
Greater insight into Chinese culture and its influence on pop culture