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Learn Mandarin Chinese Language For Beginners
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Learn Mandarin Chinese Language For Beginners

Learn greetings and other commonly used words and expressions in Mandarin Chinese Language
Created byCarpa Education
Last updated 6/2024
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What you'll learn

  • Confidently greet others and introduce yourself in Mandarin
  • Pronounce Chinese sounds accurately
  • Recognize and correctly use the four tones of Mandarin Chinese
  • Recognize and write common Chinese characters
  • Understand basic spoken Chinese in common contexts
  • Feel confident in expressing yourself in Chinese.

Course content

1 section • 15 lectures • 1h 55m total length

  • Introduction7:11

    Learn basic Chinese greetings such as ni hao and ni hao ma, including singular and plural you forms, plus core phrases and essential words like wo, hen, bu, and ma.

  • Greetings cont'd6:26

    Learn to greet in Chinese, including good morning, good afternoon, good evening, and good night, plus thank you, you're welcome, and bye, with useful sentences.

  • How to introduce yourself in Chinese12:53

    Learn to introduce yourself in Chinese for beginners by asking what's your name, which country are you from, and what are your hobbies, and practice making simple sentences.

  • Numbers in Chinese8:46

    Master counting from 1 to 100 in Chinese using the ten-plus-digit logic, forming numbers like 11, 21, 30, and 100.

  • Days of the week in Chinese11:12

    Learn Mandarin Chinese for beginners as you master days of the week in Chinese, including today, tomorrow, yesterday, and basic sentences like today is Tuesday.

  • Months of the year8:25

    Learn how to say the months of the year in Chinese and express dates, including this month and the date, with January to December covered.

  • Colours7:22

    Learn colors in Chinese, including light and dark shades, and practice introducing yourself in Chinese using color vocabulary such as red, blue, black, white, green, yellow, purple, brown, orange, pink.

  • Family10:53

    Ada teaches mandarin family vocabulary, including father baba, mother mama, elder and younger siblings, uncles and aunts, and grandparents, plus how to count with ti and the measure word co.

  • Fruits6:01

    Learn to name fruits in Chinese, including banana, watermelon, apple, grapes, and mango, and practice buying and eating phrases such as I want to buy strawberry and grapes.

  • Home Appliances6:25

    Learn to name common home appliances in Chinese and practice turning lights on and off, with vocabulary for television, washing machine, microwave, rice cooker, toaster, refrigerator, and more.

  • Names of Animals6:01

    Learn Chinese animal names and the zoo term dong wu yuan, with practical pronunciation and examples of animals like dog, cat, rabbit, lion, and more.

  • Names of Countries8:47

    Learn how to say countries in Chinese with pronunciation practice, using Nigeria, Canada, China, Australia, Germany, Malaysia, and more.

  • Occupations3:08

    Explore Mandarin Chinese occupations and their pronunciations, covering doctor, nurse, teacher, farmer, engineer, chef, pharmacist, banker, scientist, pilot, dentist, photographer, driver, lawyer, architect, actor, and waiter.

  • Places5:20

    Learn to name and say where you are going in Chinese, using places such as airports, train stations, hospitals, banks, museums, parks, and cinemas.

  • Vegetables6:33

    Master how to say vegetables in Chinese and learn key vocabulary for items like tomatoes (si hong shou) and onions (yang tong), with practice phrases to form simple sentences.

Requirements

  • This course needs no prior knowledge of Chinese language

Description

Dive into the basics of Mandarin Chinese language with our lesson on greetings. Perfect for beginners, this lesson covers essential phrases and expressions to help you make a great first impression.

What You'll Learn:

  • Common Greetings: Master phrases like "你好" (nǐ hǎo) - Hello, and "早上好" (zǎo shàng hǎo) - Good morning.

  • Polite Expressions: Learn to say "谢谢" (xiè xie) - Thank you, and "对不起" (duì bu qǐ) - I'm sorry.

  • Cultural Tips: Understand the cultural context behind these greetings to communicate more effectively and respectfully.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

By the end of our Chinese Language Course for Beginners, you will:

1. Basic Communication

  • Greet and Introduce: Confidently greet others and introduce yourself.

  • Simple Conversations: Engage in basic conversations on everyday topics.

2. Pronunciation and Tones

  • Correct Pronunciation: Pronounce Chinese sounds accurately.

  • Tone Mastery: Recognize and correctly use the four tones of Mandarin Chinese.

3. Vocabulary and Grammar

  • Essential Vocabulary: Acquire a core vocabulary for daily use, including numbers, days of the week, and common objects.

  • Grammar Basics: Understand and use basic grammatical structures to form simple sentences.

4. Reading and Writing

  • Chinese Characters: Recognize and write common Chinese characters.

  • Pinyin System: Use the Pinyin system to read and pronounce words.

5. Listening Skills

  • Comprehension: Understand basic spoken Chinese in common contexts.

  • Listening Practice: Improve listening skills through audio exercises and dialogues.

6. Cultural Understanding

  • Cultural Awareness: Gain insights into Chinese culture, customs, and etiquette.

  • Practical Usage: Apply cultural knowledge in real-world scenarios.

7. Confidence Building

  • Self-expression: Feel confident in expressing yourself in Chinese.

  • Practice Opportunities: Engage in practice activities that build confidence and fluency.

Join our course and start your journey to mastering Chinese with these clear and achievable learning outcomes!

Who this course is for:

  • Tourists and adventure seekers planning trips to China will find the course invaluable for enriching their travel experiences. Knowing the local language can transform a visit, making interactions more meaningful and enjoyable.
  • High school and college students looking to fulfill language requirements or enhance their academic profiles will benefit from this course.
  • Business executives and entrepreneurs working with Chinese clients, partners, or markets will gain the communication skills needed for effective interaction. Expats and individuals planning to relocate to China for work will appreciate the practical language skills for everyday use.

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