Practical Mandarin Chinese Beginner Level

Name: Practical Mandarin Chinese Beginner Level
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The first step in learning Chinese，The Key to Unlocking the Door to Chinese -learning Chinese pinyin.

Created byAndy Zhang

Last updated 10/2024

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What you'll learn

Accurate Pronunciation: Master Mandarin initials, finals, and tones for accurate syllable pronunciation and distinguish common pronunciation differences.
Correct Syllable Construction: Apply pinyin rules to construct and read words accurately, and write corresponding Chinese characters based on the pinyin.
Independent Reading Ability: Use pinyin to independently read simple Chinese texts, enhancing both self-study and reading skills.
Foundation for Character Learning: Use pinyin to aid character recognition and learning, forming a solid foundation for future Chinese character study.

Course content

1 section • 7 lectures • 4h 19m total length

Lesson 1: Study the 11 Initials and 10 Finals with Pronunciation Practice54:06
The second part of the first lesson （Study the Chinese Vocabulary ）21:58
Lesson 2: Study 5 Finals with Pronunciation Practice and Chinese Vocabulary36:13
Lesson 3: Study 3 Initials , 12 Finals with Chinese Vocabulary51:56
Lesson 4: Study 3 Initials and 9 Finals with Chinese Vocabulary35:36
Lesson 5: Study the Last 3 Initials with Chinese Vocabulary50:04
Introduction to the Rules of Pinyin Tone Marking and Overall Review9:39

Requirements

"No special preparation is needed—just a passion for Chinese, and you'll unlock the door to mastering the language."

Description

This course is designed for beginners. If you want to enter the world of Chinese, you need a key—and that key is PINYIN. The first step to learning Chinese is mastering its pronunciation (Chinese Pinyin). PINYIN is the system for Chinese pronunciation, using letters and tones to represent the sounds of the Chinese language. By mastering Chinese pronunciation, you will be able to communicate accurately and efficiently with Chinese speakers. With good pronunciation, native speakers will understand you better, giving you greater confidence in conversations and helping you connect more naturally with people.

Moreover, once you've mastered PINYIN, you can even start learning on your own, as all textbooks include PINYIN to help you accurately pronounce each Chinese character. With these foundational skills, you'll understand how pronunciation affects the meaning of Chinese words, as small changes in tone can alter meanings significantly. After completing our course, you will be able to begin self-study in Chinese to some extent, which will open up new opportunities and deepen your understanding of this fascinating language and its rich culture, history, and traditions.

So come on, let’s experience the wonders of the Chinese language together. Get the key, and you will unlock the door to Chinese!

Who this course is for:

Beginner-level Chinese learners.