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Mandarin Courses

Mandarin courses can help you learn pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and conversational skills. You can build proficiency in reading and writing Chinese characters, understanding cultural nuances, and engaging in everyday dialogues. Many courses introduce tools like language apps for practice, flashcards for vocabulary retention, and online platforms for immersive listening experiences. These resources enhance your ability to communicate effectively in Mandarin, whether for travel, business, or personal enrichment.


Popular Mandarin Courses and Certifications


  • P

    Peking University

    Chinese for HSK 6

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Literacy, Writing, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Grammar

    ★ 4.9 (515) · Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • T

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Selling to Chinese Consumers

    Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Brand Management, Marketing, Global Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Market Dynamics, Advertising, E-Commerce, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Sociology

    ★ 4.8 (314) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Descubre el Chino Mandarín: Aprendizaje desde cero

    Skills you'll gain: Vocabulary, Language Competency, Language Learning, Oral Comprehension

    ★ 4.9 (94) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Learn Mandarin Chinese: Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Language Competency, Language Learning, Vocabulary

    ★ 4.7 (280) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Business Chinese 1 中级汉语 (上)

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Language Competency, Oral Comprehension, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Collaboration, Grammar, Time Management, Critical Thinking

    ★ 1.7 (27) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Mandarin Chinese for Intermediate Learners: Part 3

    Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Language Competency, Oral Expression, Vocabulary, Culture, Oral Comprehension, Grammar

    ★ 4.6 (24) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • L

    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    竞争策略(中文版)

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Partnership, Product Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Opportunities, Go To Market Strategy, Market Dynamics, New Product Development, Market Analysis, Product Design, Innovation

    ★ 4.8 (500) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • N

    National Taiwan University

    是誰在說話 -- 可愛的臺灣。(Intermediate Chinese)

    Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Grammar, Oral Comprehension, Culture, Storytelling, Cultural Diversity, World History

    ★ 4.8 (202) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • N

    Nanjing University

    Translation in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Writing, Grammar, Cultural Sensitivity, Editing, Proofreading

    ★ 4.4 (257) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Peking University

    中级商务汉语——商务活动篇

    Skills you'll gain: Telephone Skills, Business Communication, Market Research, Business Correspondence, Travel Arrangements, Events and Conferences, Cultural Sensitivity, Negotiation, Language Competency, Customer Relationship Building, Presentations, Vocabulary

    ★ 4.8 (63) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Peking University

    Chinese for HSK 3 PART II

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Literacy, Vocabulary, Language Competency, Grammar

    ★ 4.8 (283) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • N

    Nanjing University

    Chinese Culture and Contemporary China

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Classical Music, World Music, Social Studies, Cultural Sensitivity, Ancient History, Media and Communications, Art History, Language Learning, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Electronic Media, Intercultural Competence, Performing Arts, Anthropology, Sociology, Nutrition and Diet

    ★ 4.6 (529) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular mandarin courses

  • Chinese for HSK 6: Peking University
  • Selling to Chinese Consumers: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Descubre el Chino Mandarín: Aprendizaje desde cero: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Learn Mandarin Chinese: Capstone Project: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Business Chinese 1 中级汉语 (上): Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Mandarin Chinese for Intermediate Learners: Part 3: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • 竞争策略(中文版): Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • 是誰在說話 -- 可愛的臺灣。(Intermediate Chinese): National Taiwan University
  • Translation in Practice: Nanjing University
  • 中级商务汉语——商务活动篇: Peking University

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