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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


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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    中医汉语

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Literacy, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Language Learning

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Mandarin Chinese 2: Chinese for Beginners

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

    4.8
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    431 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    中级商务汉语(入职与营销篇)

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Product Knowledge, Business Communication, Marketing, Oral Expression, Customer Complaint Resolution, Marketing Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills, Customer Service, Oral Comprehension, Product Marketing, Advertising, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Language Competency, Peer Review

    4.9
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    150 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Miracles of Human Language: An Introduction to Linguistics

    Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Language Disorders, Anthropology, Multilingualism, English Language, Communication Disorders, Cultural Diversity, Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar, Social Sciences, Sociology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    2.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Chino básico: Lenguaje y cultura empresarial

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Setting Appointments, Language Learning, Language Competency, Hotels and Accommodations, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Travel Arrangements, Telephone Skills, Greeting Customers, Spanish Language, Business Communication, Vocabulary, Scheduling, Constructive Feedback, Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Hospitality

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    515 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Everyday Chinese Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: General Medicine, Personal Care, Health Care, Health Assessment, Patient Education and Support, Preventative Care, Clinical Practices, Patient Treatment, Mindfulness, Clinical Assessment, Physiology, Pathology, Patient Observation, Pharmacology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Training and Practicing in English Public Speaking

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Oral Comprehension, Active Listening, Oral Expression, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Critical Thinking, Language Competency, Communication Strategies, Stress Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    300 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    Chinese Characters for beginner (2) 汉字(2)

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, Language Learning, Writing, Vocabulary, Literacy, English Language

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    200 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Harvard Business Review

    Communicate with Polish

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Editing, Oral Expression, Writing and Editing, Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Communication, Concision, Graphic and Visual Design, Grammar, Storytelling, Organizational Skills

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    Chinese Characters for beginner (3) 汉字(3)

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Literacy, Formal Learning, Language Competency, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    中國古代歷史與人物:秦始皇(Qin Shi Huang)

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Art History, Public History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Case Studies, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Political Sciences, Culture, Governance

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    228 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    现代汉语核心语法

    Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Vocabulary, Language Competency, Language Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    102 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular mandarin courses

  • 中医汉语: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Mandarin Chinese 2: Chinese for Beginners: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • 中级商务汉语(入职与营销篇): Peking University
  • Miracles of Human Language: An Introduction to Linguistics: Universiteit Leiden
  • Chino básico: Lenguaje y cultura empresarial: Arizona State University
  • Everyday Chinese Medicine: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Training and Practicing in English Public Speaking: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Chinese Characters for beginner (2) 汉字(2): Peking University
  • Communicate with Polish: Harvard Business Review
  • Chinese Characters for beginner (3) 汉字(3): Peking University

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