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Mandarin for Beginners
Language
In this free online course, we will introduce you to Mandarin and Pinyin, the phonetic system of the language. You will examine the syllables, tones and spelling rules of Mandarin. In addition, we will discuss the number system and sentence patterns in Mandarin. By completing this Mandarin course, you will develop your mental aptitude, enhance your travel experience and attain a global business and economic advantage.
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Mandarin for Beginners
This free online course teaches how to communicate in Mandarin and Pinyin, Chinese's Romanised phonetic system.
In this free online course, we will introduce you to Mandarin and Pinyin, the phonetic system of the language. You will examine the syllables, tones and spelling rules of Mandarin. In addition, we will discuss the number system and sentence patterns in Mandarin. By completing this Mandarin course, you will develop your mental aptitude, enhance your travel experience and attain a global business and economic advantage.
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Course module
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5 Lessons
Mandarin Lexis and Structure
In this module, you will examine the finals, the initials, and the four tones in Chinese Pinyin. Likewise, you will study the tonal marks and tone change rules of Mandarin. You will learn about Chinese greetings, manners, and colours. Then, the food and drinks, animals, key verbs, and sentence patterns in the language will be discussed.
1.Learning Outcomes
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2.Vowels, Initials, and Tones
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3.Basic Mandarin Terms and Expressions
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4.Sentence Pattern and Speaking Practice
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5.Lesson Summary
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