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Chinese Basics
Gain the confidence of a native speaker by starting with the basics. In this segment, you will become familiar with everyday aspects of Mandarin, including the…Preview the first lesson free — get full access to all 19 lessons.
Essential Provider : Pin-Hsuan Sung 19 Lessons · 50m in Arabic, English, Chinese
Course Description
Gain the confidence of a native speaker by starting with the basics. In this segment, you will become familiar with everyday aspects of Mandarin, including the alphabet, numbers, currency, colors, shapes, time, and the calendar. Learn by using a simplified character set and become familiar with Pinyin, the system used to write and speak Chinese words with the Roman alphabet.
What You'll Learn
- Read and write using a simplified Chinese character set
- Use Pinyin to write and pronounce Chinese words with the Roman alphabet
- Recognize Mandarin consonants and vowels
- Count numbers and handle currency in Mandarin
- Name colors, shapes, and tell time in Chinese
- Describe the calendar, including days of the week, months, and seasons
Key Takeaways
- The course covers everyday aspects of Mandarin including the alphabet, numbers, currency, colors, shapes, time, and the calendar.
- Learners study using a simplified character set and become familiar with Pinyin, the system for writing and speaking Chinese words with the Roman alphabet.
- The course builds foundational basic reading and writing skills in Mandarin Chinese.
- Lessons pair instructional topics with exercises covering numbers and currency, colors, shapes, time, the calendar, and seasons.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
It is designed for beginners starting with the basics, aiming to gain confidence by becoming familiar with everyday aspects of Mandarin Chinese.
What topics does this course cover?
It covers the alphabet (consonants and vowels), numbers, currency, colors, shapes, time, and the calendar, including days of the week, months of the year, and seasons.
What is Pinyin and is it taught here?
Pinyin is the system used to write and speak Chinese words with the Roman alphabet, and the course helps you become familiar with it alongside a simplified character set.
What skills will I gain from this course?
You will develop skills in basic reading, basic writing, Chinese language, Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese Chinese, and language acquisition.
Does the course include practice exercises?
Yes, it includes exercises for numbers and currency, colors, shapes, time, the calendar, and seasons.
