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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.


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Popular Mandarin Courses and Certifications


  • S

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    杏林探宝——认知中药

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Chronic Diseases, Pharmacology, Contraindication, Medication Therapy Management, Medical History Documentation, Nutrition and Diet, Treatment Planning, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Safety, Ancient History, Drug Interaction, Clinical Nutrition

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    139 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Nanjing University

    走进天文学

    Skills you'll gain: General Science and Research, Research, Physical Science, Scientific Methods, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Physics, Laboratory Equipment, Mechanics, electromagnetics

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    237 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    中國人文經典導讀

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Culture, Language Learning, Social Studies, Ancient History, Literacy, Liberal Arts, Anthropology, World History, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Water Resources

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    44 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Peking University

    悖论:思维的魔方

    Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Creativity, Ancient History, Behavioral Economics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Psychology, Culture

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    45 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Peking University

    Java程序设计

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Maintainability, Software Design Patterns, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), UI Components, JUnit, User Interface (UI), Application Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Development Tools, Web Applications, Database Application, Algorithms, Data Structures, Debugging, File I/O

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    209 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    National Taiwan University

    莊子─姿勢、意識與感情 (Zhuangzi─Posture, Awareness, and Sentiment)

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Mindfulness, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Resilience, Ancient History, Adaptability, Critical Thinking

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    215 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Peking University

    Chinese Characters for beginner (2) 汉字(2)

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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    200 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • F

    Fudan University

    游戏产业概论

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Intellectual Property, Video Game Development, Production Process, Business, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Innovation, Product Marketing, Case Studies

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    69 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    National Taiwan University

    頑想學概率:機率二 (Probability (2))

    Skills you'll gain: Probability, Probability Distribution, Probability & Statistics, Advanced Mathematics, Statistics, Calculus, Mathematical Theory & Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    93 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    National Taiwan University

    唐詩新思路 (Tang Poetry)

    Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Ancient History, Art History, Psychology, Storytelling, Creativity, Writing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    621 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Peking University

    中日文化交流史

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    41 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    National Taiwan University

    中國園林文學 (一) (Chinese Garden Literature (1))

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Aesthetics, Liberal Arts, Creativity, Ancient History, Writing

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • 杏林探宝——认知中药: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • 走进天文学: Nanjing University
  • 中國人文經典導讀: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • 悖论:思维的魔方: Peking University
  • Java程序设计: Peking University
  • 莊子─姿勢、意識與感情 (Zhuangzi─Posture, Awareness, and Sentiment): National Taiwan University
  • Chinese Characters for beginner (2) 汉字(2): Peking University
  • 游戏产业概论: Fudan University
  • 頑想學概率:機率二 (Probability (2)): National Taiwan University
  • 唐詩新思路 (Tang Poetry): National Taiwan University

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