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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


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    Peking University

    论文写作初阶(Academic Writing and Research)

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Legal Writing, Writing, Research, Writing and Editing, Research Methodologies, Report Writing, Journals, Databases

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    47 reviews

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    National Taiwan University

    紅樓夢(The Red Chamber Dream)

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, World History, Sociology, Ancient History, Storytelling, Writing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    61 reviews

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    Peking University

    Chinese Characters for beginner (3) 汉字(3)

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

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

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    Xi'an Jiaotong University

    中国哲学经典著作导读

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Ancient History, Culture, Political Sciences

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    276 reviews

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    National Taiwan University

    東坡詞 (Ci Poetry of Su Dong Po)

    Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Liberal Arts, Literacy, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Creativity, Self-Awareness, Storytelling, Personal Development, Writing, Mindfulness, Communication Strategies, Ancient History

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    118 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    计算机辅助翻译原理与实践 Principles and Practice of Computer-Aided Translation

    Skills you'll gain: Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Quality Assurance, Information Technology, Natural Language Processing, Technical Services, Vocabulary, Document Management, Technology Solutions, Multilingualism, Data Import/Export, File Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    83 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    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
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    215 reviews

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    Peking University

    中日文化交流史

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Beginner · 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, Literacy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    102 reviews

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    National Taiwan University

    東亞儒家:人文精神二(East Asian Confucianisms: Humanism (2))

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Culture, Ancient History, Governance, Intercultural Competence, World History, Cultural Diversity

    4.7
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    25 reviews

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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    高阶竞争策略(中文版)

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Customer Retention, Growth Strategies, Business Strategy, Product Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Market Share, E-Commerce, Compliance Management, Consumer Behaviour, Market Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    101 reviews

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    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
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • 论文写作初阶(Academic Writing and Research): Peking University
  • 紅樓夢(The Red Chamber Dream): National Taiwan University
  • Chinese Characters for beginner (3) 汉字(3): Peking University
  • 中国哲学经典著作导读: Xi'an Jiaotong University
  • 東坡詞 (Ci Poetry of Su Dong Po): National Taiwan University
  • 计算机辅助翻译原理与实践 Principles and Practice of Computer-Aided Translation: Peking University
  • 莊子─姿勢、意識與感情 (Zhuangzi─Posture, Awareness, and Sentiment): National Taiwan University
  • 中日文化交流史: Peking University
  • 现代汉语核心语法: Peking University
  • 東亞儒家:人文精神二(East Asian Confucianisms: Humanism (2)): National Taiwan University

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