Chinese for Beginners

Peking University developed the beginner-friendly Mandarin Chinese course Chinese for Beginners, which is available on Coursera. Mandarin phonetics, fundamental vocabulary, basic grammar, and common conversational idioms are all covered in this course. Students practice real-world scenarios like introducing themselves, discussing the weather, asking directions, shopping, chatting about family, and explaining hobbies. It is intended for total novices who have never spoken Chinese before.

• Provider/Creator: Peking University
• Platform: Coursera
• Category: Mandarin Chinese
• Level: Beginner
• Duration: 17 hrs
• Certificate: Yes (paid/financial aid)
• Rating: 4.8/5
• Direct Course Link: Chinese for Beginners
• Recommended For:
  • Complete beginners interested in Mandarin Chinese
  • Students preparing for further Chinese language study
  • Travelers and professionals who want basic conversational Chinese
  • Anyone interested in Chinese culture and communication skills