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Chinese Language and Culture: Mandarin for Beginners
Master essential Mandarin Chinese language fundamentals while exploring cultural nuances and communication practices for real-world interactions.
Master essential Mandarin Chinese language fundamentals while exploring cultural nuances and communication practices for real-world interactions.
Embark on a journey to master Mandarin Chinese with this comprehensive MIT course. Designed for beginners, this course focuses on developing both language proficiency and cultural competence essential for successful interaction in Mandarin-speaking societies. Learn Mandarin pronunciation, Pinyin romanization, basic reading and writing skills, and engage in practical conversations on everyday topics. Gain insights into Chinese culture and sociolinguistically appropriate language use, preparing you for professional and personal interactions in Chinese-speaking environments.
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What you'll learn
Master Mandarin Chinese pronunciation and Pinyin romanization
Develop basic reading and writing skills in Chinese characters
Engage in simple, practical conversations on everyday topics in Mandarin
Understand and apply sociolinguistically appropriate language use in Chinese culture
Introduce yourself and engage in small talk in both casual and formal Chinese settings
Recognize and write basic Chinese characters
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
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Graded assignments, exams
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
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There are 6 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to modern standard Chinese (Mandarin), focusing on both language skills and cultural competence. Students will learn Mandarin pronunciation, Pinyin romanization, basic reading and writing skills, and engage in practical conversations on everyday topics. The curriculum emphasizes the relationship between Chinese language and culture, teaching students to interact appropriately in Chinese social contexts. Key topics include greetings, self-introduction (both casual and formal), small talk, and basic reading and writing. The course structure includes core conversations, vocabulary building, sentence pattern practice, cultural notes, and various exercises to develop all four language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Throughout the course, students are coached on proper behavior and communication styles in Chinese culture, preparing them for successful interactions in Mandarin-speaking environments.
Preface – FACT and ACT for Mandarin Chinese
Module 1
Lesson 1 – Greetings
Module 2
Lesson 2 – Introducing yourself (casual)
Module 3
Lesson 3 – Introducing yourself (formal)
Module 4
Lesson 4 – Small talk
Module 5
Lesson 5 – Reading and Writing I
Module 6
Fee Structure
Instructor
Pioneering Chinese Language Educator and Digital Learning InnovatorDr. Haohsiang Liao i
Dr. Haohsiang Liao is a Senior Lecturer in Chinese and Director of Chinese Language Studies at MIT Global Languages, where he has revolutionized Chinese language education through innovative digital learning approaches. After earning his Ph.D. from Ohio State University, MPhil from Taiwan Normal University, and BA from National Tsing Hua University, he taught at Harvard University and Williams College before joining MIT
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