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    Learner Reviews & Feedback for Mandarin Chinese 1: Chinese for Beginners by Shanghai Jiao Tong University

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    About the Course

    Mandarin Chinese 1: Chinese for beginners is a beginner's course of Mandarin Chinese. It uses lectures, short plays, interactive exercises and
    cultural tips to help learners build a fundamental capability of oral Chinese in real-life situations. At the end of the 5-week course, the learners
    will reach the following proficiency: ♦ 150 words ♦ 20 language points ♦ handling 5 real-life situations This is a beginners' course, therefore no
    prerequisite is required.
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    Sep 1, 2021

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    I am really grateful to Shanghai Jiao Tong University for teaching me Mandarin Chinese 1: Chinese for Beginners. The way they provide the material is amazing, and it's also really easy to comprehend.

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    Apr 22, 2020

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    So I learned more things from here. Not only about the Chinese language but I really like Chinese culture and food too. This course is useful for everyone. Thank you so much.Mr.Navin ARUNRAT

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    Apr 18, 2017

    Course lessons are presented interestingly and in a helpful way to improve my Chinese language skills.

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    Jul 30, 2020

    Really good and easy to follow. Plenty of examples and dialogues. Great organization and motivation.

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    Apr 14, 2020

    Great course for learning basic chinese and useful materials. Also short videos.I like it. Thanks.

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    Sep 23, 2018

    The best course, it was easy, fun and accesible. Now I want to continue learning Chinese. Thanks!!

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    Dec 10, 2019

    I enjoyed this class, it explained things clearly and went at a good pace for me. I recommend it.

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    Apr 15, 2020

    É um curso muito interessante, porem sugiro aos alunos que utilizem mais materiais auxiliares.

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    Nov 1, 2020

    I like the real life interaction and application. I hope to see more of this kind of lessons.

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    Jun 19, 2021

    wonderful subject that teach on basic mandarin language. I am so happy to learn mandarin now

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    May 24, 2024

    Easy to understand, but i hope we have speaking test or quizto upgrade our speaking skill

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    By Rahajeng R

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    Sep 3, 2020

    This course really help me alot in learning mandarin as it has a simple way to understand

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    By Kavya C V

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    Apr 27, 2020

    Very good and quality tutorials . A little concentration can help you learn successfully.

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    Dec 19, 2020

    It's fantastic. I learn apresentation and talk basic at chinese in 5 weeks. I'm happy.

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    By Eduardo Z

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    Sep 11, 2020

    Excelente curso, muy claro en todos los conceptos. Los ejercicios adecuados y claros.

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    Jul 7, 2020

    El curso ha sido muy interesante desde el principio, algo complicado pero interesante

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    Dec 28, 2020

    Lectures are good for beginners like me, all pronunciation are demonstrated clearly.

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    By Sandra G

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    Mar 31, 2018

    Ni hao! Like the dynamics of the course! I`m learning a Lot! Thank you so much Ann!

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    By Murilo H T M

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    Jul 27, 2020

    Great course! If you follow the script and revise everything you will learn a lot.

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    By TSETEN D

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    Jun 14, 2020

    It was very helpful to the new learner of chinese language...I have learnt a lot.

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    Apr 23, 2020

    I have gotten to learn many vocabularies and sentences that can use in daily life

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    By Ivette L I R

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    Dec 20, 2018

    This course was a wonderful experience for star learn Chinese. I like the method.

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    By José M G

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    Jul 23, 2019

    A lot of material and vocabulary. Also you can learn the characters in Chinese.

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    By Kannan R

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    Aug 13, 2024

    Very good basic course to understand fundamentals of communicating in mandarin

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    By Kathleen H G R

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    Nov 18, 2020

    It was my first time with chinese . I understood the lessons, Thanks so much.

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    By Ekaterina M

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    Sep 6, 2021

    Super good! Very interesting ang gives good understanding. Thank you so much!

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    By Sandy T S

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    Oct 18, 2020

    I love this course. It is very useful to start learning the Chinese Language.

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