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Embark on your Mandarin journey with our Beginner courses, crafted for those starting from scratch. You’ll learn essential vocabulary, basic sentence structures, and proper pronunciation. Get to grips with everyday conversational phrases and start building your foundation in reading and writing Chinese characters. Sample lessons include greetings, introductions, and common expressions to navigate daily scenarios.
Expand your Mandarin skills with our Intermediate lessons, designed for learners who have mastered the basics. Dive deeper into grammar, expand your vocabulary, and start engaging with more complex texts. You'll practice conversation on a wider range of topics, from dining and travel to culture and current events. Sample lessons cover nuanced grammar points, idiomatic expressions, and the development of listening and speaking skills.
Refine and master your Mandarin with our Advanced courses. These are tailored for proficient speakers who want to perfect their fluency. Tackle advanced grammar, sophisticated vocabulary, and immerse yourself in professional and academic topics. You'll analyze authentic texts, participate in debates, and express complex ideas with precision. Sample lessons include business communication and literature analysis to name a few.
Free Beginner Lesson
Greetings and Introductions
Theme: A Day at the Market
Cultural Element: Chinese Market Etiquette
Task: Ordering Food
Free Intermediate Lesson
Making Plans for the Weekend
Theme: Exploring the City
Cultural Element: Chinese Tea Culture
Task: Ordering at a Tea House
Free Advanced Lesson
Discussing Chinese Economic Policies
Theme: Business in Modern China
Cultural Element: The Role of Guanxi
Task: Negotiate a Business Agreement
Free Beginner Lesson
Greetings and Introductions
Theme: A Day at the Market
Cultural Element: Chinese Market Etiquette
Task: Ordering Food
Free Intermediate Lesson
Making Plans for the Weekend
Theme: Exploring the City
Cultural Element: Chinese Tea Culture
Task: Ordering at a Tea House
Free Advanced Lesson
Discussing Chinese Economic Policies
Theme: Business in Modern China
Cultural Element: The Role of Guanxi
Task: Negotiate a Business Agreement
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