Chinese for Beginners - Greetings and Self-Introduction
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4 Hours
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20 Lesson
Created by
New
4 Hours
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20 Lesson
Chinese for Beginners - Greetings and Self-Introduction is a focused online Mandarin Chinese course covering exactly what its name promises: the essentials of Mandarin pronunciation (pinyin and tones) plus real, practical greetings and self-introduction skills. Rather than a full beginner curriculum, this course concentrates on one high-value goal: confidently greeting people, introducing yourself, and introducing others in Mandarin. It's the ideal first step before moving on to broader conversational Chinese study.
No prior knowledge of Mandarin Chinese is required. This course introduces pinyin (the romanization system) before any Chinese characters, so no prior reading ability in Chinese is needed. A smartphone, tablet, or computer with internet access is required to complete lessons and quizzes.
This course is for absolute beginners who want a fast, focused introduction to Mandarin greetings and self-introduction - ideal for travelers preparing for a trip to a Chinese-speaking region, learners about to meet Chinese-speaking colleagues or family, and anyone testing the waters of Mandarin before committing to a full beginner course.
By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Read pinyin and pronounce Mandarin's four tones correctly - Greet people appropriately for the time of day and the situation - Introduce yourself: your name, where you're from, your age, and what you do - Introduce someone else, and ask and answer basic questions about people - Use polite expressions - thank you, sorry, and several ways to say goodbye This focused skill set gives you a genuinely useful, ready-to-use foundation in Mandarin.
1. Learning Objectives
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Learning Objectives
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1.1 Starting with Introduction
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Starting With Introduction
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1.1 Starting with Introduction - Quiz
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1.2 Course Overview and How to Use This Course
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Course Overview And How To Use This Course
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1.3 Setting Your Language Learning Goals
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Setting Your Language Learning Goals
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1.3 Setting Your Language Learning Goals - Quiz
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2. Pinyin and Tones Basics
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Pinyin And Tones Basics
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2.1 What is Pinyin?
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What Is Pinyin?
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2.2 The Four Tones (and the Neutral Tone)
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The Four Tones (And The Neutral Tone)
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2.2 The Four Tones (and the Neutral Tone) - Quiz
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2.3 Practicing Tone Pairs
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3. Common Greetings
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Common Greetings
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3.1 Saying Hello (你好)
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Saying Hello (你好)
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3.2 Time-Based Greetings
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Time-Based Greetings
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3.3 Asking How Someone Is Doing
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Asking How Someone Is Doing
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3.4 Casual vs. Formal Greetings
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Casual Vs. Formal Greetings
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4. Introducing Yourself
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4.1 Saying Your Name (我叫...)
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4.2 Saying Where You're From
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4.3 Talking About Your Age
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Talking About Your Age
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4.4 Talking About What You Do
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5. Introducing Others
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5. Introducing Others - Quiz
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5.1 Introducing a Friend or Family Member
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Introducing A Friend Or Family Member
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5.1 Introducing a Friend or Family Member - Quiz
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5.2 Asking Someone's Name Politely
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Asking Someone's Name Politely
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5.3 Responding When Introduced
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Responding When Introduced
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6. Asking and Answering Basic Questions About People
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Asking And Answering Basic Questions About People
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6.1 Asking Where Someone is From
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Asking Where Someone Is From
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6.2 Asking Someone's Age
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6.3 Yes and No Responses
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7. Polite Expressions and Saying Goodbye
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7.1 Saying Thank You and You're Welcome
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7.2 Apologizing
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Apologizing
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7.3 Saying Goodbye
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Saying Goodbye
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8. Review and Practice
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Review And Practice
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8.1 Review of Key Vocabulary
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Review Of Key Vocabulary
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8.2 Review of Pronunciation and Tones
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Review Of Pronunciation And Tones
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8.3 Final Practice Conversation
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Final Exam
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Final Exam: Chinese for Beginners - Greetings and Self-Introduction
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