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Mandarin Chinese 3: Chinese for Beginners
  • Level Foundation
  • المدة 22 ساعات hours
  • الطبع بواسطة Shanghai Jiao Tong University
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Mandarin Chinese 3: Chinese for beginners is a beginner's course of Mandarin Chinese in continuation of Mandarin Chinese 2: Chinese for beginners. 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-lesson course, the learners will reach the following proficiency: ♦ 500 words ♦ 60 language points ♦ handling 15 real-life situations. Completing "Learn Mandarin Chinese 2: Chinese for beginners" or having attended Chinese courses of any types for at least 30 hours is the prerequisite.

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Notice: Upgrading on Chinese character learning

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  • Notice: Upgrading on Chinese character learning

L11 P1 Nǐ huì shuō Zhōnɡwén mɑ？ 你会说中文吗？Can you speak Chinese?

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Practice 练习
  • Quiz 测验

2 Discussions

  • Tell us what you are able/not able to do.
  • Write the characters by yourself (optional)

1 Videos

  • Nǐ huì shuō Zhōnɡwén mɑ？ 你会说中文吗？Can you speak Chinese?

3 Readings

  • New words 生词
  • Learning to write Chinese Characters 1 学写汉字 1 （Low target/Optional）
  • Written text of conversation (Optional, Don't read it before watching the video)

L11 P2 Wǒ xiǎnɡ jiè jǐ běn Hànyǔ shū 我想借几本汉语书 I want to borrow some Chinese books

    • 2 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Practice 练习
  • Quiz 测验

1 Discussions

  • Talking about the possibility of doing something

2 Videos

  • Wǒ xiǎnɡ jiè jǐ běn Hànyǔ shū 我想借几本汉语书 I want to borrow some Chinese books
  • Cultural tips 文化介绍

3 Readings

  • New words 生词
  • Written text of conversation (Optional, Don't read it before watching the video)
  • Chinese characters (high target/optional)

L12 P1 Wǒ xiǎnɡ huàn Rénmínbì 我想换人民币 I would like to exchange for RMB

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Practice 练习
  • Quiz 测验

2 Discussions

  • Express big numbers
  • Write the characters by yourself (optional)

1 Videos

  • Wǒ xiǎnɡ huàn Rénmínbì 我想换人民币 I would like to exchange for RMB

3 Readings

  • New words 生词
  • Learning to write Chinese Characters 2 学写汉字 2 （Low target/Optional）
  • Written text of conversation (Optional, Don't read it before watching the video)

L12 P2 Wǒ yào bàn yì zhānɡ xīn kǎ 我要办一张新卡 I need to get a new card

    • 2 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Practice 练习
  • Quiz 测验

1 Discussions

  • Ask for money exchange and getting a new card

2 Videos

  • Wǒ yào bàn yì zhānɡ xīn kǎ 我要办一张新卡 I need to get a new card
  • Cultural tips 文化介绍

3 Readings

  • New words 生词
  • Written text of conversation (Optional, Don't read it before watching the video)
  • Chinese characters (high target/optional)

L13 P1 Qǐnɡ bǎ zhuōzi shōushi yíxiàr 请把桌子收拾一下儿 Please clear the table

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    • 3 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Practice 练习
  • Quiz 测验

2 Discussions

  • Use "bǎ" sentences to mean "dispose of" or "give direction"
  • Write the characters by yourself (optional)

1 Videos

  • Qǐnɡ bǎ zhuōzi shōushi yíxiàr 请把桌子收拾一下儿 Please clear the table

3 Readings

  • New words 生词
  • Learning to write Chinese Characters 3 学写汉字 3 （Low target/Optional）
  • Written text of conversation (Optional, Don't read it before watching the video)

L13 P2 Mínɡtiān shì Jiékè de shēnɡrì 明天是杰克的生日 Tomorrow is Jack’s birthday

    • 2 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Practice 练习
  • Quiz 测验

1 Discussions

  • Prepare your friend's birthday party

2 Videos

  • Mínɡtiān shì Jiékè de shēnɡrì 明天是杰克的生日 Tomorrow is Jack’s birthday
  • Cultural Tips 文化介绍

3 Readings

  • New words 生词
  • Written text of conversation (Optional, Don't read it before watching the video)
  • Chinese characters (high target/optional)

L14 P1 Wǒ xiǎnɡ qù lǚyóu 我想去旅游 I want to take a trip

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Practice 练习
  • Quiz 测验

2 Discussions

  • Tell us the places you want to visit
  • Write the characters by yourself (optional)

1 Videos

  • Wǒ xiǎnɡ qù lǚyóu 我想去旅游 I want to take a trip

3 Readings

  • New words 生词
  • Learning to write Chinese Characters 4 学写汉字 4 （Low target/Optional）
  • Written text of conversation (Optional, Don't read it before watching the video)

L14 P2 Wǒ méi qù ɡuò Běijīnɡ 我没去过北京 I haven't been to Beijing

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    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Practice 练习
  • Quiz 测验

1 Discussions

  • Talk about your travel plan

2 Videos

  • Wǒ méi qù ɡuò Běijīnɡ 我没去过北京 I haven't been to Beijing
  • Cultural Tips 文化介绍

3 Readings

  • New words 生词
  • Written text of conversation (Optional, Don't read it before watching the video)
  • Chinese characters (high target/optional)

L15 P1 Wǒ xiǎnɡ dìnɡ yì zhānɡ jīpiào 我想订一张机票 I want to book a flight ticket

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    • 3 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Practice 练习
  • Quiz 测验

2 Discussions

  • Book a flight ticket for yourself
  • Write the characters by yourself (optional)

1 Videos

  • Wǒ xiǎnɡ dìnɡ yì zhānɡ jīpiào 我想订一张机票 I want to book a flight ticket

3 Readings

  • New words 生词
  • Learning to write Chinese Characters 5 学写汉字 5（Low target/ Optional）
  • Written text of conversation (Optional, Don't read it before watching the video)

L15 P2 Wǒ yào bànlǐ dēnɡjīpái 我要办理登机牌 I would like to get a boarding pass

    • 2 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Practice 练习
  • Quiz 测验

1 Discussions

  • Book a hotel room

2 Videos

  • Wǒ yào bànlǐ dēnɡjīpái 我要办理登机牌 I would like to get a boarding pass
  • Cultural Tips 文化介绍

3 Readings

  • New words 生词
  • Written text of conversation (Optional, Don't read it before watching the video)
  • Chinese characters (high target/optional)

Summary 小结

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"Mandarin Chinese 3: Chinese for Beginners" is a foundational language course offered by Coursera, designed for those who have completed "Mandarin Chinese 2" or have 30 hours of prior Chinese study. This 1320-minute course utilizes lectures, interactive exercises, and cultural tips to help beginners acquire 500 words, 60 language points, and handle 15 real-life situations. Perfect for beginners looking to build practical oral Chinese skills. Subscription options include the Starter plan.

Wang Jun
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Wang Jun

An Na
Instructors

An Na