Wouldn’t it be interesting if you could have a little conversation in Chinese Language?
Modern China is playing an increasingly influential role in the world’s political, financial and economic spheres, and with Mandarin Chinese being spoken by over one billion people within China and the Chinese diaspora it makes learning Chinese, even the basics, increasingly important.
If you want to try out your language learning skills, Alison Online learning platform recently introduced a course Diploma in Basic Chinese Language Studies.
In this free online Diploma in Basic Chinese Language Studies course you will learn the basics of written and spoken Mandarin Chinese.
The course starts with a brief overview of the language, its dialects and a brief look at pronunciation through the use of Pinyin. You will also learn about the formation of the written Chinese characters and the formation of words.
You will learn how to greet people and introduce yourself, say what you do and where you are from. You will also learn how to talk about your family and friends as well as you hobbies and interests.
Practicalities such as using public transport and asking directions are covered along with ordering food in a café or restaurant, asking for information when shopping and checking into and out of a hotel. Words and phrases are presented via audio, Chinese script, Pinyin and English to facilitate learning.
The content is also broken down into key terms and vocabulary.
The video clips are accompanied by a transcript and translation with key cultural and grammatical points being highlighted and explained.
This free online Diploma in Basic Chinese Language Studies course will be of great interest to anybody wanting to travel to China, either as a tourist or in a professional capacity, business people who have regular contact with Chinese colleagues and for any learner who has an interest in speaking or reading Chinese.
Learn more about the course here – Diploma in Basic Chinese Language Studies