The Mandarin Chinese 2: Chinese for Beginners certification course by Coursera, and Shanghai Jiao Tong University, takes almost an approximate time of 18 hours to complete. This course is a beginner level Mandarin course for those who wish to get familiar with the fundamental speaking knowledge of Mandarin. The programme is taught online with the benefit of getting a completion shareable certificate.
The Mandarin Chinese 2: Chinese for Beginners training course is basically a continuation of the course, Mandarin Chinese 1: Chinese for beginners by Coursera. This particular programme is 10 week long programme that uses lectures, plays, exercises, and different tips on Chinese culture. This knowledge helps all the candidates to become confident while orally speaking Mandarin while facing real-life circumstances.
The Highlights
100% online
Specialization course
18 hours of learning
A small programme
Programme Offerings
Shareable Certificate
Flexible Deadlines
Beginner level.
Courses and Certificate Fees
Certificate Availability
Certificate Providing Authority
yes
Coursera
The Mandarin Chinese 2: Chinese for Beginners certification fee is based on a model of subscription. The subscription varied between 1-6 months and can be often paid using the EMI facilities offered by Coursera. The course access becomes unlimited after the purchase of the subscription.
Mandarin Chinese 2: Chinese for Beginners Fee Details
Description
Amount (In INR)
1 Month, 20+ hours per week
Rs. 4,117
3 months, 8 hours per week
Rs. 8,234 (Rs. 2,745/month)
6 months, 4 hours per week
Rs. 12,352 (Rs. 2,059/month)
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
A student should have completed at least 15 hours of learning Mandarin or must have completed course 1 of the specialization that this course belongs to.
Certification Qualifying Details
Upon completion of the course, the candidates will get a Mandarin Chinese 2: Chinese for Beginners certification by Coursera.
What you will learn
Language skills
Here is what the Mandarin Chinese 2: Chinese for Beginners certification syllabus will make the students proficient in:
300 words
Learning to properly handle 10 real-life situations
If there is a keen interest among students who want to be known as a linguist or a foreign language interpreter then this programme can be a great option.
Admission Details
To get admission to the Mandarin Chinese 2: Chinese for Beginners classes, the students can follow these steps:
Step 1: Follow the official URL:https://www.coursera.org/learn/mandarin-chinese-2
Step 2: After the students visit the website, they need to look for the button, ‘Enrol Now’.
Step 3: When they click, they either will have to sign up freshly or with the help of the previously made accounts sign in.
The Syllabus
Video
How to get to the library? How to get to the library?
Readings
Notice: Upgrading on Chinese character learning
New words
Introduction to Chinese Characters 1 Introduction to Chinese Characters 1
Written text of conversation (Optional, Don't read it before watching the video)
Practice Exercises
Practice
Quiz
Videos
Master, I'm going to the airport. Shifu, I need to go to the airport.
Cultural tips Cultural introduction
Readings
New words
Written text of conversation (Optional, Don't read it before watching the video)
Chinese characters (high target/optional)
Practice Exercises
Practice
Quiz
Video
He is quite handsome. He looks quite handsome.
Readings
New words
Introduction to Chinese characters 2
Written text of conversation (Optional, Don't read it before watching the video)
Practice Exercises
Practice
Quiz
Videos
What is your phone number? What's your phone number?
Cultural tips Cultural introduction
Readings
New words
Written text of conversation (Optional, Don't read it before watching the video)
Chinese characters (high target/optional)
Practice Exercises
Practice
Quiz
Video
Are you Wang Haoming? Is this Wang Haoming speaking?
Readings
New words
Introduction to Chinese characters 3
Written text of conversation (Optional, Don't read it before watching the video)
Practice Exercises
Practice
Quiz
Copy of Practice
Videos
What is your business with me? What's up?
Cultural tips Cultural introduction
Readings
New words
Written text of conversation (Optional, Don't read it before watching the video)
Chinese characters (high target/optional)
Practice Exercises
Practice
Quiz
Video
Where's my cell phone? Where is my cell phone?
Readings
New words
Learn to express locations
Introduction to Chinese Characters 4 Introduction to Chinese Characters 4
Written text of conversation (Optional, Don't read it before watching the video)
Practice Exercises
Practice
Quiz
Videos
Where is your home? Where is your home?
Cultural tips Cultural introduction
Readings
New words
Written text of conversation (Optional, Don't read it before watching the video)
Chinese characters (high target/optional)
Practice Exercises
Practice
Quiz
Video
What happened to you? Are you feeling sick?
Readings
New words
Learn the body parts.
Introduction to Chinese characters 5 Introduction to Chinese characters 5
Written text of conversation (Optional, Don't read it before watching the video)
Practice Exercises
Practice
Quiz
Videos
Where are you uncomfortable? Where exactly do you feel uncomfortable?
Cultural tips Cultural introduction
Readings
New words
Written text of conversation (Optional, Don't read it before watching the video)
Chinese characters (high target/optional)
Practice Exercises
Practice
Quiz
Instructors
SJTU Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
1: What’s the rating given for the Mandarin Chinese 2: Chinese for Beginners online course?
The programme has been rated online as 4.8 stars by the students.
2: What's the price charged for a full course but no certification?
The price charged is zero.
3: How to use the Coursera app?
The Coursera application can be used by downloading it from the play store or iTunes app store.
4: Can the Mandarin Chinese 2: Chinese for Beginners certification be printed?
Yes, the certification can be printed on the resume.
5: Is this Mandarin certification course device specific?
No device specifications are prescribed for the programme.