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Learn basic Mandarin Chinese with the free online course by Harbin Mandarin. Covering HSK 1 and HSK 2, it includes lessons on counting, pronouns, days, comparisons, and more.
Welcome to "Beginning Mandarin Chinese," a comprehensive course. With a total duration of 3 hours and 38 minutes, this course serves as an invaluable resource for anyone eager to embark on the journey of learning Mandarin Chinese, one of the most widely spoken languages in the world.
Designed for absolute beginners, this course falls under the Languages category, specifically within the subcategory of Chinese/Mandarin. It provides a structured and thorough introduction to Mandarin Chinese while adhering to the HSK 1 (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi) guidelines initially, eventually progressing to HSK 2 and HSK 3 in some advanced sections.
The journey begins with simple yet crucial basics, where you will learn how to introduce yourself in Chinese. This introductory lesson sets the foundation for effective communication and builds your confidence in speaking a new language.
Next, you will dive into Mandarin numbers, learning to count from 1 to 10. This essential skill lays the groundwork for more complex counting and mathematical expressions as you progress through the course.
The course also covers personal pronouns, an essential part of everyday conversation. You'll be equipped to use words like "I," "you," and "we" correctly in practical settings.
As you move forward, the course introduces you to the days of the week, facilitating smooth and effective planning and enabling you to discuss events and schedules in Mandarin with ease.
Understanding how to describe nouns using "shi" (?) and "hen" (?) is another key aspect of this course. It is integral to forming both simple and nuanced sentences, crucial for everyday interactions.
After mastering the basics, you’ll advance to more complex numerical expressions, including counting from 11 to 99. This newfound skill will help you manage various situations, from shopping to traveling.
Expressing dates, including the months and days, enhances your ability to converse more fluently about various topics, from plans to birthdays.
The course dedicates a significant portion to telling time, including understanding daily time periods, an indispensable skill for day-to-day activities.
Comparative skills are also part of the curriculum. Learn how to compare people and things using "bi" (?) and master negative comparisons with "bùb?" and "méiy?u," as well as equality comparisons using "yíyàng."
Additionally, the course delves into tone change rules for common words like "bu" (?) and "y?" (?), and provides an in-depth exploration of the third tone in Mandarin.
Practicality is at the heart of this course. You'll learn how to speak Chinese with more emotion, making your conversations more engaging and authentic. Complementing this, there’s a lesson on how to compliment people, ingraining positive social interactions into your Mandarin skill set.
Lastly, the comprehensive focus on Mandarin tones equips you with the skills needed to achieve proper pronunciation and tone usage, vital for effective communication in Mandarin Chinese.
Video class: Introduce Yourself in Chinese | Beginner Lesson 1 | HSK 1
0h08m
Video class: The Tones in Mandarin Chinese | Beginner Lesson 2 | HSK 1
0h07m
Exercise: In Mandarin Chinese, how does the third tone sound according to the explanation in the lesson?
Video class: How to Count to 10 in Mandarin Chinese | Beginner Lesson 3 | HSK 1
0h10m
Exercise: What is the Mandarin Chinese pronunciation for the number nine?
Video class: How to Greet People in Mandarin Chinese | Beginner Lesson 4 | HSK 1
0h06m
Video class: The Personal Pronouns in Mandarin Chinese | Beginner Lesson 5 | HSK 1
0h06m
Exercise: Which of the following pronouns is used in Chinese to say 'they'?
Video class: The Days of the Week in Mandarin Chinese | Beginner Lesson 6 | HSK 1
0h05m
Exercise: How do you say 'yesterday' in Mandarin Chinese?
Video class: Describing Nouns with Shi and Hen in Mandarin Chinese | Beginner Lesson 7 | HSK 1 Chinese Grammar
0h06m
Exercise: In Mandarin Chinese, which word do you use to connect a subject to an adjective?
Video class: Counting from 11 to 99 in Mandarin Chinese | Beginner Lesson 8 | HSK 1
0h05m
Exercise: How do you say the number 45 in Chinese?
Video class: Expressing Dates (Months and Days) in Mandarin Chinese | Beginner Lesson 9 | HSK 1
0h18m
Exercise: If today is June 15th, how would you say July 1st using Mandarin Chinese?
Video class: Telling Time in Mandarin Chinese | Beginner Lesson 10 | HSK 1
0h16m
Exercise: In Mandarin Chinese, which word is used to refer to 'half past' when telling time?
Video class: Daily Time Periods in Mandarin Chinese (Telling Time Part 2) | Beginner Lesson 11 | HSK 1
0h14m
Exercise: In Mandarin, what time period does the term 'xia wu' represent?
Video class: How to Compare People and Things in Mandarin Chinese Using Bi | Beginner Lesson 12 | HSK 2
0h12m
Video class: Negative Comparisons in Mandarin Chinese Using bùb? and méiy?u | Beginner Lesson 13 | HSK 3 HSK 5
0h16m
Exercise: In Mandarin Chinese, what does the structure 'X bǐ Y bù X adjective' mean?
Video class: Equality Comparisons in Mandarin Chinese Using Yíyàng | Beginner Lesson 14 | HSK 3
0h15m
Video class: Tone Change Rules for Bu (?) in Mandarin Chinese | Beginner Lesson 15 | HSK 1
0h09m
Exercise: In Mandarin Chinese, how does the tone of the word 'bu' change when it is followed by a syllable with the fourth tone?
Video class: Tone Change Rules for Y? (?) in Mandarin Chinese | Beginner Lesson 16 | HSK 2
0h15m
Exercise: In Mandarin Chinese, when does the character 'e' (一) maintain its first tone according to the rules outlined in the lesson?
Video class: The Third Tone in Depth (Tone Change Rules) | Beginner Lesson 17 | CHINESE FAQs
0h14m
Exercise: Which tone modification is most commonly used by native Chinese speakers to make the third tone easier to pronounce in daily conversation?
Video class: How to Speak Chinese with More Emotion | Beginner Lesson 18
0h17m
Exercise: Which of the following Mandarin adverbs is generally used to express a positive feeling or situation?
Video class: Complimenting People in Chinese | Beginner Lesson 19 | Mandarin Chinese
0h09m
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