What you will learn
- A firm grasp of Mandarin provides “practical benefits” for Singaporeans looking to do business with China, noted Mr. Lee. (source: Today Online Singapore)
- Demand for executive positions in American and multinational companies in China has risen 35% from the previous year, according to Chris van Someren, chief executive of London-based search firm Ascentator. (source: CBS NEWS)
- 77% of business leaders say that speaking Mandarin Chinese will give recent graduates a career advantage. (source: University College London)
- Basic rules and concepts before you get started learning Mandarin Chinese.
- Essential characteristics of Mandarin Chinese.
- Tones and the Pinyin system for pronouncing words in Mandarin Chinese.
- Explanation of how Chinese characters are drawn stroke by stroke.
- Sentence patterns and practical dialogues for use in Mandarin speaking areas.
Program Overview
Expert instruction
2 skill-building courses
Self-paced
Progress at your own speed
3 months
4 - 10 hours per week
Discounted price: $340.20
Pre-discounted price: $378USD
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Courses in this program
MandarinX's Mandarin Essentials for Beginners Professional Certificate
- Mandarin Chinese Essentials
- Mandarin Chinese Level 1
- Job Outlook
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