Mandarin Chinese 3: Chinese for Beginners

This course extends the beginner sequence into situations such as borrowing books, exchanging money and making everyday requests. Short plays and exercises keep the focus on oral communication. It is a continuation for learners who can already use the earlier sequence’s vocabulary and patterns.

What you will learn

• Use Mandarin for borrowing and everyday requests.
• Practice language for exchanging money.
• Combine earlier vocabulary with new conversation patterns.

Who this suits

Learners who completed Mandarin Chinese 2 or have at least 30 hours of Chinese study, following the provider’s requirement.

Before you enroll

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Put it into practice

Prepare a fictional library exchange, then vary the request while keeping the sentence pattern and meaning clear.

Source and review

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