Basic Mandarin Chinese - Speaking & Listening P... May 2026

Asking "How much?" and negotiating prices.

Understand high-frequency vocabulary in a native-speed environment.

Navigating public transport and understanding "left, right, and straight." Basic Mandarin Chinese - Speaking & Listening P...

Basic restaurant vocabulary and expressing preferences (likes/dislikes). Phase 3: Navigating Life

This course is designed for absolute beginners who want to prioritize verbal communication. You will bypass complex character writing to focus on mastering Pinyin (the phonetic system), the four tones , and essential conversational patterns used in daily life. Phase 1: The Foundations The Sound System: Mastering Pinyin initials and finals. Asking "How much

Exercises to distinguish and produce the four tones (plus the neutral tone).

Sharing your name, nationality, and profession. the four tones

Hello, thank you, sorry, and "I don’t understand." Phase 2: Daily Interactions