Chinese Courses and Certifications

Unlocking the Secrets of the Chinese Language

Master the basics of Mandarin pronunciation and greetings to begin unlocking the secrets of the Chinese language.

• FutureLearn
• 2 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

MandarinX

Chinese Idioms: A Thousand Miles

This course aims to teach Chinese idioms to Chinese language learners, or anyone interested in Chinese culture, while providing a historical background, fun facts, and engaging stories with cultural perspectives.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NCYU)

Conversational Chinese: Travel and Tourism

Develop your spoken Mandarin Chinese and gain the skills to fully immerse yourself in the culture when visiting Taiwan.

• FutureLearn
• 3 weeks, 1 hour a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Chinese Level 1

Comprehensive introduction to Mandarin Chinese for beginners, covering essential vocabulary, grammar, and cultural insights through interactive lessons and real-world examples.

• Skillshare
• 11 hours 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Chinese Beginner 1

Learn Mandarin Chinese from scratch: master pinyin, basic grammar, and essential vocabulary. Engage in simple conversations, understand numbers, time, and directions through animated lessons and practical exercises.

• Skillshare
• 6 hours 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Chinese in 9 Weeks | Introduction Course

Learn Mandarin through a logical, structured approach. Master basic conversations, read and write simple stories, and gain cultural insights using pictograms and real-world examples from China.

• Skillshare
• 2 hours 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NCYU)

Conversational Chinese: Leisure Activities and Daily Life

Learn to speak practical Chinese and discuss fun leisure activities and experiences popular in Taiwan.

• FutureLearn
• 3 weeks, 1 hour a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Chinese Plus

Contemporary Chinese I: 1.1

Lay the foundations of Chinese Mandarin and learn pronunciation, sentence structures, and introductions.

• FutureLearn
• 5 weeks, 5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Chinese Plus Microcredential

HSK 1: Chinese Language for Beginners

Develop essential Chinese language skills for beginners, covering speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Prepare for HSK level 1 test while mastering everyday phrases and basic sentence structures.

• FutureLearn
• 15 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Chinese Plus Microcredential

HSK 2: Chinese Language for Post-Beginner

Enhance post-beginner Chinese skills through comprehensive language development, focusing on intonation, phrases, and grammar to prepare for HSK level 2 proficiency test.

• FutureLearn
• 15 weeks
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Chinese Plus

Contemporary Chinese III: 3.1

2 ratings at FutureLearn

Expand your knowledge and skills of Chinese Mandarin and learn to build more natural conversations with cultural context.

• FutureLearn
• 6 weeks, 5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Chinese Plus

Contemporary Chinese III: 3.2

3 ratings at FutureLearn

Discover key factors of Chinese culture such as naming rules and festivals while improving your Mandarin vocabulary and fluency.

• FutureLearn
• 6 weeks, 5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Chinese Plus

YCT Standard Course Level 1: Part A

Gain a solid introduction to the Chinese language to develop your skills and confidence in speaking, reading, and writing Chinese.

• FutureLearn
• 6 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Chinese Plus Microcredential

Youth Chinese Test (YCT) Standard Course Level 1

Develop Chinese language skills for YCT Level 1, focusing on speaking, reading, and writing. Build confidence to hold conversations and prepare for the YCT Test through a comprehensive 12-week program.

• FutureLearn
• 12 weeks
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Chinese Level 2

Learn essential Chinese concepts for basic conversations, reading, and writing. Develop a strong foundation through a logical approach that makes Mandarin accessible and enjoyable for beginners.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available