- Course Content
- 1 Basic concepts of Chinese
- 2 Everyday greetings
- 3 Special greetings
- 4 Introducing yourself
- 5 Saying “sorry” and “excuse me”
- 6 Talking about the time (part 1)
- 7 Talking about the time (part 2)
- 8 Days of the week and months
- 9 Food and drink
- 10 Shopping
- 11 Using the Telephone
- 12 Checking in at a hotel
- FAQ
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Chinese (Mandarin) for English Speakers (Beginners)
特 殊 问 候 用 语
Special greetings
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周末 快乐! Have a nice weekend!
周 末 快 乐! -
祝 你 生 日 快 乐! I wish you a happy birthday!
谢 谢。 Thanks. -
Expressions on special greetings
新 年 快 乐! Happy New Year!
春 节 快乐! Happy Chinese New Year!
圣 诞 快 乐! Merry Christmas! -
祝 你 新 年 快 乐! I wish you a Happy New Year!
新 年 快 乐! Happy New Year to you! -
圣 诞 节 快 乐! Merry Christmas!
圣 诞 节 快 乐! -
春 节 快 乐! Happy Chinese New Year! -
The four tones
蔫 wither,年 year,捻 to twist with your fingers,念 read
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