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

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.

Basic restaurant vocabulary and expressing preferences (likes/dislikes). Phase 3: Navigating Life Basic Mandarin Chinese - Speaking & Listening P...

Sharing your name, nationality, and profession. This course is designed for absolute beginners who

Counting to 100, telling time, and discussing dates. the four tones

Navigating public transport and understanding "left, right, and straight."

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

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