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Lessons for Your Flight To China
How much Chinese can you learn in 3 hours? A whole lot, actually.
16 Lessons Absolute Beginner
How much Chinese can you learn in 3 hours? A whole lot, actually.
16 Lessons Absolute Beginner
2
Connecting with Chinese-Speaking Family
A little bit of language can help you mesh with your Cantonese-speaking in-laws or relatives.
8 Lessons Beginner
A little bit of language can help you mesh with your Cantonese-speaking in-laws or relatives.
8 Lessons Beginner
1
Essential Chinese for Emergencies
Don't get caught in an emergency without these language skills!
32 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Don't get caught in an emergency without these language skills!
32 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
Living in China
Living abroad isn't easy. These lessons will help you find your voice in a new country.
20 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Living abroad isn't easy. These lessons will help you find your voice in a new country.
20 Lessons Absolute Beginner
2
Using Correct Chinese at the Bank
If you're living in China you'll want a bank account. It's not hard to get started!
9 Lessons Beginner
If you're living in China you'll want a bank account. It's not hard to get started!
9 Lessons Beginner
2
Shopping in China
Going shopping is even more fun when you can converse with the staff in Chinese.
5 Lessons Beginner
Going shopping is even more fun when you can converse with the staff in Chinese.
5 Lessons Beginner
2
Talking with Your Chinese Partner
Communication is the cornerstone of a great relationship.
12 Lessons Beginner
Communication is the cornerstone of a great relationship.
12 Lessons Beginner
2
Discovering Your Chinese Roots
These lessons are your guide to connecting with your Chinese heritage.
5 Lessons Beginner
These lessons are your guide to connecting with your Chinese heritage.
5 Lessons Beginner
1
Get Motivated to Study Chinese
These lessons are hand-picked to keep you motivated.
35 Lessons Absolute Beginner
These lessons are hand-picked to keep you motivated.
35 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
Ultimate Video Getting Started
Get up and running with the basics of Chinese in this all-video learning path!
44 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Get up and running with the basics of Chinese in this all-video learning path!
44 Lessons Absolute Beginner
2
Making an Appointment in Chinese
Dentists, doctors, business contacts. Appointments are a necessity of modern life!
4 Lessons Beginner
Dentists, doctors, business contacts. Appointments are a necessity of modern life!
4 Lessons Beginner
1
Speaking Perfect Chinese at a Restaurant
Obliterate the language barrier between you and delicious Chinese food.
10 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Obliterate the language barrier between you and delicious Chinese food.
10 Lessons Absolute Beginner
3
An Intermediate Chinese Lesson Review
Before charging ahead with intermediate Chinese, take a short review of beginner.
13 Lessons Intermediate
Before charging ahead with intermediate Chinese, take a short review of beginner.
13 Lessons Intermediate
5
Flexing your Fluency
Now's the fun part! These lessons present native-speed Chinese in a safe environment.
55 Lessons Advanced
Now's the fun part! These lessons present native-speed Chinese in a safe environment.
55 Lessons Advanced
1
Culture Class
Sample from this smorgasbord of Chinese cultural lessons.
18 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Sample from this smorgasbord of Chinese cultural lessons.
18 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
Pronunciation
In this set of 5 lessons, you will learn the very basics about Chinese pronunciation. We break down all the sounds to make it easy for you to master Chinese pronunciation!
5 Lessons Absolute Beginner
In this set of 5 lessons, you will learn the very basics about Chinese pronunciation. We break down all the sounds to make it easy for you to master Chinese pronunciation!
5 Lessons Absolute Beginner
2
Culture Class: Holidays in China
Learn all about the top Chinese holidays and the traditions and history behind them.
25 Lessons Beginner
Learn all about the top Chinese holidays and the traditions and history behind them.
25 Lessons Beginner
2
Culture Class: Chinese Superstitions and Beliefs
Is it better luck to hear a raven or a magpie? Learn this and more Chinese superstitions.
5 Lessons Beginner
Is it better luck to hear a raven or a magpie? Learn this and more Chinese superstitions.
5 Lessons Beginner
2
Beginner Season 1
Continue your Chinese journey with these 50 dialogue-based lessons.
50 Lessons Beginner
Continue your Chinese journey with these 50 dialogue-based lessons.
50 Lessons Beginner
2
Beginner Season 2
This pathway focuses on the conversation skills you need for daily life in China.
25 Lessons Beginner
This pathway focuses on the conversation skills you need for daily life in China.
25 Lessons Beginner
2
Gengo Chinese
Over 30 lessons, you'll master basic conversational Chinese.
30 Lessons Beginner
Over 30 lessons, you'll master basic conversational Chinese.
30 Lessons Beginner
3
Must-Know Chinese Social Media Phrases
Social media Chinese follows its own rules. Learn to post like a native with these lessons.
25 Lessons Intermediate
Social media Chinese follows its own rules. Learn to post like a native with these lessons.
25 Lessons Intermediate
2
Upper Beginner
Try your hand at some longer Chinese dialogues to prepare yourself for deeper conversations.
25 Lessons Beginner
Try your hand at some longer Chinese dialogues to prepare yourself for deeper conversations.
25 Lessons Beginner
2
Lower Beginner
Go beyond the basics of Chinese to navigate a variety of situations.
25 Lessons Beginner
Go beyond the basics of Chinese to navigate a variety of situations.
25 Lessons Beginner
3
Top 400 Activities: Daily Routines in Chinese
Want to talk about your day in Chinese? Learn 200 words and 200 sample sentences needed for daily life.
10 Lessons Intermediate
Want to talk about your day in Chinese? Learn 200 words and 200 sample sentences needed for daily life.
10 Lessons Intermediate
3
Must-Know Chinese Slang Words & Phrases
You won't learn this in a textbook! Find out the way Chinese speakers actually talk.
25 Lessons Intermediate
You won't learn this in a textbook! Find out the way Chinese speakers actually talk.
25 Lessons Intermediate
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Inner Circle
This monthly, no-holds-barred pathway gives you tried and tested learning methods.
83 Lessons Bonus
This monthly, no-holds-barred pathway gives you tried and tested learning methods.
83 Lessons Bonus
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Chinese Vocab Builder
Quickly and efficiently build your Chinese vocabulary with these themed lessons.
205 Lessons Bonus
Quickly and efficiently build your Chinese vocabulary with these themed lessons.
205 Lessons Bonus
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Elementary Season 1
The Elementary series is for students that are ready to break out of Beginner but aren't quite ready for Intermediate. In this 50-lesson season, you will learn essential grammar for meeting new people and working in China.
50 Lessons Upper Intermediate
The Elementary series is for students that are ready to break out of Beginner but aren't quite ready for Intermediate. In this 50-lesson season, you will learn essential grammar for meeting new people and working in China.
50 Lessons Upper Intermediate
4
Elementary Season 2
Season 2 of the Elementary series continues where Season 1 left off. You will learn essential Chinese grammar for a variety of social situations like going on dates, parties, shopping and more!
25 Lessons Upper Intermediate
Season 2 of the Elementary series continues where Season 1 left off. You will learn essential Chinese grammar for a variety of social situations like going on dates, parties, shopping and more!
25 Lessons Upper Intermediate
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Intermediate Season 1
Massively boost your Chinese conversation skills with these dialogue-based lessons.
25 Lessons Advanced
Massively boost your Chinese conversation skills with these dialogue-based lessons.
25 Lessons Advanced
3
Lower Intermediate Season 1
Keep pushing! This pathway will help you bridge the gap to intermediate Chinese.
25 Lessons Intermediate
Keep pushing! This pathway will help you bridge the gap to intermediate Chinese.
25 Lessons Intermediate
3
Lower Intermediate Season 2
Working in China is a tough business!
25 Lessons Intermediate
Working in China is a tough business!
25 Lessons Intermediate
5
Upper Intermediate Season 1
This pathway is for students on the cusp of advanced, but want a bit more grammar review.
25 Lessons Advanced
This pathway is for students on the cusp of advanced, but want a bit more grammar review.
25 Lessons Advanced
5
Intermediate Season 2
More complex dialogues, more Chinese explanations. Get ready for intermediate!
25 Lessons Advanced
More complex dialogues, more Chinese explanations. Get ready for intermediate!
25 Lessons Advanced
1
Survival Phrases
Don't waste your time! Get the most language in the shortest time with these survival phrases.
59 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Don't waste your time! Get the most language in the shortest time with these survival phrases.
59 Lessons Absolute Beginner
3
Culture Class: Essential Chinese Vocabulary
Let Chinese culture be your guide as you build up essential vocabulary and phrases.
25 Lessons Intermediate
Let Chinese culture be your guide as you build up essential vocabulary and phrases.
25 Lessons Intermediate
1
Top 25 Chinese Questions You Need to Know
What's your name? Where are you from? Learn how to answer these common questions.
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
What's your name? Where are you from? Learn how to answer these common questions.
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
3-Minute Chinese
In these bite-sized lessons you'll learn the most handy Chinese phrases.
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
In these bite-sized lessons you'll learn the most handy Chinese phrases.
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
Ultimate Chinese Pronunciation Guide
By focusing on the sounds which don't exist in English, you master pronunciation fast!
10 Lessons Absolute Beginner
By focusing on the sounds which don't exist in English, you master pronunciation fast!
10 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
Introduction to Chinese
5 lessons, 34 minutes. Your quick-start guide to the absolute basics of Chinese.
5 Lessons Absolute Beginner
5 lessons, 34 minutes. Your quick-start guide to the absolute basics of Chinese.
5 Lessons Absolute Beginner
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News
New lesson series, crucial site updates, hot new features, site promotions, and more.
302 Lessons Bonus
New lesson series, crucial site updates, hot new features, site promotions, and more.
302 Lessons Bonus
1
Living in China
Take a virtual trip through China and its famous cities in this fun and practical video pathway.
24 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Take a virtual trip through China and its famous cities in this fun and practical video pathway.
24 Lessons Absolute Beginner
2
Reading Comprehension for Absolute Beginners
Try your hand at reading real Chinese in context.
10 Lessons Beginner
Try your hand at reading real Chinese in context.
10 Lessons Beginner
1
Chinese in 3-Minute Videos
Sunny and Chen will teach you must-know Chinese phrases, step-by-step.
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Sunny and Chen will teach you must-know Chinese phrases, step-by-step.
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
2
Listening Comprehension for Absolute Beginners
Listen to the dialog, answer the question, then get a full breakdown.
25 Lessons Beginner
Listen to the dialog, answer the question, then get a full breakdown.
25 Lessons Beginner
2
Absolute Beginner Chinese for Every Day
In this fast-paced and fun series you'll learn the most popular phrases and words in Chinese.
55 Lessons Beginner
In this fast-paced and fun series you'll learn the most popular phrases and words in Chinese.
55 Lessons Beginner
1
Absolute Beginner Questions Answered by Yinru
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
3
Reading Comprehension for Beginners
Try your hand at reading real Chinese in context.
10 Lessons Intermediate
Try your hand at reading real Chinese in context.
10 Lessons Intermediate
3
Listening Comprehension for Beginners
Listen to the dialog, answer the question, then get a full breakdown.
20 Lessons Intermediate
Listen to the dialog, answer the question, then get a full breakdown.
20 Lessons Intermediate
2
Words of the Week with Yinru for Beginners
These fun, bite-sized lessons will get you speaking Chinese in no time!
25 Lessons Beginner
These fun, bite-sized lessons will get you speaking Chinese in no time!
25 Lessons Beginner
2
New
Quick & Easy Chinese Review for Beginners
You may have forgotten some of these words and phrases. Brush up now!
4 Lessons Beginner
You may have forgotten some of these words and phrases. Brush up now!
4 Lessons Beginner
4
Reading Comprehension for Intermediate Learners
Try your hand at reading real Chinese in context.
10 Lessons Upper Intermediate
Try your hand at reading real Chinese in context.
10 Lessons Upper Intermediate
4
Listening Comprehension for Intermediate Learners
Listen to the dialog, answer the question, then get a full breakdown.
20 Lessons Upper Intermediate
Listen to the dialog, answer the question, then get a full breakdown.
20 Lessons Upper Intermediate
3
Words of the Week with Yinru for Intermediate Learners
These fun, bite-sized lessons will get you speaking Chinese in no time!
25 Lessons Intermediate
These fun, bite-sized lessons will get you speaking Chinese in no time!
25 Lessons Intermediate
3
Must-Know Chinese Holiday Words
Yuting introduces the vocabulary and customs of many popular holidays in China.
10 Lessons Intermediate
Yuting introduces the vocabulary and customs of many popular holidays in China.
10 Lessons Intermediate
5
Video Culture Class: Chinese Holidays
Chen will introduce the must-know Chinese holidays at native speed.
25 Lessons Advanced
Chen will introduce the must-know Chinese holidays at native speed.
25 Lessons Advanced
5
Listening Comprehension for Advanced Learners
Listen to the dialog, answer the question, then get a full breakdown.
20 Lessons Advanced
Listen to the dialog, answer the question, then get a full breakdown.
20 Lessons Advanced
5
Reading Comprehension for Advanced Learners
Ready for fluency? This Chinese Advanced Reading Comprehension Series is sure to perfect your reading skills... and take your Chinese further than you ever expected. Simply watch the video, then answer the questions asked. This video series is perfect for Advanced learners who are aiming for fluency.
10 Lessons Advanced
Ready for fluency? This Chinese Advanced Reading Comprehension Series is sure to perfect your reading skills... and take your Chinese further than you ever expected. Simply watch the video, then answer the questions asked. This video series is perfect for Advanced learners who are aiming for fluency.
10 Lessons Advanced
5
Advanced Topics: Culture and History
You'll learn about culture, history, folklore, arts, and more.
75 Lessons Advanced
You'll learn about culture, history, folklore, arts, and more.
75 Lessons Advanced
1
Key Phrases and Grammar: Absolute Beginner Chinese
Our powerful Chinese learning method teaches you with native dialogues.
105 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Our powerful Chinese learning method teaches you with native dialogues.
105 Lessons Absolute Beginner
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Throwback Thursday
Every Thursday we revisit a classic lesson from our archives.
561 Lessons Bonus
Every Thursday we revisit a classic lesson from our archives.
561 Lessons Bonus
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Video News
Get the latest ChineseClass101.com news with these videos.
45 Lessons Bonus
Get the latest ChineseClass101.com news with these videos.
45 Lessons Bonus
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Extensive Reading in Chinese for Absolute Beginners
Break into reading Chinese with these fun miniature books.
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Break into reading Chinese with these fun miniature books.
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
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Extensive Reading in Chinese for Beginners
Break into reading Chinese with these fun miniature books.
24 Lessons Beginner
Break into reading Chinese with these fun miniature books.
24 Lessons Beginner
3
Extensive Reading in Chinese for Intermediate Learners
Break into reading Chinese with these fun miniature books.
25 Lessons Intermediate
Break into reading Chinese with these fun miniature books.
25 Lessons Intermediate
1
Learn Chinese Conversations with Animation — Absolute Beginner
Get a taste of real Chinese conversation with these short animations.
5 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Get a taste of real Chinese conversation with these short animations.
5 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
Taiwanese Mandarin Survival Phrases
In this 25-lesson series, you'll learn Taiwanese Mandarin survival phrases that you'll need in Taiwan. Topics covered include ordering at a restaurant, taking public transportation, asking for directions, checking into a hotel, and much more.
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
In this 25-lesson series, you'll learn Taiwanese Mandarin survival phrases that you'll need in Taiwan. Topics covered include ordering at a restaurant, taking public transportation, asking for directions, checking into a hotel, and much more.
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
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Chinese Grammar Made Easy
We'll give you the key to mastering beginner-level rules.
10 Lessons Beginner
We'll give you the key to mastering beginner-level rules.
10 Lessons Beginner
1
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Can Talk About Your Family
In this pathway, you will learn how to talk about your family.
10 Lessons Absolute Beginner
In this pathway, you will learn how to talk about your family.
10 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
Can Do Chinese for Absolute Beginners
Learn how to "do" various tasks in Chinese. A practical course.
45 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Learn how to "do" various tasks in Chinese. A practical course.
45 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
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Can Use Daily Greetings
In this pathway, you will learn how to use greetings and leavetaking expressions appropriate to different times of the day.
10 Lessons Absolute Beginner
In this pathway, you will learn how to use greetings and leavetaking expressions appropriate to different times of the day.
10 Lessons Absolute Beginner
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Can Use Essential Social Expressions
In this pathway, you will learn how to use essential social expressions.
5 Lessons Absolute Beginner
In this pathway, you will learn how to use essential social expressions.
5 Lessons Absolute Beginner
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Monthly Review Video
Discover the newest learning strategies and study tools.
27 Lessons Bonus
Discover the newest learning strategies and study tools.
27 Lessons Bonus
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Can Ask About Well-being
In this pathway, you will learn how to ask about well-being.
2 Lessons • 1 Assignment Absolute Beginner
In this pathway, you will learn how to ask about well-being.
2 Lessons • 1 Assignment Absolute Beginner
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Can Talk About Weather
In this pathway, you will learn how to ask about weather.
3 Lessons • 1 Assignment Absolute Beginner
In this pathway, you will learn how to ask about weather.
3 Lessons • 1 Assignment Absolute Beginner
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Business Chinese for Beginners
Harness the power of formality levels in Chinese to boost your professional career.
25 Lessons Beginner
Harness the power of formality levels in Chinese to boost your professional career.
25 Lessons Beginner
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Fun & Easy Chinese
Bonus Chineseclass101 video lessons!
17 Lessons Bonus
Bonus Chineseclass101 video lessons!
17 Lessons Bonus
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Learning Strategies
Discover learning tips and strategies to help you learn faster.
67 Lessons Bonus
Discover learning tips and strategies to help you learn faster.
67 Lessons Bonus
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Gengo Unit 2 — Week 2
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Gengo Unit 2 — Week 3
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1 Lesson • 3 Assignments Beginner
Suggested Learning Path for Gengo Unit 2 — Week 3
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Gengo Unit 2 — Week 4
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1 Lesson • 3 Assignments Beginner
Suggested Learning Path for Gengo Unit 2 — Week 4
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Gengo Unit 2 — Week 5
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5 Lessons • 3 Assignments Beginner
Suggested Learning Path for Gengo Unit 2 — Week 5
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Gengo Unit 2 — Week 6
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Suggested Learning Path for Gengo Unit 2 — Week 6
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Gengo Unit 2 — Week 7
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Suggested Learning Path for Gengo Unit 2 — Week 7
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Gengo Unit 2 — Week 8
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Suggested Learning Path for Gengo Unit 2 — Week 8
1 Lesson • 3 Assignments Beginner
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Gengo Unit 2 — Week 9
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1 Lesson • 6 Assignments Beginner
Suggested Learning Path for Gengo Unit 2 — Week 9
1 Lesson • 6 Assignments Beginner
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Chinese Teachers Answer Your Questions
We answer your most commonly asked language questions.
11 Lessons Beginner
We answer your most commonly asked language questions.
11 Lessons Beginner
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Prototype Video Lessons for Absolute Beginners
Want to get access to never-before-seen, experimental language lessons? Take a look here. Leave a comment and let us know which ones you like best!
10 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Want to get access to never-before-seen, experimental language lessons? Take a look here. Leave a comment and let us know which ones you like best!
10 Lessons Absolute Beginner
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Prototype Video Lessons for Intermediate Learners
Want to get access to never-before-seen, experimental language lessons? Take a look here. Leave a comment and let us know which ones you like best!
4 Lessons Intermediate
Want to get access to never-before-seen, experimental language lessons? Take a look here. Leave a comment and let us know which ones you like best!
4 Lessons Intermediate
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The 800 Core Words and Phrases
Learn the 800 most common words and phrases with this video series.
10 Lessons Beginner
Learn the 800 most common words and phrases with this video series.
10 Lessons Beginner
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Getting Started with ChineseClass101.com
Learn the basic words, phrases, questions and expressions you need to get through your first social interaction in Chinese!
23 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Learn the basic words, phrases, questions and expressions you need to get through your first social interaction in Chinese!
23 Lessons Absolute Beginner
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Can Introduce Yourself
In this pathway, you will learn how to introduce yourself.
17 Lessons • 8 Assignments Absolute Beginner
In this pathway, you will learn how to introduce yourself.
17 Lessons • 8 Assignments Absolute Beginner
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Conversational Phrases
Learn common words and phrases you'll need in conversations
30 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Learn common words and phrases you'll need in conversations
30 Lessons Absolute Beginner
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New
Level 1 Chinese
Start here for our official curated pathway for Level 1. This course is aligned with HSK 1-2 and level A1 of the CEFR.
77 Lessons • 94 Assignments Absolute Beginner
Start here for our official curated pathway for Level 1. This course is aligned with HSK 1-2 and level A1 of the CEFR.
77 Lessons • 94 Assignments Absolute Beginner
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Level 2 Chinese
Start here for our official curated pathway for Level 2. This course is aligned with HSK 2-3 and level A2 of the CEFR.
80 Lessons • 144 Assignments Beginner
Start here for our official curated pathway for Level 2. This course is aligned with HSK 2-3 and level A2 of the CEFR.
80 Lessons • 144 Assignments Beginner
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Level 3 Chinese
Start here for our official curated pathway for Level 3. This course is aligned with HSK 2-3 and level B1 of the CEFR.
50 Lessons • 38 Assignments Intermediate
Start here for our official curated pathway for Level 3. This course is aligned with HSK 2-3 and level B1 of the CEFR.
50 Lessons • 38 Assignments Intermediate
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Level 4 Chinese
Start here for our official curated pathway for Level 4. This course is aligned with HSK 3-4 and level B2 of the CEFR.
75 Lessons • 55 Assignments Upper Intermediate
Start here for our official curated pathway for Level 4. This course is aligned with HSK 3-4 and level B2 of the CEFR.
75 Lessons • 55 Assignments Upper Intermediate
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Level 5 Chinese
Start here for our official curated pathway for Level 5. This course is aligned with HSK 4-5 and level C1 of the CEFR.
75 Lessons • 57 Assignments Advanced
Start here for our official curated pathway for Level 5. This course is aligned with HSK 4-5 and level C1 of the CEFR.
75 Lessons • 57 Assignments Advanced
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Can Give Your Contact Information
In this pathway, you will learn how to give your contact information to others.
5 Lessons Absolute Beginner
In this pathway, you will learn how to give your contact information to others.
5 Lessons Absolute Beginner
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Chinese Explained
Learn grammar, words, phrases and more with whiteboard lessons
1 Lesson Absolute Beginner
Learn grammar, words, phrases and more with whiteboard lessons
1 Lesson Absolute Beginner
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Introduction
This short series is comprised of three informative lessons designed to introduce the listener to ChineseClass101.com's winning teaching formula, the result of months of feedback from our passionate community.
3 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic
This short series is comprised of three informative lessons designed to introduce the listener to ChineseClass101.com's winning teaching formula, the result of months of feedback from our passionate community.
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Culture Class
Welcome to Amber and Victor’s Chinese Buffet. ChineseClass101’s smorgasbord of Chinese cultural quirks, news, travel, history, and the source of all the tidbits you always wanted to know about China, but had no idea even existed. This series is for students of all levels.
18 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic
Welcome to Amber and Victor’s Chinese Buffet. ChineseClass101’s smorgasbord of Chinese cultural quirks, news, travel, history, and the source of all the tidbits you always wanted to know about China, but had no idea even existed. This series is for students of all levels.
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All About
In this set of 15 lessons, you will learn all about the society and culture of China. These lessons are entirely in English and are for those who want to learn more about the Chinese language and in-depth information about the country where it is spoken.
15 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic
In this set of 15 lessons, you will learn all about the society and culture of China. These lessons are entirely in English and are for those who want to learn more about the Chinese language and in-depth information about the country where it is spoken.
15 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic
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Pronunciation
In this set of 5 lessons, you will learn the very basics about Chinese pronunciation. We break down all the sounds to make it easy for you to master Chinese pronunciation!
5 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic
In this set of 5 lessons, you will learn the very basics about Chinese pronunciation. We break down all the sounds to make it easy for you to master Chinese pronunciation!
5 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic
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Basic Bootcamp
This 5-lesson series gives you a brief introduction to the Chinese language. You'll learn the very basics of grammar and vocabulary all in 5 compact lessons.
5 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic
This 5-lesson series gives you a brief introduction to the Chinese language. You'll learn the very basics of grammar and vocabulary all in 5 compact lessons.
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Culture Class: Holidays in China
In this 25-lesson series, you'll learn all about the holidays celebrated in China! Perfect for any student interested in learning more about Chinese culture, these will teach you the what, why, when and how of 25 Chinese holidays.
25 Lessons BeginnerClassic
In this 25-lesson series, you'll learn all about the holidays celebrated in China! Perfect for any student interested in learning more about Chinese culture, these will teach you the what, why, when and how of 25 Chinese holidays.
25 Lessons BeginnerClassic
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Culture Class: Chinese Superstitions and Beliefs
How much do you know about superstitions in China? This series will teach you everything you need to know about Chinese superstitions while teaching you new Chinese vocab along the way. You'll learn more about the culture of China and pick up a lot of new talking points as well – you'll never be stuck for things to say again!
5 Lessons BeginnerClassic
How much do you know about superstitions in China? This series will teach you everything you need to know about Chinese superstitions while teaching you new Chinese vocab along the way. You'll learn more about the culture of China and pick up a lot of new talking points as well – you'll never be stuck for things to say again!
5 Lessons BeginnerClassic
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Advanced Audio Blog 1
The Advanced Audio Blog series provides you with an in-depth look into China, Chinese culture, and the life of a typical Chinese person. These lessons are entirely in Chinese and you can find transcripts in the first comment of each lesson. In this 50-lesson season, you will hear Gail talk about important Chinese holidays, what its like to be a kid in China, love and more.
50 Lessons AdvancedClassic
The Advanced Audio Blog series provides you with an in-depth look into China, Chinese culture, and the life of a typical Chinese person. These lessons are entirely in Chinese and you can find transcripts in the first comment of each lesson. In this 50-lesson season, you will hear Gail talk about important Chinese holidays, what its like to be a kid in China, love and more.
50 Lessons AdvancedClassic
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Advanced Audio Blog 2
The Advanced Audio Blog series provides you with an in-depth look into China, Chinese culture, and the life of a typical Chinese person. These lessons are entirely in Chinese and you can find transcripts in the first comment of each lesson.
25 Lessons AdvancedClassic
The Advanced Audio Blog series provides you with an in-depth look into China, Chinese culture, and the life of a typical Chinese person. These lessons are entirely in Chinese and you can find transcripts in the first comment of each lesson.
25 Lessons AdvancedClassic
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Beginner Season 1
In this 50-lesson season, you will learn basic Chinese grammar and vocabulary to help you get through a variety of social situations. This Beginner season is aimed at listeners who have some basic knowledge of the Chinese language. These lessons will explain Chinese grammar to you at a slightly faster pace than our Absolute Beginner level. At the end of this season, you will be able to construct sentences on your own and improve your conversation skills. But don't be scared away by the grammar! Our hosts will also introduce fun and useful Chinese cultural tips along the way too!
50 Lessons BeginnerClassic
In this 50-lesson season, you will learn basic Chinese grammar and vocabulary to help you get through a variety of social situations. This Beginner season is aimed at listeners who have some basic knowledge of the Chinese language. These lessons will explain Chinese grammar to you at a slightly faster pace than our Absolute Beginner level. At the end of this season, you will be able to construct sentences on your own and improve your conversation skills. But don't be scared away by the grammar! Our hosts will also introduce fun and useful Chinese cultural tips along the way too!
50 Lessons BeginnerClassic
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Beginner Season 2
Season 2 of the Beginner series will teach you beginner level Chinese to help you live in China. You'll learn how to get through customs, get online, ask for a date and more! The situations presented in this season focus on the daily activities that you'll face while living or traveling through China. You'll also learn cultural tips that will help you avoid common mistakes made by students.
25 Lessons BeginnerClassic
Season 2 of the Beginner series will teach you beginner level Chinese to help you live in China. You'll learn how to get through customs, get online, ask for a date and more! The situations presented in this season focus on the daily activities that you'll face while living or traveling through China. You'll also learn cultural tips that will help you avoid common mistakes made by students.
25 Lessons BeginnerClassic
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Gengo Chinese
Learn conversational Chinese with this Gengo Chinese series! These 30-lessons will teach you basic Chinese grammar, expressions and vocabulary. You will follow our main character Mike on his trip to China. Amber and Victor give clear and easy to understand explanations of the proper usage of Chinese words and phrases to help you on your next journey to China!
30 Lessons BeginnerClassic
Learn conversational Chinese with this Gengo Chinese series! These 30-lessons will teach you basic Chinese grammar, expressions and vocabulary. You will follow our main character Mike on his trip to China. Amber and Victor give clear and easy to understand explanations of the proper usage of Chinese words and phrases to help you on your next journey to China!
30 Lessons BeginnerClassic
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Must-Know Chinese Social Media Phrases
What are the Chinese phrases necessary for Social Media? You're about to find out! In this 25-lesson series, you'll learn how to make comments on popular social media channels – from catching up, asking what your friends are up to, posting your reactions, wishing them a happy birthday and much, much more.
25 Lessons IntermediateClassic
What are the Chinese phrases necessary for Social Media? You're about to find out! In this 25-lesson series, you'll learn how to make comments on popular social media channels – from catching up, asking what your friends are up to, posting your reactions, wishing them a happy birthday and much, much more.
25 Lessons IntermediateClassic
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Upper Beginner
This 25-lesson Upper Beginner season 1 is geared towards Chinese learners looking to move on to the intermediate level. David and Amber will teach you more sophisticated grammar and vocabularies in Chinese! As with all of our lessons, you’ll learn Chinese cultural tips that you won’t find in a text book.
25 Lessons BeginnerClassic
This 25-lesson Upper Beginner season 1 is geared towards Chinese learners looking to move on to the intermediate level. David and Amber will teach you more sophisticated grammar and vocabularies in Chinese! As with all of our lessons, you’ll learn Chinese cultural tips that you won’t find in a text book.
25 Lessons BeginnerClassic
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Lower Beginner
In this 25-lesson season, you will go beyond the basics of Chinese grammar and vocabulary, and learn to navigate a variety of situations. This Lower Beginner season is aimed at listeners who have some basic knowledge of the Chinese language, and will move at a slightly faster pace than the Absolute Beginner level. At the end of this season, you will be able to start building sentences and to take part in conversations. Our hosts will also introduce fun and useful Chinese cultural tips along the way!
25 Lessons BeginnerClassic
In this 25-lesson season, you will go beyond the basics of Chinese grammar and vocabulary, and learn to navigate a variety of situations. This Lower Beginner season is aimed at listeners who have some basic knowledge of the Chinese language, and will move at a slightly faster pace than the Absolute Beginner level. At the end of this season, you will be able to start building sentences and to take part in conversations. Our hosts will also introduce fun and useful Chinese cultural tips along the way!
25 Lessons BeginnerClassic
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Top 400 Activities: Daily Routines in Chinese
In Everyday Chinese for Beginners - 400 Actions & Activities, you learn how to talk about your everyday life – from morning to night. Over the course of 10 lessons, you'll learn how to talk about 400 daily activities with these fast and fun lessons.
10 Lessons IntermediateClassic
In Everyday Chinese for Beginners - 400 Actions & Activities, you learn how to talk about your everyday life – from morning to night. Over the course of 10 lessons, you'll learn how to talk about 400 daily activities with these fast and fun lessons.
10 Lessons IntermediateClassic
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Must-Know Chinese Slang Words & Phrases
Want to learn Chinese slang and sound like a native speaker? This 25-lesson audio series gets you mastering must-know slang words and phrases that will impress native speakers. Textbooks won't teach this, but we will! Great for beginners and experienced learners alike.
25 Lessons IntermediateClassic
Want to learn Chinese slang and sound like a native speaker? This 25-lesson audio series gets you mastering must-know slang words and phrases that will impress native speakers. Textbooks won't teach this, but we will! Great for beginners and experienced learners alike.
25 Lessons IntermediateClassic
Bonus Courses
Inner Circle
Why do most language learners float around without making progress? And top learners... What are they doing differently? Welcome to the Inner Circle. It’s the monthly, no-holds barred newsletter giving you tried and tested learning methods, insider tips and strategies from experienced language learners. Exclusively for Inner Circle subscribers.
83 Lessons BonusClassic
Why do most language learners float around without making progress? And top learners... What are they doing differently? Welcome to the Inner Circle. It’s the monthly, no-holds barred newsletter giving you tried and tested learning methods, insider tips and strategies from experienced language learners. Exclusively for Inner Circle subscribers.
83 Lessons BonusClassic
Bonus Courses
Chinese Vocab Builder
Want to learn more Chinese words? This is the fastest and easiest way to do it! With the Chinese Vocab Builder series, you get lessons that are dedicated to teaching you new words. Each lesson covers a specific theme such as Adjectives, Feelings, Weather, Holidays and much more. Just sit back, listen and learn new words in minutes!
205 Lessons BonusClassic
Want to learn more Chinese words? This is the fastest and easiest way to do it! With the Chinese Vocab Builder series, you get lessons that are dedicated to teaching you new words. Each lesson covers a specific theme such as Adjectives, Feelings, Weather, Holidays and much more. Just sit back, listen and learn new words in minutes!
205 Lessons BonusClassic
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Elementary Season 1
The Elementary series is for students that are ready to break out of Beginner but aren't quite ready for Intermediate. In this 50-lesson season, you will learn essential grammar for meeting new people and working in China. You'll also learn useful cultural tips that you won't find in a textbook.
50 Lessons Upper IntermediateClassic
The Elementary series is for students that are ready to break out of Beginner but aren't quite ready for Intermediate. In this 50-lesson season, you will learn essential grammar for meeting new people and working in China. You'll also learn useful cultural tips that you won't find in a textbook.
50 Lessons Upper IntermediateClassic
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Elementary Season 2
Season 2 of the Elementary series continues where Season 1 left off. You will learn essential Chinese grammar for a variety of social situations like going on dates, parties, shopping and more! Our hosts will also teach you life saving cultural tips that will help you on your next trip to China!
25 Lessons Upper IntermediateClassic
Season 2 of the Elementary series continues where Season 1 left off. You will learn essential Chinese grammar for a variety of social situations like going on dates, parties, shopping and more! Our hosts will also teach you life saving cultural tips that will help you on your next trip to China!
25 Lessons Upper IntermediateClassic
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Intermediate Season 1
The Intermediate level is for students ready to break out of the Elementary series but aren't quite ready for our Chinese-only Advanced Audio Blogs. In Season 1 of the Intermediate series, you will learn how to share your opinion, give compliments, express frustration and more!
25 Lessons AdvancedClassic
The Intermediate level is for students ready to break out of the Elementary series but aren't quite ready for our Chinese-only Advanced Audio Blogs. In Season 1 of the Intermediate series, you will learn how to share your opinion, give compliments, express frustration and more!
25 Lessons AdvancedClassic
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Lower Intermediate Season 1
This 25-lesson series bridges the gap between the Elementary Series and Intermediate Series. It is also a continuation of Elementary Season 2. Echo and Brendan will teach you essential Chinese grammar and vocabulary for a variety of social situations like going on dates, parties, shopping and more! Our hosts will also teach you life saving cultural tips that will help you on your next trip to China!
25 Lessons IntermediateClassic
This 25-lesson series bridges the gap between the Elementary Series and Intermediate Series. It is also a continuation of Elementary Season 2. Echo and Brendan will teach you essential Chinese grammar and vocabulary for a variety of social situations like going on dates, parties, shopping and more! Our hosts will also teach you life saving cultural tips that will help you on your next trip to China!
25 Lessons IntermediateClassic
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Lower Intermediate Season 2
Working in China is a tough business! In this second season of our Lower Intermediate series, you'll learn all about office life, work-life balance, and how Chinese people spend their leisure time. Follow Tom, Liu and Zhou in this 25-lesson series and learn how to describe others, talk about expectations, express opinions, make small talk, and much more!
25 Lessons IntermediateClassic
Working in China is a tough business! In this second season of our Lower Intermediate series, you'll learn all about office life, work-life balance, and how Chinese people spend their leisure time. Follow Tom, Liu and Zhou in this 25-lesson series and learn how to describe others, talk about expectations, express opinions, make small talk, and much more!
25 Lessons IntermediateClassic
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Upper Intermediate Season 1
The Upper Intermediate level is aimed at Intermediate level students looking for more challenging dialogues and grammar but aren't quite ready for our Chinese only Advanced level. You'll also learn useful cultural tips that you won't find in a textbook.
25 Lessons AdvancedClassic
The Upper Intermediate level is aimed at Intermediate level students looking for more challenging dialogues and grammar but aren't quite ready for our Chinese only Advanced level. You'll also learn useful cultural tips that you won't find in a textbook.
25 Lessons AdvancedClassic
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Intermediate Season 2
This 25-lesson season will introduce you to Intermediate-level Chinese. The dialogues are more complex and more Chinese is spoken between the hosts. Through everyday situations, you'll learn Intermediate-level Chinese from topics like buying an apartment in China, to traditional Chinese cultural topics including marriage pressure and Chinese weddings.
25 Lessons AdvancedClassic
This 25-lesson season will introduce you to Intermediate-level Chinese. The dialogues are more complex and more Chinese is spoken between the hosts. Through everyday situations, you'll learn Intermediate-level Chinese from topics like buying an apartment in China, to traditional Chinese cultural topics including marriage pressure and Chinese weddings.
25 Lessons AdvancedClassic
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Survival Phrases
In this 60-lesson series, you'll learn vital Chinese phrases in each lesson that will help prepare you for an upcoming trip to China. Topics covered include ordering at a restaurant, taking public transportation, asking directions, checking into a hotel, and much more. If you have not studied Chinese and simply want to master basic phrases without getting into the details of grammar, this is the series for you.
59 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic
In this 60-lesson series, you'll learn vital Chinese phrases in each lesson that will help prepare you for an upcoming trip to China. Topics covered include ordering at a restaurant, taking public transportation, asking directions, checking into a hotel, and much more. If you have not studied Chinese and simply want to master basic phrases without getting into the details of grammar, this is the series for you.
59 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic
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Absolute Beginner Season 1
In this series, our hosts will walk you through the absolute beginner basics of the Chinese language. You'll learn how to introduce yourself, apologize, ask for permission, count numbers, and more!
25 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic
In this series, our hosts will walk you through the absolute beginner basics of the Chinese language. You'll learn how to introduce yourself, apologize, ask for permission, count numbers, and more!
25 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic
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Absolute Beginner Season 3
Season 3 of the Absolute Beginner series is hosted by Jane and Canaan. In this season, you'll learn how to express pain, say "Happy Birthday" and "Good Luck", how to ask questions and more! And just like all our other lessons, you'll learn Chinese in the fastest, easiest and more fun way!
25 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic
Season 3 of the Absolute Beginner series is hosted by Jane and Canaan. In this season, you'll learn how to express pain, say "Happy Birthday" and "Good Luck", how to ask questions and more! And just like all our other lessons, you'll learn Chinese in the fastest, easiest and more fun way!
25 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic
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Absolute Beginner Season 2
In the second season of the Absolute Beginner Series, Echo and David will teach you useful Chinese vocabulary, grammar and phrases like how to say "impossible", use the possessive, describe colors and much more. You'll also hear about the rules of Mahjong, Chinese bathrooms and other cultural tips you won't read in a textbook!
25 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic
In the second season of the Absolute Beginner Series, Echo and David will teach you useful Chinese vocabulary, grammar and phrases like how to say "impossible", use the possessive, describe colors and much more. You'll also hear about the rules of Mahjong, Chinese bathrooms and other cultural tips you won't read in a textbook!
25 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic
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Absolute Beginner Season 4
In this series geared toward the absolute beginner, you will continue to learn how to navigate basic relationships and social situations in China, including how to ask questions, talk about the present, past, and future, and much more. You'll hear Chinese spoken in many different situations, which means you will pick up a wide variety of Chinese phrases. [ Coming soon!! ]
25 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic
In this series geared toward the absolute beginner, you will continue to learn how to navigate basic relationships and social situations in China, including how to ask questions, talk about the present, past, and future, and much more. You'll hear Chinese spoken in many different situations, which means you will pick up a wide variety of Chinese phrases. [ Coming soon!! ]
25 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic
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Culture Class: Essential Chinese Vocabulary
What are the 5 most popular sweets in China? What vocabulary do you need to know to have a conversation with Chinese-speaking locals? You'll learn all this and more in this Culture Class Series! Vocabulary is essential to mastering Chinese. In this 25-lesson series, you'll learn the *most* essential Chinese vocabulary words related to culture and daily life. These words have been hand picked by our Chinese native speakers and cover topics like popular Chinese dishes, national holidays, and cities.
25 Lessons IntermediateClassic
What are the 5 most popular sweets in China? What vocabulary do you need to know to have a conversation with Chinese-speaking locals? You'll learn all this and more in this Culture Class Series! Vocabulary is essential to mastering Chinese. In this 25-lesson series, you'll learn the *most* essential Chinese vocabulary words related to culture and daily life. These words have been hand picked by our Chinese native speakers and cover topics like popular Chinese dishes, national holidays, and cities.
25 Lessons IntermediateClassic
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Top 25 Chinese Questions You Need to Know
In this series, you'll learn how to answer questions in Chinese so you can meet people and make friends in China. You'll master responses to all the basic questions, from "What's your name?" to "Where are you from?" and more. Built into every lesson you'll find opportunities for extensive practice, self-review, and self-evaluation. By the end of the course, you'll not only be answering these questions, but asking them yourself! If you haven't studied Chinese but want to be well prepared for simple social situations, this is the series for you.
25 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic
In this series, you'll learn how to answer questions in Chinese so you can meet people and make friends in China. You'll master responses to all the basic questions, from "What's your name?" to "Where are you from?" and more. Built into every lesson you'll find opportunities for extensive practice, self-review, and self-evaluation. By the end of the course, you'll not only be answering these questions, but asking them yourself! If you haven't studied Chinese but want to be well prepared for simple social situations, this is the series for you.
25 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic
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3-Minute Chinese
Learn must-know conversational phrases in 3 minutes. In this 25-lesson series, you'll learn the basics of Chinese conversation. That's everything from the basic polite greetings and talking about yourself, to making conversation, and asking for directions or for the check at a restaurant. Plus, you'll get some special tips on how to sound even more natural when interacting with native Chinese speakers. The best part? You'll do all this in just 3 quick minutes per lesson.
25 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic
Learn must-know conversational phrases in 3 minutes. In this 25-lesson series, you'll learn the basics of Chinese conversation. That's everything from the basic polite greetings and talking about yourself, to making conversation, and asking for directions or for the check at a restaurant. Plus, you'll get some special tips on how to sound even more natural when interacting with native Chinese speakers. The best part? You'll do all this in just 3 quick minutes per lesson.
25 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic
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Ultimate Chinese Pronunciation Guide
Ready to sound like a native Chinese speaker? Join Alisha and Yinru in the Ultimate Chinese Pronunciation Series! In these 25 video lessons, you'll learn the ins and outs of perfect Chinese pronunciation. You'll learn the common mistakes learners make, how to avoid them, and the nuances that only native speakers are aware of.
10 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic
Ready to sound like a native Chinese speaker? Join Alisha and Yinru in the Ultimate Chinese Pronunciation Series! In these 25 video lessons, you'll learn the ins and outs of perfect Chinese pronunciation. You'll learn the common mistakes learners make, how to avoid them, and the nuances that only native speakers are aware of.
10 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic
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Introduction to Chinese
Want to learn Chinese? Don't know where to start? This is it. The Introduction to Chinese Video series is perfect for those who know zero Chinese but want to take that first step. In this 5-lesson series, you'll learn all about the Chinese language, as well as grammar, writing and phrases to get you started.
5 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic
Want to learn Chinese? Don't know where to start? This is it. The Introduction to Chinese Video series is perfect for those who know zero Chinese but want to take that first step. In this 5-lesson series, you'll learn all about the Chinese language, as well as grammar, writing and phrases to get you started.
5 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic
Bonus Courses
News
Welcome to ChineseClass101.com News! In these News lessons, you'll learn about the latest happenings at ChineseClass101.com and Innovative Language Learning, including information about new site features, ongoing promotions, special discounts, and more!
302 Lessons BonusClassic
Welcome to ChineseClass101.com News! In these News lessons, you'll learn about the latest happenings at ChineseClass101.com and Innovative Language Learning, including information about new site features, ongoing promotions, special discounts, and more!
302 Lessons BonusClassic
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Living in China
Take a virtual trip through China and its famous cities in this Getting Around China video series. Anthony, Gail and Echo will take you on a journey around China, give you helpful cultural travel tips and useful vocabulary along the way. In this series, our hosts visit Hong Kong, Yangshuo, Shaanxi, Sichuan, Shandong, Mongolia and more!
24 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic
Take a virtual trip through China and its famous cities in this Getting Around China video series. Anthony, Gail and Echo will take you on a journey around China, give you helpful cultural travel tips and useful vocabulary along the way. In this series, our hosts visit Hong Kong, Yangshuo, Shaanxi, Sichuan, Shandong, Mongolia and more!
24 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic
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Chinese Reading Comprehension for Absolute Beginners
Learned the alphabet and ready to read in Chinese? This Chinese Reading Comprehension Series is designed for Absolute Beginners. These lessons test you on your reading and make sure you understand every word. Watch the video, then answer the questions asked.
10 Lessons BeginnerClassic
Learned the alphabet and ready to read in Chinese? This Chinese Reading Comprehension Series is designed for Absolute Beginners. These lessons test you on your reading and make sure you understand every word. Watch the video, then answer the questions asked.
10 Lessons BeginnerClassic
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Learn Chinese in Three Minutes
In China, manners are important, and in this 25-lesson series, you'll learn some of the basics you need to be polite while speaking Chinese. Sunny will take you step-by-step through must-know phrases like "Do you speak English?" and "Hello, my name is…". See the phrases broken down on screen while native Chinese speaker Sunny explains the grammar and composition. Plus, you'll get some special tips on how to be extra authentic when interacting with native Chinese speakers. The best part? You'll do all this in just 3 quick minutes.
25 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic
In China, manners are important, and in this 25-lesson series, you'll learn some of the basics you need to be polite while speaking Chinese. Sunny will take you step-by-step through must-know phrases like "Do you speak English?" and "Hello, my name is…". See the phrases broken down on screen while native Chinese speaker Sunny explains the grammar and composition. Plus, you'll get some special tips on how to be extra authentic when interacting with native Chinese speakers. The best part? You'll do all this in just 3 quick minutes.
25 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic
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Chinese Listening Comprehension for Absolute Beginners
Improve your Chinese listening skills in every lesson! This Chinese Listening Comprehension Series tests you on your listening and makes sure you understand every word. Listen to the dialog, watch the video, and answer the questions asked. This video series is perfect for Absolute Beginners.
25 Lessons BeginnerClassic
Improve your Chinese listening skills in every lesson! This Chinese Listening Comprehension Series tests you on your listening and makes sure you understand every word. Listen to the dialog, watch the video, and answer the questions asked. This video series is perfect for Absolute Beginners.
25 Lessons BeginnerClassic
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Absolute Beginner Chinese for Every Day
Are you an Absolute Beginner to Chinese? This the easiest video series to start with! In this video series, you'll learn the must-know Chinese phrases, verbs, nouns, adjectives and all aspects of Chinese that any absolute beginner should know. Perfect for learners that want to get acquainted with the top words and phrases in Chinese.?
55 Lessons BeginnerClassic
Are you an Absolute Beginner to Chinese? This the easiest video series to start with! In this video series, you'll learn the must-know Chinese phrases, verbs, nouns, adjectives and all aspects of Chinese that any absolute beginner should know. Perfect for learners that want to get acquainted with the top words and phrases in Chinese.?
55 Lessons BeginnerClassic
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Absolute Beginner Questions Answered by Yinru
Have a Chinese question that you want answered? In this video series, we cover the most common questions that are asked by Chinese learners like you! In every lesson, Yinru, our native Chinese teacher, will answer your questions in complete detail. Want your questions answered? Be sure to leave us a comment!
25 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic
Have a Chinese question that you want answered? In this video series, we cover the most common questions that are asked by Chinese learners like you! In every lesson, Yinru, our native Chinese teacher, will answer your questions in complete detail. Want your questions answered? Be sure to leave us a comment!
25 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic
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Learn with Pictures and Video
Learn essential vocabulary and grammar with this new 25-lesson series. In each 3-minute video we'll show you a series of nouns, verbs and subjects with pictures and native pronunciation. Then we'll show you how to naturally form sentences using these words. At the end of this series, you'll know 125 of the most commonly used verbs, over 300 commonly used nouns and how to form simple sentences in Chinese. Make sure you're paying attention - there's a quiz at the end to test what you learned!
25 Lessons BeginnerClassic
Learn essential vocabulary and grammar with this new 25-lesson series. In each 3-minute video we'll show you a series of nouns, verbs and subjects with pictures and native pronunciation. Then we'll show you how to naturally form sentences using these words. At the end of this series, you'll know 125 of the most commonly used verbs, over 300 commonly used nouns and how to form simple sentences in Chinese. Make sure you're paying attention - there's a quiz at the end to test what you learned!
25 Lessons BeginnerClassic
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Learn with Pictures and Video (Traditional Chinese)
Learn essential vocabulary and grammar with this new 25-lesson series. In each 3-minute video we'll show you a series of nouns, verbs and subjects with pictures and native pronunciation. Then we'll show you how to naturally form sentences using these words. At the end of this series, you'll know 125 of the most commonly used verbs, over 300 commonly used nouns and how to form simple sentences in Chinese. Make sure you're paying attention - there's a quiz at the end to test what you learned!
25 Lessons BeginnerClassic
Learn essential vocabulary and grammar with this new 25-lesson series. In each 3-minute video we'll show you a series of nouns, verbs and subjects with pictures and native pronunciation. Then we'll show you how to naturally form sentences using these words. At the end of this series, you'll know 125 of the most commonly used verbs, over 300 commonly used nouns and how to form simple sentences in Chinese. Make sure you're paying attention - there's a quiz at the end to test what you learned!
25 Lessons BeginnerClassic
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Chinese Reading Comprehension for Beginners
Want to read in Chinese like a pro? This Chinese Reading Comprehension Series tests you on your reading and makes sure you understand every word. Watch the video, then answer the questions asked. This video series is perfect for Beginners who want to practice their reading skills!
10 Lessons IntermediateClassic
Want to read in Chinese like a pro? This Chinese Reading Comprehension Series tests you on your reading and makes sure you understand every word. Watch the video, then answer the questions asked. This video series is perfect for Beginners who want to practice their reading skills!
10 Lessons IntermediateClassic
3
Chinese Listening Comprehension for Beginners
Ready to understand even more Chinese? This Chinese Listening Comprehension Series tests you on your listening and makes sure you understand every word. Listen to the dialog, watch the video, and answer the questions asked. This video series is perfect for Beginner Chinese learners or those looking to reach a Beginner level.
20 Lessons IntermediateClassic
Ready to understand even more Chinese? This Chinese Listening Comprehension Series tests you on your listening and makes sure you understand every word. Listen to the dialog, watch the video, and answer the questions asked. This video series is perfect for Beginner Chinese learners or those looking to reach a Beginner level.
20 Lessons IntermediateClassic
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Chinese Words of the Week with Yinru for Beginners
In this Beginner Video series, you'll learn the must-know Chinese vocabulary for each theme. Five words are introduced per lesson along with sample sentences. These quick, bite-sized lessons will quickly get you speaking more Chinese in no time! Join us for Chinese Weekly Words for Beginners.
25 Lessons BeginnerClassic
In this Beginner Video series, you'll learn the must-know Chinese vocabulary for each theme. Five words are introduced per lesson along with sample sentences. These quick, bite-sized lessons will quickly get you speaking more Chinese in no time! Join us for Chinese Weekly Words for Beginners.
25 Lessons BeginnerClassic
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New
Quick & Easy Chinese Review for Beginners
Want to brush up and review your Chinese? The goal of this Chinese Review course is to quickly cover topics and phrases that you may have touched upon before but have forgotten. Each lesson is anywhere from 2 to 6 minutes long and covers multiple ways to say common phrases, culture, customs, holidays and grammar points in a fun and concise way!
4 Lessons BeginnerClassic
Want to brush up and review your Chinese? The goal of this Chinese Review course is to quickly cover topics and phrases that you may have touched upon before but have forgotten. Each lesson is anywhere from 2 to 6 minutes long and covers multiple ways to say common phrases, culture, customs, holidays and grammar points in a fun and concise way!
4 Lessons BeginnerClassic
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Chinese Reading Comprehension for Intermediate Learners
Want to read complex Chinese text with confidence? This Chinese Reading Comprehension Series tests you on your reading and makes sure you understand every word. Watch the video, then answer the questions asked. This video series is perfect for Intermediate learners who want to sharpen their reading skills!
10 Lessons Upper IntermediateClassic
Want to read complex Chinese text with confidence? This Chinese Reading Comprehension Series tests you on your reading and makes sure you understand every word. Watch the video, then answer the questions asked. This video series is perfect for Intermediate learners who want to sharpen their reading skills!
10 Lessons Upper IntermediateClassic
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Chinese Listening Comprehension for Intermediate Learners
Ready to understand more Chinese? This Chinese Listening Comprehension Series tests you on your listening and makes sure you understand every word. Listen to the dialog, watch the video, and answer the questions asked. This video series is perfect for Intermediate Chinese learners or those looking to reach an Intermediate level.
20 Lessons Upper IntermediateClassic
Ready to understand more Chinese? This Chinese Listening Comprehension Series tests you on your listening and makes sure you understand every word. Listen to the dialog, watch the video, and answer the questions asked. This video series is perfect for Intermediate Chinese learners or those looking to reach an Intermediate level.
20 Lessons Upper IntermediateClassic
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Chinese Words of the Week with Yinru for Intermediate Learners
In this Intermediate Video series, you'll learn the must-know Chinese vocabulary for each theme. Great for more experienced speakers! Five words are introduced per lesson, along with sample sentences. These quick, bite-sized lessons will get you speaking more Chinese in no time! Join us for Chinese Weekly Words for Intermediate learners.
25 Lessons IntermediateClassic
In this Intermediate Video series, you'll learn the must-know Chinese vocabulary for each theme. Great for more experienced speakers! Five words are introduced per lesson, along with sample sentences. These quick, bite-sized lessons will get you speaking more Chinese in no time! Join us for Chinese Weekly Words for Intermediate learners.
25 Lessons IntermediateClassic
3
Must-Know Chinese Holiday Words
How well do you know your Chinese Holidays? In this video series, you learn the must-know Chinese vocabulary for popular holidays in China! That way, you can easily talk about Chinese holidays while improving your vocabulary and overall speaking skills!
10 Lessons IntermediateClassic
How well do you know your Chinese Holidays? In this video series, you learn the must-know Chinese vocabulary for popular holidays in China! That way, you can easily talk about Chinese holidays while improving your vocabulary and overall speaking skills!
10 Lessons IntermediateClassic
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Video Culture Class: Chinese Holidays
In this 25-lesson series, you'll learn all about the holidays celebrated in China! Perfect for any student interested in learning more about Chinese Culture, these will teach you the what, why, when and how of 25 Chinese holidays.
25 Lessons AdvancedClassic
In this 25-lesson series, you'll learn all about the holidays celebrated in China! Perfect for any student interested in learning more about Chinese Culture, these will teach you the what, why, when and how of 25 Chinese holidays.
25 Lessons AdvancedClassic
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Chinese Listening Comprehension for Advanced Learners
Ready to completely understand Chinese? Even Advanced conversations? This Chinese Listening Comprehension Series tests you on your listening and makes sure you understand every word. Listen to the dialog, watch the video, and answer the questions asked. This video series is perfect for Advanced Chinese learners or those looking to reach an Advanced level.
20 Lessons AdvancedClassic
Ready to completely understand Chinese? Even Advanced conversations? This Chinese Listening Comprehension Series tests you on your listening and makes sure you understand every word. Listen to the dialog, watch the video, and answer the questions asked. This video series is perfect for Advanced Chinese learners or those looking to reach an Advanced level.
20 Lessons AdvancedClassic
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Chinese Reading Comprehension for Advanced Learners
Ready for fluency? This Chinese Advanced Reading Comprehension Series is sure to perfect your reading skills... and take your Chinese further than you ever expected. Simply watch the video, then answer the questions asked. This video series is perfect for Advanced learners who are aiming for fluency.
10 Lessons AdvancedClassic
Ready for fluency? This Chinese Advanced Reading Comprehension Series is sure to perfect your reading skills... and take your Chinese further than you ever expected. Simply watch the video, then answer the questions asked. This video series is perfect for Advanced learners who are aiming for fluency.
10 Lessons AdvancedClassic
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Learn with Pictures
With these 27 videos, you'll learn useful Chinese vocabulary based on a lot of different themes: food, body parts, weather, clothing, and much more! Learn new words, and then immediately test your knowledge with the quiz that follows.
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With these 27 videos, you'll learn useful Chinese vocabulary based on a lot of different themes: food, body parts, weather, clothing, and much more! Learn new words, and then immediately test your knowledge with the quiz that follows.
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Learn with Video
With these videos, you'll learn Chinese vocabulary through fun and exciting videos! You'll hear a word and a sentence that uses that word, all while watching a video to go along with it. Learn new words, and then immediately test your knowledge with the quiz at the end.
25 Lessons BonusClassic
With these videos, you'll learn Chinese vocabulary through fun and exciting videos! You'll hear a word and a sentence that uses that word, all while watching a video to go along with it. Learn new words, and then immediately test your knowledge with the quiz at the end.
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Throwback Thursday
Every Thursday we revisit a classic lesson from our archives.
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Every Thursday we revisit a classic lesson from our archives.
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Video News
Want to know what's going on in the world of ChineseClass101.com and Innovative Language Learning? Find out in our ChineseClass101.com video news lessons! Information on hot new features, site promotions, giveaways and more can all be found here.
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Want to know what's going on in the world of ChineseClass101.com and Innovative Language Learning? Find out in our ChineseClass101.com video news lessons! Information on hot new features, site promotions, giveaways and more can all be found here.
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Extensive Reading in Chinese for Absolute Beginners
Want to finally read Chinese without needing a dictionary every second? Then this 10-lesson series is for you! In every lesson, you get a fun and simple book, and an audio lesson to listen along with. The goal is to help you read simple Chinese sentences with confidence. To make fast progress with this series, just follow these 4 rules. 1) Start reading. 2) Avoid the dictionary. 3) Skip tough words 4) If a book is too tough, stop and try another one. This course is designed to keep you reading, absorbing, and improving without getting stuck on every word.
25 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic
Want to finally read Chinese without needing a dictionary every second? Then this 10-lesson series is for you! In every lesson, you get a fun and simple book, and an audio lesson to listen along with. The goal is to help you read simple Chinese sentences with confidence. To make fast progress with this series, just follow these 4 rules. 1) Start reading. 2) Avoid the dictionary. 3) Skip tough words 4) If a book is too tough, stop and try another one. This course is designed to keep you reading, absorbing, and improving without getting stuck on every word.
25 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic
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Extensive Reading in Chinese for Beginners
Want to read Chinese the fast, fun and easy way? Welcome to Beginner Level Extensive Reading Chinese. The goal is to help you read easy Chinese books with confidence. In every lesson, you get a fun and simple book, and an audio lesson to listen along with. To make fast progress with this series, just follow these 4 rules. 1) Start reading. 2) Avoid the dictionary. 3) Skip tough words 4) If a book is too tough, stop and try another one. This course is designed to keep you reading, absorbing, and improving without getting stuck on every word.
24 Lessons BeginnerClassic
Want to read Chinese the fast, fun and easy way? Welcome to Beginner Level Extensive Reading Chinese. The goal is to help you read easy Chinese books with confidence. In every lesson, you get a fun and simple book, and an audio lesson to listen along with. To make fast progress with this series, just follow these 4 rules. 1) Start reading. 2) Avoid the dictionary. 3) Skip tough words 4) If a book is too tough, stop and try another one. This course is designed to keep you reading, absorbing, and improving without getting stuck on every word.
24 Lessons BeginnerClassic
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Extensive Reading in Chinese for Intermediate Learners
Want to read in Chinese with confidence? Then this is the series for you. Take your Chinese reading to the next level with Intermediate level books. In every lesson, you get a Chinese book, and an audio lesson to listen along with. To make fast progress, follow these 4 rules. 1) Start reading and skim through. 2) Don't use a dictionary. 3) Skip tough words 4) If a book is too tough, stop and try another one.
25 Lessons IntermediateClassic
Want to read in Chinese with confidence? Then this is the series for you. Take your Chinese reading to the next level with Intermediate level books. In every lesson, you get a Chinese book, and an audio lesson to listen along with. To make fast progress, follow these 4 rules. 1) Start reading and skim through. 2) Don't use a dictionary. 3) Skip tough words 4) If a book is too tough, stop and try another one.
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Learn Chinese Conversations with Animation — Absolute Beginner
Want to learn Chinese through animation? With this animated series, you jump directly into native Chinese conversation. These lessons are quick, simple and perfect for beginners. Put your Chinese listening and conversation skills to the test with these bite-sized conversation lessons!
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Want to learn Chinese through animation? With this animated series, you jump directly into native Chinese conversation. These lessons are quick, simple and perfect for beginners. Put your Chinese listening and conversation skills to the test with these bite-sized conversation lessons!
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Taiwanese Mandarin Survival Phrases
In this 25-lesson series, you'll learn Taiwanese Mandarin survival phrases that you'll need in Taiwan. Topics covered include ordering at a restaurant, taking public transportation, asking for directions, checking into a hotel, and much more. If you have not studied Taiwanese Mandarin and simply want to master basic phrases without getting into grammar, this is the series for you.
25 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic
In this 25-lesson series, you'll learn Taiwanese Mandarin survival phrases that you'll need in Taiwan. Topics covered include ordering at a restaurant, taking public transportation, asking for directions, checking into a hotel, and much more. If you have not studied Taiwanese Mandarin and simply want to master basic phrases without getting into grammar, this is the series for you.
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Chinese Grammar Made Easy
Want to learn Chinese grammar rules? And actually "see" these rules broken down and explained? With Chinese Grammar Made Easy, we give you the key to mastering beginner-level rules — whiteboard style.
10 Lessons BeginnerClassic
Want to learn Chinese grammar rules? And actually "see" these rules broken down and explained? With Chinese Grammar Made Easy, we give you the key to mastering beginner-level rules — whiteboard style.
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Can Do Chinese for Absolute Beginners
Can you introduce yourself in Chinese? Talk about your family? Or give your phone number? With "Can Do Chinese for Absolute Beginners," you can do it all. Learn how to accomplish basic tasks required for everyday communication and conversations. Introductions. Phone numbers. Greetings. Giving out your email address. We'll give you the exact lines to say so that you can speak in minutes.
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Can you introduce yourself in Chinese? Talk about your family? Or give your phone number? With "Can Do Chinese for Absolute Beginners," you can do it all. Learn how to accomplish basic tasks required for everyday communication and conversations. Introductions. Phone numbers. Greetings. Giving out your email address. We'll give you the exact lines to say so that you can speak in minutes.
45 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic
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Monthly Review Video
Welcome to your Monthly Review, the monthly show on language learning where you discover new learning strategies, motivational tips, new study tools, resources, and where we show off learners like you speaking the language.
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Welcome to your Monthly Review, the monthly show on language learning where you discover new learning strategies, motivational tips, new study tools, resources, and where we show off learners like you speaking the language.
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Business Chinese for Beginners
In this 25-lesson series, you will learn Business Chinese for Beginners. Chinese has varying levels of formality, so here, we cover polite conversations that you only use in professional settings, not among friends. You'll learn the right way to introduce yourself, the customs and traditions of doing business in Chinese, and much more. Join Zeyu and Maryssa and start speaking Chinese at a level most learners never reach!
25 Lessons BeginnerClassic
In this 25-lesson series, you will learn Business Chinese for Beginners. Chinese has varying levels of formality, so here, we cover polite conversations that you only use in professional settings, not among friends. You'll learn the right way to introduce yourself, the customs and traditions of doing business in Chinese, and much more. Join Zeyu and Maryssa and start speaking Chinese at a level most learners never reach!
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Fun & Easy Chinese
Bonus Chineseclass101 video lessons!
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Bonus Chineseclass101 video lessons!
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Learning Strategies
Discover learning tips and strategies to help you learn faster.
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Discover learning tips and strategies to help you learn faster.
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New
Chinese Teachers Answer Your Questions
We answer your most commonly asked language questions.
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We answer your most commonly asked language questions.
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Prototype Video Lessons for Absolute Beginners
Want to get access to never-before-seen, experimental language lessons? Take a look here. Leave a comment and let us know which ones you like best!
10 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic
Want to get access to never-before-seen, experimental language lessons? Take a look here. Leave a comment and let us know which ones you like best!
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Prototype Video Lessons for Intermediate Learners
Want to get access to never-before-seen, experimental language lessons? Take a look here. Leave a comment and let us know which ones you like best!
4 Lessons IntermediateClassic
Want to get access to never-before-seen, experimental language lessons? Take a look here. Leave a comment and let us know which ones you like best!
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New
The 800 Core Words and Phrases
Learn the 800 most common words and phrases with this video series.
10 Lessons BeginnerClassic
Learn the 800 most common words and phrases with this video series.
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New
Conversational Phrases
Learn common words and phrases you'll need in conversations
30 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic
Learn common words and phrases you'll need in conversations
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Chinese Explained
Learn grammar, words, phrases and more with whiteboard lessons
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Learn grammar, words, phrases and more with whiteboard lessons
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