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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
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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
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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
4
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
Greetings From Beijing: Culture Class in Chinese
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
Introduction to Chinese 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
1
Culture Class: Holidays in China
Learn all about the top Chinese holidays and the traditions and history behind them.
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Learn all about the top Chinese holidays and the traditions and history behind them.
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
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 Absolute Beginner
Is it better luck to hear a raven or a magpie? Learn this and more Chinese superstitions.
5 Lessons Absolute Beginner
2
Start Talking: Beginner Chinese Conversational Topics
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
Perfect Conversation Guide for Chinese Life
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
1
Classic CClass101: Gengo Chinese
Over 30 lessons, you'll master basic conversational Chinese.
30 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Over 30 lessons, you'll master basic conversational Chinese.
30 Lessons Absolute Beginner
2
Must-Know Chinese Social Media Phrases
Social media Chinese follows its own rules. Learn to post like a native with these lessons.
25 Lessons Beginner
Social media Chinese follows its own rules. Learn to post like a native with these lessons.
25 Lessons Beginner
2
Longer Dialogues: Upper Beginner Chinese
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
Beyond the Basics: Lower Beginner Chinese
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
2
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 Beginner
Want to talk about your day in Chinese? Learn 200 words and 200 sample sentences needed for daily life.
10 Lessons Beginner
2
New
Must-Know Chinese Slang Words & Phrases
You won't learn this in a textbook! Find out the way Chinese speakers actually talk.
25 Lessons Beginner
You won't learn this in a textbook! Find out the way Chinese speakers actually talk.
25 Lessons Beginner
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New
Inner Circle
This monthly, no-holds-barred pathway gives you tried and tested learning methods.
67 Lessons Bonus
This monthly, no-holds-barred pathway gives you tried and tested learning methods.
67 Lessons Bonus
5
New
Chinese Vocab Builder
Quickly and efficiently build your Chinese vocabulary with these themed lessons.
169 Lessons Bonus
Quickly and efficiently build your Chinese vocabulary with these themed lessons.
169 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 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 Intermediate
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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!
25 Lessons 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 Intermediate
3
Intermediate Chinese Dialogues and Conversations
Massively boost your Chinese conversation skills with these dialogue-based lessons.
25 Lessons Intermediate
Massively boost your Chinese conversation skills with these dialogue-based lessons.
25 Lessons Intermediate
3
Working and Playing in China
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
Work and Play: Lower Intermediate Chinese
Working in China is a tough business!
25 Lessons Intermediate
Working in China is a tough business!
25 Lessons Intermediate
3
Everyday Life Dialogues: Upper Intermediate Chinese
This pathway is for students on the cusp of advanced, but want a bit more grammar review.
25 Lessons Intermediate
This pathway is for students on the cusp of advanced, but want a bit more grammar review.
25 Lessons Intermediate
3
Apartments and Relationships in China: Intermediate
More complex dialogues, more Chinese explanations. Get ready for intermediate!
25 Lessons Intermediate
More complex dialogues, more Chinese explanations. Get ready for intermediate!
25 Lessons Intermediate
1
Before You Travel: Survival Chinese 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
1
Culture Class: Essential Chinese Vocabulary
Let Chinese culture be your guide as you build up essential vocabulary and phrases.
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Let Chinese culture be your guide as you build up essential vocabulary and phrases.
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
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: Greetings and Useful Phrases
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
5
New
News
New lesson series, crucial site updates, hot new features, site promotions, and more.
266 Lessons Bonus
New lesson series, crucial site updates, hot new features, site promotions, and more.
266 Lessons Bonus
1
Living in China: Video Tips
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
1
New
Reading Comprehension for Absolute Beginners
Try your hand at reading real Chinese in context.
10 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Try your hand at reading real Chinese in context.
10 Lessons Absolute 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
1
New
Listening Comprehension for Absolute Beginners
Listen to the dialog, answer the question, then get a full breakdown.
20 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Listen to the dialog, answer the question, then get a full breakdown.
20 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
New
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 Absolute Beginner
In this fast-paced and fun series you'll learn the most popular phrases and words in Chinese.
55 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
New
Absolute Beginner Questions Answered by Yinru
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
2
New
Reading Comprehension for 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
2
New
Listening Comprehension for Beginners
Listen to the dialog, answer the question, then get a full breakdown.
20 Lessons Beginner
Listen to the dialog, answer the question, then get a full breakdown.
20 Lessons Beginner
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!
8 Lessons Beginner
You may have forgotten some of these words and phrases. Brush up now!
8 Lessons Beginner
3
New
Reading Comprehension for Intermediate Learners
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
New
Listening Comprehension for Intermediate Learners
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
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
4
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
4
New
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
4
New
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.
7 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.
7 Lessons Advanced
4
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
5
Throwback Thursday
Every Thursday we revisit a classic lesson from our archives.
488 Lessons Bonus
Every Thursday we revisit a classic lesson from our archives.
488 Lessons Bonus
5
Video News
Get the latest ChineseClass101.com news with these videos.
28 Lessons Bonus
Get the latest ChineseClass101.com news with these videos.
28 Lessons Bonus
1
New
Extensive Reading in Chinese for Absolute Beginners
Break into reading Chinese with these fun miniature books.
15 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Break into reading Chinese with these fun miniature books.
15 Lessons Absolute Beginner
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New
Extensive Reading in Chinese for Beginners
Break into reading Chinese with these fun miniature books.
15 Lessons Beginner
Break into reading Chinese with these fun miniature books.
15 Lessons Beginner
3
Extensive Reading in Chinese for Intermediate Learners
Break into reading Chinese with these fun miniature books.
12 Lessons Intermediate
Break into reading Chinese with these fun miniature books.
12 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
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New
Can Do Chinese for Absolute Beginners
Learn how to "do" various tasks in Chinese. A practical course.
4 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Learn how to "do" various tasks in Chinese. A practical course.
4 Lessons Absolute Beginner
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Can Give Your Contact Information
In this pathway, you will learn how to give your contact information to others.
4 Lessons • 1 Assignment Absolute Beginner
In this pathway, you will learn how to give your contact information to others.
4 Lessons • 1 Assignment Absolute Beginner
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Can Introduce Yourself
In this pathway, you will learn how to introduce yourself.
4 Lessons • 1 Assignment Absolute Beginner
In this pathway, you will learn how to introduce yourself.
4 Lessons • 1 Assignment Absolute Beginner
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Can Talk About Your Family
In this pathway, you will learn how to talk about your family.
4 Lessons • 1 Assignment Absolute Beginner
In this pathway, you will learn how to talk about your family.
4 Lessons • 1 Assignment Absolute Beginner
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New
Monthly Review Video
Discover the newest learning strategies and study tools.
10 Lessons Bonus
Discover the newest learning strategies and study tools.
10 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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New
Business Chinese for Beginners
Harness the power of formality levels in Chinese to boost your professional career.
15 Lessons Beginner
Harness the power of formality levels in Chinese to boost your professional career.
15 Lessons Beginner
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Fun & Easy Chinese
Bonus Chineseclass101 video lessons!
3 Lessons Bonus
Bonus Chineseclass101 video lessons!
3 Lessons Bonus
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Learning Strategies
Discover learning tips and strategies to help you learn faster.
15 Lessons Bonus
Discover learning tips and strategies to help you learn faster.
15 Lessons Bonus
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Gengo Unit 2 — Week 2
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Gengo Unit 2 — Week 3
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Gengo Unit 2 — Week 4
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Gengo Unit 2 — Week 5
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Gengo Unit 2 — Week 6
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Gengo Unit 2 — Week 7
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Gengo Unit 2 — Week 8
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Gengo Unit 2 — Week 9
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Learn the basic words, phrases, questions and expressions you need to get through your first social interaction in Chinese!
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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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