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

Sharing your name, nationality, and profession.

This course is designed for absolute beginners who want to prioritize verbal communication. You will bypass complex character writing to focus on mastering Pinyin (the phonetic system), the four tones , and essential conversational patterns used in daily life. Phase 1: The Foundations The Sound System: Mastering Pinyin initials and finals. Basic Mandarin Chinese - Speaking & Listening P...

Hello, thank you, sorry, and "I don’t understand." Phase 2: Daily Interactions Sharing your name, nationality, and profession

Asking basic "Who, What, Where, and Why" questions to keep a conversation going. Learning Outcomes By the end of this course, you will be able to: Pronounce Mandarin words accurately using Pinyin. Conduct 5-minute conversations on familiar topics. Phase 1: The Foundations The Sound System: Mastering

Exercises to distinguish and produce the four tones (plus the neutral tone).

Basic restaurant vocabulary and expressing preferences (likes/dislikes). Phase 3: Navigating Life

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