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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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Absolute Beginner Questions Answered by Yinru
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
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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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Extensive Reading in Chinese for Absolute Beginners
Break into reading Chinese with these fun miniature books.
39 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Break into reading Chinese with these fun miniature books.
39 Lessons Absolute Beginner
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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
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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.
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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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
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Visual Vocab Quiz: Core 100 Word List
1 Lesson • 3 Assessments Absolute Beginner
1 Lesson • 3 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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Visual Vocab Quiz: Core 200 Word List
1 Lesson • 3 Assessments Absolute Beginner
1 Lesson • 3 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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Visual Vocab Quiz: Core 300 Word List
1 Lesson • 3 Assessments Absolute Beginner
1 Lesson • 3 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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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.
14 Lessons • 8 Assessments Absolute Beginner
In this pathway, you will learn how to use greetings and leavetaking expressions appropriate to different times of the day.
14 Lessons • 8 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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Can Use Essential Social Expressions
In this pathway, you will learn how to use essential social expressions.
8 Lessons • 7 Assessments Absolute Beginner
In this pathway, you will learn how to use essential social expressions.
8 Lessons • 7 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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Can Ask About Well-being
In this pathway, you will learn how to ask about well-being.
9 Lessons • 7 Assessments Absolute Beginner
In this pathway, you will learn how to ask about well-being.
9 Lessons • 7 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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Can Talk About Weather
In this pathway, you will learn how to use weather expressions appropriate to conversation and show agreement to an opinion about the weather.
12 Lessons Absolute Beginner
In this pathway, you will learn how to use weather expressions appropriate to conversation and show agreement to an opinion about the weather.
12 Lessons Absolute Beginner
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Can Ask for Clarification
In this pathway, you will learn how to ask for clarification.
15 Lessons • 10 Assessments Absolute Beginner
In this pathway, you will learn how to ask for clarification.
15 Lessons • 10 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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Can Shop at a Grocery Store
In this pathway, you will learn how to shop at a grocery store.
18 Lessons Absolute Beginner
In this pathway, you will learn how to shop at a grocery store.
18 Lessons Absolute Beginner
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Can Order at a Restaurant
In this pathway, you will learn how to order at a restaurant.
12 Lessons Absolute Beginner
In this pathway, you will learn how to order at a restaurant.
12 Lessons Absolute 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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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.
27 Lessons • 18 Assessments Absolute Beginner
In this pathway, you will learn how to introduce yourself.
27 Lessons • 18 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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Conversational Phrases
Learn common words and phrases you'll need in conversations
75 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Learn common words and phrases you'll need in conversations
75 Lessons Absolute Beginner
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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 Assessments 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 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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Level 1 Chinese: Immersive Practice
Practice speaking Chinese with these immersive videos.
19 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Practice speaking Chinese with these immersive videos.
19 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.
19 Lessons • 12 Assessments Absolute Beginner
In this pathway, you will learn how to give your contact information to others.
19 Lessons • 12 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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Chinese Explained
Learn grammar, words, phrases and more with whiteboard lessons
27 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Learn grammar, words, phrases and more with whiteboard lessons
27 Lessons Absolute Beginner
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How to Identify Objects — Lesson 1
This is a learning path for the first lesson.
2 Lessons • 4 Assessments Absolute Beginner
This is a learning path for the first lesson.
2 Lessons • 4 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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How to Ask about Location — Lesson 2
This is a learning path for the second lesson.
2 Lessons • 3 Assessments Absolute Beginner
This is a learning path for the second lesson.
2 Lessons • 3 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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How to Give an Opinion About the Weather — Lesson 3
This is a learning path for the third lesson.
10 Lessons • 8 Assessments Absolute Beginner
This is a learning path for the third lesson.
10 Lessons • 8 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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How to Talk About Your Family — Lesson 4
This is a learning path for the fourth lesson.
10 Lessons • 6 Assessments Absolute Beginner
This is a learning path for the fourth lesson.
10 Lessons • 6 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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How to Talk About Likes and Dislikes — Lesson 5
This is a learning path for the fifth lesson.
2 Lessons • 3 Assessments Absolute Beginner
This is a learning path for the fifth lesson.
2 Lessons • 3 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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How to Use "Have" to Talk About Possession — Lesson 6
This is a learning path for the sixth lesson.
2 Lessons • 6 Assessments Absolute Beginner
This is a learning path for the sixth lesson.
2 Lessons • 6 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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Can Say Where Someone or Something Is — Lesson 7
This is a learning path for the seventh lesson.
2 Lessons • 4 Assessments Absolute Beginner
This is a learning path for the seventh lesson.
2 Lessons • 4 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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How to Offer Drinks and Food — Lesson 8
This is a learning path for the eighth lesson.
2 Lessons • 3 Assessments Absolute Beginner
This is a learning path for the eighth lesson.
2 Lessons • 3 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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How to Talk About Abilities — Lesson 9
This is a learning path for the ninth lesson.
2 Lessons • 4 Assessments Absolute Beginner
This is a learning path for the ninth lesson.
2 Lessons • 4 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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How to Discuss Plans — Lesson 10
This is a learning path for the tenth lesson.
2 Lessons • 6 Assessments Absolute Beginner
This is a learning path for the tenth lesson.
2 Lessons • 6 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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Middle School Program 4-2: How to Answer Frequent Questions 2
13 Lessons Absolute Beginner
13 Lessons Absolute Beginner
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Can Talk About Your Hobbies
In this pathway, you will learn how to talk about your hobbies.
6 Lessons • 6 Assessments Absolute Beginner
In this pathway, you will learn how to talk about your hobbies.
6 Lessons • 6 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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Level 1.1 Can Do Chinese
Learn how to "do" various tasks in Chinese. A practical course.
116 Lessons • 71 Assessments Absolute Beginner
Learn how to "do" various tasks in Chinese. A practical course.
116 Lessons • 71 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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Listen, Learn & Speak: Audio Can Do Chinese
15 Lessons Absolute Beginner
15 Lessons Absolute Beginner
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Top 25 Chinese Questions You Need to Know
What's your name? Where are you from? Learn how to answer these common questions.
28 Lessons Absolute Beginner
What's your name? Where are you from? Learn how to answer these common questions.
28 Lessons Absolute Beginner
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Can Manage Hotel Check-Ins
In this pathway, you will learn how handle hotel check-ins.
3 Lessons • 5 Assessments Absolute Beginner
In this pathway, you will learn how handle hotel check-ins.
3 Lessons • 5 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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Can Discuss Health and Well-Being
In this pathway, you will learn how to discuss health and well-being.
4 Lessons • 5 Assessments Absolute Beginner
In this pathway, you will learn how to discuss health and well-being.
4 Lessons • 5 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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Can Comprehend and Follow Instructions
In this pathway, you will learn how to comprehend and follow instructions.
3 Lessons • 5 Assessments Absolute Beginner
In this pathway, you will learn how to comprehend and follow instructions.
3 Lessons • 5 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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Can Talk About Plans*
In this pathway, you will learn how to talk about plans.
3 Lessons • 5 Assessments Absolute Beginner
In this pathway, you will learn how to talk about plans.
3 Lessons • 5 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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Can Discuss Merits of Items While Shopping
In this pathway, you will learn how to discuss merits of items while shopping.
11 Lessons • 13 Assessments Absolute Beginner
In this pathway, you will learn how to discuss merits of items while shopping.
11 Lessons • 13 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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Can Organize and Discuss Events and Activities
In this pathway, you will learn how to organize and discuss events and activities.
11 Lessons • 13 Assessments Absolute Beginner
In this pathway, you will learn how to organize and discuss events and activities.
11 Lessons • 13 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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