What you will learn
- A firm grasp of Mandarin provides “practical benefits” for Singaporeans looking to do business with China, noted Mr. Lee. (source: Today Online Singapore)
 - Demand for executive positions in American and multinational companies in China has risen 35% from the previous year, according to Chris van Someren, chief executive of London-based search firm Ascentator. (source: CBS NEWS)
 - 77% of business leaders say that speaking Mandarin Chinese will give recent graduates a career advantage. (source: University College London)
 - Basic rules and concepts before you get started learning Mandarin Chinese.
 - Essential characteristics of Mandarin Chinese.
 - Tones and the Pinyin system for pronouncing words in Mandarin Chinese.
 - Explanation of how Chinese characters are drawn stroke by stroke.
 - Sentence patterns and practical dialogues for use in Mandarin speaking areas.
 
Program Overview
Expert instruction
2 skill-building courses
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3 months
4 - 10 hours per week
Discounted price: $340.20
Pre-discounted price: $378USD
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Courses in this program
MandarinX's Mandarin Essentials for Beginners Professional Certificate
- Mandarin Chinese Essentials
 - Mandarin Chinese Level 1
 - Job Outlook
 
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