Chinese 1 (A0 → A1-)

Babel

Get your first start with Chinese learn the basics of pinyin, characters and simple expressions. You'll discover how the language works and work toward level A1-.

Price

from €362

Level

Bachelor

Kind

Training

Subject

Languages

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Description

Do you want to learn Chinese to broaden your horizons or challenge yourself? In this beginner’s course, you’ll build a solid foundation. Did you know, for example, that a single syllable in Chinese can have many different meanings? That’s because the meaning depends on the tone with which it’s pronounced and its position in the sentence. Sounds, intonation, and pitch therefore form the foundation of the Chinese language. You’ll be introduced to the five sounds of Chinese and the Pinyin transcription system. This is the transcription of Standard Mandarin using Latin letters, just as you’re accustomed to. For example, you’ll learn how to pronounce Pinyin, how to identify the root of a verb, and how to indicate the pitch (and thus the meaning) of a syllable. Are you curious about what else you’ll learn?In 9 lessons of Chinese you are familiar with the phonetic system and can pronounce every syllable in Pinyin; do you understand the strokes of Chinese characters and the rules for writing them; you can greet people, introduce yourself, and ask how they're doing; you'll learn to count in Chinese; Are you familiar with common Chinese expressions? You can type cha