Did you know colloquially 1 in 5 people can speak Chinese? Join the biggest language community in the world and learn to speak Chinese with this ExpertTrack from Shanghai International Studies University.

Whether you’re preparing for a holiday, doing business in China, or simply seeking to learn a new language, this series of courses will help you build your skills and confidence in speaking, writing, and translating the Chinese language.

As well as building your communication skills, you’ll gain an insight into traditional and popular Chinese culture, and virtually explore the historical sights of China. You’ll also be able to experience the local customs to become more comfortable in using the language.

Learn how to hold a basic conversation in Mandarin

You’ll learn hundreds of new words and master useful phrases to help you navigate Mandarin Chinese conversations.

By learning words in the right context, you’ll understand how to use Chinese greetings, discuss family members, ask for directions, and more to build your confidence in speaking the Chinese language.

Develop your pronunciation skills

Learn how to demonstrate accurate and impressive pronunciation of Mandarin Chinese as you delve into phonetics, tones, and syllables.

You’ll also learn how to use Pinyin, a widely-used tool to help you master Chinese pronunciation.

Delve into Chinese grammar

Gain knowledge of grammar to improve your writing, speaking, and translating skills. You’ll learn syntax, semantics, and pragmatics to give you a deeper understanding of Mandarin Chinese language and how to communicate accurately.

Study alongside the experts at Shanghai International Studies University

You’ll learn from top language professors and teachers from the Shanghai International Studies University. This interactive ExpertTrack features videos and audio content to help further your learning, as well as peer exercises and realistic simulations to help you practice your pronunciations.

By the end of this ExpertTrack, you’ll have the skills and confidence to start comfortably communicating in Mandarin Chinese.