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Basic Mandarin Chinese Pinyin Pinyin a. New!

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  • Saturday: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Dates: 11/1/2025 to 1/3/2026
  • Sessions: 8
20 Seats Available

Description

This course introduces students to basic Mandarin Chinese Pinyin, vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation with an emphasis on speaking. Hanyu pinyin, the phonetic symbols for Chinese characters, is the system to transcribe Mandarin Chinese sounds into a Latin alphabet. It was invented in the 1950s, and adopted officially in mainland China in 1958. Pinyin can be used to help learners of Chinese (including native speakers) to read Chinese characters and/or words, transcribe names and places, and for typing Chinese characters. In addition, the class will include the explanation and recitation of one or two ancient poems.

Students will purchase their own book before class starts. Required Textbook (Not included in course fee. Please purchase.) Learn Mandarin Chinese for Beginners: A Step Step-by -Step Guide to Master the Chinese Language Quickly and Easily While Having Fun (All Tools for Learn Mandarin Chinese for Beginners) Paperback – January 23, 2021 Author: Leo W. Chang ISBN-13 ? : ? 979-859931495

Fees

  • Class Fee $129.00
Total: $129.00