Mandarin Courses for Beginners

2 beginner-level Mandarin courses, ranked by rating and learner count.

What Beginner Mandarin Courses Offer

Mandarin courses for beginners focus on building a strong foundation in the language. They typically cover pinyin, tones, basic characters, and simple conversational phrases. For instance, Chinese language for beginners : Mandarin Chinese HSK1-HSK3 on Udemy is designed to take learners from HSK1 to HSK3 levels, providing a comprehensive introduction. It has a high rating of 4.8 from 6K+ ratings.

If you prefer a free option, Mandarin Chinese 1: Chinese for Beginners from Coursera offers 19 hours and 30 minutes of self-paced learning, also with a 4.8 rating from 1K+ ratings. Similarly, MandarinX: Mandarin Chinese Level 1 on edX is a free, 6-week course that introduces fundamental Mandarin concepts. All these courses include a certificate upon completion.

Comparing Beginner Mandarin Courses

When to Choose a Different Filter

This filter for Mandarin Courses for Beginners is ideal if you have no prior experience with the language. However, if you already know some Mandarin or have completed an introductory course, these options might be too basic for your needs. You might find yourself reviewing material you already know.

Instead, consider exploring the full range of Mandarin courses available on our site. If cost is a primary concern, you can also look at Free Mandarin Courses, which include options for various levels. For those interested in specific providers, we also offer filters like Mandarin Courses on Udemy or Mandarin Courses on Coursera.