Chinese In 9 Weeks | Introduction Course
Learn the most important Chinese concepts and words to build on to get started speaking and reading Chinese (Mandarin)
4.19 (10656 reviews)
145 960
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2 hours
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Sep 2022
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What you will learn
By the end of this course you will be able to have a simple conversation in Chinese
You will be able to start reading and writing
You will also have a good understanding of the basics of the language
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Our Verdict
Chinese in 9 Weeks: Introduction Course is designed for beginners who struggle with languages and focuses on making Chinese less daunting. With a charming teaching style that breaks down characters into building blocks, it fosters an understanding of the language's roots. However, several concerns arise from confusing content to racially insensitive comments and disorganized resources.\n\nWhile this course succeeds in laying the foundation for basic Chinese knowledge and culture exposure, keep your expectations realistic. The limited vocabulary covered won't lead to fluency, requiring further practice beyond this course. As such, treat it as a stepping stone on the path towards mastering Mandarin.
What We Liked
- The course provides a relaxed and easily digestible approach to learning Chinese with bite-sized videos and clear explanations.
- The course stands out for its unique teaching style that breaks down characters into building blocks making them easier to understand and remember.
- Ideal for beginners or language learners who struggle with languages, as the pace is slow, deliberate, and vocabulary sticks in your head.
- Engaging and fun presentation style keeps learners motivated, and there's a strong focus on Chinese culture throughout the course.
- Quizzes within each section encourage active recall and learning while the Domino website offers supplementary resources.
Potential Drawbacks
- Lack of cohesion between spoken content and presented materials and subtitles can be confusing, affecting comprehension.
- A few instances of racially insensitive comments were troubling and are not appropriate in language learning contexts.
- Limited vocabulary covered means learners won't achieve fluency through this course alone; they will need further study.
- The course spends too much time on transitions, and videos have low information density, impacting progress.
- Many students found the lessons to be disorganized and some resources (MP3 file, tests) were incomplete or missing.
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