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Beginners’ Chinese: a taster course
Beginners’ Chinese: a taster course

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If you enjoyed this course, why not explore the subject further with our paid-for short course, Beginners Chinese 1: 开始吧 kāishĭ ba!?

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Alternatively, if you wish to continue your studies, you may be interested in The Open University’s Level 1 30-credit Beginner’s Chinese module. The course expands on what you have learnt here and teaches Mandarin Chinese and simplified characters.