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Summer 2026 registration is now open. Classes begin the week of May 11, 2026. 14 weeks of Zoom classes and online course materials. Less than $11.00 per class! Beginning Chinese 1 is a course for adult learners who are new to learning Mandarin. This course is taught by Carnegie Mellon University faculty. This course is right for you if you have never learned Mandarin, or you have been trying to learn with an app and you would like to be able to practice speaking with an instructor. Participants can earn a certificate of completion if they meet the requirements. Please note: This course requires a minimum of 12 enrolled students to run. If enrollment is below this number by May 19, the course will be canceled and all registered students will receive a full refund. -
Second level of the Beginning Mandarin Chinese course for independent learners to study Chinese language (pinyin and characters) and culture. Click here to learn more about the first level of the course, Elementary Chinese 1. -
Beginning Mandarin Chinese course for independent learners to study Chinese language (pinyin and characters) and culture.
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The first of two semesters on Mandarin Chinese that comprise CMU's Elementary Chinese course. Click here for Elementary Chinese 2. Open & Free OLI courses are self-paced with no instructor, no tests, no certificate, no credits. -
The second of two semesters on Mandarin Chinese that comprise CMU's full Elementary Chinese course. Click here for Elementary Chinese 1.
