Chat Like a Native: Chinese Conversation Lab
This course is designed for learners who wish to develop practical and confident spoken Mandarin Chinese skills. Whether you are a complete beginner or have some basic knowledge, this course provides a solid foundation for real-life communication in Chinese.
What you’ll learn
- Daily Communication Skills.
- Interactive Proficiency.
- Cultural Context Awareness.
- Listening & Response Agility.
Course Content
- 你好！Hello！ –> 2 lectures • 12min.
- 你饿吗？Are you hungry？ –> 2 lectures • 24min.
- 你是哪国人？Which country are you from？ –> 2 lectures • 30min.
- 今天几月几号？What is the date today？ –> 2 lectures • 23min.
- 你几点下班？When will you get off work？ –> 2 lectures • 28min.
- 你家有几口人？How many people are there in your family？ –> 2 lectures • 27min.
- 西瓜多少钱一斤？How much is the watermelon per jin？ –> 2 lectures • 25min.
- 请问，洗手间在哪儿？Excuse me，where is the restroom， please？ –> 2 lectures • 21min.
Requirements
This course is designed for learners who wish to develop practical and confident spoken Mandarin Chinese skills. Whether you are a complete beginner or have some basic knowledge, this course provides a solid foundation for real-life communication in Chinese.
Through a variety of engaging, student-centered activities, the course emphasizes pronunciation, tone accuracy, and conversational fluency. Each class includes interactive dialogue practice, listening and speaking exercises, vocabulary building, and role-playing scenarios that reflect common everyday situations such as introducing yourself, ordering food, asking for directions, shopping, making appointments, and more.
Students will also gain a deeper understanding of Chinese culture and etiquette, which plays a vital role in spoken communication. Special attention is given to the four tones of Mandarin, sentence patterns, and commonly used phrases that are essential for effective conversation.
The course is taught in a supportive and immersive environment, encouraging students to speak as much as possible. By the end of the course, students will be able to carry on basic conversations, express personal opinions, and understand key spoken Chinese expressions with greater confidence.
No prior knowledge of Chinese is required. This course is ideal for travelers, international students, professionals, or anyone interested in learning to speak Mandarin in a practical and enjoyable way.