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    National Taiwan University

    中國古代歷史與人物:秦始皇(Qin Shi Huang)

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Art History, Liberal Arts, Case Studies, Cultural Responsiveness, Political Sciences, Governance

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    228 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    论文写作初阶(Academic Writing and Research)

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Research, Westlaw, Writing, Research Methodologies, Writing and Editing, Journals, Case Studies, Quantitative Research, Databases

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    47 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    現代文學導讀:詩、散文、小說

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Writing, Storytelling, Aesthetics, World History

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    50 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Mandarin Chinese for Intermediate Learners: Part 3

    Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Language Competency, Oral Expression, Vocabulary, Culture, Oral Comprehension, Grammar

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    崑曲之美

    Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Music Performance, Music, Music Theory, Aesthetics, Liberal Arts, Classical Music, Art History, Music History

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    695 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Nanjing University

    天文探秘

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Research, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    81 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tsinghua University

    General Academic English

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Economics, Psychology, Research, Business Management, Environmental Issue, Writing, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Vocabulary

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    101 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Large Language Models - 简体中文

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Patterns, Google Gemini, Generative AI

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    中日文化交流史

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    41 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Mandarin Chinese 3: Chinese for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Vocabulary, Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Culture

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    326 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    史記 (Shi Ji)

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Timelines, Storytelling, Liberal Arts, Culture, Systems Thinking, Learning Strategies, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    212 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Mandarin Chinese for Intermediate Learners: Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Oral Comprehension

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular mandarin courses

  • 中國古代歷史與人物:秦始皇(Qin Shi Huang): National Taiwan University
  • 论文写作初阶(Academic Writing and Research): Peking University
  • 現代文學導讀:詩、散文、小說: National Taiwan University
  • Mandarin Chinese for Intermediate Learners: Part 3: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • 崑曲之美: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • 天文探秘: Nanjing University
  • General Academic English: Tsinghua University
  • Introduction to Large Language Models - 简体中文: Google Cloud
  • 中日文化交流史: Peking University
  • Mandarin Chinese 3: Chinese for Beginners: Shanghai Jiao Tong University

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