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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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      100 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Miracles of Human Language: An Introduction to Linguistics

      Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Language Learning, Language Disorders, Anthropology, Multilingualism, English Language, Communication Disorders, Cultural Diversity, Oral Comprehension, Interviewing Skills, Vocabulary, Grammar, Cultural Sensitivity, Interpersonal Communications, Social Sciences, Sociology, Research Methodologies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Getting Started with Go

      Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), JSON, Programming Principles, Development Environment, Data Structures, Remote Access Systems, File Management, Program Development, Software Development Tools

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Selling to Chinese Consumers

      Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Brand Management, Marketing, Global Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Market Dynamics, Advertising, E-Commerce, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Sociology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      295 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Voxy

      Beginner English: Important Interactions

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Language Learning, Social Skills, Vocabulary, Active Listening, Oral Comprehension, Communication, Grammar

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Doing Business in China Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Business Planning, Strategic Marketing, Business Consulting, Business Strategies, Marketing Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Product Promotion, Competitive Analysis, Presentations, Product Development, Market Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      122 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      China Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Competitive Analysis, Go To Market Strategy, Market Opportunities, Global Marketing, E-Commerce, Market Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      162 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Khalifa University

      Arabic for Beginners: Arabic in the Workplace

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      Business Chinese 1 中级汉语 (上)

      Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Business Correspondence, Travel Arrangements, Communication, Setting Appointments, Hotels and Accommodations, Language Learning, Transportation Operations, Grammar, Vocabulary, Collaboration, Time Management, Critical Thinking

      1.6
      Rating, 1.6 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Voxy

      Beginner English: Personal Information

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

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      Chinese for HSK 3 PART II

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      280 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      Chinese for HSK 5

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      520 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular chinese for beginners courses

    • General Academic English: Tsinghua University
    • Miracles of Human Language: An Introduction to Linguistics: Universiteit Leiden
    • Getting Started with Go: University of California, Irvine
    • Selling to Chinese Consumers: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Beginner English: Important Interactions: Voxy
    • Doing Business in China Capstone: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • China Strategy: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Arabic for Beginners: Arabic in the Workplace: Khalifa University
    • Business Chinese 1 中级汉语 (上): Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Beginner English: Personal Information: Voxy

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