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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      杏林探宝——认知中药

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Chronic Diseases, Pharmacology, Contraindication, Medication Therapy Management, Medical History Documentation, Nutrition and Diet, Treatment Planning, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Safety, Ancient History, Drug Interaction, Clinical Nutrition

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      135 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      Essentials for English Speeches and Presentations 英语演讲与演示

      Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Public Speaking, Interviewing Skills, English Language, Communication, Vocabulary, Non-Verbal Communication, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Business Communication, Grammar, Adaptability

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      National Taiwan University

      東亞儒家:人文精神一(East Asian Confucianisms: Humanism (1))

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Culture, Intercultural Competence, Social Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Environmental Issue, Human Development, Education and Training, Ancient History

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      東亞儒家:人文精神二(East Asian Confucianisms: Humanism (2))

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Ancient History, World History, Governance, Culture, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      Mandarin Chinese for Intermediate Learners: Part 1

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      115 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Xi'an Jiaotong University

      中国哲学经典著作导读

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Liberal Arts, Ancient History, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, World History, Intercultural Competence, Governance

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      274 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Nanjing University

      Chinese Culture and Contemporary China

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Classical Music, World Music, Social Studies, Cultural Sensitivity, Ancient History, Media and Communications, Art History, Language Learning, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Electronic Media, Intercultural Competence, Performing Arts, Anthropology, Sociology, Nutrition and Diet

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      525 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Everyday Chinese Medicine 2

      Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Health Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Promotion, Public Health, Pharmacology, Clinical Practices, Nutrition and Diet, Treatment Planning, Patient Treatment, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Nutrition, Exercise Therapy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      229 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Khalifa University

      Arabic for Beginners: Communicating in Arabic Culture

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Language Learning, Cultural Sensitivity, Vocabulary, Writing, Oral Expression, Grammar

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      Khalifa University

      Arabic for Beginners: Arabic Alphabet and Phonology

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

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Business English: Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Target Audience, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Communication, Analysis, English Language, Business Writing, Vocabulary, Writing, Grammar

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • 杏林探宝——认知中药: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Essentials for English Speeches and Presentations 英语演讲与演示: Peking University
    • 東亞儒家:人文精神一(East Asian Confucianisms: Humanism (1)): National Taiwan University
    • 東亞儒家:人文精神二(East Asian Confucianisms: Humanism (2)): National Taiwan University
    • Mandarin Chinese for Intermediate Learners: Part 1: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • 中国哲学经典著作导读: Xi'an Jiaotong University
    • Chinese Culture and Contemporary China : Nanjing University
    • Everyday Chinese Medicine 2: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Arabic for Beginners: Communicating in Arabic Culture: Khalifa University
    • Getting Started with Go: University of California, Irvine

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