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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
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      694 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      竞争策略(中文版)

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Partnership, Product Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Opportunities, Go To Market Strategy, Market Dynamics, New Product Development, Market Analysis, Product Design, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      499 reviews

      Mixed · 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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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      Learn Mandarin Chinese: Capstone Project

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      279 reviews

      Beginner · 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, Intercultural Competence, Public Speaking, Interviewing Skills, English Language, Communication, Cultural Diversity, Business Communication, Presentations, Vocabulary, Non-Verbal Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      153 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tsinghua University

      Just Reading and Writing English 1

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Mental Health, Learning Strategies, Emotional Intelligence, English Language, Literacy, Grammar, Higher Education, Communication, Vocabulary

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      120 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Introduction to Large Language Models - 繁體中文

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, Application Development

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Voxy

      Beginner English: About You

      Skills you'll gain: English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Language Learning, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Vocabulary, Professional Development, Communication, Personal Development, Grammar, Self-Awareness

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      計算機程式設計 (Computer Programming)

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Computer Science, Algorithms, Data Structures, Debugging

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      369 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • 崑曲之美: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • 竞争策略(中文版): Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
    • China Strategy: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Learn Mandarin Chinese: Capstone Project: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Essentials for English Speeches and Presentations 英语演讲与演示: Peking University
    • Just Reading and Writing English 1: Tsinghua University
    • Introduction to Large Language Models - 繁體中文: Google Cloud
    • Everyday Chinese Medicine 2: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Beginner English: About You: Voxy
    • 計算機程式設計 (Computer Programming): National Taiwan University

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