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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    杏林探宝——认知中药

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Healthcare Ethics, Chronic Diseases, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Safety, Medical History Documentation, Preventative Care, Ancient History

    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

    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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    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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    National Taiwan University

    中國園林文學 (一) (Chinese Garden Literature (1))

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Aesthetics, Ancient History, Liberal Arts, Creativity, Writing

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    竞争策略(中文版)

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    499 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, Culture, Ancient History, Governance, Intercultural Competence, World History, Cultural Diversity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Business English for Cross-cultural Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Business Communication, English Language, Intercultural Competence, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Diversity, Business Writing, Business, Vocabulary, Cultural Sensitivity, Negotiation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    408 reviews

    Mixed · 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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    694 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Peking University

    计算机辅助翻译原理与实践 Principles and Practice of Computer-Aided Translation

    Skills you'll gain: Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Quality Assurance, Natural Language Processing, Information Technology, Document Management, Technical Communication, Multilingualism, Vocabulary, Database Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    83 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 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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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Classics of Chinese Humanities: Guided Readings

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Aesthetics, Culture, World History, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling, Writing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Project Network

    Excel for Beginners: Advanced Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Entry

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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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
  • Chinese for HSK 3 PART II: Peking University
  • Arabic for Beginners: Communicating in Arabic Culture: Khalifa University
  • 中國園林文學 (一) (Chinese Garden Literature (1)): National Taiwan University
  • 竞争策略(中文版): Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • 東亞儒家:人文精神二(East Asian Confucianisms: Humanism (2)): National Taiwan University
  • Business English for Cross-cultural Communication: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • 崑曲之美: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • 计算机辅助翻译原理与实践 Principles and Practice of Computer-Aided Translation: Peking University
  • Business English: Basics: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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