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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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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Learn Mandarin Chinese: Capstone Project

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

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    279 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    商务英语课程:管理与领导力英语 Management & Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Business Writing, Active Listening, Business Correspondence, Employee Coaching, Business Communication, Concision, Report Writing, Constructive Feedback, Telephone Skills, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Recruitment, Verbal Communication Skills, English Language, Team Building, Communication, Communication Strategies, Grammar, Vocabulary

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    35 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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    Arizona State University

    商务英语课程:财经英语 Finance & Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Purchasing, English Language, Business Communication, Business Writing, Auditing, Negotiation, Business Ethics, Verbal Communication Skills, Forecasting, Budgeting, Influencing, Financial Acumen, Literacy, Vocabulary

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · 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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    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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    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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    116 reviews

    Intermediate · 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 - 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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    Arizona State University

    商务英语课程:市场与营销英语 Marketing & Sales

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Materials, Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Marketing, Persuasive Communication, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Business Writing, Influencing, Business Marketing, Graphic Design, Sales, Business Communication, Data Visualization, Market Research, Brainstorming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Project Network

    Excel for Beginners: Beginner Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Computer Literacy, Microsoft Office

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 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

  • Introduction to Large Language Models - 繁體中文: Google Cloud
  • Learn Mandarin Chinese: Capstone Project: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • 商务英语课程:管理与领导力英语 Management & Leadership: Arizona State University
  • 杏林探宝——认知中药: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • 商务英语课程:财经英语 Finance & Economics: Arizona State University
  • Mandarin Chinese for Intermediate Learners: Part 2: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Business English for Cross-cultural Communication: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Mandarin Chinese for Intermediate Learners: Part 1: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Just Reading and Writing English 1: Tsinghua University
  • Introduction to Large Language Models - 简体中文: Google Cloud

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