Recent SemestersFall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Spring 2025Class Size3–15 studentsCredits3 Transfers ToCSUDescriptionA beginning conversational Mandarin Chinese course. Extensive oral training in Mandarin. Emphasis on practical vocabulary, pronunciation and idiomatic usage, with sufficient grammar to give flexibility to the spoken language. The Pinyin phonetic system is used to represent the sounds in Mandarin, and substitute for characters in writing. Designed for students who wish to acquire basic skills of spoken Mandarin Chinese.Usually HeldMon 6:30pm–8:00pm 