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Chinese language for beginners : Mandarin Chinese HSK1-HSK3

Chinese language for beginners : Mandarin Chinese HSK1-HSK3 is a beginner-level online course from Udemy in Mandarin. It is structured in 3 modules with 8 stated learning outcomes. It is free to enrol, and a certificate is available on completion. Learners rate it 4.6/5 from 6.1K ratings on Udemy, with 47.3K enrolled.

Part of our Mandarin courses collection, where we compare it against 2 other courses.

★★★★★4.6(6.1K reviews) 47.3K learners English

Course highlights

Provider Udemy
Level Beginner
Mode Self-paced
Language English
Certificate Yes — shareable certificate
Rating 4.6★ (6.1K reviews)
Learners 47.3K
Price Free Free

What you’ll learn

Learn common used Chinese language words and sentences
Carry on a conversation in Mandarin Chinese
Speak Chinese language around your home and at work
Gain confidence in learning and speaking Chinese
Read Mandarin Chinese characters (Simplified characters)
Understand basic Mandarin Chinese grammar rules
Understand the different tones in Chinese language
Understand Chinese characters

Level and time commitment

Udemy lists this course at Beginner level.
No prior experience in the subject is assumed — this is where the provider expects a newcomer to start.

Skills you’ll gain

Thing

What this course covers

3 modules

The 3-part outline Udemy publishes for this course.

Module 1 · HSK1
Module 2 · HSK2
Module 3 · HSK3

What learners rate it

4.6
★★★★★
6.1K ratings

Rated 4.6/5 by 6.1K learners on Udemy (checked 26 Aug 2026).

This rating is collected by Udemy from its own enrolled learners. We reproduce it as reported and do not accept paid or incentivised reviews. See it on Udemy →

How this page is put together

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Compare with alternatives

Same topic, different trade-offs — here's who runs each one and what it's best at.

Course Provider Rating Price Duration Why pick this one
Chinese language for beginners : Mandarin Chinese HSK1-HSK3 This Udemy 4.6★ Free Free — and still gives a certificate
Mandarin Chinese 1: Chinese for Beginners Coursera 4.8★ Free 19h 30m Highest rated (4.8★ from 1.4K reviews)
MandarinX: Mandarin Chinese Level 1 edX 4.6★ Free 6 weeks Free — certificate included
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Common questions

Is Chinese language for beginners : Mandarin Chinese HSK1-HSK3 free?

Yes. Udemy lists it as free to enrol. A certificate is available on completion — providers often charge separately for the certificate even when the course itself is free, so check the fee on the provider page before you count on it.

Does Chinese language for beginners : Mandarin Chinese HSK1-HSK3 come with a certificate?

Yes — Udemy lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.

Is Chinese language for beginners : Mandarin Chinese HSK1-HSK3 suitable for beginners?

Yes. Udemy lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.

What does Chinese language for beginners : Mandarin Chinese HSK1-HSK3 cover?

It is organised into 3 modules, starting with HSK1 and going on to HSK2, HSK3. The full outline is on this page.