MandarinX: Mandarin Chinese Level 1
Mandarin Chinese is rapidly becoming one of the top languages to learn, especially for business. Learnbasic language skills for business scenarios in Mandarin-speaking countries.
MandarinX: Mandarin Chinese Level 1 is a beginner-level online course from edX in Mandarin. It is structured in 5 stated learning outcomes, over 6 weeks. It is free to enrol, and a certificate is available on completion. Learners rate it 4.6/5 from 17 ratings on edX.
Part of our Mandarin courses collection, where we compare it against 2 other courses.
Course highlights
| Provider | edX |
| Duration | 6 weeks |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.6★ (17 reviews) |
| Price | Free Free |
What you’ll learn
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What learners rate it
Rated 4.6/5 by 17 learners on edX (checked 26 Aug 2026).
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MandarinX: Mandarin Chinese Level 1 This |
|
4.6★ | Free | 6 weeks | Free — certificate included |
| Mandarin Chinese 1: Chinese for Beginners |
 Coursera
|
4.8★ | Free | 19h 30m | Highest rated (4.8★ from 1.4K reviews) |
| Chinese language for beginners : Mandarin Chinese HSK1-HSK3 |
 Udemy
|
4.6★ | Free | Free — and still gives a certificate |
Common questions
Is MandarinX: Mandarin Chinese Level 1 free?
Yes. edX 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 MandarinX: Mandarin Chinese Level 1 come with a certificate?
Yes — edX lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
How long does MandarinX: Mandarin Chinese Level 1 take?
edX lists it at 6 weeks. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.
Is MandarinX: Mandarin Chinese Level 1 suitable for beginners?
Yes. edX lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.