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Free Chinese Language Courses
Here are 13 online Chinese language courses offered free by two top universities, Utah State University (USU) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Utah State University (USU)
USU offers online coursework components to introduce beginning learners to speaking and writing Chinese.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
MIT's OpenCourseWare contains both regular and streamlined courses for all levels of Chinese language learners. The streamlined course track is designed primarily for people who have some basic knowledge of Chinese when starting out. More advanced courses in both tracks also delve into Chinese culture.
- Chinese I (regular)
- Chinese II (regular)
- Chinese III (regular)
- Chinese IV (regular)
- Chinese V (regular): Chinese Cultures and Society
- Chinese VI (regular): Discovering Chinese Cultures and Societies
- Chinese I (streamlined)
- Chinese II (streamlined)
- Chinese III (streamlined)
- Chinese IV (streamlined)
- Chinese VI (streamlined)
Free Online Chinese Courses at a Glance
| Course & School | Program Level | Format | Assignments | Quizzes & Exams | Downloadable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Year Chinese I course from USU | Beginner | Videos | Yes | No | No |
| First Year Chinese II course from USU | Beginner | Videos | Yes | No | No |
| Chinese I (regular) course from MIT | Undergraduate/Graduate | External Reading Resources | Yes | No | Yes |
| Chinese II (regular) course from MIT | Undergraduate/Graduate | External Reading Resources | Yes | No | Yes |
| Chinese III (regular) course from MIT | Undergraduate | External Reading Resources, Audio Lessons | Yes | No | Yes |
| Chinese IV (regular) course from MIT | Undergraduate | External Reading Resources, Audio Lessons, Textbook | Yes | No | Yes |
| Chinese V (regular): Chinese Culture & Society course from MIT | Undergraduate | Audio Lessons | Yes | No | Yes |
| Chinese VI (regular): Discovering Chinese Cultures and Societies course from MIT | Undergraduate | Videos | Yes | No | Yes |
| Chinese I (streamlined) course from MIT | Undergraduate/Graduate | External Reading Resources | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chinese II (streamlined) course from MIT | Undergraduate/Graduate | External Reading Resources | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chinese III (streamlined) course from MIT | Undergraduate | External Reading Resources | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chinese IV (streamlined) course from MIT | Undergraduate | External Reading Resources | Yes | No | Yes |
| Chinese VI (streamlined) course from MIT | Undergraduate | External Reading Resources | Yes | No | Yes |
