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Mandarin Chinese I

Tones, pinyin, and your first characters and phrases in Mandarin.

Lǎoshī Mei Lin, Mandarin Instructor

Lǎoshī Mei Lin

Mandarin Instructor

Course progress0 / 4 lessons
1

Tones & First Phrases

The four tones and saying hello.

7 min +50 XP2 quiz questions
2

Numbers & Family

Count and name family in Mandarin.

7 min +50 XP2 quiz questions
3

Measure Words & Simple Sentences

Count things the Mandarin way.

7 min +35 XP2 quiz questions
4

Asking Questions with 吗

Turn a statement into a yes/no question.

7 min +35 XP2 quiz questions

Common questions

Who is "Mandarin Chinese I" for?

It is written for learners at High School level (Grades 9–12), and for anyone older who wants a clear refresher on world languages. Tones, pinyin, and your first characters and phrases in Mandarin. There is no application or entry test — you can start the first lesson straight away.

How long does the course take?

There are 4 lessons totalling 28 minutes of reading and quizzes, laid out over 2 units. You can move at your own pace — progress is saved as you go.

What do I need to know before starting?

No prior coursework is assumed. The course opens with "Tones & Pinyin", covering four tones and pinyin, so the foundations are built in rather than expected.

Is the course free?

Yes. Every course on Monster Class is completely free, with no credit card, trial period or paywall. Creating a free account simply saves your progress, XP and place on the leaderboard across devices.