Estella Chen is a professor at College of Commerce at National Chengchi University. She obtained her Master’s degree from the University of Southern California where her passion for applied linguistics began to take root and received her Mandarin Chinese teaching certification from California Commission on Teaching Credentialing. She founded MandarinX with the dream of making Chinese language and culture more widely accepted and understood around the world.
Aside from teaching, Chen has a strong entrepreneurial spirit that drove her to found MandarinX. Her long-term goal is to see Chinese proficiency standardization and testing on par with that of English with regards to international communication and academia.
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Embark on your journey to fluency with our Mandarin Chinese Level 1 course, tailored for those looking to break into the booming global market. Learn fundamental business Mandarin, enabling you to confidently navigate professional scenarios in China and beyond. This beginner-friendly program is perfect for anyone eager to expand their linguistic horizons.
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Dive into Mandarin Chinese for Business, a comprehensive course that teaches you common business phrases, negotiation scenarios, and crucial aspects of Chinese business culture. Perfect for professionals aiming to expand their global reach, this course will help you communicate effectively with clients and colleagues in the world’s largest market.
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Take your Mandarin Chinese to the next level with edX's comprehensive Level 3 course. Designed for learners who have already built a foundation, this course will help you navigate business scenarios in Chinese, expanding your vocabulary and refining your ability to construct compound sentences. Perfect for those aiming to excel professionally in Mandarin-speaking environments.
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Embark on your journey to fluency with 'Mandarin Chinese Essentials'. This beginner's course is crafted to equip you with the fundamental skills needed to converse confidently in Mandarin. Dive into understanding tones, mastering pinyin, grasping essential grammar rules, learning characters, and building basic structures—all within a relatable business context.
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Expand your Mandarin proficiency with our intermediate-level course designed for those who have a basic understanding of the language. This course will equip you with practical communication skills, including advanced vocabulary, comparisons, and expressing personal perspectives using complex sentence structures. Ideal for learners aiming to enhance their daily conversation and business interactions in Mandarin.
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Embark on a journey through the rich tapestry of Chinese culture with 'Chinese Idioms: A Thousand Miles'. This course is designed for learners of all levels who wish to delve into the fascinating world of Chinese proverbs and idioms. Gain insights into their historical roots, understand their nuanced meanings, and learn how they are used in everyday conversation.