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Our experienced teachers provide personal feedback and guidance, ensuring steady progress and growing confidence.<\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"letter-spacing: 0em;\">Who is this course for?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>This course is ideal for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Absolute beginners in Mandarin Chinese<\/li>\n<li>Learners who value structured, classroom\u2011based learning<\/li>\n<li>Students preparing for the official HSK 1 exam<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Start your Chinese journey now!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Course Duration<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>15 lessons of 1 hour and 45 mins each<\/li>\n<li>50 hours of self\u2011study are recommended<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This course is intended for students with no prior knowledge or basic knowledge of the Chinese language. 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