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Designed for business people, Olivetree Mandarin's Business Chinese courses cover Chinese language topics specific to doing business in China. The main objective is to give the student a better grasp of China's current and changing business practices. The courses consist of six levels ranging from elementary to advanced.
Level 1  Elementary 1 [Understanding the basics of the Chinese language]
- Learn basic Chinese phonetics, tones, and spelling (pinyin) rules.
- Initiate simple conversations and perform self-introductions in business contexts (formal greetings, business card exchanges, etc.).
- Understand the differences between day-to-day Chinese language and business Chinese.
Level 2 Elementary 2 [Understanding the language basics in simple business situations]
- Learn 80—100 sentence patterns relevant to different professional settings (offices, interviews, client dinners, meetings, etc.).
- Learn and understand important Chinese business etiquette.
- Recognize basic components of Chinese characters, including radicals and strokes, and read simple Chinese characters.
Level 3 Elementary 3 [Communicating effectively in simple business situations]
- Master specific topics, including teamwork, internet commerce, business consulting, business travel, and Chinese banquets.
- Expand vocabulary and recognize more Chinese characters.
- Practice reading basic Chinese character texts.
Level 4 Intermediate 1 [Communicating effectively in an office environment]
- Understand key information in a variety of business environments, including human resources, marketing, public relations, and advertising.
- Understand and reply to emails.
- Learn to make simple speeches in meetings.
- Read Chinese character texts and be able to differentiate the usage of synonyms in particular situations.
Level 5 Intermediate 2 [Communicating effectively specifically in commercial situations]
- Develop language skills for complex situations, such as contract signing and negotiations.
- Gain a deeper understanding of Chinese society, the Chinese mindset in business, and the general business environment.
- Understand the format and dynamics of company meetings and respond appropriately.
Level 6 Advanced [Communicating across a wide range of demanding business topics]
- Read newspaper articles and grasp the gist of business articles.
- Build vocabulary specific to a certain field (engineering, finance, economics, etc.) and become familiar with relevant jargon.
- Be able to express opinions on typical business issues using accurate words, idioms, and phrases.
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