Beginner Chinese/Mandarin is for professionals seeking a basic, working knowledge of the language. It is particularly relevant to those working closely with Chinese-speaking employees, supervisors, colleagues, or customers.

The course presents the essential four tones, pronunciation, vocabulary, and character (writing) recognition that is indispensable for basic communication - customized where possible to address your job-specific language requirements. All learning is reinforced through practical, authentic exercises requiring active class participation. Topics may include (partial list):

· Asking for and receiving directions
· Greetings, identifications, names, nationalities
· Common situation studies on and off the job
· Questioning: who, what, where, when, why, how
· Basic, practical vocabulary for business, social, and travel situations