Business Chinese Series 1 is exclusively designed for those who want to know about Chinese business culture and etiquette. The course offers more than 20 business topics that range from introductions, meetings, table manners to making an official appointment.
Number of Lessons: 20 lessons
Suggested Study Time: 40 hours
You should already know: pinyin, Chinese Characters, Basic Conversation
Preview: This lesson is about being met at the airport when you arrive in China for a business trip. The lesson covers how to introduce oneself and commonly used polite expressions for when traveling to China for business.
Preview: This lesson will cover where one stays during a visit, inquiring about hotel reservations and other related words like check-in and wake-up call service. Activities during business trips to China will also be discussed.
Preview: This lesson covers a first meeting in China which includes polite, professional greetings, Chinese phrases to say when giving a gift and Chinese words for basic drinks like tea, coffee and water.
Preview: This is lesson is about a Chinese business banquet. Topics include: Chinese business introductions, some basic Chinese words for ordering food and polite Chinese phrases that can be said during the dinner.
Preview: This lesson is a continuation of the previous Chinese banquet lesson. The lesson covers some more polite Chinese phrases, how to propose a toast in Chinese as well as words of common drinks for a Chinese banquet: Chinese wine, champagne, juice etc.
Preview: This lesson covers a day in a business schedule. You’ll learn how to inquire about your schedule in Chinese, how to change your schedule and reasons for changing your schedule: you need to meet clients, have a business trip, a general meeting etc.
Preview: Whether it’s a joint venture, state-owned enterprise or private company, inside this lesson are some useful words for introducing a company. Also included are phrases that relate to a company’s brand recognition, congratulating someone for their company’s recent success or talking about the company’s scale of operations.
Preview: This lesson covers introducing a business’s products. It includes Chinese words for product catalog, where products are sold, what demographic the products target etc. A must know for anyone doing business in China.
Preview: This lesson covers how to prepare for a meeting in China. The lesson includes important Chinese words related to email; for example, how to say reply or CC. And all the Chinese words for different types of meetings.
Preview: This lesson covers how a farewell happens in China. The lesson includes common Chinese farewell expressions, how to thank your host and general farewell tips for when leaving.
Preview: This lesson covers important Chinese words and phrases related to introducing a new coworker. It includes how to introduce oneself in the office, Chinese words for job titles and how to explain a Chinese name to someone.
Preview: This lesson is all about learning how to talk about your work experience in Chinese. Topics covered include your first job after college, being transferred and common college majors.
Preview: Learn how to report on one’s work in this lesson, which includes ways Chinese people may inquire about a project’s progress or how work is generally coming along. Also learn how to ask for support for a project as well as the Chinese names of each department.
Preview: This lesson covers common Chinese words and phrases to be used during meetings; for example, departmental reporting, learning who’s presiding over the meeting or talking about company’s business plans.
Preview: This lesson introduces some fun leisure activities to do while in Beijing; for example, see the Great Wall, try some local snack foods, or watch Chinese acrobats. Not only learn the Chinese words but also learn some useful Chinese phrases that will help arrange your activities.
Preview: In this lesson you will learn how to make an appointment for a business meeting. Learn the Chinese phrases for inquiring about free time, adding something to the schedule, or asking where the scheduled meeting will take place.
Preview: This lesson introduces how to assign work duties. Whether you need to delay a meeting, cancel a meeting, need a contract prepared or just need some photo copies made, you’ll find the necessary Chinese words and phrases in this lesson.
Preview: This lesson covers important Chinese words and phrases related to discussing an ad campaign. For example, asking where the ads will be placed, how long the ad campaign will last and how to confirm other details.
Preview: In this lesson important information relating to business expenses will be covered. Learn what’s needed for the Chinese reimbursement form, learn how to get the proper receipt and the Chinese words for various types of expenses you may encounter.
Preview: This lesson is about asking for time off from work. The lesson includes the Chinese words for sick leave, personal leave, maternity leave etc as well as teaches you the subtleties of asking for time off in China.