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Chinese Basics for Business Students: Course Program


Chinese Basics for Business Students: Course Program

Course Overview:

This course is designed to equip business students with essential Chinese language skills and cultural knowledge for professional interactions. The curriculum covers greetings, introductions, basic business phrases, numbers, essential business vocabulary, and cultural tips.

Course Objectives:

  • Develop basic conversational skills in Mandarin Chinese for business settings.
  • Understand and use essential business vocabulary.
  • Learn key cultural practices to enhance professional relationships with Chinese counterparts.

Course Structure:

Module 1: Greetings and Introductions

Learning Objectives:

  • Master basic greetings and introductions in Mandarin.
  • Practice pronunciation and tone variations.

Topics:

  1. Hello (formal): 你好 (Nǐ hǎo)
  2. Nice to meet you: 很高兴认识你 (Hěn gāoxìng rènshi nǐ)
  3. My name is... : 我叫... (Wǒ jiào...)
  4. What is your name?: 你贵姓？(Nǐ guì xìng?)

Activities:

  • Role-playing exercises for introducing oneself.
  • Pair work to practice greetings and exchanging names.

Module 2: Basic Business Phrases

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn and practice common business phrases.
  • Develop confidence in polite business interactions.

Topics:

  1. Thank you: 谢谢 (Xièxie)
  2. You're welcome: 不客气 (Bú kèqi)
  3. Please: 请 (Qǐng)
  4. Excuse me: 不好意思 (Bú hàoyìsi)
  5. Yes: 是 (Shì)
  6. No: 不是 (Bú shì)
  7. Do you speak English?: 你会说英语吗？(Nǐ huì shuō yīngyǔ ma?)

Activities:

  • Dialogue practice incorporating basic business phrases.
  • Listening comprehension exercises.

Module 3: Numbers (1-10)

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn to count from 1 to 10 in Mandarin.
  • Apply number vocabulary in business contexts.

Topics:

  1. 1 - 一 (Yī)
  2. 2 - 二 (Èr)
  3. 3 - 三 (Sān)
  4. 4 - 四 (Sì)
  5. 5 - 五 (Wǔ)
  6. 6 - 六 (Liù)
  7. 7 - 七 (Qī)
  8. 8 - 八 (Bā)
  9. 9 - 九 (Jiǔ)
  10. 10 - 十 (Shí)

Activities:

  • Number matching games.
  • Exercises involving numerical information in business contexts (e.g., prices, quantities).

Module 4: Basic Business Vocabulary

Learning Objectives:

  • Familiarize with essential business terms.
  • Use business vocabulary in relevant situations.

Topics:

  1. 公司 (Gōngsī) - company
  2. 会议 (Huìyì) - meeting
  3. 客户 (Kèhù) - customer
  4. 合同 (Hétóng) - contract
  5. 价格 (Jiàgé) - price

Activities:

  • Vocabulary flashcards.
  • Scenario-based role plays using business vocabulary.

Module 5: Cultural Tips

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand key cultural practices in Chinese business settings.
  • Develop cultural sensitivity for effective communication.

Topics:

  1. Business cards: Exchange and etiquette.
  2. Titles: Appropriate use of titles in professional interactions.
  3. Indirect communication: Recognizing and responding to nonverbal cues.

Activities:

  • Demonstration and practice of business card exchange.
  • Case studies on indirect communication.
  • Discussions on cultural scenarios and appropriate responses.

Assessment:

  • Participation in class activities and role-plays.
  • Quizzes on vocabulary and phrases.
  • Final presentation involving a simulated business meeting in Mandarin.

Course Materials:

  • Handouts with key phrases and vocabulary.
  • Flashcards for numbers and business terms.
  • Audio recordings for pronunciation practice.

Instructor: Jodee



Duration:

  • 8 weeks, with 2 sessions per week (1.5 hours per session).

Venue:

  • [Classroom/Online Platform]

Enrollment:

  • Open to business students with no prior knowledge of Mandarin required.


List of Activities

Module 1: Greetings and Introductions

  • Role-playing exercises for introducing oneself.
  • Pair work to practice greetings and exchanging names.

Module 2: Basic Business Phrases

  • Dialogue practice incorporating basic business phrases.
  • Listening comprehension exercises.

Module 3: Numbers (1-10)

  • Number matching games.
  • Exercises involving numerical information in business contexts (e.g., prices, quantities).

Module 4: Basic Business Vocabulary

  • Vocabulary flashcards.
  • Scenario-based role plays using business vocabulary.

Module 5: Cultural Tips

  • Demonstration and practice of business card exchange.
  • Case studies on indirect communication.
  • Discussions on cultural scenarios and appropriate responses.

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NihaoHello is designed to meet the increasing demand for Mandarin Chinese language learning among the younger generation. We specialize in providing homeschooling and tutoring services specifically for English speakers, focusing on teaching essential yet practical Mandarin Chinese skills. Our program is geared towards beginner learners and is designed to provide immediate practical usage as soon as the global economy improves.

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