Chinese culture is "high context" – meaning that, very often, communication is indirect and can be complex to the outsider. Even with a skilled interpreter, much is lost in translation. Our Chinese trainers will help you learn how to "read between the lines" and understand how Chinese culture and language are intertwined.
Fast & efficient
When you've got an important business trip to China coming up or staff from the China office visiting, time is of the essence. Our Chinese courses will optimize your Chinese learning, just in time.
Suited to your needs
Knowing Chinese will open doors for you professionally, and our Chinese language trainers will work with you to provide the exact training for your needs.
Based on your learning needs
Our Chinese courses use the materials – both textbooks and trainer-created resources and activities – that will best support your learning.
Who are our Chinese language courses for?
Our trainers can guide business people as they learn the basics of Chinese communication, which is essential for making sure that deals go smoothly. You'll become familiar with the complexities of the culture as well, which will make a positive impression on your Chinese clients and colleagues.
What you'll learn
Since English is not commonly spoken at a high level in China, being able to do business in Chinese will open many doors. Even just learning the basics, like ordering food and making small talk, will impress your Chinese colleagues and clients. In your Acolad Chinese class, you'll practice the soft skills in the target language that will improve your interactions with native speakers.
Learn Chinese with the learning format that suits you best!
- One-to-one
- Pair
- Small group
- Onsite, face-to-face
- Hybrid (virtual trainer sessions combined with self-study material)
- Trainer calendar (on-demand training whenever and wherever is convenient for you)
Example 1
Get to know Chinese culture
- One-to-one virtual course with a trainer
- One and a half hours (90 minutes) of training once a week for 20 weeks
- Total teaching time of 1,800 minutes (30 hours)
- Focus on the basics of Chinese conversation, plus practice with the writing system if desire
- Homework and a variety of conversational activities
- Estimated price: EUR 2600
Example 2
Intermediate Chinese for business
- A group course for you and your colleagues
- Training is trainer-led and onsite
- One and a half hours of training each week for 15 weeks
- Individual final evaluation by the trainer
- Estimated price: EUR 2800 for a group of up to 5 students
Why choose Acolad?
Learning experts
We have decades of experience helping clients meet their learning goals. Learn more about the range of our expertise.
Cultural training
If you're starting to do business in a new cultural environment, or with international clients, our tailored cultural training will prepare you for success.
Experienced trainers
Our language trainers have successfully guided thousands of students to reach their Chinese learning goals. Learn more about them.
