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Outline for Business Chinese Course

LevelWhat you will learnWhat you will achieveDuration
Beginner1. Pinyin and Chinese pronunciation rules 
2. Necessary topics for traveling and living in China
Students have a basic command of the Mandarin language at a level needed to navigate simple, routine, and familiar tasks and situations, such as making telephone calls or buying groceries at the supermarket.40 – 50 hours
Elementary1. Topics wil centered around business situations and will include most of Chinese’s basic sentences and grammar structures.
2. Written lessons will include writing Chinese radicals and some simple Chinese characters, as well as proper stroke order.
Students will be able to follow the general meaning of a conversation about familiar subjects in both everyday communication and work situations.50 – 60 hours
Lower-Intermediate1. One will develope a greater understanding of Chinese sentence structure and grammar. 
2. Topics will focus on foreign tade, for example how to handle an enquiry about shipping. 
3. General terms of your industry (base on your interest).
Students will initiate, sustain, and conclude the most routine communicative tasks for personal and work needs. Students will also be able to begin communicating more complicated conversations with others on topics of your business and Chinese culture.50 – 60 hours
Intermediate1. Topics about foreign trade with more complicated grammar 
2. Phrases regarding Chinese culture 
3. A basic understanding of Chinese history
Students have accumulated the essentials of the language, can communicate confidently, and find different ways of formulating what you want to express. You can discuss Chinese culture fluently.90 -100 hours
Advanced1. A deeper understanding of Chinese history 
2. Advanced business Chinese on the following topics:  Business Investigation, Marketing Research, Transportation Insurance, Dispute and Arbitration, Customs Inspection, Reserve Ratio and Tax 
3. A deeper understanding of Chinese idioms and Chinese customs 
4. Topics related to cross-cultural differences
Students can easily participate in social and professional conversations and perform tasks, such as conducting a meeting. You can communicate effectively with various audiences on a wide range of topics, including public speaking and critical listening.180 – 200 hours
Proficient1. Chinese policies and economy 
2. Reading and discussing articles from Chinese websites or newspapers
Students have full command of the language. Your knowledge of vocabulary and linguistic structures is similar to that of an educated native speaker. Communication is fluent, appropriate and well organized.270 – 300 hours

Becky Huang

Hey, my name is Becky. I'm a Chinese teacher certified by the Confucius Institute with 14 years of teaching experience. I wrote all these exercises based on the New HSK Standard (2021).