Learning outcomes
The purpose of this course is to learn and practice language skills involving everyday life and basic business situations.
After the course, students will:
• achieve the proficiency of the whole Pinyin system
• learn basic Chinese business vocabulary and expressions
• manage superficial conversations in everyday life and the most common business situations
• exchange ideas and basic information related to business and work situations
• be able to read and write common characters seen in business places in Chinese-speaking areas
Course contents
The course prepares students with basic language skills in both common everyday life and simple business situations. Learning materials cover for example the following items:
• getting acquainted with a new person
• introducing oneself and others
• asking about time, schedule, etc.
• telling about one’s own home, present life situation, friends and foreign language skills
• ways of addressing customers and business partners
• business companies, positions, rank and business card
• business work unit, location and phone number