Business Chinese: Language and Culture in a Professional Context

o you work with Chinese clients, partners or colleagues, or would you like to prepare specifically for such collaborations?

This SAS course provides you with a practical introduction to the Chinese language. It shows you how to handle simple professional situations in a linguistically and culturally appropriate manner.

• You will acquire a basic vocabulary suitable for everyday use, covering greetings, introductions, small talk, expressions of thanks, apologies, farewells and initial business situations.
• You will practise listening, speaking, reading and writing using short dialogues, simple sentences and everyday situations relevant to the workplace.
• You will reflect on cultural differences and recognise how language, politeness and relationship-building are interlinked.
• You will apply key idioms in professional situations and in intercultural exchanges.