Chinese Facts
While only 53% of the population of China can communicate in Standard Mandarin according to a 2006 survey, that still amounts to some 700 million people
Standard Mandarin (also known as Standard Chinese) is the official Chinese spoken language used by the People's Republic of China, Taiwan and Singapore
Mandarin is spoken by around 870 million people as a first language, with an additional 180 million speaking it as a second language - the total number of speakers is over a billion
You and your group can be trained by our native speaker qualified Chinese teachers, and can meet at your place of work or home at a time convenient to you. Tutorials can take place any day of the week, including weekends, and can be scheduled for the morning, afternoon or evening. If your home or office is not suitable for you, you can attend the course at the teacher's offices. You will be provided with all relevant course materials.
Or you can join a group evening class at our training centre in Palmeira Square.
Chinese courses of this type are aimed towards those that need to learn Chinese to aid them with their employment. For those just starting out, it is integral to learn basic greetings and business etiquette; and reading and writing can be adopted once the simple precepts are out of the way. Success has come from students who are involved in import/export, international negotiations and acquisitions, those seeking jobs in multinational companies, and those working with foreign colleagues, academia and bureaucracy. Just our most basic beginners course will have the student finishing the course with basic telephone/e-mail skills in Chinese, as well as survival Chinese should a short stay in the country be needed.
Book now / EnquiryThese courses in Chinese are wider-ranging in their nature, and are driven towards students who have a variety of differing needs. All beginner students will expect to study enough survival Chinese to get them through a short visit to the country, those staying on with the course can progress differently, depending on their individual requests and requirements. Whether you are buying property in a foreign country, married to a foreign national, planning a round-the-world trip, interested in Chinese history and culture, or if you simply want to attain a particular level of Chinese, this is the choice for you.
Book now / Enquiry2 or more people can benefit studying Chinese together as these Chinese courses are also offered to groups (Two-to-One Chinese Course or Small Group In-Company Chinese Course). Every student must have the same degree of knowledge of the language, the same business or language needs and the ability to study at the same time and place as everybody else. The booking has to be made for all students at the same time. Listen & Learn do not advocate group sessions of more than 6-8 people, though Taster Chinese Courses can be experienced by up to 12 people.
Book now / EnquiryFrom £175 per term
Join a small group of other Beginners to get yourself going with Chinese. All the language courses are run by our qualified and enthusiastic native-speaker trainers. The course is not too long and you will gain a basic level by the end of it. Emphasis is placed on understanding and communicating familiar topics, describing everyday life events (such as being able to introduce yourself, order in a restaurant, go shopping, ask for directions, and get basic information over the phone) and socialising using a wide range of practical activities.
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Chinese Testimonials
"Our native speaker qualified Chinese language teachers can train you and your colleagues at your office or home at a time to suit you. Classes can be any day of the week (even weekends) in the morning."
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