Chinese Facts
The 20th century has brought in many profound changes, such as the relative disappearance of many polite and humble words used in imperial China
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
In Singapore, the government promotes a "Speak Mandarin" campaign to boost the language's common use among its diverse population. The use of non-Mandarin dialects in the media is prohibited - in fact, dialects are discouraged in any context
Chinese Courses in Manchester
Our native-speaking qualified Chinese teachers can guide you and your group at your work or at home, at a time convenient to you. Classes can take place on any day of the week - even weekends - morning, afternoon or evening. If needs be, if meeting at your office or home is not suitable, you can take your lessons at the trainer's office. Study materials are supplied for you.
Book now / EnquiryChinese 1 to 1 Business
These courses in Chinese are meant for those that feel that learning Chinese would make a change in their work. For starters, it is expedient to learn how to say hello/goodbye, as well as basic business protocol; once the basics have been mastered, reading and writing come to the fore. Students who have greatly benefitted have been involved in import/export, international negotiations and acquisitions, jobseekers in multinational companies where another language is required, and those working in the international academia and government circuits. Even on our most fundamental beginner's course, students can anticipate ending the course with basic telephone Chinese and e-mail Chinese skills for communicating, as well as survival Chinese if a short visit to the country is needed.
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These Chinese lessons fit a broader spectrum, and can be useful for those who need different things from the language. Most beginner students will have a handle of survival Chinese by the end of their course, which will provide them without enough Chinese to communicate at least at a basic level during short trips to the country, but those who require more would benefit greatly from these sessions. Typical students have been those eager to travel all over the world, those buying overseas property, those with foreign spouses, aficionados of Chinese culture and those who just wish to pass a particular Chinese exam.
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Courses in Chinese are also accessible for 2 or more studying in tandem (Two-to-One Chinese Course or Small Group In-Company Chinese Course). All those involved must have around the same experience of the language, similar needs of areas of proficiency, and must be able to work at the same time and place. Bookings must be made for all students at the same time. Listen & Learn do not advise classes of more than 6-8 people, although In-Company Taster Chinese sessions can be run with as many as 12 people.
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Manchester
A sizeable city in north west England, Manchester has a population of around 450,000. It is historically noteworthy as one of the world's first industrialised cities, and for the central role it played during the Industrial Revolution, being as it was the international hub for textile manufacture and cotton spinning (nicknamed Cottonopolis during the 19th century). Today Manchester is a focal point of media, the arts, higher education and commerce; it is the third most-visited city by foreigners in the UK and a major retail centre, with two major shopping malls and several smaller shopping centres in the city centre. Manchester is also known for its venues, the prowess of its sporting clubs, musical heritage, museums, and art galleries.
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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