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Why Choose us
Given China’s global economic influence, rich cultural heritage and long history, Mandarin Chinese has become an increasingly valuable language to learn.
Huang Laoshi Mandarin Centre’s Beginner Mandarin Training Package is delivered in an interesting and engaging way. It will empower you or your staff to:
- Stimulate the brain by acquiring valuable new knowledge
- Use basic Mandarin in everyday conversations and build stronger relationships with Mandarin speakers in social and professional settings
- Develop a good understanding of Chinese business etiquette
- Communicate more effectively and build stronger relationships with Chinese suppliers, clients and business partners
- Become more confident when communicating with Mandarin speakers or visiting China
Each lesson includes practical, easy-to-understand content that learners can immediately apply in their daily lives. HLS Mandarin Centre always focuses on what works best for its learners. We also use online platforms, such as YouTube and Zoom, to make learning more accessible and effective.
Our comprehensive programmes equip learners with the skills needed to understand cultural differences between East and West. Our language training is complemented by cross-cultural education designed and delivered by professional trainers.
Learners will become familiar with:
- How to conduct business in China
- Chinese office and corporate culture
- Dining etiquette, food and drink
- Influential philosophies and religions
- China’s development over the past century
- Typical lifestyles in modern China
- Traditional values and beliefs relating to family, friendship, money, education and more
We are confident that our introduction to Mandarin Chinese, a language with a long and rich history, will open the door to a deeper understanding of East Asian cultures. Learners will discover how the structure and logic of the language reflect Chinese ways of thinking, philosophy, social customs, lifestyles and art.
Our programme will provide learners with fresh and in-depth insights into Chinese society.
Lunch-break, late-afternoon and early-evening courses can be arranged for your company’s staff, with tuition starting from R1,000 per hour. All learning materials and equipment, including class presentations, teapots and chopsticks, are included in the price.
We recommend starting with one of our most popular training packages below. Our trainer will customise the flexible module by incorporating content relevant to your industry, such as financial services, import and export, or law. This ensures that the training package meets the specific needs of you and your staff.
If you would like to discuss an alternative training schedule or specific requirements, please contact us at tony@hlsmandarincentre.com
Popular Training Packages
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Beginner TrainingTwelve weeks of engaging language training designed to help learners master Mandarin pronunciation and its five tones, develop basic communication skills, gain cultural knowledge, understand Chinese business etiquette and acquire practical skills for everyday life in China.
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Context TrainingTwelve weeks of practical training designed to develop basic Mandarin language skills and cultural awareness for a variety of everyday and business situations. Learners will practise introducing themselves and their teams, understanding Chinese office culture, delivering business presentations, hosting Chinese guests, appreciating Chinese tea, dining at restaurants, taking taxis in China, making telephone calls, booking accommodation and even singing karaoke in Mandarin.
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Culture Master classTwelve weeks of exploring the many aspects of traditional and modern Chinese culture through real-life stories, traditional tales and hands-on workshops.
The programme introduces learners to Chinese emperors and imperial families, Taoism, Confucianism, art, religion, martial arts, fashion, social etiquette and protocol. It also explores China’s economic development over the past 30 years, including its transformation from “Made in China” to “Designed in China”, as well as interpersonal relationships and much more.
