Summer Business Language Class
Aug. 4-Sept. 15: Monday evenings

The classes & texts are designed for the students who want to travel to China for business or pleasure.

Conversation and application: designed for learners at a pre-intermediate level who have learned basic Chinese.

A communicative approach: The fundamental goal of the text and lessons is to improve learner's business Chinese communication abilities. The vocabulary words are commonly used. The conversations are short and interesting in order to motivate students to "role play" and be able to use large portion of them.

An integrated approach: To communicate with Chinese speakers but also relate knowledge of Chinese business culture and economic information. The class will help students speak Mandarin comfortably, and also make Chinese people feel comfortable.

An interactive approach: it allows students of varying language experience to group together and learn. Therefore students will not have to be at an advanced level.

The language used in the class is Mandarin with about 20 % in English for informational introduction, if it is needed.

Lesson One: Arrival
Dialogue 1. On the Plane
Dialogue 2. Going through Customs.

Lesson Two: Checking in a Hotel
Dialogue 1. Registration
Dialogue 2. Services: Business center/Air-Conditioner/Broadband, wirless, Password/Service expenses

Lesson Three: Asking Directions
Dialogue 1. Directions
Dialogue 2. Asking / Giving directions

Lesson Four: Business Meeting
Dialogue 1. First Meeing
Dialogue 2. Meeting in Progress

Lesson Five: Personal visit
Dialogue 1. Hosting Dinner for Visitors
Dialogue 2. Expressing Appreciation