INTRODUCTION FOR MANDARIN LANGUAGE WORKSHOP (AS INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE)
Learning Mandarin not only enhances your travel experiences but also opens doors to better job prospects—especially in one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing economies. Our Mandarin Language Workshop is designed for non-native speakers, offering a practical and immersive learning experience that emphasizes real-life communication in both professional and everyday contexts.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
- Master Pinyin (Mandarin phonetic system)
- Exchange greetings and introduce themselves or others
- Ask and answer simple questions (e.g., dates, nationality, age)
- Participate in daily routines and basic conversations
- Understand basic Chinese etiquette and customs
LEARINING METHODOLOGY
This is an interactive workshop, including:
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Practice in all 4 skills: Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing (plus typing on a Chinese keyboard)
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Interactive language games, role-plays, and group tasks based on a structured grammar progression
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Optional self-study assignments and guided independent learning strategies
LEARINING OUTCOMES
Participants will be able to:
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Master Pinyin and recognize the four tones
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Exchange simple greetings and introductions
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Ask and respond to basic questions about age, dates, and nationality
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Engage in day-to-day conversations
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Understand basic Chinese customs and etiquette
General Competencies:
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Pronunciation: Accurate tones and syllables
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Speaking: Use correct grammar and sentence patterns
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Listening: Comprehend words and sentences in context
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Reading & Writing: Recognize radicals, stroke order, and write basic phrases
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This workshop is suitable for:
- Professionals working with Chinese-speaking clients or colleagues
- Business travelers and expatriates
- Beginners seeking a foundational understanding of Mandarin
- HR teams looking to enhance employee communication skills
COURSE CONTENTS
The course content focuses on building a strong foundation in Mandarin through practical modules that integrate core grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. Content may vary based on participant needs and course evolution. Below are the sample modules:
1. Introductions
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Self and group introductions
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Greetings, farewells, and polite phrases
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Common expressions and small talk
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Talking about the weather
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Networking: First five minutes of a conversation
2. Numbers
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Cardinal and ordinal numbers
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Talking about money
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Dates and time expressions
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Making and rescheduling appointments
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Discussing figures such as turnover, margin, trends, and forecasts
3. Phone Conversations
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Making and receiving calls
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Taking and leaving messages
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Asking for and giving phone numbers
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Formal vs informal language
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Expressing opinions and making suggestions
Course Topics & Descriptions
| Topic | Details |
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| Pronunciation & Pinyin | Learn to pronounce Romanized Chinese words using the four Mandarin tones. Mastering Pinyin helps students use tools like Google Translate more effectively. |
| Master Counting Numbers | Learn to count from 1 to 9,999 efficiently. Practice giving and receiving phone numbers, and understanding numerical information in conversations. |
| Date & Time | Learn how to ask about and express dates and time. Includes scheduling and confirming appointments. |
| Asking & Giving Directions | Learn practical phrases for asking and understanding directions. Tips for communicating with locals effectively. |
| Greetings, Self-Introduction & Common Phrases | Practice polite and professional greetings, introductions, and essential everyday phrases to make a good first impression. |
| Weather | Learn useful vocabulary to describe the weather and temperature—helpful for travel or small talk. |
| Collective Nouns | Understand how to pair numbers with appropriate measure words (classifiers), essential for fluency. |
| Money & Shopping | Learn vocabulary related to prices, asking for costs, and recognizing amounts in conversation. |
| Query Words (5W1H) | Learn how to use “who, what, where, when, why, how” in constructing basic questions. |
| Restaurant Dining | Role-play as a customer and a waiter. Practice ordering from a menu, making special requests, and asking for the bill. |
| Outdoor Shopping & Bargaining | Learn practical Mandarin phrases for shopping, including polite bargaining techniques and cultural etiquette. |
| Health & Emergency | Learn how to describe health issues and seek help in emergencies. Includes useful phrases for doctor visits. |
| Introducing Malaysia | Practice introducing Malaysia, its culture, food, and places in Mandarin—useful when speaking to foreigners. |
| Getting to China | Gain practical knowledge about traveling to China. Includes real-life experiences, survival tips, dos and don’ts. |
| Cross-Cultural Communication | Understand and appreciate multicultural interactions in business and daily life, covering religion, etiquette, and values. |
| Useful Online Tools | Get a curated list of apps and websites for Mandarin self-study, based on trainer recommendations. |
| Vocabulary Handbook (Optional) | A booklet featuring categorized vocabulary lists for various topics and scenarios to support continued learning. |
Let us help your team communicate confidently and connect globally through Mandarin.
