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Mandarin: A Competitive Edge
Business leaders across industries recognize Mandarin as a career accelerator, especially for roles in multinational companies operating in China. This course bypasses abstract theory and focuses on what matters: mastering tones and pinyin, understanding how Chinese characters are constructed, and learning the sentence patterns and dialogues you'll actually use.
You'll start with the fundamentals—the essential characteristics and rules of Mandarin—then move into practical conversations. Even basic proficiency sets you apart in a competitive job market.
About this course
A firm grasp of Mandarin provides “practical benefits” for Singaporeans looking to do business with China, noted Mr. Lee. (source: Today Online Singapore) ,Demand for executive positions in American and multinational companies in China has risen 35% from the previous year, according to Chris van Someren, chief executive of London-based search firm Ascentator. (source: CBS NEWS) ,77% of business leaders say that speaking Mandarin Chinese will give recent graduates a career advantage. (source: University College London) ,Basic rules and concepts before you get started learning Mandarin Chinese. ,Essential characteristics of Mandarin Chinese. ,Tones and the Pinyin system for pronouncing words in Mandarin Chinese. ,Explanation of how Chinese characters are drawn stroke by stroke. ,Sentence patterns and practical dialogues for use in Mandarin speaking areas.
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