Chinese Facts
53 percent of China are able to converse in Standard Mandarin, and while that seems like a low figure, it represents about 700 million people
Mandarin' comes from the Portuguese word for 'minister'
Chinese has changed a lot over the years - the 20th century saw the disappearance of a lot of Imperial Chinese, which included many words used for politeness and to indicate social status
Chinese Courses in Oklahoma City
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.
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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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Chinese courses of this type are broader and are aimed towards students with a variety of requirements. While all beginner level students will cover survival Chinese - needed for short visits to countries where English isn't widely spoken, or if you wish to 'go local'; those studying Chinese usually go in different directions at this point, depending on what they need. Those who have benefitted from these Chinese classes have been those investing in or buying property overseas, those married to overseas nationals, people setting off on a round-the-world trip, enthusiasts in Chinese culture, and those enthusiastic to pass a specific exam in Chinese.
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The Chinese courses are also available for 2 or more people studying together (Two-to-One Chinese Course or Small Group In-Company Chinese Course). All participants must have the same level, the same business or general language needs and be able to study at the same time in the same location. The booking must be made for all participants at the same time. Listen & Learn do not recommend group classes of more than 6-8 people although In-Company Taster Chinese Courses can be run with up to 12 people.
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Oklahoma City
Students contemplating learning a new language in Oklahoma City are spoilt for choice - and it's not just due to the great range of education facilities in the capital of the state of Oklahoma. Oklahoma City is also the home of a great number of diverse international communities, which gives the language learner the chance to study with a locally-based native speaker teacher and real life opportunities for practice. Oklahoma City boasts not only the largest Hispanic population in the state of Oklahoma, but also the greatest number of Asian residents. The influence of Spanish, Chinese and Vietnamese speakers can be felt in the cosmopolitan, artistic and bustling nightlife regions just south of downtown and in the culturally diverse Chinatown community now known as the 'Asian District.'
Chinese Testimonials
"China has always fascinated me, and I'm going to be travelling around Asia in 6 months' time, so I wanted to be able to speak the basics. It was really hard at first, but my teacher was friendly and didn't rush me. I learned what I needed to learn - thanks Listen & Learn!"
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