Chinese Facts
Mandarin' comes from the Portuguese word for 'minister'
Schools and the media in China and Taiwan all use Standard Mandarin, emphasizing its importance and spreading its popularity
Chinese is very reliant on the pitch and tone of the speaker - if a word is spoken with the wrong stress, it can have a very different meaning
Chinese Courses in Raleigh
You and your group can be trained by our native speaker qualified Chinese teachers, and can meet at your place of work or home at a time convenient to you. Tutorials can take place any day of the week, including weekends, and can be scheduled for the morning, afternoon or evening. If your home or office is not suitable for you, you can attend the course at the teacher's offices. You will be provided with all relevant course materials.
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Chinese courses of this type are aimed towards those that need to learn Chinese to aid them with their employment. For those just starting out, it is integral to learn basic greetings and business etiquette; and reading and writing can be adopted once the simple precepts are out of the way. Success has come from students who are involved in import/export, international negotiations and acquisitions, those seeking jobs in multinational companies, and those working with foreign colleagues, academia and bureaucracy. Just our most basic beginners course will have the student finishing the course with basic telephone/e-mail skills in Chinese, as well as survival Chinese should a short stay in the country be needed.
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These courses in Chinese are wider-ranging in their nature, and are driven towards students who have a variety of differing needs. All beginner students will expect to study enough survival Chinese to get them through a short visit to the country, those staying on with the course can progress differently, depending on their individual requests and requirements. Whether you are buying property in a foreign country, married to a foreign national, planning a round-the-world trip, interested in Chinese history and culture, or if you simply want to attain a particular level of Chinese, this is the choice for you.
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Those wishing to learn Chinese in groups of 2 or more together (Two-to-One Chinese Courses or Small Group In-Company Chinese Courses) can sign up for our group classes. All students must be at nearly the same level of Chinese proficiency, must have the same needs from the language, and must be able to study at the same time and place as the others. Bookings must be made for all students simultaneously. Listen & Learn do not propose group sizes or more than 6-8 people, but In-Company Taster Chinese Courses can occur with up to 12 people.
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Raleigh
Rapidly growing Raleigh is the place to be. The county seat of Wake County and the capital of the state of North Carolina, Raleigh is home to a can-do attitude that's summed up in its motto: 'You can see the whole state from here.' Once you're there, there's no looking back! You equally won't regret starting your studies of a new language in Raleigh. Residents from all over the globe ensure an international flair to Raleigh, and also provide language teachers who give classes in their native tongues. Learn from the experts. While the North Carolina Museum of Art delivers world culture to the doorsteps of Raleighites, you too can effectively speak the language of the great masters of the world of art and culture all in the comfort and familiarity of Raleigh.
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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