In today’s global business environment, speaking Mandarin is more than just a skill—it’s a competitive edge. Whether you’re negotiating deals, forming strategic partnerships, or handling day-to-day business in China, mastering the language opens the door to stronger relationships and long-term success.
Building on the success of previous editions since 2020, the BCECC and the Confucius Institute in Leuven (CIL) are launching a new series of Online Business Chinese Courses starting in January 2026.
Designed for professionals at all levels, these weekly online classes are led by experienced instructors with over 20 years of teaching expertise, making it easy to enhance your skills without disrupting your busy schedule.
Why take this course?
- Communicate effectively: Develop the language skills needed to engage confidently in negotiations, lead meetings, deliver presentations, and navigate everyday business interactions with Chinese partners.
- Understand Chinese business culture: Gain knowledge of Chinese business etiquette, hierarchy, and communication styles. Understand how to build trust, foster strong relationships, and avoid cultural missteps that could impact your success.
- Gain a competitive edge: Stand out in the global market by mastering the language and cultural nuances that drive being successful on the Chinese market.
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Level A:
Target group: absolute beginners who want to start from scratch or have a basic knowledge
- Learn around 150-200 basic words on 10 topics, such as greeting people, introducing yourself and others, your nationality, numbers, dates and time, size of companies, etc.
- Discover how the systems of pinyin (Chinese phonetic symbols) and Hanzi (Chinese characters) work
- Grasp some basic Chinese grammar rules
On Tuesdays of January 13, January 20, January 27, February 3, February 24, March 3, March 10, March 17, March 24 and March 31 from 12:00 to 13:30 CET
Level B:
Target group: people who are familiar with about 100 to 150 basic words and the pinyin system, aiming to expand their business vocabulary and improve their speaking skills
- Learn around 150-200 high-frequency words on topics such as locations, dates and time, greetings and small talk, ongoing activities, shopping, past events, etc.
- Improve your pronunciation
- Grasp more grammar rules
On Wednesdays of January 14, January 21, January 28, February 4, February 25, March 4, March 11, March 18, March 25, April 1 from 12:00 CET to 13:30 CET
Level C:
Target group: people who are familiar with about 250 to 300 basic words and the pinyin system, aiming to expand their business vocabulary and improve their speaking skills
- Learn around 150-200 high-frequency words on topics such as ongoing activities, shopping, ordering food, work routine and work activities, skills, transportation means, weather, seasons, climates, etc.
- Improve your pronunciation
- Grasp more grammar rules
On Thursdays of January 15, January 22, January 29, February 5, February 26, March 5, March 12, March 19 , March 26, April 2 from 12:00 CET to 13:30 CET
Location:
Live interactive webinars on Zoom
Participants will receive Zoom class recordings, handouts, weekly audio files and recommendations for useful apps
Registration:
BCECC members: €180/person (VAT Excl.)
Non-members: €225/person (VAT Excl.)
Interested in following our course? Register through below registration form before January 5, 2026!