In today’s interconnected world, the ability to speak Mandarin isn’t just a skill—it’s a strategic advantage. Whether you’re sealing deals, building partnerships, or navigating daily business interactions, language is the key to deeper connections and lasting success in China.
After many successful editions since 2020, the BCECC and the Confucius Institute in Leuven (CIL) will organize another series of Online Business Chinese Courses starting in September 2025.
Tailored for professionals at every level and led by patient expert teachers with 20+ years of teaching experience, these weekly online courses easily fit into 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 September 16, September 23, September 30, October 7, October 14, October 21, October 28, November 4, November 18 and November 25 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 September 17, September 24, October 1, October 8, October 15, October 22, October 29, November 5, November 19 and November 26 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 September 18, September 25, October 2, October 9, October 16, October 23, October 30, November 6, November 20 and November 27
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 September 8, 2025!