Business Chinese & Industry-Specific Mandarin

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$90.00

 

Business Chinese | Industry-Specific Mandarin Training

 

The Business Chinese Program at LearnChinesePerth is designed for professionals working in Australia, those who communicate with Chinese clients or partners, and anyone who needs Mandarin for real workplace and industry contexts.

The course incorporates frameworks from New Silk Road Business Chinese and BCT Standard Course, and is fully customised based on each learner’s industry background, job responsibilities, and communication needs. It is one of the signature offerings of LearnChinesePerth.

We focus on the combination of real workplace scenarios + industry terminology + cross-cultural communication, ensuring learners can speak Mandarin confidently, naturally, and professionally in business environments.


 

Course Content & Structure

 

1. Business Communication Skills

 

Covering essential Chinese communication skills for professional settings, including:

  • Business greetings and client reception

  • Meeting communication and presentation language

  • Negotiation and expressing business intentions

  • Workplace email writing

  • Chinese–Australian business etiquette and communication style differences

 

Learners master practical, professional, and natural business Mandarin expressions.


 

2. Industry-Specific Mandarin

 

(Customised Industry Language Training)

LearnChinesePerth currently offers tailored language modules for multiple industries:

Mining

 

Mining-site communication, safety processes, operational terminology.

Healthcare & Medical

 

Clinical communication, medical concepts, procedural expressions.

Legal

 

Legal concepts, document language, fundamental legal terminology.

IT & Software

 

Technical communication, requirement discussions, development workflow terminology.

The course content is adjusted according to the learner’s role, work scenarios, and client types, ensuring every learner gains industry-relevant Mandarin they can apply immediately at work.


 

3. Professional Terminology & Workplace Mandarin

 

Using real cases, project simulations, and role-play tasks, the course helps learners:

  • Use industry terminology naturally

  • Describe processes, tasks, and project updates

  • Communicate across departments and cultures

  • Present professional opinions and solutions confidently

 

The aim is simple:

speak clearly, understand accurately, and communicate professionally.


 

4. Cross-Cultural Business Communication Skills

 

Business Chinese is not only about language — it requires cultural literacy.

This module focuses on:

  • Chinese vs Australian business etiquette

  • Differences in communication styles

  • How to avoid cross-cultural misunderstandings

  • How to build smooth, effective working relationships

 

This is often the most overlooked yet most essential part of industry Chinese training.


 

Who This Course Is For

 

  • Professionals working with Chinese clients, suppliers, or partners

  • Members of bilingual or multinational teams

  • Staff needing Mandarin for technical discussions or project collaboration

  • Adults seeking to improve industry-specific workplace Mandarin

  • Companies or government organisations requiring internal Mandarin training

 


 

LearnChinesePerth Teaching Framework

 

1. LCP Industry Language Mapping

 

LearnChinesePerth’s self-developed “Industry Language Map” breaks each industry into:

  • High-frequency workplace scenarios

  • Functional sentence patterns

  • Key operational verbs

  • Logical chains of industry terminology

  • Cross-cultural expression differences

 


 

2. LCP Functional Language Framework

 

Language is organised by function, not just vocabulary:

  • Describing a problem

  • Reporting progress

  • Making suggestions

  • Expressing risks

  • Explaining processes

  • Providing assessments or decisions

 

Learners instantly connect what they learn to real tasks — making Mandarin directly usable at work.


 

3. LCP Cultural Logic Model

 

This model explains the logic behind Chinese communication, helping learners understand:

  • Why Chinese clients or partners say certain things

  • What meanings or intentions lie beneath their words

  • How to respond effectively

  • How to maintain strong and stable professional relationships

 


 

4. LCP Personalised Communication Blueprint

 

Every learner receives a personalised communication blueprint, including:

  • Common mistakes

  • Expression habits

  • Industry terminology readiness

  • Communication strategies

  • A customised industry sentence pack

 

This blueprint can be applied directly in meetings, emails, presentations, and team communication.


 

Our View

 

Unlike general Chinese courses, Industry-Specific Mandarin focuses on real workplace communication.

It improves cross-cultural efficiency, supports smoother project collaboration, and enhances professional confidence in bilingual environments.

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