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Chinese Lessons in Islip

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.

Chinese 1 to 1 General

Chinese lessons 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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Chinese 1 to 1 Business

These Chinese lessons are driven towards people who have a requirement to learn Chinese to bolster their work output. For novices, you will find it useful to learn basic greetings and business etiquette; and once you have become more proficient then reading and writing will come to the fore. Typical students include those concerned with import/export, those seeking work in multinational companies, international negotiations, and anyone working with international colleagues or administration. Even on our most rudimentary beginners lesson, students can expect to finish the lesson with decent telephone and e-mail Chinese, as well as a good enough grip on the language for a short trip to the country.

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Chinese Group Lessons

The Chinese lessons are also available for 2 or more people studying together (Two-to-One Chinese Lesson or Small Group In-Company Chinese Lesson). 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 Lessons can be run with up to 12 people.

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Chinese Facts

Since it is frequently the only common tongue between Chinese people of different regions, Mandarin is often used for logistical reasons and convenience

Mandarin' comes from the Portuguese word for 'minister'

Writing in Chinese is a mystery for the uninitiated - you simply have to learn each symbol's meaning and pronunciation - there are no clues from how each symbol looks

Chinese (Character) Language Level Test

Please choose the correct answer for this question.

Căoméi _____ yìjīn?
duōshăo	jĭ qián	jĭkuài qián	duōshăo qián	don't know yet

Islip

One of the more scenic cities in New York State, Islip features a unique mixture of enterprise and leisure that make it a year round destination of choice for people from all over the Empire State. Currently with a population of over 300,000, Islip has grown from a sleepy 'bedroom' community to a modern community filled with growing enterprising. Over two million people use Islip's MacArthur Airport each year, which guarantees a high level of traffic coming in and out of town to boost the local economy. Islip is relatively close to Canada, New York City and a number of other international communities, which means that learning a foreign language in Islip can have a plethora of benefits. Whether you wish to travel to exotic places or simply give your career additional credibility at an international level, becoming fluent in a second or third language is an outstanding way to better yourself.

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