Mandarin Chinese
- Mandarin Elementary Level
- Mandarin Intermediate Level
- Mandarin Advance Level
Elementary Mandarin for Foreigners: Quick Overview
Course Content (Beginner Level)
For absolute beginners: Focus on practical basics for Hong Kong life and business.
- Pronunciation, tones, and Pinyin.
- Greetings, introductions, and business card exchanges.
- Daily survival: Food, directions, transport, shopping.
- Numbers, time, dates for scheduling.
- Simple business phrases: Office intros, emails.
- Cultural tips: Etiquette and relationships.
36 hours over 12 weeks; private; in-office (Central) or online (Zoom).
Course fee: HKD 440 per 45 min per session.
Teaching Method Interactive and personalized: Native Beijing trainers use role-plays, discussions, and real scenarios. Classes mostly in Mandarin; customized to your job; includes apps, audio, and WhatsApp support. Proven for professionals with 20+ years experience.
Time to Survival Level Basic proficiency (handle daily chats, navigation, simple business without apps): 8-12 weeks with regular practice. Faster if immersed in HK or motivated. Free level test to start.
Contact Ms. Shirley Zhang at info@businessmandarin.com.hk or WhatsApp us for a trial.
Intermediate Mandarin for Foreigners: Quick Overview
Course Content (Intermediate Level)
For those with basic skills: Builds on essentials for better business use in Hong Kong and China.
- Advanced pronunciation and tone practice.
- Business talks: Meetings, negotiations, presentations.
- Work scenarios: Emails, reports, phone calls, networking.
- Industry vocab: Finance, tech, trade (customized to your field).
- Cultural depth: Building guanxi, handling conflicts politely.
- Real cases: Role-play client deals or team discussions.
36 hours over 12 weeks; small groups or private; in-office (Central) or online (Zoom).
Course fee: HKD 440 per 45 min per session.
Teaching Method Interactive and tailored: Native Beijing trainers use simulations, debates, and feedback. Mostly in Mandarin; fits your career needs; includes apps, recordings, and group chat support. Backed by 20+ years training pros.
Time to Business Proficiency Level Fluent for work (lead meetings, write emails, network easily): 12-24 weeks with steady practice. Quicker if using Mandarin daily in HK. Free level test to check progress.
Contact Ms. Shirley Zhang at info@businessmandarin.com.hk or WhatsApp us for a trial.
Advanced Mandarin for Foreigners: Quick Overview
Course Content (Advanced Level)
For those with strong basics: Focus on expert-level fluency for high-stakes business in Hong Kong and China.
- Refined pronunciation, idioms, and regional accents.
- Advanced business: Strategies, contracts, mergers.
- Pro scenarios: Conferences, crisis handling, executive meetings.
- Tailored vocab: Your sector (e.g., finance, law, tech).
- Cultural mastery: Nuanced negotiations, hierarchy, face-saving.
- Intensive practice: Debates, simulations, real case studies.
36 hours over 12 weeks; small groups or private; in-office (Central) or online (Zoom).
Course fee: HKD 440 per 45 min per session.
Teaching Method Interactive and advanced: Native Beijing trainers use in-depth role-plays, critiques, and strategy sessions. Fully in Mandarin; personalized to your goals; includes tools, recordings, and chat support. Proven with 20+ years training leaders.
Time to Expert Proficiency Level Full mastery (lead complex deals, speeches, reports confidently): 12-24 weeks with consistent practice. Quicker if embedded in Mandarin work environment. Free level test to assess.
Contact Ms. Shirley Zhang at info@businessmandarin.com.hk or WhatsApp us for a trial.
Chinese Writing
- Writing Chinese - Elementary Level
- Writing Chinese - Intermediate Level
- Writing Chinese - Advance Level
- Who should learn Chinese character:
These courses are purposely designed for TWO kinds of people.-
A graphical way to catch with the learning of Chinese characters which introduces over 360 characters in cartoons, pinyin, common words using the characters and explanatory text. Good for students to help remember the images in basic, high-
- Course brief:
Introduction of Chinese Characters, history of Chinese Characters, Stroke sequences. The radicals of people, tree, water and fire. The radicals of grass, metal, rain and earth. Chinese characters recognition, Chinese Character writing, Reading short stories and Writing simple sentences
- Course content:
It is designed for students who are eager to learn written Chinese with basic Chinese knowledge. Students will be exposed to a wide range of characters based on approximately 600 vocabulary items with related patterns and expressions.
- Achievement:
After a 90 hours introduction lesson, student is expected to recognize 10 types of Chinese radicals, 300 Chinese characters, be able to read short stories and write simple sentences.
- Who should learn Chinese character:
These courses are purposely designed for TWO kinds of people.-
A graphical way to catch with the learning of Chinese characters which introduces over 360 characters in cartoons, pinyin, common words using the characters and explanatory text. Good for students to help remember the images in basic, high-
- Course brief:
Increase word bank: build your vocabulary by exploring connections among related words and characters Chinese Reading: read Chinese stories and articles on the topics that interest you.
Chinese Writing: develop more complicated stories, letters and technical writing skills
- Course content:
For students who have completed Elementary written course or with equivalent competence in Chinese writing, emphasizing reading skills and writing comprehension, with more exposure to grammar points. Students will be trained to have language proficiency at sentence level.
- Achievement:
Students are expected to know around 1200 intermediate level Chinese Characters in the 90 hours lessons which provide materials to help student to smooth their reading and writing skills. They shouldn’t have any problem when reading intermediate level Chinese stories and letters.
- Who should learn Chinese character:
These courses are purposely designed for TWO kinds of people.-
A graphical way to catch with the learning of Chinese characters which introduces over 360 characters in cartoons, pinyin, common words using the characters and explanatory text. Good for students to help remember the images in basic, high-
- Course brief:
Reading Skills: an advanced course designed to improve students’ reading skills through large quantities of material or long texts for global or general understanding, with the intention of obtaining pleasure from the text. Topic will be chosen the materials in your interests. Extensive reading is aimed at increasing your exposure to Chinese, consolidating previously learned and raising your reading speed.
- Course content:
It is designed for students who have completed Intermediate written course or with equivalent competence in Chinese writing. Students will be exposed to a wide range of expressions based on approximately 3000 additional vocabulary items with related patterns and expressions.
- Achievement:
After the 90 hours drill lesson, student will master Chinese reading and writing skills! They are expected to read and write fluently, accurately, and native likely..
Cantonese Chinese
- Cantonese Chinese - Elementary Level
- Cantonese Chinese - Intermediate Level
- Cantonese Chinese - Advance Level
### Elementary Cantonese for Newcomers from Mainland China: Quick Overview
**Course Content (Beginner Level)**
For mainland arrivals new to Cantonese: Focus on basics for daily HK life.
– Pronunciation, tones (9 tones vs Mandarin’s 4).
– Greetings, self-intros, simple chats.
– Survival skills: Food orders, directions, MTR, shopping.
– Numbers, time, dates for appointments.
– HK differences: Slang, phrases unlike Mandarin.
– Cultural tips: Local customs, politeness.
36 hours over 12 weeks; small groups or private; in-office (Central) or online (Zoom).
Fee: HK$ 440 per 45 min per session.
**Teaching Method**
Interactive and practical: Native HK trainers use role-plays, conversations, real HK scenarios. Mostly in Cantonese; customized for mainlanders; includes audio, apps, WhatsApp support. Proven with 20+ years experience.
**Time to Survival Level**
Basic skills (handle daily talks, navigation, errands without help): 8-12 weeks with regular practice. Faster in HK environment. Free level test to start.
Contact Ms. Shirley Zhang at info@businessmandarin.com.hk or WhatsApp us for a trial.
### Intermediate Cantonese for Newcomers from Mainland China: Quick Overview
**Course Content (Intermediate Level)**
For those with basics: Builds skills for better daily and work life in HK.
– Advanced tones and slang practice.
– Conversations: Social chats, work talks, complaints.
– Practical scenarios: Banking, housing, job interviews.
– Time, dates, directions in detail.
– HK vs Mainland differences: Idioms, customs.
– Cultural depth: Local festivals, etiquette.
36 hours over 12 weeks; small groups or private; in-office (Central/) or online (Zoom).
Fee: HK$ 440 per 45 min per session.
**Teaching Method**
Interactive and practical: Native HK trainers use role-plays, discussions, HK examples. Mostly in Cantonese; tailored for mainlanders; includes audio, apps, WhatsApp support. Proven with 20+ years experience.
**Time to Survival Level**
Good daily fluency (handle errands, chats, simple work without issues): 12-24 weeks with regular practice. Faster in HK setting. Free level test to check.
Contact Ms. Shirley Zhang at info@businessmandarin.com.hk or WhatsApp us for a trial.
**Advanced Cantonese for Newcomers from Mainland China: Quick Overview**
**Course Content (Advanced Level)**
For those with good basics: Focus on fluent, natural Cantonese for work and full daily life in HK.
– Natural speed, slang, and local accents.
– Advanced talks: Work meetings, negotiations, complaints.
– Real HK scenarios: Banking, medical, legal, renting.
– Media: News, TV, songs, social media.
– Deep differences: HK Cantonese vs Mandarin, idioms, humour.
– Cultural mastery: Local customs, festivals, business etiquette.
36 hours over 12 weeks; small groups or private; in-office (Central) or online (Zoom).
Fee: HK$ 440 per 45 min per session.
**Teaching Method**
Interactive and practical: Native HK trainers use role-plays, discussions, and real HK examples. Mostly in Cantonese; tailored for mainlanders; includes audio, apps, WhatsApp support. Proven with 20+ years experience.
**Time to Expert Proficiency Level**
Full fluency (confident in work, media, complex talks, no language stress): 12-24 weeks with regular practice. Faster in HK environment. Free level test to check.
Contact Ms. Shirley Zhang at info@businessmandarin.com.hk or WhatsApp us for a trial.
Corporation Training
### Corporate Business Mandarin Training at Excel Learning Centre
At Excel Learning Centre in Hong Kong, we specialize in customized Business Mandarin courses for corporations, helping your team communicate effectively in Greater China markets. With over 20 years of experience training major organizations, we deliver practical, results-oriented programs available in-office (Central) or online.
**Course Content**
Tailored to your industry (e.g., finance, tech, trade): Covers pronunciation, business vocabulary, meetings, negotiations, emails, presentations, and cultural etiquette. Levels from beginner (survival basics) to advanced (expert strategies).
**Teaching Methodology**
Interactive and personalized: Native Beijing trainers use role-plays, real scenarios, and digital tools like apps and WhatsApp support. Classes focus on immersion, with small groups or one-on-one sessions.
**Working Procedures**
– **Initial Analysis**: We start with a free needs assessment to understand your team’s goals and challenges.
– **Pre-Course Assessment**: Individual level tests to place employees correctly.
– **Tailor-Made Materials**: Custom PDFs, audio, and resources based on your business needs.
– **Quality Control**: Ongoing trainer evaluations and class observations.
– **Performance Monitoring**: Regular progress reports, quizzes, and feedback.
– **Post-Course Service**: Follow-up support, refresher sessions, and certificates.
Pricing is customized and determined after the initial analysis—contact us for a quote.
For more details or to schedule an assessment, reach Ms. Shirley Zhang at info@businessmandarin.com.hk or WhatsApp us for a trial.
English Language
- English for the Professional
- Speak English With Confidence: English Speaking Course
- Mastering Job Interview English | Get Your Dream Job
### English for Professionals: How to Write a Professional Business Letter
**Course Content**
For busy professionals: Learn basics of business letters in English.
– Structure: Greeting, body, closing.
– Tone: Formal, clear, polite.
– Key types: Inquiries, complaints, proposals.
– Common phrases: Openings, requests, endings.
– Grammar tips: Avoid errors, use active voice.
– HK focus: Local business examples.
12 hours over 4 weeks; small groups or private; in-office (Central) or online (Zoom).
Fee: HK$ 550 per 45 min session.
**Teaching Method**
Practical and hands-on: Native English trainers use examples, writing exercises, feedback. Customized for your job; includes templates, apps, WhatsApp support. Proven with 20+ years experience.
**Time to Proficiency**
Write basic letters confidently: 4-8 weeks with practice. Faster if using English daily. Free level test to start.
Contact Ms. Shirley Zhang at info@businessmandarin.com.hk or WhatsApp us for a trial.
###Speak English With Confidence: English Speaking Course
**Course Content**
For mainland newcomers or professionals: Build speaking skills for HK daily life and work.
– Pronunciation, accents, intonation.
– Greetings, small talk, self-intros.
– Daily scenarios: Ordering food, directions, shopping.
– Work basics: Meetings, phone calls, emails.
– Confidence boosters: Role-plays, presentations.
– Cultural tips: HK English vs standard.
36 hours over 12 weeks; small groups or private; in-office (Central) or online (Zoom).
Fee: HK$ 550 per 45 min session.
**Teaching Method**
Interactive and supportive: Native English trainers use conversations, games, feedback. Mostly in English; customized for you; includes audio, apps, WhatsApp support. Proven with 20+ years experience.
**Time to Confidence Level**
Speak comfortably in basics (chats, errands, simple work): 8-12 weeks with practice. Faster in HK setting. Free level test to start.
Contact Ms. Shirley Zhang at info@businessmandarin.com.hk or WhatsApp us for a trial.
### Mastering Job Interview English: Get Your Dream Job
**Course Content**
For mainland newcomers or professionals: Prep for HK job interviews in English.
– Common questions: “Tell me about yourself,” strengths/weaknesses.
– Answers: Clear, confident responses with examples.
– Body language: Eye contact, posture, gestures.
– Vocab: Job terms, industries (e.g., finance, tech).
– Mock interviews: Practice sessions, feedback.
– Cultural tips: HK employer expectations.
36 hours over 12 weeks; small groups or private; in-office (Central/TST) or online (Zoom).
Fee: HK$ 650 per 45 min session.
**Teaching Method**
Interactive and targeted: Native English trainers use role-plays, recordings, critiques. Customized for your background; includes templates, apps, WhatsApp support. Proven with 20+ years experience.
**Time to Proficiency**
Ace interviews (answer fluently, impress recruiters): 8-12 weeks with practice. Faster if job hunting in HK. Free level test to start.
Contact Ms. Shirley Zhang at info@businessmandarin.com.hk or WhatsApp us for a trial.