Mandarin Chinese Orientation Course

This full-time language training offers a one-week introduction into one of more than 70 local languages. It serves as an orientation training for beginners. During this introduction course you will gain basic knowledge and understanding of the selected language. This will set the foundation for your communication in your selected local language, help you to find your way around your new location and establish relations with your cooperation partners more easily.

In this course you will work on the following topics:

• Important phrases for everyday life
• Characteristics and structural attributes of the local language
• Important aspects of pronunciation
• Reflection on intercultural and gender-related aspects