Purpose of the course -
This course is aimed at Business Travelers who need just a quick lesson on language, words, phrases, and customs while they are traveling in China and Taiwan. The prototypical student may not ever want to learn Chinese, but they need a quick lesson (or 22) in getting around. The course also emphasizes historical backgrounds of customs, courtesies, and useful ice-breakers for conversation. This is not a Beginner's Chinese course, but there is an introduction into tones and grammar of the Chinese language. The goal of Teacher Nikita's course is to teach vocabulary and useful phrases for impressing, entertaining, and conversing while you are on your business trip.
This course is perfect for the business traveler who does not have time to take language lessons, but still wants to learn useful vocabulary. Since it's all online, watch it from the Airport Terminal, Hotel Room, or any other convenient online location. Each course is 15-30 minutes long...made for a quick lesson. And, since this course is presented on the foundation of the Teacherjames.com Social Education Platform, you can always find Teacher Nikita anytime by sending her a private message from your student account. Say you are currently in China and need some extra help in Course 15 "Negotiating the Business Deal" because you are meeting an important client in two days. You can immediately send Teacher Nikita a Private Lesson Request and she will tutor you online 1 on 1. Unlike purchasing CDs, DVDs, or handbooks, the Teacherjames.com Professional Study Hall courses are all built for interaction. Whether it be graded homework and feedback directly from the Teacher or supplemental one on one lessons, Teacherjames.com gives you the best combination of flexiblity, price, and FLUENCY WITH FREEDOM.
Teacher Bio -
Nikita Nieh was born and raised in Taiwan. Mandarin is her first language. Her interest in western culture lead her to choose English literature as her major in the University. After receiving a bachelor degree from Chinese Culture University, she went to New Zealand to study further for her Graduate Diploma in Translation Studies in Auckland University. Her past experience includes online teaching, developing language learning materials, translating and simultaneous interpreting.
She has worked for Learning Technology (Actual Living English) for more than 4 years as a project coordinator. Her job content includes talent sourcing, budget and timeline control, and quality control of language teaching materials.
In year 2004, she was promoted to Assistant to Vice President of Learning Technology’s sister company, World Family (Disney’s World of English).
In her leisure time, she likes to stay at home and watch TV with her family. Discovery and Travel and Living channels are her all time favorites. Her star sign, Cancer, makes her really enjoy the time teaching online and playing with her pet rabbit at home.
Course Syllabus -
1. Four tones in Chinese
2. Greetings
3. Small talks
4. At the airport - checking in
5. At the airport - customs
6. At the hotel - checking in
7. At the shops - bargaining
8. At the restaurant
9. At the bank
10. Asking for directions
11. Renting a car
12. Renting an apartment
13. At the hospital
14. At the pharmacy
15. Negotiating about the price
16. Closing a deal
17. Business meal
18. Business talk on the phone
19. Trade show Chinese
20. Confirming things with business partner
21. Giving Gifts
22. Chinese Holidays
Resources -
All the PDF Slides used in this course can be found in the TeacherJames Filing Cabinet. They are free to download for any Teacherjames teacher or student.
