7 Benefits of Learning Chinese 

Learn the language AND the culture. Learning Mandarin Chinese is an excellent way to learn new knowledge and experience in a professional environment. By exploring different cultural values, beliefs and practices; enables you to learn different perspectives.  

• Self-awareness

Understand that all cultures are different but have their own values.

• Appreciate difference

We may be different in appearance, but we are one human race. Agree to disagree, but respect the difference. 

•  Connect

Make an effort to have conversations with people from different cultural backgrounds. Listen to their stories and experiences without being critical or judgmental. Ask questions, build relationships and take a genuine interest in what it means to be from another culture. This will not only help you to broaden your worldview but also help you to show respect for cultural differences.

• Educate

Avoid unnecessary misunderstandings that would affect your first impressions and/or company image. We need to know the culture and understand the practice so that we could collaborate better. 

With the introduction of the Belt and Road Policy in the past several years, China has strengthened its trade partnership with European countries. The Chinese language possesses significant importance and provides massive career and business opportunities.

With the rapid development in global economic and financial markets, China has increasingly turned its attention toward international markets. Increasingly Chinese economic and trade share accounts today for a major part of world trade volume. China's trade partners have grown in demand. 

Adapt to local needs by employing local staff. 

Say "No more" to high cost translations, interpreters and awkward computer-generated translations. 

Be in control of your business conversations and dealings.  

Build and maintain good life-long relationships. Surprise your friend by saying some Chinese phrases.

If you said it right, you have impressed them and earned their respect. 

If you said it wrong, well, what's wrong with sharing a joke with your friend? 

If you are looking to pursue better job opportunities or climb a higher career position, being multi-lingual definitely adds value to your application.  The more skilled you are, the more valuable you may be to the company.