Understanding the culture behind the language
Speaking the words is only part of it. These courses focus on the unwritten rules, the etiquette and expectations that shape how people actually communicate, so you're never just translating, you're genuinely understanding.
Working in China
Office relationships, meeting etiquette, how hierarchy and respect actually show up in daily working life, and the small customs around things like gift-giving or business dining that can otherwise catch people out.
- Meeting and workplace etiquette
- Understanding hierarchy and relationships at work
- The customs behind gifts, dining, and introductions
Making Friends
How friendships actually form, the social customs around hospitality, and the everyday conversation habits that help you build genuine connections rather than staying a polite outsider.
- Social customs and everyday etiquette
- How hospitality and generosity work in practice
- Natural conversation, not textbook small talk
Dating in China
The customs and expectations around dating and relationships, including the role family often plays, and the small gestures and etiquette that mean something quite different than they might elsewhere.
- Dating customs and expectations
- Family and relationships
- The etiquette behind gestures and gift-giving
