Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why learn Mandarin?
Learning Mandarin enables you to understand and learn the national language of China and its people. The language also acts as a dialect and/or a second language to several South East Asian nations.

2. Is Chinese grammar difficult?
The Grammar structure in the Chinese language is practical and simple. The grammar structure is related to the particular way of Chinese thinking. Chinese is known to be often easier to learn than the Western languages, such as English and French.

3. Is there a Chinese alphabet?
No, Chinese expression form is characters, however Chinese has an alphabet system called "Pin Yin" which is a phonetic system defining the pronunciation of characters.

4. Does everyone in China understand Mandarin?
Mandarin, which is also called Chinese Putonghua is the national language of China. Putonghua is followed by provincial Chinese dialects such as Cantonese and Shanghainese. In all educational institutions throughout China, Mandarin(Putonghua) is the medium language of instruction.

5. What is the focus of the programme?
Our programme at" Mandarin Connection" focuses on the usage of practical Mandarin, to provide students with basic language skills needed to function in contemporary China. The programme's method enables students to maximize retention when understanding the language. We aim to assist professionals in strengthening their communication skills while practicing business in China.

6. I have frequent commitments, will this course be flexible for me?
Yes, Mandarin Connection provides good flexibility to suit professionals who are on the move with hectic work schedules. By learning with us, students are able to practice and seek extra help outside of the classroom from their instructors; through fax or e-mail.

7. Why learn at "Mandarin Connection"?
"Mandarin Connection" has achieved excellent standards from our Training Method. Hence, has allowed our students tp learn effectively and take what they learned to new heights, with in a short period of time. Delivering quality and flexibility is why our institute is training prominent companies such as LVMH Asia Pacific, Swire Group, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Allen and Ovary and Morgan Stanley to name a few.