Building Relationships Through Courtesy
Combined with one-on-one coaching, this integrated culture and language program equips professionals new to the Chinese business context with essential norms of courtesy, communication, and workplace interaction.
Participants learn how to develop courtesy-driven strategies to strengthen collaboration, build trust, and create a positive relationship with Chinese business stakeholders.
Open to all; no prior Mandarin study is required. LC Business Bridge will place participants into appropriate learning groups based on an assessment of their current language competence.
Program Topics
Module 1
General Introduction
WEEK 1— Culture: Culture & Language Overview
WEEK 2— Language: Self-introduction, Basic Product & Service Introductions
Module 2
Office Culture
WEEK 3— Culture: Build Collaborative Relationships
WEEK 4— Language: Use Appropriate Words to Show Respect & Express Compassion and Support
Module 3
Meetings
WEEK 5— Culture: Drive Effective Meeting Outcomes
WEEK 6— Language: Apply Courtesy, Compliments, and Encouraging Words to Reinforce Relationships, Seek Agreement, & Ask for Action
Module 4
Business Socials
WEEK 7— Culture: Build Interpersonal Relationships Through Social Activities
WEEK 8— Language: Extend Invitations, Ask for Opinions, Express Time and Location Using Past & Future tenses
Module 5
Formal Business Dinners
WEEK 9— Culture: Strengthen Relationships & Achieve Desired Objectives
WEEK 10— Language: Deliver a Brief Speech, Express Appreciation, & Order Preferred Food and Drinks
Graduate Benefits
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Enjoy 15% off for all future program registrations
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Access to the LC Alumni Language Lab during the program period
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Upon completion of four Open Tailored or Customized Programs, earn Alumni status.
Alumni will gain exclusive access to the Alumni Weekly Language Lab, designed to enhance further Mandarin proficiency through guided practice sessions led by experienced instructors or distinguished alumni.
More Details
Instructor
Nina Yu, MBA, Senior Instructor for Business Culture
Program Fee
Delivery Format
Program Schedule
$1,800- includes 10-week program, a one-on-one coaching session, and all course materials.
This program is delivered virtually via Zoom over ten weeks.
Each module consists of one culture session and one language session, each 1 hour.
Program Dates
April 2 - June 4, 2026
Time
Tuesdays, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (American EST)
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellations when cancelling 30 days or more before program start date. For other situations or information about transferring to a different program, please read the
