What a “Focused” Corporate Chinese Language Course? The high ROI training program that helped us a lot This is our true story about attending an extensive Corporate Chinese language course. This happened at a famous Chinese language institute, few years back. The outcome was more than our expectations. You must be interested in how it all happened? …Friends, just hold your horse here. Prior to sharing the experience, first why not I tell you: What was the idea behind the scene? Well, in favor of studying new languages, a lot has been already uttered and jotted down by the writers, world-wide. You know it. All may be true, as nobody can ignore the importance, and the thrill factor in a language learning quest. However, I would rather like to elaborate on, even a refined idea here. It is beyond just the importance of being a polyglot. That idea was inculcated in me by a quote: The Focused language learning is one of the best type of investments in a human’s life. By the way, these wisdom words are not mine; I just borrowed from the core trainer of that corporate program, Mr. Asim Qadri; the founder and CEO of Axinstitute or Chinese Language in Karachi, Pakistan. With more than a decade in teaching Corporate Chinese, and overall two plus decades in corporate and university academics, he has a knack of teaching functional Chinese language swiftly. What a professional trainer he is, ma sha Allah. I believe, if assimilated well, his visionary quote is very powerful. On any given day no wonder, if some smart men get moved with these words; and get set to learn Chinese language, then they would certainly make a difference; in their business, carrier and studies.
How? Here I go to unfold Firstly, it would be a great example of Focused Learning. You see, in our corporate life, isn’t it the targeted approach that matters most? Yes, it is. Secondly, studying a language for the sake of inner satisfaction does give the learner a feeling of achievement too, however the monetary return may not necessary be part of the package. But if you set your goal to learn certain language for either a business boast, or professional skill development, or to fulfill higher studies need; as we learn a commercial language like English … than it would mean a lot. Like it meant for me. This is because when we are interacting with our
Chinese counterparts, inevitability Mandarin Chinese becomes the de facto Business Language. Naturally, most of them feel at home when you converse them in their language. Above all when they are not well versed in English. This is the case of the Chinese friends at large. The wise minds know that our modern time is a Skill-based Era. It simply means that without having the thirst of skill-learning and applying, nobody can stand tall in today's dynamic markets. Therefore many far-sighted businessmen & professionals are now all set to learn Chinese language; especially some practical Corporate Chinese course. Be it in form of online Mandarin lessons during a Private Chinese course in personalized format or in a group setting. Some have already completed such programs and are reaping the fruits; like my team. It is a common knowledge now that Pakistan is a major partner in CPEC; and Pakistani businesses future growth options will immensely increase when we will put our targeted efforts to learn Chinese language skill.
What was my take-home after the corporate course? With this backdrop in mind, my dear friends read on about my experience; how we are benefitted after completing this Focused Corporate Chinese Language Course? To answer this question, if I would have to respond in just a single sentence, I would surely say:
This Corporate Chinese language course has enabled my team to do business swifter and more efficiently across the big Chinese markets. In retrospect, my interest in attending Mandarin lessons at this Chinese language institute increased when I saw Axinstitute at top positions in Google search; I cross checked multiple times. During my pre-enrolment homework; during the net search, I thoroughly checked their learners’ feedbacks and the rating they gave… wow mostly 5-star. My decision was obvious. I have just to select one option out of: Corporate Private Chinese and the Group Chinese language course. I opted for the later for myself and my team. We got registered. This was in fact a well-tested Standard program offered by Axinstitute, in June-July 2018. This 60hour spell of online Mandarin Lessons & a hands-on workshop at Axinstitute was attended by three different corporate teams, collectively 16 nominees. In our team were myself leading my group of five. The format was hybrid; customized as per our need that is 10% on a physical location at the Shahrae Faisal, Karachi Campus, and 90% online in live classes.
The course started, and just within two hourly sessions, the engaging and friendly teaching style over there, seamlessly demolished for us the common barriers to language acquisition. These internal learning barriers which learners usually have. It was real pleasant surprise. It proved to us that at least the functional Chinese Language is not difficult to learn. These surprises continued all through the end of course. Our learning and our confidence in its application later was all on ascending curve. Today, I feel like jot down here for you the outcome by the end: 1. Firstly, this targeted program where mainly we were there to learn Mandarin online, was all very interactive live sessions. Which means our commutation hassle was least pertaining to that superb online classes. 2. Although this was a corporate Chinese course in group setting, yet everyone received individual attention from the training team, as if we are into a Private Chinese Corporate course. We enjoyed equal opportunities of class participation throughout. 3. It enabled us to communicate in our business and social situations; it happened in no time. 4. Our ability to connect with clients directly is now at next level. 5. It reduced misunderstanding possibilities with our Chinese counterparts; smoothened our communications. 6. We can safely say that we have acquired insights into fundamentals of Chinese culture and values; especially their business culture. 7. With the help of this Corporate Chinese Language course, now my team is on an elevated pedestal, so understanding Chinese purchasing and selling behaviors has become easier. 8. It has strengthened communications with my branch offices in China. 9. After this loaded Mandarin online Program, now we know very well about OBOR or BRI; their value as the game changers worldwide, and especially CPEC’s importance for Pakistani Businesses; and opportunities within. 10. During the workshop session which was part of this Corporate Chinese Course, we learned to use common business vocabulary and phrases, all in our benefit. This was through spells of role plays which were part of the program, especially that workshop, which was held at this amazing Chinese language institute. 11. The growth trajectory is obvious for us now; and we are expecting for more, in sha Allah.
12. Bottom line: In doing business with the Chinese, now we have a clear competitive edge over our competitors.
During this eventful course, we also had fruitful interaction and networking with other course mates. They were corporate nominees from diverse industries; with different portfolios like: The Bosses and executive from banks, manufacturing, trading and service industries. They were sales marketing teams, IT professionals, engineers, procurement guys, customer service staff, and others.
Conclusion In my opinion this worthy course fulfills corporate sectors standard and specialized needs of companies who are into business with Chinese, or planning to do it in future. I know that very many organizations have realized the benefits of knowing Language & culture of world’s fastest-growing economy. These are the firms who are looking to expand businesses with China and the Chinese; ultimately widen their customer base, or vender-base. When it comes to the Corporate Chinese Language programs, Axinstitute have already trained several individual businessmen, corporate inhouse groups, or their in individual nominees. To name a few: afiniti (a famous US-based software enterprise), IOdigital (digital media house), Kansai Paints (Japanese company), Ecommerce Gateway (Int’l Exhibiters), Air China, Amreli Steels, UBL, Azal (project managers), Dawlance, Service Long March Tyres, Fatima Fertilizers, KElectric, plus a big list of individuals from different industries.
Postscript This blog I have written as my humble feedback after completing and getting benefitted this great corporate program. And I am doing it after quite a sometime. I highly recommended this Corporate Chinese language course for the organizations who are willing to invest time and money to learn Mandarin online. In my experience, the ROI of the program is really very good.
The great thing is that for three years, Axinstitute for Chinese Language is global now. They can be reached at www.axinstitute.com .
About the blogger: Engr Bashir Ahmed Zeeshan Has completed an extensive Corporate Chinese Courses at Axinstitute for Chinese Language. A Technical Consultant & Trainer / Sr. IP Telecom Professional / Multi-cloud Enthusiast Website BAZTechKnow