Course content
The Certificate in Business Chinese is offered by the ICAA (International Curriculum and Assessment Agency)

The Certificate in Business Chinese course is focused on developing conversational skills in everyday and commercial matters, either in person or through communication channels. Students are introduced key skills in listening, speaking and cultural issues. Two course levels are currently being offered.

Entry level course
Unit 1: Exchanging greetings/business cards
Unit 2: Enquiring about availability for meetings/conference calls
Unit 3: Confirming meetings
Unit 4: Arriving for meetings

Level one course
Unit 1: Introductions and cordial exchanges
Unit 2: Changing scheduled meetings/conference calls
Unit 3: Directions, instructions and modes of transportation
To add flexibility two optional units are provided. Students choose one of the following:
Unit 4: Checking into a hotel
Unit 5: Buying and selling in a retail outlet

The Go-Chinese multimedia platform
The course may be delivered via the GoChinese multimedia platform. This enables students to access materials at home as well as in class to practise more. Schools and colleges may also submit their own content into the platform. GoChinese’s online tests also serve as an electronic assessment option for students seeking the certification. 

Visit the ICAA website for a tutorial and demonstration of the Go-Chinese online materials and more detailed information can be found on the GoChinese website.