SA Tourism: Time to learn Mandarin

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For further information, please contact Chloe Camilleri at chloe@satic.com.au

The information below is provided as reference for those who have already registered. This service is provided by InfoTec Communications.

No longer can we rely on the koala to attract Chinese visitors to South Australia. 

If SA operators want a slice of the multi billion dollar pie that is the Chinese tourist market we need to become more innovative and operators who want to grow in the China market need to be aware of the motivations and expectations of Chinese travellers.

Chinese Language and Cultural Advice is delivering a ten-hour course, Beginner’s Mandarin Language, specifically designed for the South Australian tourism industry that enables adult learners of any age to quickly begin to understand and speak Mandarin, useable in everyday life.

Course content includes:

• Pronunciation of names and using titles
• Greetings (formal and informal)
• Food and beverage vocabulary
  
• Numbers, times, days of the week, months of the year
  
• Commonly used verbs such as ‘have’, ‘want’, ‘like’
  
• Commonly used measure words such as ‘bottle’ and ‘cup’
• Colours
• Giving directions
• Commonly used questions such as ‘where?’ ‘what?’ and ‘why?’
• Other useful words and phrases such as ‘please be seated’

"Leonie was excellent. Definitely knows the Chinese market. She gave specific recommendations on how to be market ready for the Chinese visitor."

- Testimonial from the 2011 SA Tourism: Surviving & Thriving Conference

About the CLCA

Chinese Language and Cultural Advice was formed in 1998 to provide Chinese cultural and language services to companies and organisations doing business with, or seeking to do business with the Greater China Region.

After living in the Greater China Region for several years, Managing Director Leonie McKeon's practical hands on experience provides a unique platform to help Australian's understand Chinese language and culture.

This 2-day class is limited to ten seats to ensure each participant has maximum attention. Course participants will also receive a CD to take home.

Please note:

• Investment includes lunch, morning and afternoon tea each day; a comprehensive workshop booklet and CD
• If minimum numbers are not met, you will receive notification of the cancelled event and receive a reimbursement of your payment 
• If you should cancel within 6 days of the scheduled course, you will not be refunded.

For more details, please contact Chloe Camilleri (SATIC Training and Events Coordinator) on 8110 0128 or chloe@satic.com.au