We Chinese Training
Programs ›› Designed for different goals, levels, and real-world uses of Chinese.
We Mandarin Chinese Training Programs
From daily team interactions to cross-departmental coordination — build the Mandarin fluency needed to communicate clearly and confidently across your organization in China and beyond.
Client meetings, negotiations, proposals, and partner engagement — develop the professional Mandarin needed to build trust and drive business outcomes in Chinese-speaking markets.
Targeted preparation for HSK, TOCFL, BCT, and other qualifications — build both test-taking ability and the real-world Mandarin that underpins it.
All Mandarin Chinese training at We is structured around these three pillars.
Together, they cover the full range of Mandarin proficiency needed to succeed in today's China-engaged workplace.
Mandarin built for the work your people actually do
The Mandarin required in today's China-engaged workplace goes far beyond textbook phrases. It includes the ability to build relationships internally, engage clients and partners externally, and navigate the cultural nuance that defines how business gets done in Chinese-speaking contexts. We Languages designs Mandarin training around the real communication demands of each role — so that what is learned connects directly to performance on the job.
Each program is structured around a baseline of 12 lessons per term, with options to extend up to 36 lessons for sustained development. Whether deployed for individual contributors, team cohorts, or leadership, training is calibrated to the CEFR/HSK level and professional purpose that matter most.
Individual Training & Group Training
Individual Training
One-on-one training designed around the specific role, responsibilities, and communication gaps of each participant. Sessions focus on the scenarios that matter most — whether that's client-facing interactions, internal leadership communication, or cross-functional collaboration.
Ideal for managers, key accounts, high-potential talent, or anyone whose English directly impacts business outcomes. Training is calibrated to the individual's current level and professional context, delivering measurable improvement in the areas that count.
| Sessions | Points | Use Cases |
|---|---|---|
| 12 L | 24 pt (40 min/session) 36 pt (60 min/session) |
Client-facing communication skills Leadership & managerial English Presentation & negotiation Onboarding support for international hires Exam preparation (TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS) Targeted gap-closing |
| 24 L | 48 pt (40 min/session) 72 pt (60 min/session) |
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| 36 L | 72 pt (40 min/session) 108 pt (60 min/session) |
Group Training
Team-based training designed around shared communication goals, department needs, or organizational English proficiency targets. Group sessions build alignment across teams while developing practical English skills in a collaborative setting.
Programs can be structured around any of the three pillars — Workplace Communication, Business Communication, or Exam Preparation — and are calibrated to the group's level and operational context. Consistent team development drives measurable improvement in cross-functional and external communication.
| Sessions | Points | Program Structure |
|---|---|---|
| 12 L | 12 pt (60 min/session) 24 pt (90 min/session) |
Three-pillar framework: Workplace Communication Business Communication Exam Preparation Configurable by team level, purpose, and operational context |
| 24 L | 24 pt (60 min/session) 48 pt (90 min/session) |
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| 36 L | 36 pt (60 min/session) 72 pt (90 min/session) |
Workplace Communication Program
Build the Mandarin fluency that keeps teams aligned, informed, and moving — across departments, locations, and time zones in China-connected organizations.
Strengthen internal Mandarin communication from the ground up
From daily check-ins and handovers to cross-departmental coordination with Chinese-speaking colleagues, participants develop the Mandarin operational fluency needed to keep workflows running smoothly and reduce costly miscommunication.
Reduce misalignment and improve execution speed
Requests, confirmations, updates, escalations — the Mandarin expressions that drive accurate, timely internal communication are trained systematically, so that nothing gets lost in translation.
Progressive development that connects directly to the job
Each level is designed with the learner's current CEFR/HSK stage and day-to-day role in mind. From foundational Mandarin expressions to sophisticated workplace discourse, skills build in a way that participants can apply immediately.
Configurable by role, team, and communication need
The Mandarin demands of a frontline team differ from those of a regional manager or a cross-border HR partner. Training is designed around what each role actually requires — not a generic curriculum.
Each level program is structured as a 12-lesson term (24 points) and can be extended up to 36 lessons (72 points) in progressive terms.
Program Structure
From onboarding new hires to developing team leads — Mandarin that keeps your organization communicating clearly across China-facing operations.
Core Mandarin expressions for introductions, requests, and basic coordination
Day-to-day team coordination and internal Mandarin communication
Reporting, explaining, consulting, and sharing across teams in Mandarin
Internal alignment, complex explanation, and shared understanding in Mandarin
Advanced internal Mandarin, trust-building, and cross-cultural collaboration
Business Communication Program
Develop the Mandarin needed to build client relationships, lead negotiations, and move deals and partnerships forward with confidence in Chinese-speaking markets.
Build professional Mandarin for client and vendor-facing roles
Meetings, proposals, status updates, and negotiations — participants develop the Mandarin fluency needed to represent their organization professionally and drive outcomes with Chinese-speaking clients and partners.
Communicate in ways that build credibility and trust
Effective business Mandarin goes beyond correct tones and vocabulary. It means reading the room, navigating face (面子) and relationship dynamics (关系), and expressing ideas in ways that strengthen — not compromise — the partnership. These skills are developed in realistic China-business scenarios.
Sharpen the clarity and precision needed to close and advance
Explaining, confirming, aligning, and following up — each of these moves matters in Chinese-market communication. Training builds the Mandarin fluency to handle them accurately and efficiently, so business moves forward.
Designed for the role, not just the level
An account manager working with Chinese suppliers, a business development director entering the China market, and a procurement specialist managing Chinese vendors all have different Mandarin demands. Programs are designed around what each position actually requires.
Each level program is structured as a 12-lesson term (24 points) and can be extended up to 36 lessons (72 points) in progressive terms.
Program Structure
From first contact to long-term partnership — Mandarin built for the full arc of China-facing business communication.
Core Mandarin expressions for professional introductions and client interaction
Foundational business Mandarin for client and vendor interaction
Explaining, aligning, and building trust in external Mandarin relationships
Proposals, negotiation, and agreement-building in Mandarin
High-level business Mandarin, relationship-building, and cross-cultural collaboration
Exam Preparation Program
Grounded in real Mandarin proficiency, sharpened for test performance — and structured to make results count beyond the exam room.
Build the proficiency that scores are built on
Real-world Mandarin fluency and exam performance reinforce each other. Vocabulary, tones, characters, reading, and listening are developed as integrated skills — not isolated test items.
Use scores to make current proficiency visible
A recognized qualification such as HSK gives learners, managers, and HR teams an objective benchmark for where individuals currently stand — and a shared baseline for planning what comes next.
Create a goal structure that sustains momentum
A clear, time-bound target like an HSK level gives direction and motivation to Mandarin learning. Milestone-based planning ensures progress stays consistent and measurable.
Preparation calibrated to the exam that matters
HSK, TOCFL, BCT, and other Mandarin qualifications all have distinct formats, demands, and scoring logic. Programs are designed around the exam being taken — and the CEFR/HSK level being targeted.
Each level program is structured as a 12-lesson term (24 points) and can be extended up to 36 lessons (72 points) in progressive terms.
Program Structure
Aligned to CEFR and HSK — preparation that develops real Mandarin proficiency alongside test-taking performance.
Core Mandarin comprehension and minimal operational proficiency
Everyday operational Mandarin and independent communication
Practical professional Mandarin for workplace and business contexts
High-level business Mandarin and professional effectiveness
Professional-level Mandarin fluency, precision, and global communication
We Method & Approach
A practical Mandarin training platform designed around what each learner actually needs
Learner-Centered Training DesignWe Languages has prioritized learner-centered training design from the very beginning. This philosophy is the foundation of our proprietary Metrix method — and it shapes every Mandarin program we design.
The method allows us to structure Mandarin learning not around textbook progression or rote character memorization, but around the themes that matter most to each learner — their work, their China-market context, their goals.
What we aim for is not Mandarin that stays as knowledge, but Mandarin that learners can deploy with confidence in their real working environment.
Learning Mandarin means developing the expressive capacity to actually use it — in meetings, negotiations, and relationships — on the job.
WWW Training Design — Results in Every Session
Delivering results every session — that is We's training policy. Each session is structured around three W's so that every interaction moves the learner forward.
"Warm Up" is the preparation stage — orienting the learner's attention, comprehension, and focus so they shift into English mode.
"Work Up" is where results are produced — through understanding, practice, and real use, learning becomes performance.
"Wrap Up" consolidates the session — reviewing what was covered and organizing it in a way that carries forward into the next session.
We's WWW method is designed so that every moment of learning time translates into a result. By setting clear goals each session and achieving them step by step, small wins accumulate into measurable growth.
That accumulation sustains learner confidence and continuity — and connects directly to real-world English performance improvement.
Three W's. Every session. Reliable results.
We Language Theory — "Language Diamond"
We Languages has continually refined its learning design so that sessions don't end at the lesson — they continue to develop the learner. The result of that process is Language Diamond: a learning design theory built to develop autonomous, self-directed Mandarin learners.
What matters is that each learner is building the Mandarin that is genuinely relevant to their own work and China-facing context. When that alignment is achieved, what's learned stops being knowledge and becomes the learner's own language.
Language Diamond-based learning moves beyond pattern drilling to develop the full range of expression — opinion, emotion, fact, and values. Because content is built around learner context rather than textbook dependency, it translates directly into real communicative capability.
We Learning Structure
We designs Mandarin training for each learner, grounded in the Language Diamond framework.
Training built around each person's Mandarin purpose.
Learning at We begins with an assessment framework built on the Language Diamond. At the center of that framework is not just the language to be learned, but a clear view of what Mandarin each person actually needs.
Improving Mandarin at We is not about accumulating characters or grammar rules. It means developing the ability to express your thinking clearly in Chinese, and turning that into practical performance in your work and professional relationships.
A tailored Mandarin training program — built around each learner's purpose, role, and China-facing professional context.
We Mandarin Chinese Training Team
A Standardized Training System
We Mandarin coaches are trained practitioners certified through our proprietary PLC program. Because they operate under shared instructional principles and assessment standards, any coach can deliver consistent, quality-assured training. Progress is shared across the team, ensuring continuity and stability across every learner's Mandarin journey.
Every Coach Is a Language Learner
Every We Mandarin coach has personal experience learning a foreign language — including the challenges of tones, characters, and cultural register that make Mandarin uniquely demanding for English speakers. They can provide explanations and feedback that genuinely account for the learner's linguistic background.
Results Made Visible Every Session
Every session is structured as a result-producing process. By defining goals clearly at the start and confirming their achievement before the session ends, Mandarin learning accumulates in a way that's visible and verifiable — building confidence and continuity, and connecting directly to real-world performance improvement.
Consistent quality, experienced Mandarin coaches, and a training system built to deliver.
Coach profiles are available on the portal.
In language learning, results aren't determined by method alone. At We, we believe that who you learn from matters just as much as how you learn.
That's why we prioritize fit — matching learners with coaches based on learning needs, area of expertise, teaching experience, and multilingual background.
On the Welife learner portal, you can browse detailed Mandarin coach profiles — making it easy to identify the right match for your learning goals and China-facing professional context.
Reviewing coach information before committing means better decisions — whether for individual learners or organization-wide programs.
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Welife — Learning Management Platform
A platform for managing the Mandarin learning each person needs.
Welife is an online platform for managing each learner's Mandarin training in one place — fully tailored to their individual context.
Beyond lesson booking and progress tracking, Welife handles pre-session communication with coaches, assignment review, and learning history — everything you need to run an effective program, in one place.
For individual learners, it makes it easier to sustain and build momentum. For organizations running multiple learners, it provides visibility into progress and scheduling across the whole cohort.
Welife is the foundation that keeps learning from ending at the session — and connects it to sustained, measurable results.
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Continuity, visibility, and results — all in one platform with Welife.
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