The importance of China as an economic power is growing constantly on, even for Switzerland. The question is whether the Chinese language will gain influence.
China is Switzerland one of the most important export and importing countries in the world. And trade with the Middle Kingdom is continuing to rise steadily. Should we now start to learn Chinese ?
Cultural and language barriers
Especially in the business world can lead to misunderstandings of cultural and linguistic barriers. can only succeed in business but who also understands itself. Of course English is still the business language number 1, but it is a sign of respect and interest, if you speak at least a few words of the language of the business partner and also know something about manners and customs decision. This means even recognize pitfalls and cope better.
In the U.S., children are already learning Chinese
records in the U.S. today from the trend of Chinese occupies an important place in the future, because there parents send their children at a young age in language teaching. For us it is still not sure where, but we also increases the awareness that those who work internationally should be compared to know something. A language course in Beijing , Shanghai or Qingdao suggests the possibility of two flies with one stone: You learn the same language and know the culture. have
Not too great expectations
But if you want to learn something more Chinese, must allow for enough time. Not only the spelling of the character is special, and that the emphasis of individual words in the Chinese language takes an important role (depending on the emphasis a word can have different meanings). After about 4 weeks can be formulated first rudimentary sentences. cause After about 12 weeks, a simple conversation.
