What is the best way to learn business Chinese?

The best way to learn business Chinese is with the unique long-term memory learning method of 17 Minute Languages. You learn all the vocabulary playfully within daily tasks and repeat them systematically until they are stored in your long-term memory. This way the vocabulary stays in your memory for a long time. So you will comfortably acquire the complete business vocabulary in Chinese step by step.

What are the best tips for learning business Chinese?

Learn at every opportunity with the Chinese business course from 17 Minute Languages, even on the go with your smartphone. Use the association method to remember vocabulary even faster. Start speaking as early as possible by using what you have learned. The daily tasks make learning feel like a game, so you will easily integrate the language course into your daily routine.

How long does it take to learn business Chinese?

To learn business Chinese, 17 minutes a day is enough to achieve good results. If you invest one hour a day, you can learn the entire course content within 7 weeks with the optimised learning methods of 17 Minute Languages. You will be helped by the association learning method and superlearning techniques also integrated in the language course.

What is the fastest way to learn business Chinese?

The fastest way to learn business Chinese is to study every day with the optimised daily tasks from 17 Minute Languages. Use the association method to memorise words even faster and better. With the new superlearning technology, you will progress 32% faster and be able to concentrate better. 17 Minute Languages' unique long-term memory learning method means what you've learned stays in your memory for a long time.

How can you teach yourself business Chinese?

First of all, you need motivation and self-discipline to learn a new language. The business Chinese course helps you with this. The varied daily tasks motivate you and you don't have to worry about learning times. The right self-study learning methods are also important. With the unique long-term memory learning method and the new superlearning technology, you will progress 32% faster. Use opportunities in your environment to practise, read simple texts in the foreign language or watch films or series in the language.

Can I try the Chinese business course for free?

Yes. 17 Minute Languages offers a free trial version: you can test the Chinese course for free and without any obligation before you order.

Is there a money-back guarantee?

Yes. You are protected by our 31-day money-back guarantee: test the language course without any risk. If you are not completely satisfied, we will refund 100% of the purchase price. You pay once – there is no subscription.

Business Chinese for work & career + B2–C2 + no subscription required (2026)

Business Course Chinese part I:
Basic knowledge for work

This business basics course covers:

Filling in Chinese forms correctly:
To fill in forms in Chinese properly, you need to know the terms.
Your basic business course covers them.

Writing professional emails in Chinese:
How do I start an email or letter with the right greeting?
How do I sign off correctly in an email?
What is a good first sentence for a business email?
How do I write an out-of-office message in Chinese for my email software?
The course gives you many ready-to-use phrases for emails, with real examples from work.

Phone calls in Chinese:
You learn how to state your requests and concerns.
Example sentences show you how to say what you want on the phone.
You also learn how to end a call in a natural, polite way.
There are also examples of professional voicemail messages in Chinese.

Researching information on a topic:
You learn how to give work orders for research and how to present the results.
You also learn how to find solutions when accidents or problems occur.

Small talk in Chinese:
You don't always want to talk about work with colleagues, managers or customers.
Sooner or later, small talk comes up.
This business course shows you how to make small talk in Chinese.
This helps you represent your company with confidence.
The course covers common topics:
Weather, sport and entertainment, art and culture, and family.
You also learn the words to introduce yourself and others in a friendly way.
And you learn how to welcome guests in Chinese and ask questions in Chinese.

Handling orders:
You learn how to place orders in Chinese, deal with offers and make offers to potential customers yourself.
You also learn how to deal with delivery problems.

Making appointments with colleagues, managers or customers:
You learn the words and phrases you need to make appointments in Chinese.
You also learn how to book appointments and reschedule them politely.

Help with writing business letters in Chinese:
You learn the right form of address for Chinese business letters.
You get tips on how to begin your letter.
You see examples of good opening sentences.
Many sample phrases help you explain what you need.

Everyday work in every job – tackling problems and finding solutions:
How do you tackle a problem?
How do you suggest a solution?
How do you organise who does which task?

Key vocabulary for meetings and conferences:
You learn how to present a meeting agenda and how to take minutes in Chinese.
You learn how to add your own points to a discussion in Chinese.
In discussions, you often need the words to give your opinion politely and to argue for your position.

With part I of the Business Course, you learn to talk about business in Chinese with confidence.
The course contains over 500 lines of text and 650 words.

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Business Course part II:
Job application and working abroad

Would you like to apply for a job in China?
Do you want to work for Chinese companies?
Are you unsure where to start?

Part II of the Business Course covers job applications and working abroad.

If you are new to the topic, it gives you practical training, and if you are more advanced, it works as a clear quick reference.

With this Chinese business course, you learn over 300 sentences and phrases and over 650 words.

The course covers these topics:

Read and understand job adverts in Chinese:
If you are looking for a job in China or want to work for Chinese companies, start with the job adverts.
The course gives you the words and many example sentences you need to understand them.

Writing your CV in Chinese:
Are you writing your CV in Chinese right now?
This course gives you the key words and useful phrases.

Help with the text of your application:
Would you like to explain why you fit the job?
Do you want to write about your qualifications, your motivation and your interest in the job?
This course teaches you many typical sentences for your Chinese job application.

Applying for an internship in China:
You get many suggestions to help you write your application.
You learn how to explain why you want an internship abroad.
You also get help with reading internship adverts:

What does the company require?
What is expected of me?
What does the company offer me?

More confidence in your interview:
Your application worked and you've been invited to an interview.
The interview will most likely be in Chinese.
This business course helps you prepare for it.
You see questions that are often asked in interviews.
And you get many ideas for how to answer them.

The interview went well and you'll soon start at your new workplace.
To make your first days easier, the course gives you more useful words and sentences in Chinese.

How Chinese companies are organised:
At a new company, there is a lot to learn in the first days and weeks.
We help make your first days at the new Chinese company easier:
You find words and phrases that help you understand how your new workplace is structured and organised.

Words for office furniture, equipment and supplies:
A separate lesson covers office furniture, equipment and supplies.

Chinese words and sentences for 'working on the computer':
If you work on a computer, you need the basic words for using it.
You learn the key words for hardware and software.
Example sentences show you how to describe computer problems in Chinese and how to write work orders for colleagues.

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Business Course Chinese part III:
Communication for common situations at work in Chinese

Part III of the Chinese Business Course trains your communication skills at work, with realistic examples.

You learn over 480 sentences and 760 words.

A successful business dinner in China:
A business dinner can help decide whether you win a contract.
To help you prepare, the course gives you suitable words and many key phrases.
You learn words for welcoming your guest at the restaurant and ordering food and drink in Chinese.

Making your case in Chinese:
To hold your own at work, you need to be able to express opinions in Chinese politely.
You learn how to assess other people's opinions and how to respond to constructive criticism.

Words and phrases for anyone working in customer service:
You get the words and phrases you need for daily contact with Chinese-speaking customers.

Giving presentations in Chinese:
Presenting clearly and convincingly is an important skill at work.
This section gives you ideas for preparing, opening and closing a talk or presentation.
You get phrases to introduce and sum up your findings in Chinese.
Real-life examples also show you how to give a consultant feedback on their presentation.

On a business trip in China:
The course gives you tips for organising your trip to China.
You also learn useful terms and phrases for entering the country and for your stay in China.

Trade fairs in China – good to know:
Topics include signing up for a convention and booking and organising a stand at a trade fair in China.
The course also includes many practical words and sentences for conversations at trade fairs.

Key points for meetings in Chinese:
Are meetings in Chinese a big part of your working day?
Then you will find useful ideas for your next meeting here.
You learn how to give your opinion in Chinese and how to report on the status of projects and tasks.

Chinese terms for organising and running a project:
This course helps you organise a team project.
You learn words to introduce yourself as project leader or team member.
You also learn how to plan and organise the project and assign key tasks.

Dealing with warnings, reminders and complaints:
Whether you write a reminder for your company or have to deal with one, the course gives you the words and typical phrases.

Selling in Chinese:
You get tips on how to approach and talk to customers, and how to present a product's benefits and features.

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business Chinese with long-term memory method

Natural Chinese – recorded by professional Chinese speakers

All sentences and words in the three business courses were recorded by professional Chinese voice actors.
So you hear professionally recorded Chinese in every lesson.
Listening to real speech helps you learn how words and whole sentences are pronounced.

You can listen to each word and sentence and repeat it as often as you like.

In every learning and test mode, you can have words and phrases played automatically.

How 17 Minute Languages helps you remember

Learning a language takes effort:
It is easy to forget what you have already learnt.

With the long-term memory method, each word comes back just before you would forget it.
If you still know it, it moves on.

The Business Course takes the hard parts of learning seriously and makes them easier to follow.

The software is built around a few simple principles.
You learn words in topic groups, together with related words.
All content is sorted by topic and specialist field.
The topics follow a logical order.

New words come in small groups of seven.
A small group is easier to take in than a long list.
So each lesson unit contains seven words from the vocabulary lists.

Frequently asked questions about the Chinese business course

What is a good way to learn business Chinese?
A practical way to learn business Chinese is to use the long-term memory method from 17 Minute Languages.
You practise the business words in daily tasks. Each word comes back just before you would forget it.
If you still know it, it moves on – so the words stick.
Step by step, you build your business Chinese vocabulary.
What are useful tips for learning business Chinese?
1. Practise with the Chinese business course whenever you can, including on your smartphone.
2. Use the association method to remember new words more easily.
3. Use new phrases early, even in short sentences.
4. Daily tasks give you a simple routine and help you keep going.
How long does it take to learn business Chinese?
The Chinese business course is designed for 17 minutes a day.
The time you need depends on your starting level and how often you practise.
The course also includes Superlearning music: calm background music that helps you focus. You can switch it off.
How can I learn business Chinese faster?
To make faster progress in business Chinese, practise every day with the daily tasks from 17 Minute Languages.
Use the association method to memorise words more easily.
You can also use Superlearning music, which is calm background music for focused practice.
The long-term memory method repeats what you have learnt, so the words can stick.
Can I teach myself business Chinese?
Yes. You need motivation and regular practice to learn on your own.
The business Chinese course gives you a clear structure.
Daily tasks show you what to do next.
The right self-study methods also matter.
The long-term memory method and optional Superlearning music support regular practice.
Use opportunities around you to practise, read simple texts, or watch films and series in the language.
Can I try the Chinese business course for free?
Yes. 17 Minute Languages offers a free trial version:
You can test the Chinese course for free and without obligation before you order.
Is there a money-back guarantee?
Yes. You are protected by our 31-day money-back guarantee:
Try the language course without financial risk.
If you are not completely satisfied, we will refund 100% of the purchase price.
You pay once – there is no subscription.