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About BCT<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

What is BCT?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Business Chinese Test assesses the ability of non-native Chinese speakers to use the Chinese language in business or work environments.\u00a0 The assessment evaluates the completion of certain language tasks.<\/p>\n

It is intended to serve as a reference for companies to select and recruit employees, for schools and training institutions to organize educational activities and for students to evaluate themselves.<\/p>\n

Why BCT?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The internationally recognized BCT courses will help expand one’s professional career options. Furthermore, after successfully completing the courses, participants will be able to communicate more effectively with Chinese business partners and prepare for the official BCT exams.<\/p>\n

Unlike our HSK courses, BCT focuses completely on the Chinese language in business-related contexts.<\/p>\n

When a BCT course is completed, the participant receives a certificate of participation. The BCT certificates can be used to demonstrate your Chinese skills.<\/p>\n

After successful completion of the BCT course semi-advanced level (book 3), participants are ready to take the BCT (A) exam. The exam is not included in the course, separate registration is required.<\/p>\n

Course information<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Our online BCT courses focus on Chinese communication competencies for non-native speakers. In addition to daily social interactions, the course focuses on the application of the Chinese language in a variety of business and career-related situations.<\/p>\n

The course is practically structured and emphasizes listening and speaking skills over reading and writing skills.<\/p>\n

The course is intended for people with a busy schedule who operate in an international (business) environment that is related to China but may find it difficult to participate in standard classroom-based education.<\/p>\n

The BCT courses use three textbooks. Each book consists of 20 units consisting of learning content presented using a modern design. Each unit consists of 3 short dialogues, new vocabulary, a short reading passage, and exercises. At the end of the course, a representative test is offered for evaluation.<\/p>\n

The course consists of 20 online lessons of 90 minutes. The course content of the book is worked through step by step on the basis of explanations from the teacher and accompanying presentations. Participants are challenged to immediately apply the learned content.<\/p>\n

The first sessions of the BCT Beginners 1 course will consist of a general introduction to the Chinese language and various exercises to familiarize yourself with the pronunciation of Chinese. At the higher levels, the classes will consist of one unit per week.<\/p>\n

The following courses are currently offered:<\/p>\n

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  • BCT Beginners 1: starting at zero level (book 1);<\/li>\n
  • BCT Beginners 2: working to semi-advanced level (book 2);<\/li>\n
  • BCT Semi-advanced (book 3);<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    You can register for each course separately.<\/p>\n

    The characteristics of our BCT course:<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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    • Emphasis on listening and speaking skills;<\/li>\n
    • Authentic application of the language;<\/li>\n
    • Richness and diversity of content;<\/li>\n
    • Stimulates language use by means of context-oriented exercises;<\/li>\n
    • Thematic teaching materials;<\/li>\n
    • An online platform where teaching materials are shared;<\/li>\n
    • Classes are taught online;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Course duration
      \n<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
      \n10 lessons of 90 minutes each. (Note: there are no lessons offered during school holidays)<\/p>\n

      Tuition (books included)<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

      Regular \u20ac 245,-. (Payment in installments possible)
      \nStudent \u20ac195,-.
      \nBusinesses from Limburg can contact us for a regional business discount.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

      The BCT books<\/h2>\n

      Our BCT courses use the BCT Standard Course<\/em>\u00a0series, which consists of three parts:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

      BCT Standard Course Book 1<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      Table of Content<\/p>\n

      1\u4f60\u597d Hello<\/p>\n

      2\u6b22\u8fce Welcome<\/p>\n

      3\u6211\u6765\u4ecb\u7ecd\u4e00\u4e0b Let me make a few introductions<\/p>\n

      4\u518d\u89c1 Goodbye<\/p>\n

      5\u4ed6\u662f\u54ea\u56fd\u4eba Which nationality is he?<\/p>\n

      6\u5bf9\u4e0d\u8d77 I\u2019m sorry<\/p>\n

      7\u4eca\u5929\u661f\u671f\u51e0 What day is it today?<\/p>\n

      8\u73b0\u5728\u51e0\u70b9 What time is it?<\/p>\n

      9\u51e0\u70b9\u8d77\u5e8a What time do you get up?<\/p>\n

      10\u4eca\u5929\u51e0\u6708\u51e0\u53f7 What is the date today?<\/p>\n

      11\u529e\u516c\u5ba4\u5728\u4e94\u96f6\u516d\u623f\u95f4 The office is on room 506<\/p>\n

      12\u4ec0\u4e48\u65f6\u5019\u89c1\u9762 When will we meet?<\/p>\n

      13\u8bf7\u7ed9\u6211\u6253\u7535\u8bdd Please give me a call<\/p>\n

      14\u5750\u51fa\u79df\u8f66 Taking a taxi<\/p>\n

      15\u5750\u7535\u68af Taking an elevator<\/p>\n

      16\u6d17\u624b\u95f4\u5728\u54ea\u513f Where is the bathroom?<\/p>\n

      17\u5728\u684c\u5b50\u4e0a On the table<\/p>\n

      18\u5728\u9910\u5385 In the dining room<\/p>\n

      19\u5728\u8d85\u5e02 In the supermarket<\/p>\n

      20\u8ba2\u7968 Ordering a ticket<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

      BCT Standard Course Book 2<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      Table of Content<\/p>\n

      1\u4f60\u597d\u5417 How are you?<\/p>\n

      2\u6211\u7684\u540c\u4e8b My colleague<\/p>\n

      3\u6211\u7684\u7231\u597d My hobbies<\/p>\n

      4\u6211\u5750\u5730\u94c1\u6765\u4e0a\u73ed I go to work by subway<\/p>\n

      5\u6211\u4eec\u516c\u53f8\u5728CBD Our company is in the CBD<\/p>\n

      6\u660e\u5929\u662f\u6674\u5929 Tomorrow will be sunny<\/p>\n

      7\u6211\u751f\u75c5\u4e86 I am sick<\/p>\n

      8\u60a8\u8981\u7559\u8a00\u5417 Would you like to leave a message?<\/p>\n

      9\u771f\u4e0d\u597d\u610f\u601d I am sorry<\/p>\n

      10\u60a8\u9700\u8981\u5e2e\u52a9\u5417 Can I help you?<\/p>\n

      11\u8fd9\u662f\u60a8\u7684\u65e5\u7a0b This is your schedule<\/p>\n

      12\u4eca\u5929\u6709\u4ec0\u4e48\u5b89\u6392 Do you have any plans for today?<\/p>\n

      13\u6211\u7684\u8ba1\u5212 My plan<\/p>\n

      14\u901a\u77e5 Notification<\/p>\n

      15\u6b22\u8fce\u5149\u4e34 Welcome<\/p>\n

      16\u8bf7\u6d3e\u4eba\u6765\u4fee\u7406\u4e00\u4e0b Please send someone to fix it<\/p>\n

      17\u6211\u7684\u5de5\u4f5c My job<\/p>\n

      18\u8fd9\u662f\u6211\u4eec\u7684\u65b0\u4ea7\u54c1 This is our new product<\/p>\n

      19\u80fd\u5e2e\u6211\u4e00\u4e0b\u5417\uff1f Could you do me a favour?<\/p>\n

      20\u5728\u4e2d\u56fd\u51fa\u5dee Go to China on a business trip<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

      BCT Standard Course Book 3<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      Table of Content<\/p>\n

      1\u5e78\u4f1a Nice to meet you<\/p>\n

      2\u4e3a\u4e86\u5065\u5eb7 For health<\/p>\n

      3\u8282\u65e5\u805a\u4f1a Party<\/p>\n

      4\u4ed6\u51fa\u53bb\u4e86 He went out<\/p>\n

      5\u8bf7\u628a\u95e8\u6253\u5f00 Please open the door<\/p>\n

      6\u7b80\u5386\u88ab\u8c01\u62ff\u8d70\u4e86 Who took the resume?<\/p>\n

      7\u624b\u7eed\u5f88\u7b80\u5355 A simple procedure<\/p>\n

      8\u9884\u5b9a\u4f1a\u8bae\u4e2d\u5fc3 Reserve a conference center<\/p>\n

      9\u6211\u4eec\u662f\u4e00\u5bb6\u5927\u4f01\u4e1a We are a large business<\/p>\n

      10\u6b22\u8fce\u60a8\u6765\u6211\u4eec\u5de5\u5382\u53c2\u89c2 Welcome to our factory<\/p>\n

      11\u5728\u5e02\u573a\u4e0a\u9500\u552e\u5f97\u5f88\u597d It is selling well<\/p>\n

      12\u6211\u4eec\u5f00\u59cb\u5427 Here we go<\/p>\n

      13\u8bf7\u60a8\u518d\u8003\u8651\u8003\u8651 Please consider it<\/p>\n

      14\u4e3a\u6211\u4eec\u5408\u4f5c\u6210\u529f\u5e72\u676f A toast to successful cooperation<\/p>\n

      15\u4e03\u5929\u5305\u9000 Return within seven days<\/p>\n

      16\u5e0c\u671b\u8fd9\u6837\u7684\u95ee\u9898\u4ee5\u540e\u4e0d\u518d\u53d1\u751f Hope this problem will no longer occur<\/p>\n

      17\u6211\u4eec\u8981\u62db\u8058\u65b0\u5458\u5de5 Recruiting new employees<\/p>\n

      18\u5e02\u573a\u8c03\u67e5\u62a5\u544a Market research report<\/p>\n

      19\u5408\u540c\u4fee\u6539\u597d\u4e86 Modifying the contract<\/p>\n

      20\u795d\u4f60\u4e00\u8def\u987a\u98ce Have a pleasant journey<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

      After completing the first book, through the BCT Basic 1 level, you will be able to:<\/h4>\n

      – Make general greetings, express thanks<\/p>\n

      – Introduce yourself at a first meeting<\/p>\n

      – Welcome and introduce others to your organization<\/p>\n

      – Make appointments for meetings, manage calendars<\/p>\n

      – Make and respond to simple apologies<\/p>\n

      – Indicate where you are going or where you have been<\/p>\n

      – Discuss your schedule<\/p>\n

      – Discuss general work and personal topics<\/p>\n

      – Ask for directions<\/p>\n

      – Discuss time and place of a meeting<\/p>\n

      – Describe your experience in simple words<\/p>\n

      – Ask for telephone numbers<\/p>\n

      – Leave a short voice message<\/p>\n

      – Make transport arrangements, take a taxi<\/p>\n

      – Inform a driver of your destination<\/p>\n

      – Explain the office location<\/p>\n

      – Talk about facilities in the office<\/p>\n

      – Identify objects in an office<\/p>\n

      – Order and pay for meals and refreshments in a restaurant<\/p>\n

      – Express your preferences<\/p>\n

      – Use a credit card<\/p>\n

      – Buy supplies in a supermarket<\/p>\n

      – Ask about opening hours<\/p>\n

      – Book hotel rooms and plane tickets<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

      After completing the second book, through the BCT Basic 2 level, you will be able to:<\/h4>\n

      – Ask about someone’s experience<\/p>\n

      – Introduce colleagues<\/p>\n

      – Describe other people<\/p>\n

      – Talk about non-work related things such as hobbies<\/p>\n

      – Give detailed directions to someone asking the way<\/p>\n

      – Discuss ways of transportation<\/p>\n

      – Point out direction and location<\/p>\n

      – Talk about the weather<\/p>\n

      – Talk about your health and the health of others<\/p>\n

      – Leave a message for someone<\/p>\n

      – Apologize, point out, and correct mistakes<\/p>\n

      – Ask for help in simple words<\/p>\n

      – Give detailed directions<\/p>\n

      – Discuss detailed travel and visiting schedules<\/p>\n

      – Discuss planning details<\/p>\n

      – Indicate whether something is important or unimportant<\/p>\n

      – Schedule work and free time<\/p>\n

      – Send and receive a message<\/p>\n

      – Make a purchase in a department store or shop<\/p>\n

      – Ask about products<\/p>\n

      – Ask for a discount<\/p>\n

      – Ask for medicine in a pharmacy<\/p>\n

      – Request repairs to equipment or facilities<\/p>\n

      – Describe activities<\/p>\n

      – Make suggestions<\/p>\n

      – Talk about cause and effect<\/p>\n

      – Speak about the look, functionality, and quality of a product in simple words<\/p>\n

      – Reflect on the price of a product in simple words<\/p>\n

      – Make requests for help<\/p>\n

      – Talk about (business) gifts<\/p>\n

      – Exchange money at a bank<\/p>\n

      – Talk about a working visit to China<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

      After completing the third book, through the BCT Semi-advanced level, you will be able to:<\/h4>\n

      – Introduce yourself and others in greater detail<\/p>\n

      – Talk about your own and others’ work experience<\/p>\n

      – Explain a business structure<\/p>\n

      – State that something is not allowed<\/p>\n

      – Talk about health and lifestyle<\/p>\n

      – Explain product sales figures<\/p>\n

      – Discuss and reflecting on the organization of a festive occasion<\/p>\n

      – Respond to an invitation, make and respond to requests at work<\/p>\n

      – Ask for the opinion of colleagues<\/p>\n

      – Describe work inside and outside the company<\/p>\n

      – Describe what happens to certain things (transitive)<\/p>\n

      – Give orders and making requests<\/p>\n

      – Reflect on problems at work<\/p>\n

      – Defend your own opinion and reflect on the opinions of others<\/p>\n

      – Participate in conversations about: the internet, procedures at a bank, payment methods<\/p>\n

      – Reserve conference space for an event and discuss prices<\/p>\n

      – Give a short company presentation\/introduction<\/p>\n

      – Have a conversation about advertising and publicity<\/p>\n

      – Talk about delivery of goods<\/p>\n

      – Accompany someone or a delegation on a company or factory visit<\/p>\n

      – Understand email requests about company visits<\/p>\n

      – Reflect positively and negatively on a company visit<\/p>\n

      – Explain the quality of a product<\/p>\n

      – Talk about the content of an advertising brochure and product packaging<\/p>\n

      – Talk about the sales figures of a product<\/p>\n

      – Encourage colleagues<\/p>\n

      – Participate in a business meeting<\/p>\n

      – Give an opening speech at a business meeting<\/p>\n

      – Negotiate prices in a meeting, talk about quality and co-operation<\/p>\n

      – Make small toast speeches at a working lunch or dinner<\/p>\n

      – Have informal conversations at a working lunch or dinner<\/p>\n

      – Express gratitude and wishing success for cooperation<\/p>\n

      – Accept or decline an official invitation<\/p>\n

      – Make and respond to complaints and concerns<\/p>\n

      – Ask for a refund<\/p>\n

      – Speak about the recruitment of new staff, take part in a job interview<\/p>\n

      – Motivate your job application, indicate your income needs<\/p>\n

      – Discuss a marketing plan, explain figures in a plan<\/p>\n

      – Discuss the content of a contract<\/p>\n

      – Say goodbye, conclude a working visit<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

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      Related courses<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>