The document outlines Elite Linguistic Network's approach to building a strong Chinese language foundation within the first year of study, which will determine 80% of one's success in mastering the language over a typical 5 year period.

1. ELITE LINGUISTIC NETWORK
YOUR PARTNER IN
BUSINESS CHINESE & CULTURE MASTERY

2. Chinese is the most widely spoken language
with 1.3 billion speakers* worldwide
Equivalent to 20% of global population
This means opportunities and influence
*source: Wikipedia 2015: List of languages by total number of speakers

5. ABOUT US
Elite Linguistic Network LLP (ELN) is a boutique Business Chinese language and
Culture advisory firm in Singapore. Since inception in 2009, we have been focus on
developing effective learning programs for Professionals and Senior Executives.
80-20 Rules
It usually takes 4 to 5 years of intensive and continuously learning to attain native
proficiency. However, most of the working professionals may not have the luxury
for this. How strong your foundation is for the first 12-18 months
(20% of the 5 years), will determine your success of mastering Chinese (80%).
In the critical FIRST YEAR, we build the foundation with phonetic pinyin, sentence
structures, the logic patterns and essence of Chinese. The result is your ability to
converse in most daily settings and expressing your views fluently.
This means the language will stay with you for life. .

6. Relevance - Practical - Systematic
Bilingual Trainer - Satisfaction Guaranteed
Key Features:
➔ Language proficiency assessment Trainer before enrolment
➔ Customised curriculum according to business objectives
➔ Evaluation using HSK level grading upon completion of course
➔ Bilingual trainers with years of adult training experience
➔ Constant follow-up with learners by trainers and staff.
➔ Complimentary Revision Sessions

7. Desmond Yeung Claire Yue Andrea Tan Shaw Wong Linda Li
Be trained by a specially selected team of trainers equipped with AT LEAST 7
YEARS OF INDUSTRY AND LECTURING EXPERIENCE, as well as an in-depth knowledge
and understanding of the Chinese language, and the Chinese business
culture. We assign our trainers to you based on our understanding of your
industrial needs as well as your Chinese language competencies, so as to
provide you with an EFFECTIVE AND PRODUCTIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCE.

8. The Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK) test was launched by Hanban
(Chinese Language Council International) in an effort to better serve
Chinese language learners. The tests allow Chinese learners to
benchmark their Chinese language proficiency for
self-improvement, study opportunities in China and career
enhancement.
Beginner Level (18 months): HSK L1 - 3
Intermediate Level (24 months) : HSK L4 - 5
Advanced Level (15 months) : HSK L6

10. KEY HIGHLIGHTS
• Overview of the Chinese business
environment
• Differing cultures, values and mindset of
today’s mainland Chinese under the mixed
influence of its traditional culture,
communism and the open door policy
• Values, behaviours, thinking and
decision-making process of Chinese
government officials and business
executives, and more ...

12. OUR CLIENTELE

14. Contact Us
Elite Linguistic Network LLP
8 Jurong Town Hall Road, #25-02, The
JTC Summit, Singapore 609434
Program Director: Carol Hong
Email: yinyin@elitelinguistic.net
Phone: +65 6661 2378
Mobile: +65 9781 7865
Language Consultant: Claire Yue
Email: claire@elitelinguistic.net
Phone: +65 6661 2397
Mobile: +65 9770 8495
www.elitelinguistic.net