The Ivy Business Chinese Program

02/08/2013

Happy Chinese New Year!

09/10/2012

Here is why brokers study Chinese.

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/09/realestate/big-deal-courting-chinese-buyers.html?pagewanted=all

With a torrent of money flowing into the United States from China, some real estate brokers are trying to jump in farther upstream to better position themselves to win new clients.

07/16/2012

British journalist tells you how rich some Chinese people have become. [English video/ Chinese subtitle]

金钱一代：中国富二代的生活,世界上半数的亿万富翁将来自中国。那么他们是如何生活的？这些富豪是怎么花钱的呢？这个纪录片向观众展现了中国最富有人群生活上的纸醉金迷以及他们事业上的雄心勃勃。

06/20/2012

Practice Chinese with your phone? Not a bad idea!

Generally welcoming of foreigners' efforts to learn their language, Chinese speakers are showing far less understanding as Siri, Apple's voice-controlled artificial intelligence system, learns the language.

06/04/2012

Our new partnership with National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP), one of the biggest Asian American professional organizations in Philadelphia.

http://www.naaapphiladelphia.org/ChapterNews/tabid/1709/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/862/Ivy-Business-Chinese-Program-Partnership.aspx

There are currently 25 chapters, ventures, and affiliates across the country and a growing national membership of about 3,000. Stay connected with our members across the nation and Canada.

02/27/2012

Move over, English. In Hong Kong, Mandarin is fast emerging as a new lingua franca.

02/12/2012

Why do you "like" our page? Because you can stay informed of the newest happenings in the field- business culture, business mandarin, workshops and networking events. One of them will be helpful to you in the time of need!

02/10/2012

Register for the Spring class and tell a friend today! Registration closes when all the seats are taken.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dEF3LTNsNkp5c1RjaFVzQkJrSmozclE6MA =0

02/10/2012

Do you want an edge? I mean a real edge?

With China’s average 10% growth rate over the past 30 years, trade with the world’s fastest growing economy is increasing rapidly. A knowledge of Chinese culture or even a rudimentary Chinese language proficiency will help smooth your path in your business dealings with China and energize your career in ways that you can only imagine.

The Ivy Business Chinese Program is founded by Penn alumni from Graduate School of Education specialized in teaching business Chinese language and culture. This year, you can choose from three different packages made for your individual need.

1) Customized Business Mandarin Program (from beginning through advanced levels)
2) Business Culture Training Program (taught in English)
3) VIP Language Program for one-on-one or one-on-two instruction.

Time: 10 classes in the Spring. Planned around your own schedule.
Location: 38th and Walnut, PA 19104

Check out our brochure in the photo album and tell a friend today! Seat is limited. Registration closes when all seats are taken.Questions? Message us over Facebook!

02/10/2012