Client Case Studies

Corporate Training Case Study: Tier-1 Investment Bank Expat Team

Client Profile
– **Industry:** Global Investment Banking & Asset Management (Central, Hong Kong)
– **Cohort:** 6 Managing Directors and Senior Associates (Native English & European speakers)
– **Initial Level:** Complete Beginners (HSK 0)

Training Program Delivered
– **Course:** Tailored Business Mandarin Intensive (60 Lessons / 30 Sessions)
– **Schedule:** Twice-weekly lunch-and-learn sessions (12:30 PM – 2:00 PM)
– **Curriculum Focus:** Workplace greetings, Mandarin networking etiquette, financial news terminology, and mainland client dining etiquette.

Measured Results & Key Milestones
– **100% Pass Rate:** All 6 participants passed the HSK Level 2 speaking assessment within 3.5 months.
– **Immediate Practical Use:** 85% of participants reported conducting introductory pitch meetings and client dinner conversations in Mandarin without a translator.
– **Retention:** 4 participants advanced to the Intermediate Corporate Mandarin module.