“Lessons at Nihao gave me the confidence to talk with mainland colleagues…”
Jordan Stewart, Managing Director, J.P. Morgan
“Lessons at Nihao gave me the confidence to talk with mainland colleagues…”
Jordan Stewart, Managing Director, J.P. Morgan
“Lessons at Nihao gave me the confidence to talk with mainland colleagues…”
Jordan Stewart, Managing Director, J.P. Morgan
Corporate Training Case Study
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.