Meetings & workplace dialogue
Opening a discussion, asking questions, clarifying meaning and responding to colleagues.
Business Chinese & China Communication Coaching
Prepare for your next
conversation in Chinese.
Private 1:1 coaching with Jane for international professionals working with Chinese colleagues, clients or institutions. Prepare the language, rehearse the conversation and consider the context of a real meeting or presentation.
Who this is for
For people whose work
connects with China.
- Executives and team leaders working with Chinese colleagues or clients.
- Diplomats and international-affairs professionals preparing for exchanges with Chinese counterparts.
- Researchers and academics working with Chinese peers or institutions.
- Professionals entering the China market.
- Anyone preparing for a specific professional meeting or presentation in Chinese.
Vocabulary is one part of the conversation. The audience, relationship, purpose and organizational context also shape how a message is understood.
What we work on
Language you can use
in your situation.
The work is adapted to your current Chinese, your field and the situation ahead.
Presentations & preparation
Key talking points, delivery practice and answers to likely questions.
Vocabulary for your field
Professional terms and expressions relevant to your industry, research or institutional setting.
Email & WeChat
Written messages and formal expressions with attention to audience and tone.
Cultural & institutional context
The specific relationship and organizational setting, including expectations that need clarification.
Practice & feedback
Role-play, targeted feedback and exercises for continued practice.
How it works
From your situation to a practice plan.
- 01
Diagnose
Clarify the goal, current Chinese, audience and timeline.
- 02
Customize
Prepare scenarios, vocabulary and likely exchanges.
- 03
Practice
Rehearse the conversation and work through difficult moments.
- 04
Refine
Review feedback and take away notes and exercises.
Illustrative coaching scenario
A 20-minute meeting.
Next week.
You want to introduce a proposal to a Chinese partner, ask questions and agree on next steps.
What the session could cover
- Key vocabulary and a clear opening.
- Questions and ways to check understanding.
- Language for disagreement or uncertainty.
- Relevant cultural and organizational context.
- A role-play of the discussion, followed by specific feedback.
- Expressions for confirming next steps and following up.
A different emphasis from a general language lesson.
General language study
Textbook progression, general vocabulary and conversation across a broad range of topics.
This coaching
A real professional situation, personalized language, context, rehearsal and actionable feedback.
The emphasis is preparation for a specific situation. It can complement broader Chinese study.
Work directly with Jane
Teaching experience,
applied to your work.
Jane has experience teaching Chinese internationally, working in international environments and communicating across Chinese and international organizations. Her bilingual and cross-cultural experience informs the language preparation, context discussion and feedback.
Have a meeting or presentation coming up?
Tell Jane about the situation, your current Chinese and your timeline.