The Business Confucius Institute at the University of Leeds
We promote the understanding of Chinese language and culture in the UK, with a business focus on helping companies to communicate with Chinese customers more effectively.
The Seven Dimensions of Chinese Culture
Are you interested in gaining a deeper understanding of how Chinese culture differs from your own and the implications for doing business? In this seminar, Dr Peter Peverelli will apply Fons Trompenaars 7-Dimensional model to Chinese culture, providing us with a means to not only identify and analyse cultural differences, but also to reconcile them.
Chinese Evening Courses (levels 1, 4, 5 and Advanced)
An eight-week Mandarin course for adults.
Apply now: Mandarin Language Tutor vacancies
We are recruiting three part-time Mandarin Language Tutors. Learn more about the roles and how to apply.
Teachers reflect on their time at the BCI
Five members of our enthusiastic and hard-working teaching team are leaving the BCI this summer. We asked them to share some highlights from their time here in Leeds.
Working with students and business
The BCI has commissioned a student at Leeds University Business School (LUBS) to carry out a consultancy project as part of her Master's course. The research she does in response to brief from the BCI will form an important part of her academic work and help local businesses understand their Chinese customers better.
Introducing our 2020 Chinese Bridge candidate
Leeds Chinese Bridge candidate Rebecca Mingotti Landriani tells us about her Mandarin learning background and goals for the competition.
Resources for studying Chinese at home
Language learning is well-suited to self-study as well as being a reason to reach out and connect with others online to practice....
Historical talks and exhibitions in Leeds
As we look forward to welcoming author Barclay Price on Wednesday 20 March to tell us all about the history...
China in Africa: meet the speakers
Our China in Africa event on 26 September will be an excellent opportunity to learn about the China-Africa relationship from...
My experience of learning Chinese: Mischa Wilmers
Mischa Wilmers started learning Chinese as a fun way to meet people in a new city. Just over a year...
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