TLI-The Mandarin School trains North American companies, organizations and individuals to work and do business successfully in China through its Mandarin Chinese language classes and China Business training.  TLI-The Mandarin School is located in downtown Toronto, and serves clients across North America and Europe.

New: Mandarin Chinese Stimulus Package @ TLI - The Mandarin School
Canadian Women Entrepreneur's Mission to China 2009

Mandarin Chinese Language Courses
Our group Mandarin classes focus on effective communciation in real life situations - and our very small group class sizes and experienced Mandarin teachers ensure practical results in a short period of time.

TLI was founded in 1956 and is recognized as a leader in Mandarin Chinese language instruction, with dozens of branches across the world, including Mainland China, Taiwan, Japan.  TLI has pioneered a distinctive teaching methodology and learning materials to meet the unique needs of adult learners. TLI-The Mandarin School is TLI's only branch in Canada, and teaches Mainland standard putonghua (Mandarin Chinese) to students from absolute beginner level, all the way to fluency.  Read what our students say about our programs...

China Business Intelligence and Protocol/Etiquette
Research has shown that the biggest obstacles to successful business in China are the barriers and misunderstandings caused by culture gaps.  Most companies simply don't know what they don't know when doing business in or with China. The result?  Unexpected delays, unforeseen challenges and increased business risks.  TLI-The Mandarin School prepares organziations large and small to be successful through our expert knowledge of  the cultural influences on business practices and relationships. 

Les formations du TLI – The Mandarin School sont offertes en anglais et en français.

Register Now for Open Enrollment Mandarin Chinese Group Classes This Winter:
Our language clients acquire practical Mandarin skills rapidly through our experienced professional instructors, individual attention, maximum class sizes of 6 students, and structured progress through a systematic and practical curriculum:

Chrismas Intensive Beginner Levels 1 & 2
Beginner Mandarin Chinese
Fast Track Intensive
Low Intermediate Mandarin Chinese
Private Mandarin Lessons
Small Business in China Workshop
Mandarin for Moms

Register 2 weeks in advance to qualify for early registration fees. 
Private, Semi-private and Corporate classes are also available.  Call 416-581-8868 to schedule an assessment.

TLI-The Mandarin School and Carla Kearns in the news:

Foreign Affairs: Saving Face Time (Canadian Business Magazine)
The Great Mall of China (Business News Network: Squeezeplay)
Hong Kong and Beijing Diary (Ventures Dialogue)
Cleantech in China (Green Business Magazine)
加中环保论坛促议让中国更快走向绿色 (New Starnet.com)
Exporting: Tied to Home (Canadian Business Magazine)
Little guy gets leg up from China (Financial Post)
Canada could clean up as China gets a greener conscience (The Globe and Mail)
專家授小企業經營竅門研討會下月舉行 三級官員商界應邀交流 (Ming Pao)
From Mattel, an apology made in China (The Globe and Mail)
Green hats and other ways to blow a deal in China (The Globe and Mail)
The Challenge of China (TVO's The Agenda)

For information on the Canada China Environmental Forum, please visit: www.canadachinagreen.com

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Last Updated: November 28, 2008