Itochu launches business Chinese cloud e-learning program

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Itochu Corp, together with CAPLAN Corp and Real English Broadband Co Ltd, has launched a business Chinese e-learning program called i-Knowledge City, developed as part of its cloud computing training services for developing human resources capable of working in the international arena.

Itochu, which is actively developing business in China, developed the curriculum jointly with CAPLAN, a Group company providing comprehensive human resource services. Practical business expertise, including cross-cultural communication techniques developed by JAL ACADEMY, has been added to the curriculum.

Based on the curriculum, Itochu has developed a radically new training program transcending conventional methods jointly with Real English and its parent company in the UK reallyenglish.com, which has created revolutionary English learning programs that go beyond the boundaries of e-learning. Using interactive learning functions, the program is expected to enjoy a high completion rate and enhance the effect of learning.

The i-Knowledge City program has been developed to help learners smoothly acquire practical knowledge and communication skills for cross-cultural business and communicate in everyday life and in business. It is targeted at beginners in Chinese and intended to help learners acquire Chinese that they can use in business in six months.

The program focuses on developing learners’ ability to speak. It displays the waveform of pronunciation unique to Chinese and has a recording function and role-playing exercises. In terms of support, tutors will correct assignments and review information on the progress of learners. The program will follow up with learners thoroughly until completion.