CLIC: Chinese: Get the name right! New
Description
“Pronouncing someone’s name correctly can make people feel valued, honoured and respected — and mispronouncing their name creates real problems.” Gerardo Ochoa
This session will explore Chinese names. How to pronounce them. What it says about the person. The stories behind names. The focus will be on pronunciation but you will also be welcome to share your own experience and tell your stories.
Target audience
- Staff from Cambridge University Engineering Department
Objectives
- Learn to pronounce students' and colleagues' names correctly
- Cultural insights
Duration
One one-hour session
Theme
Chinese
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