Offering a course for Staff and Faculty at SUSTech, we touch upon the four skillsets associated with Chinese (Mandarin) attainment including Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. There is a particular focus on the spoken language and basic survival skills. This class is designed for engaging and interactive activities which promote language development, fostering practical applications of Chinese both inside as well as outside the classroom. Language itself is just one part of the larger realm of culture and through our weekly lessons we address how Chinese (Mandarin) can be used as a tool for continued success for the Staff and Faculty at SUSTech.