The course aims to introduce the student to the study of the Chinese language for the purpose of its use in the tourism industry. Since this is an entry-level course, the first part of the course will be devoted to the study of the phonetics of the Chinese language, so as to lay a solid foundation for further study later. Instead, the study of vocabulary and spoken language will focus on words and phrases of specific use: exchanging pleasantries, providing information about tourist attractions, restaurants, means of transportation, etc. The course also includes a section on Chinese tourism in Italy and welcoming Chinese tourists.