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About Our IGCSE Chinese Course in Singapore

Our experienced teaching team provides students the best possible preparation for Cambridge program and qualifications for the IGCSE in Singapore.

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Mandarin Plus Cambridge IGCSE

Mandarin Plus offers Cambridge IGCSE in Singapore that is focused on the skills of reading, writing, listening and oral communication in Mandarin. Through learning with us, the students can achieve a thorough understanding of a wide range of registers, and styles and learn to communicate effectively in different situations. Our experienced teaching team in the IGCSE Chinese course provides students with the best possible preparation for the Cambridge program and qualifications.
This course is using syllabus of the Cambridge IGCSE Chinese test system. It was customized for native or non-Chinese speakers to well prepare for their school exams and IGCSE international tests. The learning content and paces are scientific and easy to grab.

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Why Take the Chinese Programme Under IGCSE in Singapore?

IGCSE in Singapore is a recognised educational curriculum that offers various subjects including the Chinese Language. Thus, there are various schools following IGCSE in Singapore that are offering IGCSE Chinese courses. This course is meant for students whose first language is Mandarin. The syllabus for this course is specifically designed to enhance the students’ skills in both oral and written communication using the Chinese language.

As a Cambridge curriculum, you could expect the intricateness of IGCSE. From learning materials to instructions to the IGCSE Exam, you will find that the courses under this curriculum are meant to develop the learner’s overall capabilities.
Here at Mandarin Plus, the IGCSE Chinese course is being offered for native Mandarin speakers who wish to improve their skills in the Chinese language and eventually, pass the IGCSE Chinese language examination. Below are the main objectives of our IGCSE course and why you should take it:

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Aims:

  • Develop the ability to communicate effectively using the target language
  • Offer insights into the culture and society of countries where the language is spoken
  • Develop awareness of the nature of language and language learning
  • Encourage positive attitudes towards speakers of other languages and a sympathetic approach to other cultures and civilisations
  • Provide enjoyment and intellectual stimulation
  • Develop transferable skills (e.g. analysis, memorising, drawing of inferences) to complement other areas of the curriculum
  • Form a sound base of the skills, language and attitudes required for progression to work or further study, either in the target language or another subject area.
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Content overview:

The subject content for the IGCSE Chinese course is organised around five broad Topic areas which provide contexts for the acquisition of vocabulary and the study of grammar and structures. Through the study of these topic areas, candidates gain insight into target language countries and communities.

Students aged 14-17 or those who are in their 10th to 11th grade can take IGCSE in Singapore. The IGCSE is a programme that is equivalent to that of the UK’s GCSE. It can be taken as a two year programme in Singapore.

Course Topics

TOPICElementaryIntermediateUpper IntermediateADVANCE
1My schoolMy familyCancelation of middle school general examFood and Drink Culture
2To buy stationeryPeople who is influential to meJoin boarding school“Dear Andreas” review
3To buy giftMy dreamBenefit of school uniformInternational school
4My relativiesTravellingBad habits of youthSupper
5To do house workStudy tourBe a social worker at villageTraditional values
6To have a petLearning ChineseMid school student in loveSpring rolls
7To celebrate birthdayChinese dishesReview “Gongfu Panda”Living styles
8Mid-autumn FestivalFood and healthShut down social online platformInner and external beauty
9Spring FestivalFestivals and cuisineElectronic school bagStress of high school exam
10To ask for directionModern technologyUrban and Rural areaStyles to relax
11VocationEntertainmentMemorable tripsCamping
12My summer holidayCare for societyLife with low carbon consumptionDebate Club
13  Spring festival and ChristmasOnline and paper books
14  Dining etiquette for Chinese cuisine.Food waste
15  Globalised food cultureDomestic robots
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Feels And Course Schedule

TRIAL CLASS PRIVATE PRIVATE
Free (45 mins) contact us for arrangement. $70/hr @ 20hrs package At lease1.5hr for home tuition while at least 1hr in our centre
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Course Topics

COURSE NUMBER GROUP SIZE SCHEDULE TIMING FREQUENT
BEGINNER IGCSE2019A 2-4 Every Tuesday 5:30-6:30 Once a week
INTERMEDIATE IGCSE2019B 2-4 Every Friday 5:30-6:30 Once a week
INTERMEDIATE IGCSE2019C 2-4 Every Saturday 2-3 Once a week

IGCSE Chinese As Second Language Exam (2020-2022):

Paper 1

  • 2 hours
  • Reading and Writing 60%
  • 60 marks
  • Written examination consisting of five exercises that test a range of reading and writing skills.
  • Types of task include: information transfer, short-answer questions, multiple-matching, functional writing and extended writing.
  • Externally assessed

Paper 1

  • Approx. 35–45 minutes
    Listening 20%
  • 30 marks
  • Written examination consisting of four exercises that test listening skills.
  • Candidates listen to recordings of short and longer spoken texts.
  • Types of task include: short-answer questions, gap-fill sentences, information correction and multiple-choice questions. All listening material is recorded in Mandarin Chinese.
  • Externally assessed

Component 3

  • Approx. 10–13 minutes
    Speaking 20%
  • 60 marks
  • The Speaking test is conducted in Mandarin Chinese.
  • The Speaking test consists of three parts: candidates give a two- to three-minute presentation, followed by a short discussion with the examiner about the presentation, followed by a short conversation with the examiner about general topics.
  • Internally assessed and externally
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IGCSE Chinese As Second Language Exam
Speaking Topics (2020-2022):

Area A

  • Young people and education
  • Education and career
  • Peer relationships
  • A1.School and education
  • A2.Future career plans
  • A3.Friendship
  • A4.Peer pressure/conflict

Area B

  • Society
  • Family relationships
  • Health and fitness
  • Leisure activities
  • Communication & technology
  • B1.Generation gap
  • B2Young people
  • B3.Healthy eating
  • B4.Sports and exercise
  • B5.Films and the media
  • B6.Hobbies
  • New means of communication
  • Social networking
  • Learning technology

Area C

  • The world
  • Geographical surroundings
  • Environment
  • C1. Urban and rural life
  • C2. Travel
  • C3. Home town & surrounding areas
  • C4. Pollution
  • C5. Recycling
  • C6. Global warming

Area D

  • Cultural diversity
    Life at home & in other countries
  • D1. Festivals and celebrations
  • D2. Customs and traditions
  • D3. Culinary diversity
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IGCSE Chinese As Foreign Language Exam
(2020-2022):

Paper 1

  • Approximately 35 minutes
  • Listening 25%
  • 30 marks
  • Candidates listen to a number of recordings and answer questions testing comprehension
  • Externally assessedt

Paper 2

  • 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Reading 25%
  • 36 marks
  • Candidates read a number of texts and answer questions testing comprehension
  • Externally assessed

Paper 3

  • Approximately 15 minutes
  • Speaking* 25%
  • 100 marks
  • Candidates complete two role plays, a topic
    presentation/conversation and a general conversation
  • Internally assessed/externally moderated

Paper 4

  • 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Writing 25%
  • 45 marks
  • Candidates respond in the target language to three tasks
  • Externally assessed
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IGCSE Chinese As Foreign Language Exam
(2020-2022):

Area A

Everyday activities

  • Home life and school
  • Food, health and fitness
  • A1. Home life
  • A2. School routine
  • A3. Eating and drinking
  • A4. Health and fitness

Area B

Personal and social life

  • Self, family and personal
    relationships Holidays
  • B1. Self, family, personal
    relationships, pets
  • B2. Everyday life
  • B3. Eating out
  • B4. Holidays

Area D

The world of work

  • Continuing education
  • Careers and employment
  • D1. Further education and training
  • D2. Future career plans
  • D3. Employment

Area E

The international world

  • Tourism at home and abroad
  • Life in other countries
  • E1.Holiday travel and transport (see also C8)
  • E2.Geographical surroundings (see also C1)
  • E3.Weather (see also C5)
  • E4.Places and customs
  • E5.Food and drink (see also A3)
  • E6.Meeting people (see also C7)

Area C

The world around us

  • Home town & local area
  • Natural and made environment
  • People, places and customs
  • C1. Home town and
    geographical surroundings
  • C2. Clothes
  • C3. Shopping
  • C4. Public services, customs, etc.
  • C5. Weather
  • C6. Finding the way
  • C7. Meeting & greeting phrases
  • C8. Travel and transport
  • C9. Famous sites & famous cities
  • C10. Animals
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