Mandarin Plus Cambridge IGCSE course is focus on the skills of reading, writing, listening and oral. Through learning with us , the students can achieve a thorough understanding of a wide range registers, styles and learning to communicate effectively in different situation. Our experienced teaching team provides students the best possible preparation for Cambridge program and qualifications.
This course is using syllabus of Cambridge IGCSE Chinese test system. It was customized for native or non-Chinese speakers to well prepare their school exams and IGCSE international tests. The learning content and paces are scientific and easy to grab.
Cambridge IGCSE
Chinese Course
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.
Content overview:
The subject content 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.
Course Topics
Topic | Elementary | Intermediate | Upper Intermediate | Advance |
1 | My school | My family | Cancelation of middle school general exam | Food and Drink Culture |
2 | To buy stationery | People who is influential to me | Join boarding school | “Dear Andreas” review |
3 | To buy gift | My dream | Benefit of school uniform | International school |
4 | My relativies | Travelling | Bad habits of youth | Supper |
5 | To do house work | Study tour | Be a social worker at village | Traditional values |
6 | To have a pet | Learning Chinese | Mid school student in love | Spring rolls |
7 | To celebrate birthday | Chinese dishes | Review “Gongfu Panda” | Living styles |
8 | Mid-autumn Festival | Food and health | Shut down social online platform | Inner and external beauty |
9 | Spring Festival | Festivals and cuisine | Electronic school bag | Stress of high school exam |
10 | To ask for direction | Modern technology | Urban and Rural area | Styles to relax |
11 | Vocation | Entertainment | Memorable trips | Camping |
12 | My summer holiday | Care for society | Life with low carbon consumption | Debate Club |
13 | Spring festival and Christmas | Online and paper books | ||
14 | Dining etiquette for Chinese cuisine. | Food waste | ||
15 | Globalised food culture | Domestic robots |
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 |
Group Class 2-4 Kids: FR $160/Month Per Pax
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 | Paper 2 | Component 3 |
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IGCSE Chinese As Second Language Exam
Speaking Topics (2020-2022):
Area AYoung people and education Education and career Peer relationships
A1.School and education A2.Future career plans A3.Friendship A4.Peer pressure/conflict |
Area bSociety 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 CThe world Geographical surroundings Environment
C1. Urban and rural life C2. Travel C3. Home town & surrounding areas C4. Pollution C5. Recycling C6. Global warming |
Area DCultural diversity Life at home & in other countries
D1. Festivals and celebrations D2. Customs and traditions D3. Culinary diversity |
IGCSE Chinese As Foreign Language Exam
(2020-2022):
Paper 1approximately 35 minutes Listening 25% 30 marks Candidates listen to a number of recordings and answer questions testing comprehension Externally assessed |
Paper 21 hour 15 minutes Reading 25% 36 marks Candidates read a number of texts and answer questions testing comprehension Externally assessed |
Paper 3approximately 15 minutes Speaking* 25% 100 marks Candidates complete two role plays, a topic presentation/conversation and a general conversation Internally assessed/externally moderated
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Paper 41 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 Topics Area
(2020-2021):
Area AEveryday activities Home life and school Food, health and fitness A1. Home life A2. School routine A3. Eating and drinking A4. Health and fitness |
Area bPersonal and social life Self, family and personal relationships Holidays B1. Self, family, personal relationships, pets B2. Everyday life B3. Eating out B4. Holidays |
Area CThe 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 |
Area DThe world of work Continuing education Careers and employment D1. Further education and training D2. Future career plans D3. Employment |
Area EThe 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) |