Structure of Classes
We established our Chinese language classes based on Pinyin and Chinese characters. Pinyin is the official Romanization system for Standard Chinese in China; also, the computer Pinyin inputs methods to enter Chinese characters.
Due to the limited syllables in Mandarin, there are many homophones. In the table underneath, the syllable is "ma", showing the different tones and different meanings. All beginners must learn the Chinese Pinyin table. Not only does it allow beginners to build up their homophones, it also allows them to type Pinyin on a computer or mobile phone and turn it into Chinese characters. It is a very useful tool for writing Chinese.
We work on the primary principle that results and outcomes frameworks should be focused on achievements:
Curriculum
Homework
Achieving
Pinyin class
Pinyin textbook (拼音书)
Pinyin, learn the system includes four diacritics denoting tones:
Plus simple Chinese characters are based: on colours, family and numbers. Reading Sānzìjīng (朗读三字经)
Key skills: Speaking and Listening
Homework:
Pinyin Spelling
Reading (provided CD).
4 School projects: drawing pictures with Pinyin or simple Chinese characters.
Pinyin Foundation
MCC exam paper: Pinyin exam before moving to Year 1.
Partnership: parents have to work closely with the school
Year 1
Jinan University Text Book 1 暨南大学教科书
Pinyin, the Chinese stroke, & simple Chinese Radicals (笔划, 偏旁部首)
Hand writing
Reading Sānzìjīng (朗读三字经)
Key skills: Speaking, reading & hand writing
Homework:
- Pinyin and writing Chinese character.
- Reading (provided CD).
- Hand writing
4 School projects: drawing pictures, Pinyin with Chinese
Chinese Preliminary 1
Chinese writing
MCC exam paper:
- Writing & Reading
Able to write simple short sentences
Partnership: parents have to work closely with the school
Year 2
Jinan University Text Book 2 暨南大学 教科书
Pinyin, the Chinese stokes & simple Chinese Radicals (笔划, 偏旁部首)
Reading Sānzìjīng (朗读三字经)
Speaking and listening
Key skills: Speaking, reading and hand writing
Homework:
- Practice Chinese character without Pinyin.
- Reading (provided CD).
- Chinese poetry reading
4 School projects: pictures and Chinese writing.
Chinese Preliminary 2
MCC exam paper:
- writing and reading
- Chinese Radicals 偏旁部首
- speaking recording 1 -2 mins
Able to write short and long sentences.
Partnership: parents have to work closely with school
Year 3
HSK text book 1 教科书
Review Pinyin and learn how to use Pinyin input methods on the computer or mobile phone
Standard Chinese Radicals(偏旁部首)
Original writing
Comprehension
Reading Sānzìjīng (朗读三字经)
Key skills: Punctuation and grammar
Homework:
- Practice Chinese vocabulary
- Original writing
- Hand writing
4 School projects: pictures and Chinese writing.
Chinese Intermediate 1
HSK exam paper
- Listening, reading & writing
MCC exam paper :
- Chinese Radicals 偏旁部首
- Speaking recording 2 mins
- Write a short essay of 50-80 words
Able to use Chinese IT
Year 4
HSK textbook 2 教科书
Practice using Chinese input methods on the computer or mobile phone.
Chinese Radicals 偏旁部首
Comprehension
Original writing
Key skills: Punctuation and grammar
Homework:
- Practice Chinese vocabulary
- Comprehension
- Original writing
- Hand writing
4 School projects: pictures and Chinese writing
Chinese Intermediate 2
HSK Exam:
- Listening, reading & writing
MCC Exam:
- Chinese Radicals 偏旁部首
- Speaking recording 2-3 mins
- Write a short essay of 80-100 words.
Able to use Chinese IT
Year 5
HSK text book 3 教科书
Chinese Radicals 偏旁部首
Comprehension
Original writing
Key skills: Punctuation and grammar
Homework:
- Practice Chinese vocabulary
- Comprehension
- Original writing
4 School projects: pictures and Chinese writing.
Intermediate 3
HSK Exam:
- Listening, reading & writing
MCC Exam:
- Chinese Radicals 偏旁部首
- Speaking 2-3 mins
Write a short essay of 100-120 words.
Year 6
HSK text book 4
Chinese Radicals 偏旁部首
Comprehension
Original writing
Key skills: Punctuation and grammar
Homework:
- Practice Chinese vocabulary
- Comprehension
- Original writing
4 School projects: pictures and Chinese writing
Standard Level:
HSK Exam:
- Listening, reading & writing
MCC Exam:
- Chinese Radicals 偏旁部首
- Speaking 2-3 mins
Write a short essay of 110-140 words
Year 7
Pre-GCSE
Chinese Foundation GCSE
National open exam
Certificate Modern Foreign Languages:
- Paper 1, Listening
- Paper 2, Speaking
- Paper 3, Reading
- Paper 4, Writing
Themes:
- Identity & culture
- Local area, holiday & travel
- School
- Future aspirations, study & work International & global dimension
Key skills: Listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Homework:
- Practise Chinese vocabulary
- Working on the MCC 9 course works
- Original writing
- Punctuation and grammar
Foundation GCSE
Pearson past exam paper:
- Paper 1, Listening
- Paper 2, Speaking
- Paper 3, Reading
- Paper 4, Writing
Speaking 2-3 mins
- picture based
- Role play
Writing:
- Short essay 120-150 words
- Email 80-120 words
Year 8
GCSE
Chinese Higher GCSE
National open exam in April - June
Certificate Modern Foreign Languages:
- Paper 1, Listening
- Paper 2, Speaking
- Paper 3, Reading
- Paper 4, Writing
Themes:
- Identity & culture
- Local area, holiday & travel
- School
- Future aspirations, study & work International & global dimension
Key skills: Listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Homework:
- Practice Chinese vocabulary
- Must complete the MCC 9 course works by April
- Original writing
- Punctuation and grammar
Chinese Higher GCSE certificate
Speaking 3-4 mins each theme
Writing:
- Essay 150-200 words
- Write a formal letter of 150-200 words
- Email 100-150 words
Year 9
AS Level
2 years A level Chines language course. Use Edexcel AS textbook 教科书
Theme 1 当代华人社会变迁 is set in the context of the Chinese-speaking world. This theme covers social issues and trends.
Theme 2 中国文化 is set in the context of Chinese-speaking countries and/or communities. This theme covers artistic culture (through traditions and cultural activities).
Homework will cover the following:
- Film
- Literary
- Education
- Employment
- Transport
- Travel, tourism and leisure
- youth internets and social media
- Chinese Festival & culture
- History
- Write a strong conclusion
Translation:
- Chinese to English
- English to Chinese
Edexcel Exam has cancelled AS exam papers since 2020 – till 2023
Academic essay 225-350 words
- Review essay
- Point of view
- The feeling of the film/literature
- Develop a thesis statement
Essay: 250-350 words
Speaking for 3-5 mins each theme
Year 10
A-Level
Chinese A Level National open exam Certificate Modern Foreign Languages
Use Edexcel AS textbook 教科书
Theme 1 代华人社会变迁 is set in the context of the Chinese-speaking world. This theme covers social issues and trends.
Theme 2 中国文化 is set in the context of Chinese-speaking countries and/or communities. This theme covers artistic culture (through traditions and cultural activities).
Theme 3 演变中的华人社会 is set in the context of the Chinese-speaking world. This theme covers social issues and trends.
Theme 4 1978 年改革开放对中国的影响 is set in the context of China only. This theme covers political culture.
Homework will cover the following:
- Film
- Literary
- Education
- Employment
- Transport
- Travel, tourism and leisure
- Youth internet and social media
- Chinese Festival & Culture
- History
- Write a strong conclusion
Translation:
- Chinese to English
- English to Chinese
Edexcel Exam:
- Paper 1: Listening, Reading and Translation (中译英)
- Paper 2: Written response to works and translation (英译中)
Literary text 250-350 words
Film 250-350 words - Paper 3: Speaking
IRP - 12 mins
Speaking exam - 12 mins
Academic essay 250-350 words
- Review essay
- Point of view
- The feeling of the film/literature
- Develop a thesis statement
July 2017 Teacher Meetings to discuss children’s progress and to plan for next year’s lessons.
Strategic planning
Assess the context, goals/objectives and associated actions to establish future strategies and programmes and develop strategic roadmaps. Click on an image to expand.
