Year 11 – Chinese as Second Language

king, and writing skills through structured practice and real-life communication tasks.

Students will engage with a wide range of texts and scenarios that reflect everyday, social, and academic contexts. Emphasis is placed on accurate language use, clear expression, and effective communication, preparing learners for IGCSE assessments and practical use of Mandarin beyond the classroom.

Learning is supported through interactive videos, dialogue-based activities, reading passages, vocabulary exercises, quizzes, and exam-style practice tasks. These resources help students build confidence, improve accuracy, and develop fluency in both spoken and written Chinese.

By the end of the course, students will be able to participate in extended conversations, understand longer spoken and written texts, express opinions, and communicate ideas clearly using appropriate vocabulary and grammar.

What Students Will Gain:

• Improved listening and reading comprehension across a variety of topics

• Greater confidence in speaking through structured dialogues and discussions

• Expanded vocabulary related to personal life, education, society, and current issues

• Stronger writing skills, including sentence structure, coherence, and accuracy

• Exam-focused practice to prepare for IGCSE Chinese as a Second Language assessments