“One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages open every door along the way.”

Frank Smith

Teacher in charge: Shansham Nai

Email: snai@bohuntworthing.com

Curriculum

Y7

• We will focus on emphasising on speaking/listening/pronunciation and memorising techniques.
• Students will learn a variety of topics such as, the introduction of Chinese language embed with China, Chinese people, Chinese culture, introducing Chinese literacy and the foundation of Chinese language, including pinyin, tone, pronunciation, pictogram character, stroke order.
• We will encourage the learning interest in Mandarin Chinese language through building confidence in dialogic communication, developing listening and speaking skills, including talking about yourself and family, and opinions about hobbies.

Y8

• Students start to develop their understanding of grammar, tenses and sentence structure.
• Students will introduce and understand the main topics, including school life, hobbies, travel, weather and Jobs.
• Students will also continue developing their learning interest in Mandarin Chinese language through consolidating confidence in speaking and listening skills, building extension on reading skill and writing skills.

Y9

• Students will start by introducing subject specification, theme and topics.
• Students will complete part 1 topics by building on previous learning they gained during KS3
• Students will start developing spontaneous speaking and extended writing skills.

Y10

• Students will complete part 2 topics by building on previous learning they gained during KS3 and Y9
• They will focus on speaking and writing productive skills and learning and practising revision and exam skills
• Students will also be offered the opportunity to complete a 14 days  intensive language learning trip in China, in order to widen horizons and broaden their mindset

Y11

• They will focus on how to develop their speaking and writing productive skills during the exam environment.
• Students will  listen to, read or view a range of materials, including authentic materials in the target language, both to support learning and for personal interest and enjoyment.
• There will be a further focus on revision and exam skills. All these will build on what they have completed at KS3, and the key skills and knowledge that have been developed throughout KS4.