Mandarin
AQA GSCE
Why study Chinese (Mandarin)?
Mandarin Chinese is the most widely-spoken language in the world. Learn to speak Mandarin and you can speak with millions of people around the world. Plus:
Business - Business people who speak Mandarin have a huge advantage in tapping into the Chinese market. It is much easier to develop all-important relationships if you can speak Mandarin.
Travel - China and Taiwan offer exciting travel opportunities. Getting around is much easier if you can speak Mandarin.
Culture - With thousands of years of history, Chinese culture is endlessly fascinating. Whether your interests are in history, architecture, music, or cuisine, a knowledge of Mandarin will enrich your understanding of Chinese culture.
You will study the following themes :-
Identity and culture
Local area, holiday and travel
School
Future aspirations, study and work
International and global dimension
Assessment
Speaking Oral test
Three tasks:
- Role play
- Photo card discussion
- Conversation
Listening Written examination: 25% of qualification
Listening and comprehension tasks with non-verbal and written responses
Reading Written examination: 25% of qualification
Reading tasks with non-verbal and written responses, including one translation task from Mandarin into Welsh
Writing Written examination: 25% of qualification
Writing tasks including one translation task from Welsh into Mandarin