Course Overview
By engaging with this subject, students develop the ability to communicate in Chinese (Mandarin) and connect meaningfully with people in different communities around the world.
By engaging in Chinese (Mandarin), students gain skills and knowledge that can lead to, and support, a wide range of pathways. The ability to communicate in more than one language helps students stand out. Students with the knowledge of an additional language demonstrate that they are committed to their learning and are interested in the world beyond their own. This is a considerable advantage and enhances employability in any career.
Big Ideas
Learning languages is about connecting to, and communicating within and across cultures and communities
Languages express meaning through unique forms of communication
Language, culture, and identity are inextricably linked
Learning languages encourages diverse ways of thinking, doing, and being
Language learning is an empowering process that involves risk-taking and fosters resilience and perseverance
Topics Covered
1. Whanau我的家人
我和家人 me and family
宠物 pets
爱好 hobbies
2. School 学校
科目subjects
为什么喜欢/不喜欢 why like/dislike
我的学校 describe your school
3. Weekend 周末
了/过 and会Past and future tense
周末计划 weekend plan
假期holidays
4. Class party
生日会 birthday party
衣服和颜色 clothes and colour
吃的和喝的 eating and drinking
Key Assessment information
Year 11 Chinese course offers 20 credits towards the attainment of NCEA Level One. Course content is assessed both internally and externally throughout the year.
