Whangaparaoa College Whangaparaoa College

Year 8 Chinese

8CHIN
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms S. Enright.

Recommended Prior Learning

None


In Year 8 Chinese, learners will learn both Chinese language skills and have exposure to cultural elements such as traditional Chinese painting and paper cutting etc.

• Topic 1 Introduction to China, Chinese language and culture.

• Topic 2 Introduction to Pinyin (Chinese spelling system)

• Topic 3 Introduction to the Chinese writing system (Chinese writing system)

• Topic 4 Basic greetings

• Topic 5 Name and nationalities

• Topic 6 Number, age and birthday

Topics Covered: 

- Speaking - Making a video clip.

- Listening, reading & writing – Complete one assessment that tests listening, reading, and writing skills.



Learning Areas:

Languages


Pathway

Year 9 Chinese

Teaching, translation, working for international companies.



			
					
					Course Contribution and Equipment (this value is only indicative)
										

$32 workbook and food making

Device to use for Google Classroom

This is a new course that is subject to numbers and confirmation.