Stage 1
Languages - Chinese Beginners
Course Length:
1 semester
Delivery:
2 Variations or 2 Semesters
SACE Subject Title:
Chinese (Beginners)
SACE credits:
10 credits
Recommended Background:
Teacher Recommendation
Acceleration Opportunity:
Teacher Recommendation
Pathways:
Stage 2 Chinese Beginners
Course Overview
Stage 1 Chinese (Beginners) is for students with little or no prior knowledge of Chinese. It builds basic communication skills and cultural understanding, preparing students for Stage 2 Chinese (Beginners) and future opportunities in international business, tourism, diplomacy, education, and multicultural engagement.
In Chinese (Beginners), students will develop foundational skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing in Mandarin. Areas of focus include practical, everyday communication in familiar contexts, as well as the development of intercultural understanding. Through various topics such as personal identity, school life, travel and food, students will explore language structures and cultural practices while building confidence in using the language in meaningful ways.
It is recommended that students successfully complete at least 1 semester of Stage 1 Chinese (Beginners) if they wish to enrol in Stage 2 Chinese (Beginners).
Assessment
- Interaction
- Text Production
- Text Analysis