Chinese I A/B
- $700.00 / Course - Full Year
- $380.00 / Course - Semester 1
- $380.00 / Course - Semester 2
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Course Details
- Subject
- World Languages
- Approvals
- UC , NCAA
- Grade Levels
- High School
- Credits
- 1
- Pre–Requisites
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None
- Course Length
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Full Year: Full year courses are two semesters in length, 18 weeks maximum each. For full year enrollments, students will be enrolled in Semester 1 initially and Semester 2 after completion of Semester 1.
Semester 1: Courses have a maximum duration of 18 weeks per semester.
Semester 2: Courses have a maximum duration of 18 weeks per semester.
Course Description
Develop Chinese language skills while exploring culture through authentic communication and immersive learning.
What students gain:
Speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills
Vocabulary development with characters and pinyin
Cultural understanding of Chinese-speaking regions
Communication confidence in real-life contexts
Why it matters:
Builds global competence and communication skills
Prepares students for advanced language study
Aligns to ACTFL standards
This is a strong choice for students interested in global languages and cultural exploration.
Syllabus Overview
Mandarin I introduces foundational language skills by focusing on the four key areas of foreign language study: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Both Chinese characters and pinyin are presented together throughout the course and specific character practices are introduced after the first quarter. Students should expect to be actively engaged in their own language learning, become familiar with common vocabulary terms and phrases, comprehend a wide range of grammar patterns, participate in simple conversations and respond appropriately to basic conversational prompts, analyze and compare cultural practices, products, and perspectives of various Chinese-speaking regions, and take frequent assessments where their language progression can be monitored. The course has been carefully aligned to national standards as set forth by ACTFL (the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages).
Chinese characters and pinyin presented together — and when character practices begin (after first quarter)
Chinese II: expectation of learning several characters per unit named specifically