Our tutors will teach Year 2 students following the Australian curriculum, ensuring they achieve key outcomes in communication, understanding language systems, and appreciating cultural nuances. By the end of Year 2, students interact using basic Chinese to share information about themselves and their environment. They respond to questions and instructions using familiar phrases, gestures, and modelled language. Students start to recognise simple Chinese characters, use Pinyin for pronunciation, and understand that Chinese is spoken with specific tones. They explore the connection between language and culture, recognising how language use reflects cultural practices.
Our tutors will ensure to cover all topics from the Year 2 Chinese curriculum:
Interacting in Chinese:
Students participate in simple conversations, using basic greetings and expressions to share personal information. They practise responding to questions about their name, age, and interests through songs, rhymes, and role-plays.
Mediating meaning in and between languages:
Students identify key information in stories and songs, using gestures or pictures to show understanding. They begin to recognise common Chinese characters and understand how language reflects cultural practices.
Creating text in Chinese:
Students use familiar words to create simple spoken and written texts, like introducing themselves or describing family members. They practise copying basic characters and use Pinyin for pronunciation.
Understanding language and culture:
Students learn to imitate Chinese pronunciation and tones through games and songs. They explore the structure of characters and discuss how language relates to cultural practices like greetings and showing respect.