Our tutors will teach Year 8 students following the Australian curriculum, ensuring they achieve key outcomes in communication, understanding language systems, and cultural awareness. By the end of Year 8, students use Chinese to interact in familiar and some unfamiliar contexts, discussing their interests and experiences. They develop skills in reading, writing, and speaking, using Pinyin and basic characters for communication. Students explore how cultural values shape language use, comparing Chinese and their own cultural practices.
Our tutors will ensure to cover all topics from the Year 8 Chinese curriculum:
Interacting in Chinese:
Students engage in conversations about their daily life, school, and hobbies, using common phrases and questions. They practise listening and responding in role-plays, adjusting their language based on the context.
Mediating meaning in and between languages:
Students interpret information from spoken, written, and visual texts, summarising key points and adjusting their language to fit cultural contexts. They begin translating familiar phrases, exploring cultural nuances in expression.
Creating text in Chinese:
Students create short texts, such as descriptions of events or places, using basic vocabulary and sentence structures. They practise writing characters accurately and use Pinyin for pronunciation guidance.
Understanding language and culture:
Students explore Chinese pronunciation, tones, and character structure through interactive activities. They discuss cultural practices like greetings, festivals, and traditional values, recognising how language reflects cultural identity.