Curriculum opportunities

The curriculum provides opportunities for learners to:

•hear, speak, read and write in Mandarin regularly and frequently within the classroom and beyond

•communicate in Mandarin individually, in pairs, in groups and with speakers of the target language, including native speakers where possible, for a variety of purposes

•use an increasing range of more complex language

•make links with English at word, sentence and text level

•use a range of resources, including ICT, for accessing and communicating information in Mandarin

•listen to, read or view a range of materials, including authentic materials in Mandarin, both to support learning and for personal interest and enjoyment

•use Mandarin in connection with topics and issues that are engaging and may be related to other areas of the curriculum.