These courses are primarily aimed at beginners, with a real desire to learn a new language, perhaps from a different linguistic family to those studied in the past. The main focus is on learning how to communicate and understand the language in everyday situations. Students also explore aspects of the target-language culture such as food, leisure, customs and traditions. The course will examine topics that include: the individual in society, education and work, town and services, food and drink, leisure and travel, the environment, health and emergencies. * Due to the level of difficulty, Mandarin Ab Initio is only open to students who have already attained GCSE grade A, or equivalent.
No prior knowledge of the target language required, except for Mandarin. A real desire to learn a new language is key. The course moves quickly so students need to be organised and keep their work up to date. To achieve top grades, students need to be prepared to dedicate time to learning new vocabulary and grammar. A willingness to spend some time in a country where the language is spoken during the course would be beneficial.
Paper 1: Reading (1hr30) 30% Paper 2: Writing (1hr30) 25% Coursework (250-350 words guided writing) 20% Oral: Individual interview 25%
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Bracknell Forest |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £48,930 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £35,760 |
| Address | Duke's Ride, Crowthorne, RG45 7PU |
These courses are primarily aimed at beginners, with a real desire to learn a new language, perhaps from a different linguistic family to those studied in the past. The main focus is on learning how to communicate and understand the language in everyday situations. Students also explore aspects of the target-language culture such as food, leisure, customs and traditions. The course will examine topics that include: the individual in society, education and work, town and services, food and drink, leisure and travel, the environment, health and emergencies. * Due to the level of difficulty, Mandarin Ab Initio is only open to students who have already attained GCSE grade A, or equivalent.
No prior knowledge of the target language required, except for Mandarin. A real desire to learn a new language is key. The course moves quickly so students need to be organised and keep their work up to date. To achieve top grades, students need to be prepared to dedicate time to learning new vocabulary and grammar. A willingness to spend some time in a country where the language is spoken during the course would be beneficial.
Paper 1: Reading (1hr30) 30% Paper 2: Writing (1hr30) 25% Coursework (250-350 words guided writing) 20% Oral: Individual interview 25%