{"id":13565,"date":"2020-10-28T04:53:54","date_gmt":"2020-10-28T04:53:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/?page_id=13565"},"modified":"2020-10-28T05:52:30","modified_gmt":"2020-10-28T05:52:30","slug":"gcse-chinese","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/gcse-chinese","title":{"rendered":"GCSE \/ IGCSE Chinese"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row wpex_bg_overlay=&#8221;color&#8221; wpex_bg_overlay_color=&#8221;#23b391&#8243; wpex_bg_overlay_opacity=&#8221;0.95&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603863962404{margin-top: -40px !important;padding-top: 50px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/grbk.jpg?id=12887) !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]<style>.vcex-heading.vcex_683d318a443da{color:#ffffff;font-size:38px;}<\/style><h1 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-h1 wpex-text-center vcex_683d318a443da\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">GCSE \/ IGCSE Chinese<\/span><\/h1>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603864203468{margin-right: 10px !important;margin-left: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2>About GCSE \/ IGCSE Chinese<\/h2>\n<p>GCSE qualifications are only available in the UK and certain schools in a small number of other countries such as Canada, Australia and India, whereas the IGCSE is examined across the world including the UK for international students.<\/p>\n<p>GCSE Chinese or General Certificate of Secondary Education Chinese helps students develop their Mandarin Language skills in a variety of contexts and a broad understanding of the culture of countries and communities where Mandarin is spoken. GCSE Chinese has a Foundation Tier (1-5 grades) and a Higher Tier (4-9 grades).<\/p>\n<p>IGCSE or International General Certificate of Secondary Education is a part of CIE (Cambridge International examination). There are three options depending on the specific situation, Chinese as a foreign language, first language and second language.<\/p>\n<h2>The GCSE Chinese Assessment Themes<\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>AQA<\/th>\n<th>Edexcel<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Theme 1: Identity and culture<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Topic 1<\/strong>: Me, my family and friends<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Relationships with family and friends<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Marriage\/partnership<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Topic 2<\/strong>: Technology in everyday life<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Social media<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Mobile technology<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Topic 3<\/strong>: Free-time activities<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Music<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Cinema and TV<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Food and eating out<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Sport<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Topic 4<\/strong>: Customs and festivals in Chinese-speaking countries\/communities<\/td>\n<td><strong>Theme 1: Identity and culture<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Who am I?<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Daily life<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cultural life<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Theme 2: Local, national, international and global areas of interest<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Topic 1<\/strong>: Home, town, neighbourhood and region<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Topic 2<\/strong>: Social issues<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Charity\/ voluntary work<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Healthy\/ unhealthy living<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Topic 3<\/strong>: Global issues<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 The environment<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Poverty\/homelessness<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Topic 4<\/strong>: Travel and tourism<\/td>\n<td><strong>Theme 2: Local area, holiday, travel<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Holidays<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Travel and tourist transactions<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Town, region and country<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Theme 3: Current and future study and<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>employment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Topic 1<\/strong>: My studies<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Topic 2<\/strong>: Life at school\/college<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Topic 3<\/strong>: Education post-16<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Topic 4<\/strong>: Jobs, career choices and ambition<\/td>\n<td><strong>Theme 3: School<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What school is like<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 School activities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><strong>Theme 4: Future aspirations, study and work<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Using languages beyond the classroom<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ambition<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Work<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><strong>Theme 5: International and global dimension.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0 Bringing the world together<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0 Environmental issues<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>IGCSE Mandarin Chinese Assessment Themes<\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/GCSE_1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13566 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/GCSE_1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"554\" height=\"545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/GCSE_1.png 554w, https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/GCSE_1-300x295.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 554px) 100vw, 554px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2>IGCSE Mandarin Chinese Assessment Themes<\/h2>\n<p><strong>IGCSE Mandarin Chinese \u2013 Foreign Language (0547<\/strong>) (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Cambridge-IGCSE-Mandarin-Chinese-Foreign-Language-0547.pdf\">download<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>IGCSE Mandarin Chinese as a Foreign Language is designed for learners who are learning Mandarin Chinese as a foreign language. The aim is to develop an ability to use the language effectively for practical communication. The course is based on the linked language skills of listening, reading, speaking and writing, and these are built on as learners progress through their studies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>IGCSE Chinese &#8211; First Language (0509)<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Cambridge-IGCSE-Chinese-First-Language-0509.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">download<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>The IGCSE Mandarin Chinese as a First Language is designed for learners whose first language is Chinese. The syllabus develops learners&#8217; ability to communicate clearly, accurately and effectively. They learn how to employ a wide-ranging vocabulary, use correct grammar, spelling and punctuation, and develop a personal style and an awareness of the audience being addressed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>IGCSE Chinese &#8211; Second Language (0523)<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Cambridge-IGCSE-Chinese-Second-Language-0523.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">download<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>The IGCSE Chinese as a Second Language is designed for learners who already have a working knowledge of the language and who want to consolidate their understanding to progress their education or career. Through their studies, learners achieve a thorough understanding of a wide range of registers and styles and learn to communicate appropriately in different situations.<\/p>\n<p>Check the full detail and source (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cambridgeinternational.org\/\">here<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h2>The relationship within GCSE, IGCSE, HSK, YCT and CEF<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/hsk-test\">HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Koashi)<\/a> is an international standardized exam which tests and rates Chinese Language Proficiency for Speakers of Other Languages, which is administered by the Ministry of Education of China.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/yct-guide\">YCT (Youth Chinese Test)<\/a> is an international standardized test of Chinese language proficiency. It assesses young foreign students&#8217; abilities to use Chinese in their daily and academic lives.<\/p>\n<table width=\"667\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th width=\"83\">HSK<\/th>\n<th width=\"74\">YCT<\/th>\n<th width=\"93\">Required Vocabulary<\/th>\n<th width=\"130\">GCSE Chinese<\/th>\n<th width=\"130\">IGCSE Chinese<\/th>\n<th width=\"158\">CEF<br \/>\nCommon European Framework<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"83\">HSK 1<\/td>\n<td width=\"74\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"93\">150<\/td>\n<td width=\"130\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"130\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"158\">A1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"83\">HSK 2<\/td>\n<td width=\"74\">YCT \u2162<\/td>\n<td width=\"93\">300<\/td>\n<td width=\"130\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"130\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"158\">A2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"83\">HSK 3<\/td>\n<td width=\"74\">YCT \u2163<\/td>\n<td width=\"93\">600<\/td>\n<td width=\"130\">Foundation Tier<\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"2\" width=\"130\">IGCSE Second Language<\/td>\n<td width=\"158\">B1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"83\">HSK 4<\/td>\n<td width=\"74\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"93\">1200<\/td>\n<td width=\"130\">Higher Tier<\/td>\n<td width=\"158\">B2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"83\">HSK 5<\/td>\n<td width=\"74\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"93\">2500<\/td>\n<td width=\"130\"><\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"2\" width=\"130\">IGCSE CIE First Language \/ AS and A level<\/td>\n<td width=\"158\">C1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"83\">HSK 6<\/td>\n<td width=\"74\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"93\">5000+<\/td>\n<td width=\"130\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"158\">C2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>AQA GCSE specification and its vocabulary and grammar list (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/AQA.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">download<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>Edexcel GCSE specification and its vocabulary and grammar list (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/GCSE.xlsx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener 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