Westlake Girls’ High School Westlake Girls’ High School

Year 10 Chinese

10CHIN
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms C. Song.

Recommended Prior Learning


Subject

Level 

Recommendations

9 Chinese

9

Open entry.

10 Chinese

10

Year 9 Chinese or with HoD discretion.

Level 1 Chinese

1

Year 10 Chinese or with HoD discretion.

Level 2 Chinese

2

14 credits in Level 1 Chinese including at least one Internal assessment.

Level 3 Chinese

3

14 credits in Level 2 Chinese including at least one Internal assessment.



The Year 10 Chinese course builds on the content covered in Year 9 and will start with some revision of the Year 9 programme. We will continue to practice and build confidence in using pinyin. Students will also increase their knowledge of vocabulary and sentence patterns in pinyin and Chinese characters. While the skills of listening and speaking remain important, we will also aim to extend reading and writing skills. The topics covered this year are:

-China and Chinese, 

-My Birthday Party,  

-Asking for directions,

-My family, pets, and friends, 

-My Daily Routine,  

-Food and Eating

-Countries and Languages

-Sports and Leisure Activities, 

-Clothing, 

-Trip Planner



Course Overview

Term 1
The course starts with a revision and expansion of Year 9 course on the topics of
-self introduction
-family members;
-friends and classmates
and continue to learn the topics on
-food and drinks
Then students will continue to develop character writings and practise calligraphy writing

Term 2
Students will learn the topics on
-ordering in a Chinese restaurants
-schoolmates and campus
-school subjects and preferences
-activities and hobbies
Students will continue to explore cultures of China and other Chinese speaking countries and areas

Term 3
Students will learn the topics on
-travel
-transport
-weather
Students will be able to make a brief travel plan with friends

Term 4
Students will learn the topics on
-physical appearance
-clothes
Students will be able to describe their friends and idols

Departments:

Languages


Pathway

Level 1 Chinese

Career Pathways

Air Force Aviator, Air Force Officer, Army Officer, Barrister, Entertainer, Counsellor, Interpreter, Legal Executive, Solicitor, Customs Officer, Personal Assistant, Early Childhood Teacher, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Primary School Teacher, Translator, Nanny/Child Carer, Navy Sailor, Navy Officer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Youth Worker, Recruitment Consultant, Secondary School Teacher, Teacher Aide, Television Presenter, Intelligence Officer, Marketing Specialist


Disclaimer

Courses will only run based on minimum entries

Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course

You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisites of a course or if the course requires this for entry

Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOF or HOD of the Department

Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths