Westlake Girls’ High School

Level 2 Chinese

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.

This course aims to develop the students’ ability to communicate confidently in less familiar situations, extending their Chinese language base to cope with topics beyond their immediate personal life. Topics include home and school life in China, teenage life and future plans.

The standards offered in this course may be altered at the discretion of the Head of Department.

Course Overview

Term 1
After a brief revision of previous learning, the course will cover the topics on
-CV writing
-part-time jobs
-career plan
-job interview

Term 2
The topics will be covered in Term 2,
-community and facilities
-school and education in New Zealand and China
-using social media

Term 3
The topics will be covered,
-friends and friendship
-festivals and customs
Students will complete their internal assessment by the end of Term 3

Term 4
Students will focus on preparation for external examinations

Departments:

Languages

Pathway

Level 3 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

Level 2 Chinese

Course Overview

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