IGCSE Mandarin

The aim of this course is for the student to develop the ability to communicate effectively using the target language and offer insights into the culture and society of countries where the language is spoken. Through this course the student develops awareness of the nature of language and language learning which encourages positive attitudes towards speakers of other languages and a sympathetic approach to other cultures and civilisations. It also provides enjoyment and intellectual stimulation and helps develop transferable skills (e.g. analysis, memorising, drawing of inferences) to complement other areas of the curriculum and to be able to form a sound base of the skills, language and attitudes required for progression to work or further study, either in the target language or another subject area.