Tauranga Boys’ College
This course requires 2 options.
11 Mandarin
Course Description
Teacher in Charge:
Mandarin at Level 1 prepares students for communication between friends and family. Akonga learn about family and everyday life, travel, and getting around their hometown. The aim is to develop functional communicators who can share their interests, and make new mates.
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Course Overview
Term 1
Reintroducing ourselves to Mandarin: revision of Level 10 vocabulary and grammar
Nǐ xǐhuān shénme? (Are you interested?): Brainstorming of topics for the year.
Let's talk about it!: Oral Presentation at term's end.
Term 2
Yeah, write!: Introduction to the writing (1)
The business: Topics include family, directions, and school. Speaking, listening, reading, and writing are all important.
Exams: Mid-year
Term 3
Yeah, write!: Writing (2) continues, and is due at the end of this term.
Speak up: Some students may be offered the opportunity to complete the Interact (spoken) portfolio.
Ongoing business: Further topics are health, travel, and holidays.
Exam
Term 4
Revision and End-of-year Exam
Prerequisites
Open Entry - 10MN preferred
Pathway
Apart from dedicated career paths, such as interpreter, teacher, or translator, a language is a useful addition to any future pathway. Marketing, sales, law, medicine, health and lifestyle, and diplomatic careers all benefit from an additional worldview.
Assessment Information
| Paper | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 11MRN1 | Presentation | Internal | 10.00% |
| Paper 11MRN2 | Writing 1 | Internal | 20.00% |
| Paper 11MRN3 | Writing 2 | Internal | 20.00% |
| Paper 11MRN4 | Examination | Internal | 50.00% |
Pathway Tags
Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation, Translator, Editing and Publishing, Automotive Industry, International Business and Marketing, Diplomacy, Teaching, Law, Sales, Customer Service. Complements careers in Law, Finance and Economy, Engineering, Counselling and more., Writer, Historian, Social Work, Journalist, Marine Biologist, Clergyman, Ministry of Fisheries, Lecturer, Lawyer, Architect, Judge, Child Advocate, NZ Armed Forces, Traveller, Professional Singer/Dancer, Performer, Actor, Kapa Haka Tutor, Radio, Immigration Officer, Television, Exhibition - Carving, Weaving, Painting, Sculptor, Politician, Tourism, Teacher, Linguist, Interpreter, Tourist Operator, Air Hostess, Airline Crew, Airport Worker, Hotel Manager, Import and Export Trader, Business person, Business pers,
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