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www.dragonsineurope.comGCSE Mandarin Chinese Resourcesfor New Specification 2017TextbookWorkbookFor usewithAQA GCSEChineseTextbook 1The textbook has entered an AQAapproval process.The workbook can be used inconjunction with the g live in June 2017)The textbook has entered an AQA approval process for the new GCSE specification. Other resources arebeyond the scope of an AQA approval process and have not been entered for approval.1

AQA GCSE Chinese - Textbook 1OverviewAQA GCSE Chinese - Textbook 1 has entered an AQA approval process for the newGCSE specification. It is the first part of a new two-part series and is aimed at studentswith some prior knowledge of Chinese: in order to begin this book, students should havea knowledge of about 200 words, and should be able to write 50-100 characters. Thiscourse is aligned to the new specification of Mandarin Chinese GCSE and is written withthe requirements of non-heritage learners in mind. The course covers all four skills, andis designed to increase the confidence and skills of learners. This course aims to provideeverything students need to master the language; it is complete with interactive activities, cultural insight anddetailed grammar explanations. A workbook and online portal accompany the textbook, giving opportunity forextra practice and enabling teachers to track students’ progress.Everything you need in one courseAQA GCSE Chinese - Textbook 1 combines a modern communicative pedagogy with thorough grammaticalexplanations. It includes activities which cover all four skills, as well as activities which focus on study skills.Topics are revisited throughout the book, making sure that students have many opportunities to consolidate theirlearning. Wherever possible, activities are grounded in real-life situations which students are likely to encounterwhen they interact with other Chinese speakers.Did you know?Pinyin supporting textPinyin supporting text is written underneath characters to aid the student with pronunciation. Pinyin is graduallyremoved throughout the book, as the student’s knowledge of vocabulary increases. This ensures that thestudent is supported at all stages and is encouraged to focus on characters when reading. Rarer characters,such as names, are always supported with pinyin.This reading activity doesnot include pinyin support foralready-learnt characters suchas 吃, but rarer characterssuch as 珍珠 are supportedwith pinyin.2

AQA GCSE Chinese - Textbook 1Writing charactersAQA GCSE Chinese - Textbook 1 systematically introduces students to 176 common Chinese characters.After completing this book, students will be able to write between 225-300 characters from memory andrecognise 450-500 characters, depending on the students’ initial knowledge. Extra character practice isprovided in the workbook. Special sections are also devoted to improving handwriting and study skills formemorising characters.Stroke order diagrams are clearly setout for new characters in each unit.In-depth explanations on grammar and word useChinese grammar is thoroughly explained using non-technical language. The book introduces importantgrammar points such as modal verbs, conjunctions and verbal complements; the book also includes notes ondetails of word usage, such as knowing when to use 老 and 旧.This explanation both gives anCommon phrases in everyday conversation are introduced in twointroduction to the grammar point andsections in each unit, entitled ‘Language in Action.’covers the different nuances in meaningbetween Chinese and English. In-depthexplanations will help students avoidcommon errors.3

AQA GCSE Chinese - Textbook 1Cultural knowledgeGoing beyond well-known cultural icons such as pandas and chopsticks, AQA GCSE Chinese - Textbook 1contains a wealth of information on Chinese culture, both ancient and modern. Our approach helps the studentappreciate the diversity of the Chinese speaking world. Cultural sections include both famous masterpieces suchas Journey to the West and lesser-known culture such as the ‘guess fingers’ game.Did you know?炕 (kàng) — Bed-stovesHow would you like to sleep on aheated brick oven bed? The kang isjust that: a brilliant, 3-in-1 solution toheat the home, cook your meals, andprovide a cosy space to work andrelax. Made of bricks or clay, a kang isa platform, usually about waist height,which is often wall-to-wall and takes upless than half of the room. People cansit on it during the day and sleep onit at night. Beneath it, the smoke fromthe cooking fire (usually in the kitchen,adjacent) circulates and keeps it warm.Kangs have been an essential elementof traditional Chinese homes, especiallyin the North.觉 and 床 Notice that 觉 in 觉得 (juéde) also appears in the word 睡觉 (shuìjiào). This is another case of a character that hasmultiple readings.Cultural elements are introduced alongside 床 (chuáng) on its own means ‘bed’, and the measure wordnew topics and vocabulary. The authors’is 张, (zhāng).objective is to help students understandthe Chinese cultural connotations of wordsthey are learning.A global perspectiveStudents get good exposure to a variety of places where Chinese is spoken. Local elements from Shanghai,Xi’an and Taipei are integrated into the background of each activity to help students understand the diversity anddifferent perspectives of the Chinese speaking world. A brief section introduces students to tips for recognisingtraditional characters that they may encounter outside of Mainland China.4

AQA GCSE Chinese - Textbook 1Differentiated approachThis course facilitates a differentiated classroom by presenting a wide range of activity types, from wordrecognition to creative writing. Activities are categorised into three levels, marked by an icon (see below).The first level of activity introduces a new topic or structure, allowing for plenty of repetition; the second levelencourages fluency and flexibility with the language; the third level helps students work on either creative oranalytical skills while learning Chinese. Each unit’s ‘Putting it together’ section contains the most challengingactivities: these require students to combine their new knowledge from this unit with previous knowledge. Forstudents who require extra practice, the workbook has plenty of opportunity for consolidating knowledge in aless challenging way.7.25 Writing activity — School brochureCreate a brochure for your school. Include the following information: The name of the school （学校的名字叫 ）xiào The number of classrooms, teachers and students （学校有 个老师）xiào The courses offered （学校有 、 、 课）xiào Which meals are provided, and at what times （学生可以在学校吃 和 ）xiào The dress code （学生应该穿 ） When school starts and finishes （学生 点上学， 点放学） Activities offered after class （下课以后，学生可以 ） How you can get to school （学生能 ，也能 来学校）xiàoThese icons show the challenge levelof each activity; the first activity is lesschallenging and the second activity is mostchallenging.Written for the new GCSEspecification and entered in anAQA approval processSubject content under the newGCSE specification is categorisedinto topics which fall across threebroader themes. In order forteachers and students to ensurethat they have covered thesethemes successfully, we haveprovided a GCSE Themes Findersection which shows the relevantunits that cover each theme. Somethemes will be further coveredin the forthcoming AQA GCSEChinese - Textbook 2.5

Secondary School Chinese for GCSEWorkbook 1OverviewWorkbook 1 accompanies AQA GCSE Chinese - Textbook 1, with further activities thatalign to the textbook contents. The activities provide practice on character writing, tones,language structure and vocabulary, as well as extra reading passages. The workbookprovides excellent resources for student consolidation during homework, allowingteachers to track student progress constantly.For usewithAQA GCSEChineseTextbook 1Students practise each corecharacter from the textbookthrough tracing and writingexercises.Workbook 1 contains a wide range ofactivities, ranging from simple linkingexercises and translations to morechallenging reading and writing activities.6The textbook has entered an AQA approval process for the new GCSE specification. Other resources are beyondthe scope of an AQA approval process and have not been entered for approval.

Secondary School Chinese for GCSEWorkbook 1马，Each activity in the workbook is targeted at helpingstudents with specific skills. Activity 1.5 helps studentsdevelop accurate knowledge of tones and pinyin fornew vocabulary. Activity 1.6 helps students with a newgrammar point from Unit 1 (using 一起). Activity 3.10helps students with longer reading, and combines topicsfrom Unit 3 (family members and jobs) with older topics,such as hobbies.The textbook has entered an AQA approval process for the new GCSE specification. Other resources arebeyond the scope of an AQA approval process and have not been entered for approval.7

Secondary School Chinese for GCSE Onlinewww.secondaryschoolchinese.comFor students and teachersOur online portal, accessible through most internet browsers, contains a wealth of resources for both student andteacher. Through interactive activities, students are encouraged to spend more time in language practice outsideof school time. Below are some of the key features.1. AQA GCSE Chinese e-Book 1This e-Book is an electronic version ofthe textbook. It is quick to load and easyto navigate, and can be accessed both oncomputers and mobile devices such as iPad.3. Homework ZoneStudents and teachers can login and viewauto-marking homework exercises. Teacherstrack the results of the students through theReview Zone (see next page).82. Sound ZoneThe Sound Zone contains the recordings andtranscripts for all the listening exercises fromAQA GCSE Chinese - Textbook 1.4. Culture ZoneUsers can find an engaging range of videosrelating to key Chinese cultural topics that arecovered in the textbook series.The textbook has entered an AQA approval process for the new GCSE specification. Other resources are beyondthe scope of an AQA approval process and have not been entered for approval.

For teachersThe teachers’ section of the online portal allows teachers a simple way to login and track the progress oftheir students over the course of an academic year. Teachers have access to the resources listed below. Thepublishers are keen that the portal addresses teachers’ needs, and we welcome feedback and dialogue forfurther improvements.5. Whiteboard slidesThese slides contain the teachable content ofAQA GCSE Chinese - Textbook 1, brokenup into individual learning points. These slidesare ideal for presentation of new material andwhole-class speaking activities. All slides havepage references to the textbook.7. Review ZoneTeachers can connect with their students’homework results and comment on theirindividual performance. The commentsappear back in the students’ Homework Zone.The Review Zone is detailed and supportsexporting to Microsoft Excel.6. Schemes of WorkEach unit is accompanied by a Scheme ofWork written by the authors and publishers.The Schemes of Work aid teachers in lessonplans and long term curriculum planning.Schemes of Work are available in bothEnglish and Chinese.8. Score ZoneStudent performance is tracked in a teacher’sScore Zone. Student scores are factored byonline homework and additional points awardedby the teacher in class. Teachers may also addcomments.The textbook has entered an AQA approval process for the new GCSE specification. Other resources arebeyond the scope of an AQA approval process and have not been entered for approval.9