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Mandarin GCSE

2 parts · 12 chapters · 193 lessons

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    1. 9Core words7 lessons
      1. Strict, polite, lively, convenient
      2. Interrogative pronouns
      3. Pros, cons, risks and effects
      4. Building an argument
      5. Degree questions duo
      6. Pros, cons and descriptions: into English
      7. Read: 香港的暑假
    2. 10Identity and culture16 lessons
    3. 11Local, national, international and global areas of interest15 lessons
    4. 12Current and future study and employment9 lessons
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Mandarin GCSE · Chapter 9 · Higher

Core words

The words AQA lists outside any topic - Higher tier.

2 vocabulary lessons (15 words), 2 grammar lessons, 1 phrase lesson, 1 story, 1 exam-practice task.

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See it on the trail Full general vocabulary list
  1. Vocabulary

    Strict, polite, lively, convenient

    The words AQA lists outside any topic - Higher tier.

  2. Grammar primer

    Interrogative pronouns

    Prescribed by the AQA specification.

  3. Vocabulary

    Pros, cons, risks and effects

    The words AQA lists outside any topic - Higher tier.

  4. Phrase session

    Building an argument

    Good for, bad for, and therefore.

  5. Grammar primer

    Degree questions duo

    Prescribed by the AQA specification.

  6. Exam practice

    Pros, cons and descriptions: into English

    Exam practice: translation into English.

  7. Read a story

    Read: 香港的暑假

    A reader on the everyday life theme, written only in the AQA GCSE vocabulary this course covers.

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Word Bubbles Pop this set by matching each word to its meaning.Tone Shooter Shoot these words into their tones by colour.Crossword Cross this chapter's vocabulary, clued in English.

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