Possible learning experiences

Levels 1 and 2

A range of activities involving listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing, and presenting/performing. Activities could include:

• experiencing Chinese language and culture at a restaurant with members of the Chinese community
• creating websites (either for live web exchange or digitally recorded) to send to speakers of Chinese, for example, Confucius Institute online resources, Chengo (乘风)
• making a personal profile in Chinese for electronic exchange of information
• viewing and presenting role plays
• writing and answering surveys
• peer-teaching characters
• doing calligraphy
• playing card games
• celebrating events, special dates, and festivals
• keeping a diary in Chinese
• listening to and singing Chinese songs
• listening to simple, authentic Chinese sound files
• viewing videos, DVDs, and presentations in Chinese and/or about Chinese
• creating simple comic strips
• making paper cuts
• playing “character” faces
• making links with the local Chinese community by inviting Chinese people into the class to share their expertise and experiences
• noticing and discussing Chinese influences in the community
• making links with other schools with an interest in Chinese.

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