This book is a teaching and exam-preparation resource tailored for IGCSE Chinese as a First Language (0509), designed for students in Grades 7–10. It innovatively integrates the requirements of the IGCSE international curriculum with the domestic edition of the Chinese language textbook system (compiled by the Ministry of Education), creating an integrated, systematic solution for teaching and exam preparation.
Addressing the challenges faced by Chinese-language teaching in international schools, this book establishes a precise alignment between the textbook texts from the domestic edition and the assessment objectives of the IGCSE examination. It provides a practical, implementable reference for schools to deliver coherent instruction that bridges the national curriculum standards and the international curriculum framework, effectively breaking down the barriers between the two educational systems.
The book serves a dual purpose: for teachers, it functions as a practical guide for lesson planning and classroom instructional design, particularly for novice teachers, thereby reducing the burden of curriculum development; for students, it serves as a revision and practice material for self-directed study and mock exam drills, empowering both teaching and learning. The entire book is compiled in strict accordance with the latest IGCSE examination syllabus, keeping pace with exam reform trends, ensuring high topical relevance and clearly targeted assessment points.
The book is organized into four major learning modules: Modern Chinese Reading Comprehension, aligned with official assessment objectives R1–R5, to strengthen reading and answering skills; Classical Chinese Reading Comprehension, focusing on the key challenges highlighted in the new syllabus to help learners overcome difficulties in classical Chinese; Guided Writing, which breaks down writing tasks step by step and builds a complete logical framework for writing; and Genre-Based Writing Training, covering the four core text types—narrative, descriptive, argumentative, and discursive—to reinforce writing proficiency in each genre.
Suitable for classroom instruction, after-class practice, and pre-exam revision, this book is ideal for use both in international school classrooms and for students studying independently at home. It helps learners master key assessment points, steadily improving their IGCSE Chinese exam performance and overall Chinese language proficiency.
