A P

(Advanced Placement)

Chinese Language and Culture Course

Our AP program prepares students to demonstrate their level of Chinese proficiency across 3 communicative modes (interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational) and 5 goal areas (Communication, cultures, connections, comparisons, and communities). We engage students in an exploration of both contemporary and historical Chinese culture. Students learn about various aspects of contemporary Chinese society, including geography and population, ethnic and regional diversity, travel and transportation, climate and weather, holidays and food, sports and games, and current affairs. They also explore the realm of Chinese societal relationships, examining how individuals interact with family members, elders, and peers, and integrate this knowledge into their interpersonal communications. 

Throughout the course, students develop necessary skills in the Chinese language, including pronunciation, vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, grammatical structures, and written characters. Our teachers use research-based instructional strategies, aiming at developing students’ mastery and fluency.

Our academy is well-equipped with a computer lab and a wide array of instructional materials. In addition to age-appropriate textbooks, teachers use Web-based texts, animated computer software, and audio and video products specifically designed for Chinese language learning programs. We also guide students to use authentic materials such as newspapers, magazines, fiction and nonfiction books, plays, poetry, and films.