I don't know what subjects should I choose

I'm currently studying IGCSE in transition to the IBDP. My current subjects are Chinese, English, SL Math, Economics, Biology and chemistry.
My school is opening up a French/Spanish SL ab initio course next year, I'm having trouble deciding whether or not I should do that.
My Chinese is not bad, according to my teachers I have high capability to get 6 or 7s, but I'm very interested in French/Spanish and I think I'm not bad at learning languages.
I am capable of doing English A HL or English B HL.
I'm torn and don't know what to do.

Reply 1

shayan_doust

Hello asl137,

It's about what you like. As you have stated, you have done Chinese the longest with a high capability level according to your teachers, I suggest you stay with Chinese just to stay on the safe side. Learning a new language takes time therefore if you take French/Spanish then you might score a significantly lower level than Chinese.

On the other hand, if you dislike Chinese and you are extremely interested in French/Spanish then Ok, I would take French/Spanish. It's all about what you like. My tactic is studying topics that I am really strong at. I have been through this phase myself.

Reply 2

asl137

Original post by shayan_doust

Thanks for the advise.
The thing is I'm still uncertain of my ability to score high levels in Chinese. Whereas an ab initio course sounds like a fresh start. I've spoke to few teachers but the advises are diverse.
Any suggestion to where I can get a better second opinion?