Chinese IGCSE Edexcel homeschooling

Hi! As a homeschooler myself, I recommend checking the syllabus/specification. You can find more information for yours here: https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-international-gcses/international-gcse-chinese-2017.html

I recommend downloading/printing this out and refer to it as much as possible.

Also, since it's a language, you're most likely going to have to take a speaking test. So I think it may be a good idea to have someone to help you like a tutor or someone who is fluent in Chinese to guide you in the right direction.

Yeah.. 😅 I mean I’m studying Arabic Language (not as a GCSE though) and it’s kinda tough but Chinese is notoriously known as a very, very difficult language! But being around people who can speak and help it is great!

Maybe you could looks for online resources? YouTube channels, forums etc?

Thanks! Do you know anyone who is studying/has studied or teachers Chinese? If you do maybe they could advise you?

Hiya! I am native Chinese and tutor gcse and alevel Chinese. For the gcse, there's a list of vocabularies with different topics you need to learn for the exams. The number of vocabularies you need to know also depends if you are doing Foundation Tier or Higher Tier. There are also tricks and tips to help you to recognise Chinese characters. Feel free to message me if you want to know more 😊

Thank you! So is it necessary to remember how to write all the words which show up in the iGCSE Edexcel Chinese textbook if I'm doing higher tier?

In the exams, you don't have to write ALL of them, but since you don't know which theme would come up in the exams, I would suggest you learn all the words that come up the most. If you need more help, I am available for online tutoring!

Thank you! So is it necessary to remember how to write all the words which show up in the iGCSE Edexcel Chinese textbook if I'm doing higher tier?

It's true that you don't know what questions will come up but it's not necessary to know EVERYTHING. You're not supposed to but you can always answer by just reorganizing the question. Many exam boards translate the writing questions (the hardest for me) for you to understand.

I do recommend speaking in Chinese as much as possible with any foreign friends or family members you have because it helps you loads to easily pass the listening!