Cambridge IGCSE™ Mandarin Chinese as a Foreign Language Student’s Book

The Collins Cambridge IGCSE™ Mandarin Chinese course delivers broad coverage of the Cambridge IGCSE™ Mandarin Chinese as a Foreign Language (0547) syllabus, for examination from 2028. With a skills-based communicative approach, this topic-based Student’s Book teaches language and skills in context, with varied practice to help all students succeed.

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• Skills-based approach: Employs a communicative, active-learning methodology with equal coverage of reading, writing, listening and speaking within engaging, age-appropriate contexts.
• Syllabus alignment: All topics, grammar and vocabulary are mapped to the syllabus, and clear learning objectives guide students through their language development. Carefully-designed course structure introduces language and skills progressively, linking them to syllabus topics for an engaging and cohesive learning journey. 
• Support and extension: Accommodates diverse starting points, providing targeted support for those with less experience of Chinese, and extension activities that challenge advanced learners.
• User-friendly design: Includes boxed highlights for key grammar points and vocabulary, and consistent features to improve language skills. A dedicated vocabulary section in each unit and a grammar reference at the end of the book facilitate effective self-study.
• Reflection, practice and revision: Integrates ample opportunities for practice, consolidation, and revision throughout the course. Regular Check-up and Review sections encourage students to reflect on their progress and consolidate their learning. Practice questions spaced throughout the course prepare students for assessments with confidence.
• Cultural insights: Each unit includes extended reading sections that offer stimulating insights into the culture and society of Chinese-speaking countries.
• Expert authors: Written by an expert team of experienced language teachers, drawing on years of classroom expertise to deliver effective teaching strategies.
• Audio resources: Free downloadable audio files available from the Collins website and through the digital subscription enhance listening comprehension and pronunciation practice.

The Collins course consists of a Student’s Book, Workbook, Teacher’s Guide and a digital subscription on Collins Hub.