Cambridge IGCSE™ Mandarin Chinese as a Foreign Language Teacher’s Guide

Collins Cambridge IGCSE™ Mandarin Chinese as a Foreign Language Teacher’s Guide supports the Student’s Book and Workbook with a detailed mapping chart, notes in each unit and suggestions for differentiated activities to support teachers. This course provides coverage of the Cambridge IGCSE™ Mandarin Chinese as a Foreign Language (0547) syllabus.

We are working towards endorsement of this title for the Cambridge Pathway. This Teacher’s Guide provides invaluable support for the Student’s Book and Workbook.

• Comprehensive course overview: Begins with a thorough introduction that outlines the course approach, equipping teachers with strategies to get the best out of the suite of resources for optimal student engagement and learning outcomes.
• Aligned structure: Each unit mirrors the structure of the Student’s Book, facilitating seamless integration with the rest of the suite and ensuring a cohesive teaching experience that enhances student learning.
• Detailed lesson plans: Unpacks each lesson in the Student’s Book with insightful teaching notes for each activity and full answers and audio scripts. Also includes answers and differentiation guidance for the Workbook.
• Differentiated instruction strategies: Provides practical advice on working with mixed classes, including differentiated support and activities designed to meet the diverse needs of all learners.
• Active teaching techniques: Encourages the use of interactive and communicative teaching methods that promote active participation and skill development, ensuring students are engaged and motivated throughout their learning journey.
• Diagnostic assessment tools: Offers guidance on using the Introductory unit as a diagnostic tool at the start of the course, enabling teachers to assess students' knowledge levels and tailor instruction accordingly for effective learning.
• Expert authors: Written by an expert team of experienced language teachers, drawing on years of classroom expertise to deliver effective teaching strategies.
• Pick up and teach or personalise: Contains everything you need to effectively teach the course or download editable files to customise to your preferences.

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