Class support
Review current topics, clarify difficult concepts and work through school assignments.
Yanmai Education · since 2021
IB Chinese tutoring
IB Diploma Programme · online one-to-one
Online IB Chinese tutoring for Chinese A Language and Literature, Chinese A Literature and Mandarin B, including text analysis, oral practice and writing.
For international school students in Hong Kong and worldwide. Lessons follow the student's course guide, school pace and current learning needs.
The learning journey
What lessons can focus on
Chinese A is a language and literature course for students with strong Chinese proficiency. Language and Literature includes literary and non-literary texts; Literature focuses on literary works. Mandarin B is language acquisition. The right course depends on the student's reading, writing and school placement.
Exam practice
Practise the relevant question types and review answers against the applicable marking guidance.
Coursework and IA
Plan the work, discuss research choices and receive feedback on drafts against the subject criteria.
The learning journey
Tutoring case studies
Classroom notes · IA
Rubric and concept annotations
Use the rubric and lesson annotations to develop clear explanations of knowledge, belief and understanding.
Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions
Should I take Chinese A or Chinese B?
Chinese A is a literature and language study course for students whose strongest language is Chinese. Mandarin B is language acquisition. A student who can read and analyse full Chinese literary works may be ready for A; school placement requirements should guide the final choice.
How do Chinese A Language and Literature and Literature differ?
Language and Literature studies literary works alongside non-literary texts such as news, advertising and images. Literature focuses on literary works. Both include Paper 1, Paper 2 and the individual oral; HL also includes an HL essay.
What happens in the Chinese A individual oral?
The student discusses a global issue through an extract from a studied work for about 10 minutes. It contributes 30% at SL and 20% at HL.
How is Mandarin B assessed?
Paper 1 writing contributes 25%, Paper 2 listening and reading 50%, and the individual oral 25%. The revised Language B course is scheduled for first examination in May 2029; the assessment structure remains the same.
The learning journey