I agree with Xiaoming and Anne, it is very beneficial to do the speaking exam, if well prepared, it can enhance the whole grade of the student. It helps with their listening as well.
Linying Liu
Kingsford Community School
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From: Mandarin Chinese Teaching on behalf of Simon Kent
Sent: Tue 04/09/2007 15:19
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Subject: chinese GCSE
Dear All
I am entering some non-native speakers for Chinese GCSE this year for the first time, and just wondered if the Edexcel no-speaking-paper syllabus was still satisfactory for everyone, and was suitable for non-native speakers? I hear that a spoken element is now available - is it compulsory? Given the inconsistent marking of spoken papers in other MFL GCSEs, my instinct would be to stick with the current system, if that option remains.
With best wishes
Simon
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Oundle School
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