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I agree with Ann that you can prepare them well for the speaking test and boost the marks. My school had first student sitting for Chinese GCSE in 2003 and we've always entered students for 4-skill test since. Most of the students gained highest/high (percentage) on their speaking between the 4 skills. And they do get a huge sense of achievement after the speaking test (and so do I!). We use Chinese for GCSE plus lots of resources I myself created. Regards, Xiaoming Djanogly City Academy Nottingham ________________________________ From: Mandarin Chinese Teaching [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Anne Martin Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 4:26 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: chinese GCSE Simon I entered an English student this year for Edexcel GCSE in all 4 papers and he got an A star. I am yet to get a break down of the marks. I understand that you can enter 3 or 4 skills still. I took the view that it was better to enter all 4 skills as you can prep really well for the speaking test and boost the marks. The specs give a list of quesions for the oral that they suggest that you ask. My student studied Ni Hao 1,2 and 3 and learnt the grammar and vocab from the GCSE specs list. Anne Martin ----- Original Message ----- From: Simon Kent <mailto:[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 3:19 PM 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 -- Simon Kent Oundle School Oundle Peterborough PE8 4GH Mobile: +447723 073489 ********************************************************************** This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient and you have received this e-mail in error then any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the Academy. Employees of Djanogly City Academy Nottingham are expressly required not to make defamatory statements and not to infringe or authorise any infringement of copyright or any other legal right by email communications. Any such communication is contrary to Academy policy and outside the scope of the employment of the individual concerned. The company will not accept any liability in respect of such communication, and the employee responsible will be personally liable for any damages or other liability arising. This e-mail does not form part of a legally binding agreement. Warning: Although Djanogly City Academy Nottingham has taken reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email, the Academy cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage arising from the use of this email or attachments. If you have received this email in error please notify the Network Manager. Djanogly City Academy Nottingham http://www.djanogly.notts.sch.uk **********************************************************************