At Capalaba State College, learning Chinese is an immersive experience that introduces students to both the language and the rich cultural heritage of China. Through engaging activities, students develop foundational skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Chinese, building confidence and cultural awareness as they progress.
Why study a language?
Besides learning to speak a foreign language, benefits for students also include:
- engaging with the global community
- understanding their own cultural perspectives
- improving their understanding of other peoples' culture and lives
- developing new perspectives and opportunities
- gaining a competitive edge in the job market
- being able to travel through parts of the world more easily.
Students studying a language learn to:
- become confident communicators
- work in groups
- collect, analyse and organise information
- look for patterns and apply theories
- solve problems by thinking flexibly
- understand how English works.
Year 5 and 6
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Year 7 and 8 One semester of mandatory learning. | This introductory course is designed for beginners and for students with some foundational knowledge from primary school. |