World Language Chinese

Building Confident Mandarin Speakers

Chinese Connections is Mandarin Matrix’ new series designed for middle school and high school students learning Chinese as a World Language, aiming to take the AP or IB exam, or anyone who wants to improve their proficiency.

The series is only available on our Online Classroom which can be easily access in the classroom or at home on any devices.

Your Partner in Language Education

Maximize language learning and teaching with Mandarin Matrix Online Classroom, which offers:

Multi-literacy
Self-paced learning
Differentiation
Real-time feedback
Exam-focused vocab & grammar

About Chinese Connections

Aligned to ACTFL

Aligned to World Language objectives

Introducing diverse text formats

Communication in Real-world settings

Chinese Connection sample pages

Online Support

Speaking Practices & Fluency Builder

Built-in Audio Anylasis
Built-in assessment for each reader
Interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational skills focused activities

Writing & Typing Practices

AI stroke order guided practices
Built-in open-ended questions and essay writing
Worksheet exercises that develop critical thinking and cultural competence

Offline Support

Print & Go Worksheets

From novice to advanced, students gradually develop communicative skills through post-reading exercises
Engaging tasks and fun activities that can be adapted as IPA (integrated performance assessment)
Based on different curricula and ACTFL Can-do statements
Can be used either in the class or as homework

Integrated Scope & Sequences

Key vocabulary are analized from different curricula and exams
Adopted the new HSK grammar scaffolding
Levels and themes are aligned to ACTFL, AP, IB and iGCSE

Accelerate Proficiency

For both AP & IB schools

For AP schools:

Aligned to 6 AP themes

Introducing a variety of text types
Aligned to ACTFL three modes of communication: interpretive, interpersonal and presentational
High frequency vocabulary, topics, and question types