Chinese Connections is designed for middle school and above students learning Chinese as a world language aiming to take the AP, IB or HSK exams, and anyone else who wants to improve their proficiency.

Product Highlights

• Aligned with AP, IBMYP, IBDP and UNSG themes and topics and the latest HSK 3.0 standards
• Contemporary authentic use of language and expressions
• Relatable stories enable students to practice Chinese in real world settings
• Vocabulary, grammar and sentence structures aligned to popular textbooks
• Authentic texts that present vocabulary under different contexts to expand and reinforce students’ learning
• Supported with printable scope and sequence, teacher guides and student worksheets, as well as online exercises and assessments
• Designed for differentiated learning

ACTFL Proficiency Levels (Each level with 24 books)

• Level F: Novice Low to Novice High (plus 6 books introducing basic knowledge of Chinese, making 30 books in this level)
• Level 1 : Novice Mid to Novice High
• Level 2: Novice High to Intermediate Low
• Level 3: Intermediate Low to Intermediate Mid
• Level 4: Intermediate High to Advanced Low

IB & AP Themes

Chinese Connections features authentic and relatable content in different contexts, specifically created for middle and high school students. These topics cover AP, IB (DP & MYP) themes and UN Sustainable Development Goals:

• • Personal and Public Identities
  • Contemporary Life
  • Identities and Relationships
  • Families and Communities
  • Personal and Cultural Expression
  • Social Media
  • Globalisation and Sustainability 
  • Science and Technology 
  • Culture and Diversity
  • Social Justice Issues
  • Beauty and Aesthetics
  • Volunteering and Social Organisation

Authentic Texts

The content is presented in a wide variety of formats, including:

• Email / Letter
• Article
• Blog / Vlog
• Debate
• Brochure / Poster / Leaflet
• Phone Calls
• Advertisements

This series is only available online on the Mandarin Matrix Online Classroom. The series is constantly being updated and expanded with more content. Subscription to one of the plans to check out Chinese Connections:

3-Month Plan / 1 Year Plan