IB DP Mandarin B
DP Mandarin B covers developing Mandarin as an additional language for the DP, through themes such as identities, experiences, human ingenuity, social organisation and sharing the planet. Students develop the ability to understand and respond to authentic texts, speak and interact fluently and write for different audiences and purposes.
What students will do
- Understand and respond to authentic texts
- Speak and interact fluently
- Write for different audiences and purposes
How it is assessed
DP Mandarin B combines external assessment with internal assessment, including an individual oral.
Choose your level
Mandarin B SL Mandarin B HLRevision tip
Draft first, then improve. Reading your writing aloud is the quickest way to spot sentences that need fixing.
Is this subject offered at SL and HL?
Most DP courses are offered at both Standard Level and Higher Level, with HL covering extra content in more depth.