IB MYP Grade 4 Mandarin Language Acquisition
Mandarin Language Acquisition for IB MYP Grade 4 (ages 14–15) covers building Mandarin as an additional language through listening, reading, speaking and writing. At this advancing stage, learners learn to understand spoken Mandarin, read and write characters and communicate in everyday situations.
What learners will do
- Understand spoken Mandarin
- Read and write characters
- Communicate in everyday situations
How Mandarin Language Acquisition is assessed
MYP Language Acquisition is assessed against four criteria: A (listening), B (reading), C (speaking) and D (writing).
Study tip
Keep a small notebook of new words, and use each one in a sentence of your own within a day or two.
Who is this Mandarin Language Acquisition page for?
It is for IB MYP Grade 4 learners, typically aged 14–15, and for the parents and teachers who support them.
Where do I start?
Browse the resources on this page and start with any marked Free.