IBDP Year 1-2
Grade Level
4-6 hrs/month
Typical Commitment
5-6 months
Course Duration
S$360-450/mo
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Perfect for students: Starting Chinese from zero, building foundation vocabulary and grammar, learning basic conversational skills before progressing to IB Chinese B.
What You'll Learn
Language Skills
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Speaking & Listening
Everyday conversations, responding to questions, understanding native speakers
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Reading & Writing
Recognize 600+ characters, write simple paragraphs, understand basic texts
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Grammar Foundation
Sentence structures, verb patterns, measure words, essential grammar rules
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Cultural Context
Chinese culture, customs, and context for language understanding
Exam Preparation
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Paper 1 & 2 (Reading & Writing)
Strategies for comprehension questions, essay writing, timed exam practice
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Paper 3 & 4 (Listening & Speaking)
Listening comprehension techniques, spontaneous speaking, oral exam practice
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IB Assessment Criteria
Understand how IB marks your work, what examiners look for, scoring strategies
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Exam Technique & Time Management
Strategies for tackling exams, managing time, avoiding common mistakes
How We Structure Learning
Core Lessons
Structured lessons building vocabulary, grammar, and conversation skills progressively. 1.5 hours per session, 4 sessions per month.
Practice & Feedback
Homework assignments, practice papers, writing samples, and detailed feedback on your progress every session.
Exam Simulation
Full exam simulations under timed conditions with marker feedback to identify improvement areas.
📋 Course Materials Included
All students receive:
- • Complete vocabulary list (600+ essential characters)
- • Grammar notes and explanation sheets
- • Past IB exam papers and sample answers
- • Listening practice recordings
- • Conversation prompt cards for speaking practice
- • Progress tracking sheet
Flexible Learning Options
Small Group (4-6 students)
Face-to-Face (Chinatown)
S$420/month
4 × 1.5-hour sessions
Collaborative learning with peers at similar level. Benefit from group discussion while getting personalized feedback.
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Online (Zoom)
S$360/month
4 × 1.5-hour sessions
Learn from home on your schedule. Same quality instruction with the flexibility of online learning.
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Face-to-Face (Chinatown)
S$540/month
4 × 1.5-hour sessions
Completely personalized. Tutor focuses entirely on your needs, pace, and learning style.
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Online (Zoom)
S$450/month
4 × 1.5-hour sessions
Maximum flexibility with personalized 1-on-1 instruction. Schedule lessons around your needs.
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What Students Achieve
By End of Year 1
- ✓ 1000+ character recognition
- ✓ Conversational confidence in daily topics
- ✓ Can write 200+ character essays
- ✓ Understand IB exam format and expectations
By End of Year 2 (Exam)
- ✓ Target grade: 4-5 (solid pass to merit)
- ✓ Fluent conversational ability
- ✓ Strong writing skills for essays and responses
- ✓ Confidence in all four exam papers
Ready to Start Your IB Chinese Journey?
Begin with a personalised trial lesson. S$50 fee deductible from tuition upon 4-session commitment.
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