A-Level Chinese Tutoring

Why do students find A-Level Chinese so difficult?

Recent updates to the Chinese A-Level syllabus and exam format mean that Chinese is now a significant challenge, even for students for whom Chinese is a first language. Discussing classical literature and film, as with other language syllabuses such as French, makes A-Level Chinese a big leap from GCSE/MYP. BartyED’s A-Level Chinese tuition will ensure students build confidence in their fluency in speaking, writing and listening in a supportive learning environment.

The high number of characters that need memorisation for deployment can challenge even academically-minded A-Level students. This is exacerbated by its novelty to A-Level students for whom a Latin-based alphabet is the norm. Being able to write about and discuss philosophy, hobbies and travel can be difficult enough in a Latin-based second language, but with Chinese the challenge is elevated.

Accurately reading texts and being able to discuss them is essential for the exam, yet few schools are able to offer the depth of teaching required to truly unlock these skills. Yet, BartyED A-Level Chinese tutoring is here for every student to ensure they get the support they need for excellence. 

How can BartyED’s Chinese A-Level tuition help? 

Some students want tutoring online, others need in-person classes; however you need an A-Level Chinese tutor, our expert tutors can assess each candidate and create an individualised curriculum to guarantee the grade. All of our top Chinese tutors are native Chinese speakers and are deeply immersed in the A-Level curriculum. No vocabulary or text is too advanced and it’s this confidence that BartyED A-Level Chinese tutors seek to instil in their candidates.

• Being native Chinese speakers who have studied in the UK, our Chinese A-Level tutors distinguish themselves for excellence in language. That confidence carries over into all our candidates. Every syllabus is slightly different, and our tutor’s expert familiarity with the mark schemes mean that they can mentor every student to know the mark scheme as thoroughly as the examiner.

• The vast vocabulary required for making the grade in the exam is no barrier to entry. Drilling texts and building a schema of revision techniques pushes students on to the next level in their Chinese study. BartyED’s own internal assessments for our tutors doubly ensure that the candidate always receives the best and can raise their targets for their attainment on results day.

As far as A-Level Chinese tutoring goes in Hong Kong, BartyED’s A-Level Chinese grades stand on top. A Chinese A-Level greatly increases opportunities at university and beyond. It is part of BartyED’s expectations that our candidates commence further study at international institutions such as Oxbridge/Red Brick Universities and Ivy League Colleges.

In-person or online, BartyED’s A-Level Chinese tutors meet your child’s needs and push them to fulfil their goals and see the results in their final exams.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why study A-Level Chinese?

As the leading business language of our modern world, our A-Level Chinese tutors note that A-Level Chinese is highly valued by employers and tertiary education institutions alike. It is also an interesting choice that will set you apart from the rest of your cohort.

Is A-Level Chinese more difficult than IB Chinese?

No, unless you’re taking IB Chinese B SL, A-Level Chinese is not more difficult than IB Chinese. While A-Level Chinese looks for encouraging listening, reading, speaking and writing skills in the student, BartyED’s A-Level Chinese tutors note that IB Chinese is set at a higher-level both in terms of content and assessment criteria.

Do I need GCSE Chinese to study A-Level Chinese?  

No, our A-Level Chinese tutors report that there are no prerequisites for A-Level Chinese.

What topics are covered in A-Level Chinese?

In prior academic years, the following topics were covered in the examination:

• Patterns of daily life

• Food and drink

• Employment and unemployment

• Social and economic development

• Environment