📚 Level 3 — Levelled Reading 6+

Students build stronger reading fluency and communication skills through structured levelled reading and engaging Chinese storybooks. They begin reading more independently, expanding vocabulary and expressing ideas using longer and more confident Mandarin sentences.

More information is currently being updated and will be completed in end of July.

Level 3 (Parent FAQs)

  1. What is the recommended age for Level 3 Levelled Reading?

  2. Does my child need to complete Level 2 before joining Level 3?

  3. What is the main focus of Level 3?

  4. What will students learn in Level 3?

  5. What should my child be able to do by the end of Level 3?

  6. How are vocabulary and new characters introduced in Level 3?

  7. How many Chinese characters will students typically recognise after Level 3?

  8. Do students need to write Chinese characters in Level 3, or is reading the main focus?

  9. How does Level 3 help students move from guided reading to independent reading?

  10. How is reading comprehension developed in Level 3?

  11. How does L3 help children to communicate in Chinese?

  12. How is pronunciation and tone accuracy supported during reading activities?

  13. How much Mandarin will the teacher speak during Level 3 lessons?

  14. What does a typical Level 3 reading lesson look like?

  15. How long is each lesson?

  16. How many lessons are there in a term?

  17. How many students are in each class?

  18. How do teachers support children with different reading abilities?

  19. Are there any reading assessments or fluency checks in Level 3?

  20. How do students progress to the next level after Level 3?

  21. What books and reading materials are used in Level 3?

  22. What digital or app-based reading resources are available in Level 3?

  23. How much reading practice is expected at home each week?

  24. What can students do before and after class to improve reading fluency?

  25. What can parents do at home to support reading and vocabulary development?

  26. Does Level 3 include storytelling, discussion, or comprehension activities?

  27. What should we do if my child misses a Level 3 class?

  28. How will parents receive feedback about their child’s reading progress?

  29. Does Level 3 introduce Chinese radicals?

  30. Why is learning radicals important in Chinese reading?