✍️GCSE Foundation Building (2 Years) 9岁+
The GCSE Foundation Building programme is a two-year bridging course designed for students with an established foundation in Chinese. Delivered through our Jinbu 1 & 2 programme, it provides a structured pathway from intermediate Chinese learning to the GCSE curriculum, building the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed for the GCSE Higher Tier course.
Throughout the programme, students develop all four language skills in a balanced and progressive way. Listening and speaking are strengthened through everyday communication, role plays, and topic-based discussions, while reading activities expand vocabulary, reinforce grammar, and improve comprehension using GCSE-style texts.
A key focus of the course is the systematic development of writing. Students progress from writing accurate sentences to producing well-organised paragraphs and complete compositions through guided practice, model texts, and exam-style tasks. By integrating listening, speaking, reading, and writing into a coherent curriculum, the programme equips students with the confidence and language proficiency needed to progress successfully to the GCSE Higher Tier course.
GCSE Foundation Building（两年课程）9yrs+
GCSE Foundation Building 是一门为具有一定中文基础学生设计的两年衔接课程，以 Jinbu 1 & 2 为课程框架，帮助学生顺利完成从中级中文学习到 GCSE 课程的过渡，为进入 GCSE Higher Tier 课程奠定扎实的语言基础。
课程采用循序渐进的教学方式，全面提升学生的听、说、读、写四项语言技能。学生通过日常交流、角色扮演和主题讨论提升听说能力；通过 GCSE 风格的阅读材料和理解练习巩固词汇、语法知识，并不断提高阅读理解能力。
写作能力的培养是本课程的核心重点。学生将在教师指导下，从准确造句逐步发展到段落写作和完整作文，结合范文学习和考试题型练习，系统提升组织思路、正确运用语法和灵活表达观点的能力。通过听、说、读、写四项技能的整合训练，本课程帮助学生建立扎实的中文能力，为顺利进入 GCSE Higher Tier 课程以及更高层次的中文学习做好充分准备。
✍️ Herts Mandarin GCSE Foundation Building FAQs
1. GCSE Foundation Building 适合什么样的学生？
Who is GCSE Foundation Building suitable for?
GCSE Foundation Building 适合已有一定中文基础的学生。本课程以 Jinbu 1 & 2 两年课程为学习框架，帮助学生循序渐进地提升听、说、读、写四项语言技能，顺利衔接 GCSE Higher Tier 课程。
GCSE Foundation Building is suitable for students with an established foundation in Chinese. Delivered through our two-year Jinbu 1 & 2 programme, it systematically develops listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, providing a smooth transition to the GCSE Higher Tier course.
2. GCSE Foundation Building 的核心学习目标是什么？
What is the main goal of GCSE Foundation Building?
课程目标是在巩固 GCSE Foundation 阶段语言基础的同时，全面提升听、说、读、写能力，特别是建立系统化的中文写作能力，为 GCSE Higher Tier 学习做好准备。
The programme aims to strengthen students' listening, speaking, reading, and writing across GCSE Foundation topics, with a particular focus on developing structured writing skills to prepare for the GCSE Higher Tier course.
3. 课程会学习哪些内容？
What will students learn?
课程涵盖 GCSE Foundation 所有核心主题，包括日常交流、主题讨论、角色扮演、阅读理解、词汇与语法学习，以及循序渐进的写作训练。
Students study all core GCSE Foundation topics through everyday communication, role plays, themed discussions, reading comprehension, vocabulary and grammar development, together with systematic writing practice.
4. 课堂结构是怎样的？
How are lessons structured?
课堂围绕听、说、读、写四项技能设计，通过主题学习、语言分析、课堂互动、阅读理解和写作训练，让学生综合提升中文能力。
Lessons integrate listening, speaking, reading, and writing through topic-based learning, language analysis, interactive speaking activities, reading comprehension, and guided writing tasks.
5. 写作训练会不会太难？
Is the writing too difficult?
不会。课程采用循序渐进的写作教学，从准确造句开始，逐步发展到段落写作和完整作文。学生将在范文示范、教师指导和反复练习中建立写作能力和信心。
No. Writing is taught step by step. Students progress from accurate sentence construction to well-organised paragraphs and full compositions through model texts, guided practice, and teacher support.
6. 听、说、读在课程中重要吗？
How important are listening, speaking, and reading?
非常重要。课程强调四项语言技能同步发展。学生通过听说活动提升交流能力，通过阅读巩固词汇、语法和理解能力，为写作提供坚实的语言基础。
Very important. The course develops all four language skills together. Listening and speaking improve communication, while reading strengthens vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension to support more effective writing.
7. 家庭学习如何支持？
How can families support learning?
建议每周坚持复习课堂内容，并进行听、说、读、写综合练习，包括完成写作任务、阅读 GCSE 风格短文及使用学习 App。
Students are encouraged to spend around one hour each week reviewing classwork, completing writing tasks, reading GCSE-style texts, and using learning apps to reinforce their learning.
8. 班级与师资如何安排？
Class size and teaching support?
每班约16名学生，由两位老师共同授课，并根据学生不同水平进行分层指导。
每节课 £15，一学期约11节课，一学年约33节课。
Each class has around 16 students and is taught by two teachers, allowing differentiated support based on students' individual learning needs.
The fee is £15 per lesson, with approximately 11 lessons per term and 33 lessons per academic year.
9. 完成 GCSE Foundation Building 后学生能达到什么水平？
What can students achieve after completing GCSE Foundation Building?
完成两年课程后，学生将熟练掌握 GCSE Foundation 所有核心主题，能够较流畅地进行日常交流，理解 GCSE 风格阅读材料，并独立完成结构清晰、内容完整的中文作文，为进入 GCSE Higher Tier 做好充分准备。
By the end of the two-year programme, students will have a secure understanding of all GCSE Foundation topics. They will communicate with increasing confidence, read GCSE-style texts effectively, and produce well-organised Chinese compositions, providing a strong foundation for the GCSE Higher Tier course.
10. GCSE Foundation Building 如何衔接 GCSE Higher Tier？
How does GCSE Foundation Building connect to GCSE Higher Tier?
GCSE Foundation Building 是进入 GCSE Higher Tier 的桥梁课程。完成两年学习后，学生将在更扎实的语言基础上，进一步提升阅读、听力、口语和写作能力，并系统开展 GCSE Higher Tier 考试准备。
GCSE Foundation Building serves as a bridge to the GCSE Higher Tier programme. After completing the two-year course, students continue to develop advanced language skills and prepare systematically for the reading, listening, speaking, and writing components of the GCSE Higher Tier examination.