A fun and accessible series of clip about a family of superheroes, covering vocabulary common to the topics covered by GCSE exam boards that offer Mandarin.
Suitable for: GCSE in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, covering topics common to both the AQA and Edexcel exam boards. It is also relevant for Mandarin National 5 and Higher pupils in Scotland.
Life in school. video
The Chinese superhero family greet an exchange student, using vocabulary to talk about the school day.
Who Am I? video
The Chinese superhero family use vocabulary to practice basic personal information, family, friends, personality and hobbies.
Sport and hobbies. video
A Chinese family of superheroes use vocabulary to practice talking about the sports and musical instruments they play.
Shopping. video
Superhero teenager Xiaojuan goes clothes shopping, using vocabulary for clothing, likes and dislikes, and dreams for the future.
Phones and computers. video
The superhero family discuss what they use the internet for, and the gadgets that get them online.
Where I live. video
The Chinese superhero family describe their neighbourhood to a reporter who tries to blow their cover.
Holiday and travel. video
A superhero family discuss where they like going on holiday, their favourite activities and some of the sights in China.
Healthy Living. video
The Chinese superhero family are interviewed on a television show about their eating and exercise habits.
Environment. video
A short drama on the theme of the environment which supports learners of GCSE Mandarin.
Work experience. video
A Chinese superhero family use Mandarin vocabulary to explore the theme of work.
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