Chinese 4: Academic Proficiency
Chinese 4: Academic Proficiency – Mastering Mandarin Communication
Grade 12 · 1.0 Credit · English Instruction
Chinese 4: Academic Proficiency is designed for students seeking full academic and cultural command of Mandarin. This course provides advanced training in communication, reading, and writing at a near-native level, preparing learners for academic and professional use of the language.
Students analyze authentic texts, compose structured essays, and engage in sophisticated conversations about education, society, economics, science, and global affairs. Emphasis is placed on mastering grammar, expanding vocabulary, and presenting ideas clearly in oral and written formats.
Chinese 4: Academic Proficiency strengthens cross-cultural understanding and global awareness. The course serves as a bridge to AP Chinese Language and Culture or university-level Mandarin study, equipping students with real-world fluency and academic excellence.
Grade Level: 12
Credits: 1
Delivery Format: Live Online (1:1 or Small Group)
Duration: Full Academic Year (194 instructional days)
Instructional Language: English / Multilingual
Chinese 4 leads students toward advanced fluency in Mandarin Chinese. Emphasizing formal language use, academic communication, and media analysis, this course builds high-level reading comprehension, structured writing, and confident speaking. Learners study essays, news reports, and idiomatic texts while developing the skills needed for HSK Level 5–6 or CEFR C1–C2 proficiency.
Core Academic Content
Formal writing: argumentation, summaries, reports
Advanced grammar, structure, and style techniques
Academic and literary texts, editorials, and speeches
Oral performance in professional and global contexts
Reading and writing 2500+ characters
Instructional Framework
Aligned with HSK Levels 5–6 and CEFR C1–C2
Focus on academic and professional fluency
Interpretation of abstract, cultural, and technical topics
Preparation for university entrance or international exams
Masterwork: research project with oral defense in Chinese
Key Academic Competencies
Comprehending and analyzing complex written texts
Presenting academic and cultural content fluently
Writing coherent multi-paragraph texts for academic use
Listening and responding to formal, fast-paced speech
Applying idiomatic and formal expressions in context
Reading and Resource List
HSK Standard Course Books 5 and 6
Selected newspaper articles, essays, and literary pieces
Advanced grammar and writing guides
Video lectures, political commentary, and live interviews
Assessment Structure
Academic writing portfolio and analytical essays
Oral debates, presentations, and structured interviews
Interpretive reading and listening exams
Masterwork oral and written project in formal register
Mock HSK 5–6 proficiency exam and CEFR C1–C2 rubric