Bard High School Early College DC (Bard DC) – Chinese 9 / Chinese 10, Part I / Chinese 10, Part II

Apr 2026 · 2nd Semester

This introductory three-semester sequence in the Chinese language presents the foundational skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, within a context of the cultural diversity of the Chinese-speaking world. Students learn fundamental grammatical structures and vocabulary, but they also explore how Chinese is distinctive as a language, and as a cultural phenomenon. In addition to textbook materials, the course is supplemented with real-life examples from Chinese cultural artifacts. As the sequence progresses, students expand their range of vocabulary and structures, with the goal of using Chinese to accomplish everyday tasks in real-life settings.