NCEA L1 Chinese study guide
NCEA L1 Chinese · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
NCEA Level 1 Chinese (Mandarin) is the first-year senior secondary qualification in Mandarin within New Zealand's NCEA system, delivered under the Learning Languages area of the New Zealand Curriculum. It is designed for secondary students who are building listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Mandarin, and it is assessed through a mix of internal and external assessment. The Level 1 standards currently listed are 91952 (interact in spoken Chinese to share and respond to information, ideas, and opinions - internal, 5 credits), 91953 (communicate in Chinese for a chosen purpose - internal, 5 credits), 91954 (demonstrate understanding of written Chinese related to everyday contexts - external, 5 credits), and 91955 (demonstrate understanding of spoken Chinese related to everyday contexts - external, 5 credits). All four are Achievement Standards dated 2024. The NCEA L1 Chinese study guide has 4 sections and about 1,152 words.
01Interact in spoken Chinese (Mandarin) to share and respond to information, ideas, and opinions
This domain assesses a short spoken interaction, often a role-play or conversation with your teacher. You are marked on exchanging information and opinions, not just answering questions: you need to initiate, respond, ask for clarification and keep the exchange moving.
288 words, about 1 min02Communicate in Chinese (Mandarin) for a chosen purpose
This domain asks you to produce a Chinese text for a stated purpose and audience: an invitation, email, notice, short article, speech or blog post. Marks come from communicating the message, using the right format and controlling language, not from length.
308 words, about 2 min03Demonstrate understanding of written Chinese related to everyday contexts
This domain tests reading short everyday texts: notices, signs, emails, menus, timetables, advertisements and short articles. You answer questions on gist and detail, in English or by selecting information.
280 words, about 1 min04Demonstrate understanding of spoken Chinese (Mandarin) related to everyday contexts
This domain assesses listening to short spoken texts: conversations, announcements, messages, weather reports and instructions. You hear the passage, often twice, then answer questions.
276 words, about 1 min