Mandarin
Our Language Networks operate remotely and virtually (but still actively) to promote the interests of teachers of a particular language. They could be planning a one-off event, such as a seminar, Teachmeet or Language Day; setting up a competition for learners of their language; working with an ALL Branch, Network or Primary Hub to put on a shared event, keeping teachers updated on developments in their language or anything that teachers of the language or their learners would benefit from. Whatever needs doing! But whatever does need doing relies on enthusiasts to champion it and take it forward.
If you would like to be involved, please contact us for more information.
What we offer to everyone:
Resources
Find resources, advice and guidance on teaching Mandarin for language teachers, language coordinators and head teachers.
Check out our Pinterest pages on Mandarin and Chinese Festivals.
Projects
Explore our range of national and international projects for teachers.
Email forum
SSAT (now SSAT (The Schools Network) Confucius Institute) and ALL run a dedicated email forum for teachers of Mandarin, for support, updates and information about events.
Competitions
Discover challenges and competitions for your Mandarin learners
Information & useful links:
Primary forum
Click here for more information about the Mandarin Chinese for primary schools email forum.
Confucius Institute
Non-profit public institutions aligned with the Government of the People’s Republic of China which aim to promote Chinese language and culture.
Getting involved
ALL supports and represents different groups of language teachers in the UK, with the help of volunteers around the country.
Events
Find out about training and CPD events for Mandarin teachers
Join ALL
Join the Association for Language Learning, and find out more about your professional community
News for Mandarin teachers
Withdrawal of GCSE and A level exams in small-entry languages
Exam boards choose not to redevelop GCSE and A level exams in small-entry languages With the introduction of new GCSE and A level specifications for languages from 2016 (for French, German and Spanish – 2017 for other languages) – some exam boards have announced their...
Should Mandarin be taught in UK schools?
Seemingly the revelation of celebrities’ interest in teaching their children Mandarin has sparked up the debate whether it would be beneficial for the language to be taught in UK schools. In 2010 it was announced that British Government would train 1,000...
New partnership to recruit 1000 Mandarin teachers from China
Education Secretary Michael Gove has announced a new partnership with China, under which 1000 Mandarin teachers will be recruited and trained to teach Mandarin in secondary schools in England. Mr Gove launched the joint programme between the Specialist...