Course Description

Our HKDSE Chinese Comprehensive Course begins with a careful understanding of each student’s strengths and learning needs. An individual learning plan brings reading and writing together with listening and integrated language practice to develop clearer understanding and expression.

Students study modern and prescribed classical texts, analyse language and structure, and practise different writing forms. Targeted explanation and mock examinations help them apply their knowledge, refine their responses and work towards their examination goals.

Students may enrol in the comprehensive course or choose specialist courses in reading, writing or Classical Chinese according to their needs. Students need to purchase the required reference books from the course booklist.

• Study the twelve prescribed Classical Chinese texts in depth and practise mixed-format questions
• Develop strategies for different reading comprehension question types
• Improve paragraphing, summarising paragraph meanings and locating information
• Analyse texts through genre, structure and language features
• Consolidate Classical Chinese vocabulary, syntax and cultural knowledge
• Analyse past writing questions and improve interpretation of prompts and development of ideas
• Develop listening and answering techniques, alongside cultural knowledge
• Learn integrated writing strategies and techniques for different practical genres