Mandarin

Learning Languages

Learning languages broadens students’ horizons about the personal, social, cultural and employment opportunities that are available in an increasingly interconnected and interdependent world. The interdependence of countries and communities requires people to negotiate experiences and meanings across languages and cultures. A bilingual or plurilingual capability is the norm in most parts of the world.

At Hampton, we develop our Mandarin program mainly guided by the Communicative Approach. Communication is essentially the rationale for language and the Communicative Approach seeks to develop those skills that enable students to meaningfully engage with each other. Interactive activities are the hallmark of this approach. In the Mandarin classroom at Hampton, students are given as much opportunity to deliver and receive meaningful communication as possible in Mandarin.

 Our core focuses include:

There are also opportunities for students to both build and showcase their skills in a range of authentic contexts, such as: