rachwen\" post_id=\"2132044\" time=\"1712282777\" user_id=\"156527:

HI chenlaoshi,

For the picture on the right idiom list, may i know which book. is it possible to show to cover of the book? Trying to strengthen my child's foindation base on the textbook syllabus. Thank you.

CM2010\" post_id=\"2130596\" time=\"1710160040\" user_id=\"197944:

Hi chenlaoshi,
Is there an update to the 250 idioms cos of the new syllabus in 2021? The idiom list from my kid sch seems like got some differences with the popular book?

chenlaoshi\" post_id=\"2107225\" time=\"1683004723\" user_id=\"162894:

zeal_mummy,

In O-Level, the students will have 3 compo questions to choose from (although for school WA, sometimes, it may be restricted to a specific type of compo questions - assessment of learning + increase exposure so as to minimize situation where students put all their eggs in one basket - i.e. only practice/learn how to handle 1 particular type of question):
－记叙文
－议论文（／演讲词）
－材料新闻

The topics they should know can be found in 逗号 under 话题，新闻消化室 and NIE说说看 sections.

For the 250 idioms, some schools included it in the book list, others hand out notes, so do check before proceeding to purchase.

Left, idioms: https://sapgrp.com/product/%E4%B8%AD%E5%AD%A6%E5%BF%85%E8%80%83%E6%88%90%E8%AF%AD250%E6%9D%A1-%E4%B8%AD%E5%AD%A6%E9%AB%98%E7%BA%A7%E5%8D%8E%E6%96%87-%E5%BF%AB%E6%8D%B7%E5%8D%8E%E6%96%87-%E6%99%AE%E9%80%9A%E5%AD%A6%E6%9C%AF/

Right, proverbs & common sayings: https://sapgrp.com/product/%E6%88%90%E8%AF%AD-%E8%B0%9A%E8%AF%AD-%E4%BF%97%E8%AF%AD-%E6%83%AF%E7%94%A8%E8%AF%AD-%E6%AD%87%E5%90%8E%E8%AF%AD-%E4%B8%89%E5%AD%97%E8%AF%AD-%E5%9B%9B%E5%AD%97%E8%AF%AD-idioms-proverbs-commo/
https://i.imgur.com/KlPVdZ2.jpg\">https://i.imgur.com/GKZBr5K.jpg\">

phtthp\" post_id=\"2107192\" time=\"1682979747\" user_id=\"35251:

For students who had scored A1 in Higher Chinese,

does it help

in anyway, to improve your admission entry into universities,
via
the new 2026 A-level
\"maximum 70 Rank points\" system implementation ?

1)
If it doesn't,
then why bother whether
u scored A1
or
scored the lowest minimum D7 passing grade, in your O-level (HCL) ?

I am refering to the brand new 2026 A-level marking system.
Not refering to the current, out-dated, soon to be phased out A-level marking system, by the end of 2025.


2)
But,
if it does indeed help in the uni entrance admission process,
then,
better pay attention to O-level (Higher Chinese) !

chenlaoshi\" post_id=\"2107225\" time=\"1683004723\" user_id=\"162894:

zeal_mummy,

In O-Level, the students will have 3 compo questions to choose from (although for school WA, sometimes, it may be restricted to a specific type of compo questions - assessment of learning + increase exposure so as to minimize situation where students put all their eggs in one basket - i.e. only practice/learn how to handle 1 particular type of question):
－记叙文
－议论文（／演讲词）
－材料新闻

The topics they should know can be found in 逗号 under 话题，新闻消化室 and NIE说说看 sections.

For the 250 idioms, some schools included it in the book list, others hand out notes, so do check before proceeding to purchase.
..

phtthp\" post_id=\"2107223\" time=\"1683003918\" user_id=\"35251:

Both textbook & workbook for
\"250 idioms\", are available in Popular bookshop.

Zeal mummy,

get your 2023 Sec 3 daughter (born 2008) to refer back to her RGS Secondary 3 booklist. The recommended Chinese idioms book is inside her booklist.

Zeal mummy\" post_id=\"2107222\" time=\"1683003239\" user_id=\"58173:[quote=\"Zeal mummy\" post_id=2107222 time=1683003239 user_id=58173]
Oh my, first semester ending soon! Gotta start the engine … procrastination is not a good friend.. Thank you for sharing, Chen Laoshi! Very helpful information!

Questions.., where to find the 250 idioms- Is it in their textbook? What are the main social issues that are pertinent for HCL Os? Heard that they don’t do narrative writing anymore.. for discursive essays- proverbs and quotes, do you have a book that the students use regularly?[/quote]

Zeal mummy\" post_id=\"2107222\" time=\"1683003239\" user_id=\"58173:[quote=\"Zeal mummy\" post_id=2107222 time=1683003239 user_id=58173]
Oh my, first semester ending soon! Gotta start the engine … procrastination is not a good friend.. Thank you for sharing, Chen Laoshi! Very helpful information!

Questions.., where to find the 250 idioms- Is it in their textbook?[/quote]

chenlaoshi\" post_id=\"2107190\" time=\"1682960512\" user_id=\"162894:

By end of 1st semester in Year 3, the students can attempt TYS because other than vocabulary mastery, there should be nothing hindering them in answering the questions.

- The earlier they attempt, the earlier they can identify words/phrases – esp. those in cloze passage questions, that they do not know.
- In Year 4, most schools will distribute other school’s previous year exam papers, so there will be plenty more materials to practice on
- Will be able to set aside time to:
o\trevise on the 250 idioms
o\tread articles and to pick up info regarding social issues in preparation for paper 1 and oral
o\tto equip themselves with descriptive phrases for narrative writing and/or proverbs & quotes for discursive essay.

expans\" post_id=\"386116\" time=\"1301065266\" user_id=\"8620:

My son is in Sec 3.

He is doing higher chinese but lacks passion in this subject. He told me that for students doing higher chinese, they will be allowed to sit for a 'national exam' for higher chinese in Sec 4 and if they pass, they can drop mother tongue subject in JC.

Does anyone has any idea on this? Thanks!!

coolcat\" post_id=\"2107186\" time=\"1682944554\" user_id=\"16064:

Unless you wish to pursue the Chinese Language Elective Programme (CLEP) or Higher Chinese in junior colleges or Millennia Institute must have obtained an A1 for HCL in their O-levels.

Otherwise it does not directly affect the AL score. The AL score is calculated based on a student's best grades in any combination of six subjects, including English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Mother Tongue, and a sixth subject.

Zeal mummy\" post_id=\"2107145\" time=\"1682924573\" user_id=\"58173:[quote=\"Zeal mummy\" post_id=2107145 time=1682924573 user_id=58173]
When do students start practice doing full TYS papers? Any tips to get an A1? Thanks![/quote]

Zeal mummy\" post_id=\"2107145\" time=\"1682924573\" user_id=\"58173:[quote=\"Zeal mummy\" post_id=2107145 time=1682924573 user_id=58173]
Hi! These are the key dates to take note of for O-levels Higher Chinese Examinations.

Higher Chinese Oral (Paper 3)
28/7/2023 to 3/8/2023 at 230pm

Higher Chinese (Paper 1)
7/11/2023 at 8am to 10am

Higher Chinese (Paper 2)
7/11/2023 at 11am to 1245pm

Source: https://www.seab.gov.sg/docs/default-so ... etable.pdf

When do students start practice doing full TYS papers? Any tips to get an A1? Thanks![/quote]

sall\" post_id=\"386301\" time=\"1301129480\" user_id=\"28544:

Do the students resit for HCL at O level or do CL at JC level?

vlim:

wonderm:

[quote=\"vlim\"]
but isn't it not fair...the system should be the same across all schools right?

It is important to note that different Sec schools offer very different programmes, especially the independent schools. Some schools (JC) offer different subject combinations which are not available in other schools. For some special MOE programmes, they are available in some schools but not others. Is it not fair? I am not sure, anyway, some say the world is never fair

sall:

wonderm:

[quote=\"sall\"]If students pass HCL for O level, they need not take Cl at JC level.

I think some schools such as HCI and RV set higher criteria, just passing is not enough. For HCI, I heard must score a min of B3, otherwise, still have to do CL at JC level.

wonderm:

vlim:

[quote=\"wonderm\"]
I think some schools such as HCI and RV set higher criteria, just passing is not enough. For HCI, I heard must score a min of B3, otherwise, still have to do CL at JC level.

but isn't it not fair...the system should be the same across all schools right?

vlim:

wonderm:

[quote=\"sall\"]If students pass HCL for O level, they need not take Cl at JC level.

I think some schools such as HCI and RV set higher criteria, just passing is not enough. For HCI, I heard must score a min of B3, otherwise, still have to do CL at JC level.

wonderm:

sall:

If students pass HCL for O level, they need not take Cl at JC level.

I think some schools such as HCI and RV set higher criteria, just passing is not enough. For HCI, I heard must score a min of B3, otherwise, still have to do CL at JC level.

wonderm:

sall:

If students pass HCL for O level, they need not take Cl at JC level.

I think some schools such as HCI and RV set higher criteria, just passing is not enough. For HCI, I heard must score a min of B3, otherwise, still have to do CL at JC level.

sall:

If students pass HCL for O level, they need not take Cl at JC level.