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Japanese can open you to careers you once may not At Maple Leaf Kingsley International School, for
have considered. example, we provide a full range of Mandarin
learning experience for students from different
Studies have shown that the process of learning a backgrounds. Students from a Chinese
new language can not only enhance one’s memory background, such as those from the Malaysian
but also improve one’s creativity, critical thinking, and Chinese primary schools, as well as those from
problem-solving skills. It also encourages greater China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, already have a
Ellis Lee, Chief open-mindedness about new people and ideas, a solid foundation in Mandarin. The curriculum
global mindset and respect for diversity.
focuses on reading comprehension and writing.
Executive of Students can improve their proficiency in
Maple Leaf Essentially, language is the basis of human life and Mandarin, immerse themselves in modern and
how we communicate. It has evolved monumentally
classical Chinese literature, and feel the charm of
Kingsley in the past centuries, and knowledge of more than the Chinese culture.
International one language can spark an appreciation of this Second Language Mandarin classes cover
accelerated advancement. This is why the knowledge
School, shares of a foreign language is a powerful tool that can open worldwide topics. Students study a variety
her insights into you to a variety of new opportunities that you may of topics of interest to young people through
never have imagined before.
listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and they
BENEFITS OF the benefits of The Importance of Mandarin can expand their horizons while studying. Students
who already have an average knowledge of the
learning foreign
LEARNING A languages Mandarin is the national language of China and the language will gain a better understanding and be
most widely spoken language in the world. More than
sensitised to new trends around the world.
including
one billion of the world’s population are Mandarin
speakers. The Chinese already constitute one fifth
Some students only have a basic foundation in
FOREIGN LANGUAGE Mandarin. of the world population and is rapidly expanding its Mandarin, so a Foreign Language class is best
presence everywhere. Modern Standard Mandarin is
for them. Courses are closely related to students’
an official language of the United Nations. lives, school, and subjects they are studying. This
AND MANDARIN A New Language Opens Learning Mandarin is more than learning a language. is likely to make students more active participants
in the classroom.
New Perspectives, It enables an individual to explore one of the most
earning a foreign language can be a time- Heightens Cultural Awareness ancient cultures of the world. It can become a lifelong For foreign students or those who have no
consuming but enjoyable experience for all A large part of a nation’s culture is reflected in its involvement. Knowing the language will enable one foundation in Mandarin at all, our school provides
Lages. The easiest way for a person to become language. Immersing in a country’s language can to communicate better with Mandarin-speaking Conversational Mandarin classes, allowing
bilingual is to start at a very young age because a give one a more profound understanding of its people and provide one with a better understanding them to learn the language from step one. The
younger person’s brain absorbs the sounds and rules culture. In a world where international relations of the Chinese and their culture. The Chinese syllabus of this class is based on the HSK test.
of a new language naturally just as it does with the are very important in terms of trade, business, and population is rapidly expanding its online presence so The HSK is an international standardised test
native tongue. The older we get, the harder it is to politics, it is necessary to inspire mutual trust and Mandarin will become increasingly useful for online that is used to measure the proficiency of non-
learn a language because we have to study grammar understanding in order to better communicate, communication. natives in Mandarin. It consists of six different
rules and work around our already developed first cooperate, and negotiate with one another. A new levels. Conversational Mandarin in our school is
language. language opens you to new perspectives, heightens Mandarin is also an open door to a huge job market taught with HSK 1-3 content. After completing
your awareness about another country and its in all of the countries where Mandarin is the language the course, students can take the HSK test. After
The Benefits of Being Bilingual culture, and even allows you to learn more about your of commerce such as Mainland China, Taiwan and passing the exam, they will get an internationally
A second language can also help when traveling. own culture. Singapore. Learning Mandarin today can prepare recognised certificate to attest to their proficiency
Vacations to foreign countries would be more you for a better future. Abundant opportunities in Mandarin.
enjoyable, and they open people’s minds to the Foreign Language Proficiency Facilitates for government and business careers as well as
different cultures of the world. Putting your Business Worldwide scientific and cultural exchanges await the student In conclusion, Mandarin’s prominence in this
knowledge of a language into practice is a dynamic Globalisation requires an understanding of worldwide of Mandarin. The China market is blossoming increasingly globalised world has created a
process and is more immersive and interactive than businesses and cultures. Hence knowing a foreign after decades of global isolation. As China rapidly demand for students to equip themselves with
simply learning it in a classroom. Developing an language in business is also valuable. For example, becomes a world economic power, opens its doors the language in order to remain competitive.
understanding of a new language while also using someone who speaks Spanish has the advantage to foreign investment and expands its infrastructure, This will significantly improve their employability.
it in the real world allows your daily experiences to of being able to communicate with people from those who know Mandarin will be valuable to business. Proficiency in Mandarin is likely to be a
complement your academic learning. Bilingualism 21 different countries worldwide. International In the past, foreigners learnt Mandarin because they requirement for many jobs.
leads to many advantages in the long run, such competition compels companies to seek out bilingual were interested in the language and culture. Today,
as enabling the bilingual person to get into a good or multilingual employees, so knowing foreign however, a person who is proficient in Mandarin has For more information, please visit
college or university and to have more career options. languages, such as Mandarin, French, Arabic and better chances of getting a well-paid job. www.kingsley.edu.my/kis/

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