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Edexcel GCSE Chinese (1CN0-1F) Listening - Foundation tier
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Edexcel GCSE Chinese (1CN0-1F) Listening - Foundation tier

Edexcel GCSE (1CN0-1F) Foundation tier 2017 SAM Listening and understanding in Chinese V2020 - -Video with quiz
Created byDavid Yao
Last updated 7/2020
English

What you'll learn

  • Edexcel GCSE Chinese (1CN0-1F)
  • The latest Sample Paper
  • Examination Skills

Course content

2 sections • 56 lectures • 2h 56m total length

  • Q1 Hotel booking 订酒店 (in Mandarin)2:37

    Practice a foundation-level Chinese listening task centered on a hotel booking (订酒店) in the Edexcel GCSE paper, with timed reading and note-taking guidance.

  • Q1 Hotel booking 订酒店 (Detail Explanations)1:28

    Practice hotel booking dialogues in Chinese, with detailed explanations of phrases for reserving rooms, dates, and prices.

  • Q2 My family 家人 (in Mandarin)2:15

    Practice listening to Q2 my family 家人 in Mandarin, following repeated prompts and questions about family members to reinforce basic Mandarin listening skills.

  • Q2 My family 家人 (Detail Explanations)1:08

    Master detail explanations of 'my family' in Chinese (家人) for Edexcel GCSE Chinese listening at the foundation tier, focusing on family vocabulary and listening comprehension.

  • Q3 Future plans 未来计划 (in Mandarin)4:36

    Practice understanding future plans in Mandarin for question three using example lines and repeated phrases to identify central plot cues.

  • Q3 Future plans 未来计划 (Detail Explanations)1:20

    Delve into detailed explanations of future plans (未来计划) in Chinese. Build listening skills to describe future intentions and timelines.

  • Q4 School subjects 学校科目 (in Mandarin)4:45

    Explore school subjects in Mandarin through listening practice, focusing on identifying and naming subjects and answering questions about them in Chinese.

  • Q4 School subjects 学校科目 (Detail Explanations)1:36

    Explore Edexcel gcse Chinese listening for school subjects, with detailed explanations that support foundation tier learners in understanding subjects and vocabulary.

  • Q5 Weather forecast 天气预报 (in Mandarin)5:30

    Practice weather forecast listening in Mandarin by analyzing multiple question five parts and scenes featuring Shanghai and Beijing, to improve comprehension and pronunciation.

  • Q5 Weather forecast 天气预报 (Detail Explanations)1:28

    Develop listening skills for weather forecast content in Chinese through detailed explanations of 天气预报 for Edexcel GCSE Chinese foundation level.

  • Q6 Environment 环境 (in Mandarin)4:02

    Practice for question six on environment 环境 through Mandarin listening, engaging with prompts and phrases to develop comprehension in the foundation tier Edexcel GCSE Chinese course.

  • Q6 Environment 环境 (Detail Explanations)1:11

    Develop listening skills for the environment topic (q6) with detailed explanations of 环境 vocabulary and related phrases for Edexcel GCSE Chinese foundation tier.

  • Q7 A telephone message 电话留言 (in Mandarin)4:26

    Practice listening to a Mandarin telephone message for question seven, identifying times, names, and details to answer accurately.

  • Q7 A telephone message 电话留言 (Detail Explanations)1:25

    Learn how to handle a telephone message in Chinese with detailed explanations, practice listening skills, and understand key message-taking steps for Edexcel GCSE foundation listening.

  • Q8 New Disneyland 最新的迪士尼 (in Mandarin)3:41

    Practice mandarin listening with question eight about the new Disneyland 最新的迪士尼 in Shanghai, featuring dialogue about calling, hunger, and everyday phrases.

  • Q8 New Disneyland 最新的迪士尼 (Detail Explanations)1:04

    Explore Q8 new Disneyland in Chinese with detailed explanations, tailored for Edexcel GCSE Chinese (1CN0-1F) listening foundation tier.

  • Q9 A national holiday 公共假期 (in Mandarin)6:02

    Practice listening for question nine by identifying a national holiday in Mandarin, focusing on 公共假期 and related vocabulary through example conversations and phrases.

  • Q9 A national holiday 公共假期 (Detail Explanations)1:32

    Explore the concept of a national holiday 公共假期 with detailed explanations, linking foundation-level listening skills to understanding public holiday terms in Chinese.

  • Q10 A Chinese student 中国留学生 (in Mandarin)5:44

    Practice listening comprehension in Edexcel GCSE Chinese foundation tier through question 10, featuring a Chinese student speaking Mandarin (中国留学生) and related dialogue cues.

  • Q10 A Chinese student 中国留学生 (Detail Explanations)1:31

    Practice listening to a Chinese student (中国留学生) scenario with detailed explanations, building foundation-tier gcse chinese listening skills and essential vocabulary.

  • Q11 A football match 足球比赛 (in Mandarin)4:54

    Practice listening to a football match in Mandarin, focusing on understanding a Q11 question and related phrases for Edexcel GCSE Chinese Listening foundation tier.

  • Q11 A football match 足球比赛 (Detail Explanations)1:12

    Explore detail explanations of a football match (足球比赛) in Chinese for the Edexcel GCSE Chinese listening foundation tier. Build listening skills and sports vocabulary through practical examples.

  • Q12 My school 我的学校 (in Mandarin)6:51

    Develop listening skills for edexcel gcse chinese foundation by practicing questions on 'my school 我的学校' in mandarin, focusing on school life vocabulary and exam prompts.

  • Q12 My school 我的学校 (Detail Explanations)1:34

    Q12 my school 我的学校 is explained in detail to boost listening skills for Edexcel GCSE Chinese foundation tier.

  • Q13 A part-time job 一份兼职工作 (in Mandarin)5:23

    practice the Mandarin listening task for question 13 on a part-time job (一份兼职工作), presenting the prompt and related practice phrases for foundational level learners.

  • Q13 A part-time job 一份兼职工作 (Detail Explanations)1:25

    Explore detail explanations for a part-time job in Chinese, covering key vocabulary and listening strategies for the Edexcel GCSE Chinese (1CN0-1F) listening foundation tier.

  • Q14 A trip to China 去中国旅行 (in Mandarin)8:08

    Practice Mandarin listening for travel in China, following a trip to Beijing with everyday interactions, food phrases, and travel scenarios.

  • Q14 A trip to China 去中国旅行 (Detail Explanations)1:30

    learn detail explanations for a trip to China in Chinese, covering essential travel vocabulary and listening strategies aligned with Edexcel GCSE Chinese Foundation.

Requirements

  • HSK 3 or above
  • 2 Years study in Chinese

Description

Quiz: Edexcel GCSE Chinese (1CN0/1F) Listening – 2017 SAM Specimen Paper (Foundation Tier)

Introduction

This interactive quiz is based on the official 2017 Specimen Assessment Materials (SAM) for Edexcel GCSE Chinese Paper 1: Listening and Understanding in Chinese (Foundation Tier) — Paper Reference: 1CN0/1F.

The quiz is carefully designed to help students prepare for the Foundation Tier Listening exam, featuring 14 authentic exam-style questions, with answers in English. Each listening task is paired with:

  • Full transcripts of the audio

  • In-depth vocabulary explanations

  • Cultural notes and contextual clarifications

These resources allow learners to strengthen both their listening comprehension and vocabulary knowledge, preparing them not just for the exam, but for real-life communication in Mandarin Chinese.

For guided practice, refer to our video course:
"Quiz: Edexcel GCSE Chinese (1CN0-1F) Listening – Foundation Tier"

Edexcel GCSE Chinese (1CN0) – Foundation Tier Exam Structure

The Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) in Chinese is divided into four skill-based papers: Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing. Below is a complete outline of the Foundation Tier papers:

Paper 1: Listening and Understanding in Chinese

  • Paper Code: 1CN0/1F

  • Duration: 30 minutes + 5 minutes of reading time

  • Total Questions: 14

  • Language: Audio in Mandarin; answers written in English

  • Assessment Focus: Understanding spoken Chinese in familiar contexts, identifying main points, details, and opinions

Paper 2: Speaking in Chinese

  • Paper Code: 1CN0/2F

  • Duration: 7–9 minutes + 12 minutes of preparation time

  • Conducted by: The teacher or designated examiner

  • Assessment Structure:

Task 1: Role Play

  • Students respond to prompts in a short, everyday scenario.

Task 2: Picture-Based Task

  • Describe a picture and answer related questions using topic-specific vocabulary.

Task 3: General Conversation

  • Continue a short conversation on familiar topics like hobbies, school, or holidays.

Important Note: Tasks must be conducted in the correct order, and the total assessment should last 7 to 9 minutes.

Paper 3: Reading and Understanding in Chinese

  • Paper Code: 1CN0/3F

  • Duration: 50 minutes

  • Format: Read short texts in Chinese and answer in English

  • Content Types: Notices, emails, social media posts, advertisements, and articles from everyday contexts

Paper 4: Writing in Chinese

  • Paper Code: 1CN0/4F

  • Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

  • Tasks:

Task 1: Photo Description

  • Write approximately 20–30 characters in Chinese based on a photo prompt

Task 2: Short Email Writing

  • Write an email of approximately 40–50 characters in Chinese

Task 3: Extended Email or Article

  • Write a longer email or article (student selects the task), approximately 80–110 characters in Chinese

Why Use This Quiz?

  • Aligned with official Edexcel GCSE Chinese Foundation Tier assessment criteria

  • Enhances exam confidence through authentic tasks

  • Features deep vocabulary support for effective revision and learning

  • Perfect for self-study, classroom use, and revision workshops

  • Supports teachers with ready-made listening resources and transcripts

Whether you are a student preparing for your GCSE exam or a teacher supporting your learners, this quiz—combined with our expert-designed video course—provides the structure, guidance, and depth you need to achieve success in the Foundation Tier exam.

Who this course is for:

  • Who are taking Edexcel GCSE Chinese
  • Who are taking Edexcel IGCSE Chinese
  • Who are taking CIE IGCSE Chinese
  • Who are taking AQA IGCSE Chinese

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