Is IB Chinese A Really Just Reading Comprehension?
Understanding content is only the start — the author’s choices, evidence, and effect on the reader are what earn the top marks.
Spot a Metaphor, Finish Paper 1? Not Quite.
Naming a device is the entry point, not the destination — you still need to show how it serves the author’s purpose.
Does a Picture in an Advert Prove the Content Is True?
An image is a persuasive tool, not evidence — analyse how it works on the reader, not whether it’s ‘true.’
For the Individual Oral, Is a Bigger Global Issue Always Better?
A global issue isn’t about scale — it’s about how precisely it connects to the details of the text.
In Paper 2, What Are We Actually Comparing?
Real comparison looks at how different authors respond to similar questions — not just listing similarities and differences.
Three Different Exams — Do They Really Need Three Different Methods?
The core skills are the same — close reading, argument, expression — each exam just puts them in different clothes.
What Should This Chinese Class Ultimately Teach You?
More than exam skills — helping students use language and literature to understand the world and find their own voice.