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Teaching Mandarin: support available for schools 

Posted by: mediaofficer, Posted on: 24 May 2025 - Categories: Languages, Schools
Flashcards showing Mandarin Chinese words for colors alongside English translations, with a pen and notebook in the background. Text overlay reads 'Teaching Mandarin: Support Available for Schools' and includes Department for Education logo

In today’s interconnected world, the ability to communicate in multiple languages is an increasingly valuable skill. Mandarin Chinese – the most spoken language globally – is playing an ever more significant role in international business, politics and culture.   That’s why …

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