AP Chinese Language and Culture

Advanced Placement Chinese Language and Culture building Chinese language proficiency.

Pinyin and PronunciationCharacters and WritingBasic Grammar and Sentence Structure
Cultural Context and Idioms (Chengyu)Complex Sentence Patterns and ConnectorsReading Comprehension and Literary Analysis
Communicating in Daily LifeWriting Emails and Formal LettersNavigating Chinese Social Media and Technology
Listening and Speaking Test StrategiesReading and Writing Test Strategies
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Study Strategies

Listening and Speaking Test Strategies

Ace the Speaking and Listening Sections

The AP exam tests your real-time language skills. Listen for key information, take quick notes, and practice speaking clearly and confidently.

Helpful Tips

  • Focus on main ideas, not every word.
  • Use transition phrases when responding.
  • Don't panic if you miss a detail—keep going!

Examples

  • Jotting down time, place, and people during audio prompts.

  • Using phrases like 让我想一想 (let me think) to buy time in speaking.

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Reading and Writing Test Strategies