AP Chinese Preparations

<p>I would LOVE to take the AP Chinese exam, but there is no class for it at my school. My school offers Chinese 1-4, but not an AP option.
I would LOVE to take the AP exam in Chinese as I plan on being a dual major in Chinese and Korean language in college. If I do take the exam, it would most likely be next year, after my 3rd year of Chinese.</p>

<p>I am in very good standing in the class; Chinese comes easy to me. I read 2-3 chapters ahead of where our class is and have a 100 average in my courses. I know, though, that 3 years of Chinese will not be enough to do well on the AP exam (4 is my desired score).</p>

<p>I am fine with self study, as that is what I am doing with Korean, but I have no clue what textbook to use. In class, we use the Integrated Chinese line of books, but I was wondering, is there a better line of books specifically geared towards the AP Chinese curriculum?</p>

<p>I would love to hear from anyone who has taken AP Chinese at their school with a review on their textbook.</p>

<p>Thanks for all the help, guys, and sorry if something like this has been posted before ^^;;</p>

<p>well, I am a Chinese Junior. Though I am going to take 6 AP tests including psychology etc., I read the course description for Chinese language and I do not think it is difficult for you if you have already study Chinese for 3 years. But to know some Chinese customary usage and emotions (such as being modest all the time) is necessary.</p>

<p>If you like I can help you with your Chinese. XD</p>

<p>Do you have any suggestions for a good Mandarin iPod app? My son has only briefly studied Chinese but will be going to a Chinese boarding school next year in the international student division - probably Beijing High School #80. He is looking for materials to study.</p>

<p>Does anyone know how the AP Chinese exam compares to the HSK? (ie. what level HSK do you need to be at to score at 4 or 5 on the AP exam?)</p>

<p>My school is going to have AP Chinese next year because 8th graders are now taking Chinese instead of waiting till their Freshman year. Luckily, I was one of the first group of 8th graders who took Chinese and am now going to take AP Chinese next year. Some classmates who are seniors taking Chinese 4 was able to take AP Chinese because they are, well, basically Chinese and knows the language very well. All I know, from what I have heard from them, was that is was very hard. One of them even said that it was harder than the calculus exam, and that is saying something. Anyways, getting a little bit off topic here, my Chinese teacher have the review books that he gave to the seniors to use. I will ask tomorrow as I have forgotten what it is called.</p>