Mattie & Me · P3 Chinese in Singapore: what's tested and how to practise
On Mattie & Me, your child plays a game and meets the P3 Chinese words most likely to come up in their exams. The words they don't know yet keep coming back, in the game and in practice papers, until they know them. "Likely" is based on the school papers we hold.
P3 Chinese uses the 欢乐伙伴 (Huanle Huoban) 2.0 textbooks, 3A and 3B (17 lessons). In the P3 school papers we hold, reading comprehension is the biggest single part, and word pairing and joining or expanding sentences become much more common than in P2.
P3 school revision papers · P3 听写 lists
Which textbook does P3 Chinese use?
In 2026, schools teach P3 from 欢乐伙伴 2.0, in two books: 3A (9 lessons) and 3B (8 lessons). Our free P3 听写 lists follow the 2015 edition, so some lessons may differ from your child's book.
What do P3 Chinese school papers test most?
In the 2023-onwards P3 papers we hold (153 papers), about half the marks are multiple choice. By share of marks:
| Section (Chinese name) | Share of marks |
|---|---|
| Reading comprehension (阅读理解) | 31% |
| Sentences: join, expand, rewrite (句子) | 16% |
| Word pairing (词语搭配) | 12% |
| Word choice (词语选择) | 10% |
| Spot the right character (辨字) | 10% |
| Written comprehension (理解问答) | 8% |
New at P3 in many papers: expanding or rewriting sentences (扩写/改写句子) and the first short compositions (often at least 50–80 characters). Linking words such as 因为…所以, 如果…就 and 虽然…但是 come up across sentence and word-choice questions. These describe the school papers we hold, not an official format.
Which P3 Chinese words come up most?
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | Papers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 就 | jiù | then, right away | 114 |
| 但是 | dànshì | but | 84 |
| 虽然 | suīrán | although | 83 |
| 准备 | zhǔnbèi | to prepare | 82 |
| 立刻 | lìkè | immediately | 80 |
| 或者 | huòzhě | or | 78 |
| 原谅 | yuánliàng | to forgive | 76 |
| 照顾 | zhàogù | to take care of | 71 |
| 强壮 | qiángzhuàng | strong | 71 |
| 生气 | shēngqì | angry | 70 |
Several of the top P3 words are linking words (就, 但是, 虽然, 或者). They're worth practising in whole sentences.
What can my child practise for free?
- Over 200 P3 school revision papers (over 7,000 questions), one section at a time. The right option is shown after a wrong pick. Browse P3 papers
- 17 P3 听写 lists (2015 edition), with pinyin, English meanings and read-aloud. Open the lists
- 53 P3 picture-talk cards (看图说话), to practise for next year's oral. Chinese oral practice
- The Mattie & Me island game.
How does Learning help with P3 Chinese?
After a short 10-question check, each next question targets words likely in your child's school exams that they don't know yet. Where we don't have their school's papers, it uses papers from other schools at the same level. Wrong picks are explained in English, with pinyin and read-aloud, and missed words come back after 1, 3 and 7 days. How Learning works · Start learning
Does a P3 child need Chinese tuition?
It depends. If your child follows lessons but forgets words, regular home practice covers most of what P3 papers test. For first compositions and sentence writing, a person's feedback helps. See our Chinese tuition guide.
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FAQ
Which Chinese textbook does P3 use in Singapore?
In 2026, 欢乐伙伴 2.0, books 3A (9 lessons) and 3B (8 lessons).
What is tested most in P3 Chinese papers?
In the 2023-onwards P3 school papers we hold: reading comprehension (about 31% of marks), sentences (16%), word pairing (12%), word choice (10%) and spotting the right character (10%).
What's new in P3 Chinese compared with P2?
In the papers we hold: more word pairing, joining and expanding sentences, more reading, and the first short compositions.
Are there free P3 Chinese papers?
Yes. Over 200 P3 school revision papers are free on Mattie & Me, with no sign-up.
What does Learning cost?
S$12.99 a month, or S$99 a year. Your first 7 days are free.