Teacher in Charge: C. Linnen, Ms M. Yasuda.
Recommended Prior LearningCompletion of Year 9 Japanese Course and/or after consultation with the HOD of Languages and/or proof of prior learning of Japanese.
Students will build language and cultural knowledge through communication and interaction in Japanese language. Activities will focus on the key aspects of language: listening, speaking, writing and reading. Students will read and write Hiragana comfortably in class and will start learning Katakana scripts. By the end of this course the students will be prepared to interact in basic Japanese language in a range of different situations.
This option also prepares the student for NCEA Level 1 in Japanese language.
Language skills: Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing Topics: Food & Drinks, Family & Friends, School Life, Sports & Leisure Activities, Home, Daily Routine, Transportation
METHODS OF ASSESSMENT: Course Assessments in Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing and Cultural Studies.
EXTRA CURRICULAR: Cooking Experiences, Calligraphy, Origami, Restaurant trip (cost TBC)
Year 10, International Languages