Language learning is sequential, which means that building a wide vocabulary and range of language patterns takes place in a logical, progressive order. Continuity of learning is also important to build fluency and to consolidate basic patterns. To this end it is expected that students continue with the language that has been studied in Year 8 and 9.
Outline of Course
The theme for MYP Year 10 Chinese this year is “On Exchange”. Students will learn how to navigate various real-life situations they may encounter when they visit China. They will also continue to enhance their knowledge of Chinese characters through reading and writing practice.
The topics outlined below will offer students opportunities to explore their identity, housing and daily routines, shopping habits, dining etiquette, as well as food and health. Consequently, students will further develop their intercultural awareness by immersing themselves in various aspects of Chinese cultures.
Unit 1 – 个人身份 (Personal Identity)
Unit 2 –住房和日常生活 (Housing and Daily life)
Unit 3 – 买东西 (Shopping)
Unit 4 – 饮食与健康 (Food and Health)
Course costs: $50
Outline of Course
Year 10 French is a full year course which runs four periods per cycle. Year 10 students build on work covered in Year 9, and are able to communicate about a variety of familiar situations such as giving opinions on TV & internet habits, going on a virtual tour to Paris, discussing personality and relationships, describing home & local area, participating in a talent show. The language acquired goes beyond formulaic expressions facilitating autonomy and spontaneity when communicating.
The four skill areas of listening, reading, writing and speaking continue to be emphasised as well as the French culture, and students are encouraged to speak individually, in pairs, groups and through role play situations. The development of good and accurate pronunciation continues to be important along with developing a range of language to enable students to cope with unfamiliar topics, specifically leading to NCEA Level 1 in Year 11. French will be the predominant language used in class by the teacher in an effort to expose students to the target language.
A coursebook and workbook will be given at the start of the year as well as DioConnect access to materials including coursework references, tasks, feedback and grades.
The websites ‘Linguascope’ and ‘Language Perfect’ are used to enable students to learn French interactively online.
Unit 1 – T’es branché ?
Unit 2 – Paris, je t’adore !
Unit 3 – Mon identité
Unit 4 – Chez moi, Chez toi
Course costs: $50
Girls are encouraged to sit the French Government DELF exam in August (optional). The cost $105.00 includes coursebook and exam fee.
Outline of Course
This year students will explore various topical themes. In addition, students will study recent articles on current affairs appropriate to their language level.
Various teaching strategies will include role plays, paired activities, power point presentations, vocabulary games and the like. There will be regular work to do on laptops, including listening to and making sound files, using language programmes such as Language Perfect and Linguascope, and doing cultural activities. Homework will be allocated regularly. German will be the predominant language used in class. Students will be encouraged to use German as often as possible which has a noticeable impact on their confidence when using the language.
Unit 1 – Urlaub (on holiday)
Unit 2 – Taschengeld und Einkaufen (pocket money and shopping)
Unit 3 – Gesundheit (fitness and healthy living)
Unit 4 – Tagesablauf (daily routine)
This course covers the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing as well as the culture of German speaking countries and people concerned. Cooking a German meal in the kitchen of the languages department will be part of the cultural exposure.
Course costs: $25
Outline of Course
The Year 10 Japanese course carries on from the Year 9 theme of My Trip to Japan, and this year students will continue to learn how to act and converse in a number of real life situations that they may well encounter if they do go to Japan.
Students will be able to converse about latest fashion with their host sister and health problems with their host mother and doctor. They will learn how to act appropriately in a traditional house, understand the role of the family members and how the work-life balance impacts family life. They will discover the famous shopping areas of Tokyo and how to make a shopping transaction, as well as the language and etiquette surrounding gift giving customs. The acquisition of cultural understanding plays a major role in the course. In the middle of the year students will be introduced to the te-form (grammar) which enables them to broaden their repertoire of linguistic functions. There is an expectation that students can read and write both Hiragana and Katakana with relative ease from the beginning of the course.
Unit 1 – Identity and Well-being
Unit 2 –Housing and Daily Routine
Unit 3 –Shopping
Unit 4 –Family life (Work and gift-giving)
Course costs: $70
Outline of Course
The overarching theme for this year’s programme is “OUT AND ABOUT” Across the FIVE units you will explore the language for arranging an outing, discussing what to wear, eating out, talking about past events and comparing and contrasting aspects of Hispanic culture(s) with those of New Zealand. You will use the language across a range of listening, speaking, reading and writing tasks.
¿Quieres salir? Do you want to go out? In this unit, you will learn how to issue, accept and decline invitations. You will talk about existing plans and negotiate around these successfully to arrange an outing.
¿Qué vas a llevar? What are you going to wear? In this unit, you will explore the concepts of “urban tribes” and fast fashion. You will explore examples of Hispanic companies who design and make sustainable clothing.
¡Vamos a cenar!: Let’s go for dinner! In this unit, you will explore food preferences, particularly those relating to international cuisines. We will learn about “Tapas” and create a “restaurant” in class. You will also compare and contrast cultural norms relating to food and consider the concept of a healthy diet
¿Qué hiciste durante las vacaciones? What did you do during the holidays? In this unit, you will learn how to talk about past events and activities relating to holidays.
Mi estancia en una ciudad Hispana: My stay in a Hispanic city. In this unit you will research a Hispanic city of your choice. You will learn how to describe different aspects of the city and compare and contrast these with your own culture(s).
Course costs: $20
Outline of Course
In this course the students will continue to develop their understanding of Te Reo Māori me ōna tikanga
Throughout the year students will focus on improving their listening (whakarongo), speaking (korero), reading (panui) and writing (tuhi) skills in Te Reo Māori.
We will cover a range of topics and students will learn how to communicate about their future plans, immediate activities, giving directions, describing events, and also their daily routines and habits.
The course also offers an opportunity to learn more about the culture and we will focus on various aspects which include; taonga, waiata, karakia, powhiri and mythologies. Class trips might include an overnight stay at a marae, attending a powhiri, Polyfest or an outing to celebrate Matariki (Māori New Year).
Course costs: $50, Optional over night stay $120 (estimated)