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When does this course run: This is a full-year course.
Year 10 Japanese is a continuation from Year 9 Japanese. In Year 10 ākonga will master both Hiragana and Katakana script and some Kanji (e.g. Japanese numbers), etc. In Year 10, ākonga will learn the building blocks of Grammar, Vocabulary and Cultural knowledge that will help ākonga successfully manage study at NCEA level. Ākonga wishing to study Japanese in year 10 will have typically completed the year 9 Japanese course (alternative entry may be considered on a case-by-case basis in consultation with Mrs. Gordon).
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WHY STUDY JAPANESE?
WHY STUDY JAPANESE?
Japanese culture is fascinating. Both ancient and modern Japanese culture is very different from any other. Learning about Japanese values and being able to negotiate meaning using Japanese will help ākonga understand more about their own culture. Japanese uses the same vowel sounds as Te Reo Māori. Japanese grammar rules are very simple and are always applied in the same way (almost without exceptions), unlike English grammar.
WHAT SKILLS WILL I LEARN?
WHAT SKILLS WILL I LEARN?
Ākonga will be able to read Hiragana, Katakana and some Kanji. Ākonga will learn how to communicate in written and spoken Japanese on topics of immediate relevance. Ākonga will be able to give, receive and react to information and descriptions about a variety of topics. Ākonga may be able to commence working towards NCEA Level One standards for 2026.
WHAT CONTEXTS IS THE LEARNING IN?
WHAT CONTEXTS IS THE LEARNING IN?
Topics studied may include: school teachers & subjects, family & pets, clothing, making requests and giving instructions, food & drink, shopping, numbers, time and activities, stating opinions, preferences and making comparisons.
WHERE DOES THE COURSE LEAD?
WHERE DOES THE COURSE LEAD?
Completion of Year 10 Japanese is a prerequisite to entry into NCEA Level 1 Japanese.
RECOMMENDED COURSE MATERIALS
RECOMMENDED COURSE MATERIALS
Write on workbooks, Mirai textbook, Education Perfect, Blooket, classroom games e.g. Bingo, and so on.
For further information you can contact:
Teacher in charge of Japanese - Gillian Gordon - ggd@otakicollege.school.nz
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