Japanese

The Year 9 course aims to extend the skills students have acquired in Years
7 and 8. Students will be given listening, writing, reading and speaking tasks
each semester. They will use Hiragana and Katakana, and extend their
knowledge of Kanji. Each task will reflect a common or realistic situation
amongst topics such as Celebrations, Milestones, Healthy and Fast Food,
and Shopping.

Content/skills
In this subject, students will:
▶ Extend their vocabulary
▶ Learn more Kanji
▶ Become familiar with Katakana
▶ Experience Japanese food and cultural events
▶ Learn the skills to effectively communicate with native speakers at a
basic level, whether for travel, future careers or just a hobby.

Students will participate in listening, writing, reading and speaking tasks,
each of which will reflect a common or realistic situation for tourists or long
term inhabitants of Japan.