Year 9 Japanese-Half Year

This course is designed for beginners who do not intend continuing with Japanese in Year 10 and beyond.

It is an introduction to basic Japanese with an emphasis on communication. Students will practise the language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. The basic hiragana writing system will also be introduced.

By the end of the course they will be able to communicate about a number of daily situations, such as greetings, introducing themselves, telephone numbers and describing friends.

The study of Japanese culture is an integral part of the course.