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What is Japanese?

Learning Japanese gives ākonga the chance to communicate in a different language, and to gain an appreciation of a fascinating culture. Ākonga develop their speaking and listening skills, as well as reading and using the unique kanji writing system, which can be a rewarding and enjoyable experience. Ākonga will find knowledge of Japanese very helpful if they are planning on travelling to Japan or hosting Japanese visitors.

What this course involves

This course introduces about 70 new kanji characters and further extends the ability to read, write, speak and listen in Japanese. Topics covered include: work, leisure, family, travel and tourism, land and people, communication and the media. New Zealand Scholarship exams are designed to extend very high achieving Level 3 ākonga. Those who wish to enter the New Zealand Scholarship exam in this subject must discuss this option with their Te Kura subject kaiako.

Delivery Modes

• * This course is accessed through our online learning environment, My Te Kura. Ākonga will be required to make and submit audio and/or video recordings, so a microphone and camera or mobile device are essential.

Recommended prior learning

NCEA Level 2 Japanese course or equivalent.