Year 8 - Languages: Japanese

Year 8 - Languages: Japanese

Overview

This subject covers the study of the Japanese language. It focuses on the development of basic vocabulary, sentences patterns and all three alphabets. A focus on hobbies, entertainment and travel are the key components of Year 8 Japanese class. Through the study of Japanese language students develop their skills in oral and aural language, reading and writing. Students also develop their ability to analyse and interpret comprehension tasks relating to their daily lives.

Units / Topics Types of Assessment
Unit 7 - When is it? Writing Task - Calendar
Unit 8 - Hobbies Speaking Task- Self - Introduction
Unit 9 - Where to? Who with? How will we get there? Writing Task - Japan Tour
Unit 10 - What do you do?
Unit 11 - Let’s see a movie
Unit 12 - How was it?

Future Directions
Satisfactory completion of this subject will provide a sound foundation for students to proceed to Year 9 Japanese.