Students in Years 5 and 6 study Japanese language, and engage in comprehending (listening, reading and sociocultural understanding) and composing (speaking, writing and sociocultural understanding) activities.
Japanese offers an opportunity for learners to study a unique language that uses different scripts and characters
The Benefits of Learning a Second Language
Learning a language broadens views and enriches the world view of students.
Enhanced appreciation of how languages work along with opportunities to build on problem solving and lateral thinking skills.
Learning a new language takes commitment, this builds willingness to take on new tasks and opportunities and apply new ideas and information in a productive way.
Children develop an understanding and respect for other cultures, people and ways of thinking.
Why Learn Japanese?
By studying another language, you may:
• Gain access to other peoples, ideas and ways of thinking;
• Become interested in and respectful of other cultures;
• Develop social and cognitive skills that will help you in other areas of the curriculum;
• Improve future employment opportunities.