L2 Japanese - Full Year - 2026

This course builds on the Japanese language and communication skills of NCEA L1

Course Overview

In this course, students will refine their language skills, learning to express and justify their opinions on familiar matters in both spoken and written forms. They will also develop an understanding of the linguistic and cultural elements that shape communication, enabling them to interpret and navigate different worldviews.

By the end of the course, students will be able to use language in flexible and effective ways, enhancing their ability to engage with others in real-world contexts.

 

 

Topics covered include:

In Term 1 we will attempt to cover all the Language Features, and these will be revised and consolidated in the following units.

 

  •  かんこう (tourism)

  •  りゅうがく (study exchange)

  • 文化けいけん (cultural experience)

  • 文化けいけん (cultural experience)

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The Teacher

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Midori Sasaki

0Students 8 Courses

Midori Sasaki is a fully trained and registered teacher of Japanese language. She was born and educated in her country, Japan. It has been considerably advantaged to her 27 years teaching at Southland Boys’ High School and last 10 years, she has added the skill of teaching online. She has assisted the Drama and Debating teacher in competition outside her teaching, this experience has given her further knowledge and insight in her teaching of Japanese.

Course Details

Develop the skills needed to understand and use spoken and written Japanese.
Communicate effectively in Japanese for authentic purposes.
Learn the conventions of communicating in Japanese and develop an understanding of Japanese culture.

Languages
NCEA Level one Japanese (or sit a placement test at the discretion of the teacher)
Google Meet, Google Spaces
School Year
28 Jan 2026
20 Nov 2026
English

Yes
NCEA Level 2
No
Standard No * Standard title credit value Internal/External Completion
91133 v3 Demonstrate understanding of a variety of spoken Japanese texts on familiar matters 5 External
91134 v2 Interact using spoken Japanese to share information and justify ideas and opinions in different situations (optional) 5 Internal
91135 v2 Give a spoken presentation in Japanese that communicates information, ideas and opinions 4 Internal
91136 v3 Demonstrate understanding of a variety of written and/or visual Japanese text(s) on familiar matters 5 External
91137 v2 Write a variety of text types in Japanese to convey information, ideas, and opinions in genuine contexts 5 Internal

Education perfect a year license (TBC) L2 Japanese Reference Book ( provided by teacher) $20.00 1B8

Learning Exchange

1.00 placement

OR Cost

$1976.00

2 - 20

Offered by

Southland Boys High School
Southland Boys High School

Level (NCEA)

Yes - L2

Course Dates

28 Jan 2026

till 20 Nov 2026

Duration

School Year

Taught in

English

Overall Rating

Learning Exchange

1.00 placement

OR Cost

$1976.00

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