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Term 3 statewide staff meeting - Life Skills in modern languages
Registrations are now open for the Term 3 statewide staff meeting on Life Skills outcomes and content in the Modern Languages K–10 Syllabus. This session will build your understanding of the Modern Languages K–10 Life Skills outcomes and content, with practical guidance on programming, teaching, assessment and reporting to support students accessing Life Skills outcomes. All languages teachers are encouraged to attend, regardless of whether they are currently teaching stude
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New Stage 6 support for Extension, in Context and CCAFL!
The NSW Department of Education has recently published the following support documents: A guide to support teachers with the Languages Extension course, including approaches to programming and strategies for developing students’ responses in the target language. Guides to supports the Personal Investigation module in the Stage 6 Chinese in Context; Japanese in Context and Korean in Context courses. They include sample inquiry questions, text suggestions, marking guidelines, a
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Go Hanyu! is back - ready for your Chinese classes!
The NSW Department of Education has just republished Go Hanyu!, including lots of great new updates. 'Go Hanyu!' is an interactive resource for students learning Chinese in Stage 6 as well as advanced proficiency Stage 5 students. This updated resource features a series of videos with accompanying student activities (digital and print), transcripts, and a teacher guide. Tasks are designed to build language skills while exploring different text types, providing opportunities f
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Have you booked your free Year 12 online speaking session at the Tanken Centre?
NSW public schools with Year 12 Japanese classes - did you know this free offering is available from the team at the Tanken Centre? Only for Term 1, so make sure you book your spot now.
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Feb 131 min read


Nihongo Tanken Centre - bookings now open for 2026 (Term 2 onwards)
Looking for an immersive experience for your Japanese students? Did you know the NSW Department of Education hosts the Nihongo Tanken Centre, a Japanese language and culture centre, located in southern Sydney. Schools are welcome to visit for a 4-hour experience. Full details, including costs and how to book, can be found at https://education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/curriculum/languages/nihongo-tanken-centre
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Feb 41 min read
Games Boy JP
Sean Murphy (M.C., educator and one-time Tokyo resident (website link) has gotten together with Japanese stand-up Takashi Wakasugi to...
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Jun 5, 20241 min read


Carrousel Theatre - incursions
Carrousel Theatre are touring NSW in May this year and still have availability for schools. These bilingual puppet shows are interactive,...
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Mar 18, 20241 min read


AoYama Japanese Camp now offering incursions
AoYama Japanese Camp (AYJC) is offering incursion workshops for students to use their Japanese language skills in new and dynamic ways...
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Jul 21, 20231 min read
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