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Visit the Tanken Centre without leaving your classroom!
The NSW Department of Education has just released a new resource for Japanese, and we think your students are going to love it!! 妖怪を探せ - A Tanken Centre adventure is an immersive, interactive escape room-style learning experience designed to deepen students’ engagement with Japanese language and culture. Set within the Tanken Centre, students take on the role of a student, Natsuki, to track down hidden yōkai. The aim of the resource is to clear all the yōkai so that tomorrow'
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Term 2 statewide staff meeting - all welcome!
We'll be looking at 'To the textbook and beyond – transforming textbook use to enrich language learning', exploring practical ways to move beyond traditional textbook use to create engaging, meaningful and student-centred language learning experiences. This session will explore moving beyond the textbook to: - connect to real world experiences - differentiate for all learners - learn across all outcomes - include student choice - develop intercultural understanding. 📅 Thur
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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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Chinese Extension materials now live!
The NSW Department of Education's support materials for the Chinese Extension prescriptions 2026-2030 are now available to teachers from...
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Aug 26, 20251 min read


Are you unsure if you're marking student work fairly and accurately?
If you missed the Languages and Culture team's statewide staff meeting on consistent teacher judgement , you can now access the recording...
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Aug 15, 20251 min read


2026 CI Down Under Languages Conference - EOI to present
CI (Comprehensible Input) is an innovative language teaching strategy that has been gaining success Australia wide over the past 15 years...
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Aug 1, 20251 min read


Consistent teacher judgement
The Languages and Culture team at the NSW Department of Education has opened registrations for their Term 3 statewide staff meeting on...
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Jul 31, 20251 min read


Modern Languages K–10 Syllabus - launch of Stage 4 Arabic support
The NSW Department of Education is excited to launch the Arabic Stage 4 resource set to support the Modern Languages K-10 Syllabus. The...
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Jul 2, 20251 min read


We love having you here, but do you know the DoE offers even more support?
If you're a languages teacher 7-12 in a NSW public school, do you know you can join the Languages statewide staffroom ? This...
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Jul 2, 20251 min read


Intensive seminar for Japanese teachers
The Japan Foundation, Sydney is running an intensive seminar from 29 September to 2 October. The seminar will assist teachers to develop...
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Jun 10, 20251 min read


HSC speaking day - Indonesian
A free Indonesian HSC Speaking Practice Day is being held on Saturday 2 August at Monte Sant'Angelo Mercy College in North Sydney. All...
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Jun 6, 20251 min read


Launch of Modern Greek support
The NSW Department of Education is excited to launch their Modern Greek Stage 4 resource set to support the Modern Languages K-10...
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Jun 6, 20251 min read


Did you miss the meeting on using Canva in the languages classroom?
The Languages and Culture team has just published their recording of their Term 2 statewide staff meeting, Unleashing creativity: the...
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Jun 6, 20251 min read


Love Canva but not sure how to use it? Term 2 statewide staff meeting on using Canva
The Languages and Culture team at the NSW Department of Education is running a session on Unleashing creativity: the many uses of Canva ,...
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May 22, 20251 min read
Free workshops for Spanish teachers
Junta de Castilla y León: Talleres para profesores innovadores is offering free online workshops on Saturdays in May. Information about...
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May 5, 20251 min read


Year 12 French - study skills day
NAFT is running a study skills day for Beginners, Continuers and Extension students on Saturday 24 May at Ascham School. The times are:...
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May 5, 20251 min read


MEXT scholarship applications
MEXT scholarship applications are now , and close 3 June 2025. The Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarships - Undergraduate and Research...
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May 5, 20251 min read


Kino for Kids 2025
From April 28 to June 13, you and your students can enjoy some of the most celebrated German films for children and teens. 🎞 THE CHAOS...
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May 5, 20251 min read
Are you a languages teacher 7-12 at a NSW public school?
Have you registered yet for the department's upcoming Modern Languages Conference - Time to thrive: Empowering teachers and engaging...
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Apr 9, 20251 min read


Modern Languages Conference 2025 and network events - registrations now open
Time to thrive: Empowering teachers and engaging students Are you a languages teacher 7-12 at a NSW public school? The Languages and...
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Mar 27, 20251 min read


Network meeting - Sydney North West and West
The Sydney North West and West language teacher network Term 1 meeting will be held on Wednesday 26 March 4:00-5:30 pm . At the meeting...
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Mar 14, 20251 min read


Network meeting - Sydney CBD
Sydney CBD network Term 1 language network meeting will be held on Thursday 20 March 2025 4:00-5:00 pm . Your participation in...
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Mar 14, 20251 min read


Learn about ICT tools in languages
The Languages and Culture team has shared the recording of their Term 1 statewide staff meeting and if you love technology, it's a...
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Mar 14, 20251 min read
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