Our tutors will teach Year 5 students following the Australian curriculum, ensuring they achieve key outcomes in communication, understanding language systems, and cultural awareness. By the end of Year 5, students interact in Japanese to share information about their interests, school, and environment. They use appropriate expressions, tones, and gestures to convey meaning, responding to questions and engaging in classroom activities. Students develop skills in reading and writing using hiragana, katakana, and basic kanji, understanding how to create short texts. They explore how Japanese culture influences communication and reflect on similarities and differences between Japanese and their own cultural practices.
Our tutors will ensure to cover all topics from the Year 5 Japanese curriculum:
Interacting in Japanese:
Students participate in structured conversations about their daily lives, school routines, and interests, using appropriate phrases and expressions. They practise listening and speaking skills through role-plays, games, and class activities.
Mediating meaning in and between languages:
Students identify key information in stories, songs, and announcements, using gestures and drawings to convey understanding. They begin translating simple phrases and reflect on cultural differences in expressions.
Creating text in Japanese:
Students use familiar vocabulary to create short texts, such as descriptions of their family or hobbies. They practise writing using hiragana, katakana, and simple kanji, focusing on accuracy and stroke order.
Understanding language and culture:
Students learn about Japanese pronunciation, intonation, and the structure of characters through songs and reading activities. They explore cultural practices such as Japanese greetings, school routines, and traditional festivals, discussing how language reflects cultural values.