Languages

Technology enabled opportunities for learning

Students in the Year 12 Japanese Continuers class are currently busy preparing for their HSC Speaking Examinations which will be held here at the College mid Term 3. The examination is conducted in the style of an interview with an external examiner. Students are expected to respond in Japanese to a range of questions related to their personal world, such as family, school life, work, travel and future plans.

This year our preparation has included the opportunity to take part in two practice examination workshops offered through the Japanese Teachers Association of NSW and the Japanese Tanken Centre in Kirrawee. Both sessions were made possible through the generosity of NSW Japanese teachers who gave their time and expertise to conduct these practice examinations. 

In previous years, participation in these workshops required students to travel to Sydney, however due to the current health regulations associated with Covid-19, the workshops were delivered online via ZOOM video conferencing, which allowed students from across the state to participate without the need to travel.

Our students were super positive about both experiences and reported that they gained a great deal from each practice examination. The personalised feedback which they received from each examiner was particularly useful. 

Leanne Gennat
Leader of Pedagogy/Japanese Teacher