LANGUAGES FACULTY
And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations.
Matthew 24: 14
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German
Japanese
GERMAN
Year 7
Students focus on developing their language communication skills and on understanding of the cultures and customs of German-speaking countries. They interact using descriptive and expressive language to share information about daily life, relate experiences and express feelings. They develop and apply knowledge of German grammatical elements such as verb tenses and some modal verbs, combining them with an increasing range of nouns and adjectives. They discuss the diversity and similarities between different societies, recognizing that all people have the right to be treated with justice, love, compassion and respect, and have the responsibility to treat others likewise.
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Students may only choose one language subject for the year. They are required to continue with the chosen language in Year 8.
JAPANESE
Year 7
Students learn to communicate at a basic level, increase their cultural understanding and raise their awareness of how language is structured. Students will be able to exchange information about themselves and discuss elements of family and school life. They also discuss cultural differences and similarities between Australia and Japan. Students learn to pronounce Japanese Hiragana letters including voiced and unvoiced sounds, long vowels and combination sounds. They are learning to read and write in Hiragana.
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Students may only choose one language subject for the year. They are required to continue with the chosen language in Year 8.