Secondary Catalogue

Baseball is one of the most popular sports in Japan and, from the polite and respectful conduct of players on the field and spectators in the stands, it reflects the values of Japanese society itself. Featuring topical vocabulary and a wealth of interesting facts, this is a fun resource for introducing key aspects of Japanese culture to beginner language learners. Show Less

The culture of respect is one of the most important values in Japanese society. This video explores how respect is deeply rooted in communication – both verbal and non-verbal – between people of varying relationships and positions. Delving into how people should be addressed, the importance of humility and even the cultural norm to queue for the train, this is a fun and fact-filled resource for introducing key aspects of Japanese culture to beginner language learners. Show Less

There is no single word in the Japanese language for ‘gift’. Instead, every type of gift giving has its own name, which perhaps conveys how important a tradition the presenting and receiving of gifts is in Japanese culture. From mid-year gifts to obligation chocolate, this video explores many Japanese gift giving scenarios and provides topical vocabulary around each. Fun and fact-filled, this is an ideal resource for introducing key aspects of Japanese culture to beginner language learners. Show Less

Lingo Ninja is in training to meet the challenge set by Mainichi Sensei, with Omamori by his side. Will he win a Ninja medal? In this Interactive Video, intermediate students use complex structures and broaden their vocabulary to talk about their daily schedule. They will practise their reading, listening, and writing skills through activities that will appear on screen, written in hiragana and kanji. Students can rewind and rewatch sections of the clip to help them answer the questions. English subtitles are available for differentiation. Show Less

Lingo Ninja is in training to meet the challenge set by Jikan Sensei, with Omamori by his side. Will he win a Ninja medal? In this Interactive Video, intermediate students use complex sentence structures and broaden their vocabulary to tell the time. They will practise their reading, listening, and writing skills through activities that will appear on screen, written in hiragana and kanji. Students can rewind and rewatch sections of the clip to help them answer the questions. English subtitles are available for differentiation. Show Less

Lingo Ninja is in training to meet the challenge set by Greetings Sensei, with Omamori by his side. Will he win a Ninja medal? In this Interactive Video, beginner students use the language needed to greet people in Japanese, considering the person they’re talking to, as well as the time of day. They will practise their reading, listening and writing skills through onscreen questions, written in romaji and hiragana. Students can rewind and rewatch sections of the clip to help them answer the questions. Show Less

Lingo Ninja is in training to meet the challenge set by Family Sensei, with Omamori by his side. Will he win a Ninja medal? In this Interactive Video, beginner students use language needed to talk about their family, including the polite form, and some kanji. They will practise their reading, listening and writing skills through onscreen questions, written in romaji and hiragana. Students can rewind and rewatch sections of the clip to help them answer the questions. English subtitles are available for differentiation. Show Less

This programme is entirely in Japanese. Two young native speakers, Yui and Yayoi, introduce themselves to us and tell us about student life in Japan. We gain an insight into their life in Japan, including school and the education system, family life, sports and hobbies, and food. The pair also take us through the making of okonmiyaki (Japanese pancakes), which is a popular activity for students at school. There is also a demonstration about the correct use and etiquette involved with eating food with chopsticks. This programme is an excellent learning resource to assist senior level students of Japanese develop and practice vocabulary and sentence structure – at the same time providing a glimpse of contemporary Japanese culture. Show Less

Eri lives in Nagoya, one of the largest cities in Japan. Raki lives in the small farming village of Obara. The daily lives of these children form the basis of this program, which explores modern Japan. Interviews with the children, their families, teachers, and friends provide unique insights into Japanese people and their culture. Images of school, games, meals and homes allow students to discuss the similarities and differences with their own lives. Show Less