Secondary Catalogue

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 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

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