IB Japanese Language Students Visit Nihongo Tanken Centre

The Year 11 and Year 12 Japanese IB students had a wonderful full day excursion at the Nihongo Tanken Centre in December 2022. Experiencing real life Japanese is an integral part of the IB course and the students demonstrated their open-minded inquiry skills by embracing the opportunity and seeking a deeper understanding of the Japanese language in context. The workshop took place in a traditional Japanese style building, which began with an engaging introduction from Mieko sensei and Taka sensei who demonstrated the correct way to take off your shoes and enter the genkan (entrance). From the moment they arrived the students were spoken to exclusively in Japanese and encouraged to reach out of their comfort zone. It was a full and busy day which was exhausting; however, the experience was a memorable one which was enjoyed and beneficial to all participants.

– Natasha Collins
Languages Teacher

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