For IB Japanese B (SL & HL)
Receptive Skills (Reading and Listening)
- Understanding a variety of text types (articles, interviews, literary extracts, advertisements, etc.).
- Identifying key ideas, tone, and purpose in written and spoken Japanese.
- Expanding vocabulary and improving kanji recognition and comprehension skills.
Productive Skills (Writing and Speaking)
- Writing structured texts (essays, reports, letters, articles, diary entries, etc.).
- Expressing opinions, arguments, and ideas clearly and effectively.
- Oral fluency development through discussions, debates, and presentations.
Interactive Skills (Listening and Speaking)
- Engaging in conversations on a wide range of topics.
- Improving pronunciation, intonation, and spontaneous responses.
- Preparing for interactive oral assessments.
Themes Covered in IB Japanese B
- アイデンティティ (Identities) – Lifestyles, health, personal beliefs, and subcultures.
- 経験 (Experiences) – Travel, hobbies, customs, traditions, and daily life.
- 人間の創意工夫 (Human Ingenuity) – Technology, entertainment, and digital communication.
- 社会の組織 (Social Organisation) – Education, work, and social relationships.
- 地球市民としての私たち (Sharing the Planet) – Environment, globalisation, and human rights.
For IB Japanese ab initio (SL)Basic Communication Skills
- Essential vocabulary and sentence structures for daily interactions.
- Grammar foundations (particles, verb conjugations, adjectives, sentence structure).
- Writing and reading simple texts with clarity and accuracy.
- Mastery of hiragana, katakana, and essential kanji.
Listening and Speaking
- Developing confidence in real-life conversations.
- Improving pronunciation and listening comprehension.
- Practising oral expression through structured activities.
Cultural Awareness
- Understanding Japanese customs, traditions, and cultural practices.
- Exploring contemporary issues in Japanese society.
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