Teaching Resources
JFL Japanese Scheme of Work for primary schools – JSOW
About JSOW
JSOW is based on The National Curriculum in England, 2013 and consists of tasks of A1 level, provided by JF Standard for Japanese-Language Education, which was developed by the Japan Foundation in 2010, based on the concept Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
JSOW’s language tasks are based on tangible ‘Can-do’ activities rather than an analytical approach. As the teaching methodology is different to secondary education, this scheme of work will provide a good base for further language study, whether pupils carry on studying Japanese in secondary school, or even if they start studying a new language from scratch as part of their secondary education. The teaching resources also include authentic materials and lots of cultural items.
The portfolio provides assessment and aims to promote autonomous learning among pupils.
Feedback for JSOW:
“I just wanted to let you know that I taught my first Japanese lesson yesterday to Year 5 children. They loved it and so did I! I used the Japan Foundation Scheme of Work and it was really easy to use. The sound files were such a help to me and the children.” – Catherine Rodrigues, St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary
“It looks fantastic as do all the other resources online from the Japan Foundation.Thank you so much.” – Caroline Buxton, MFL Teacher
“The lesson was really amazing and fab!” – Pupil, St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary
How to Download: Click the title of each Section to download the relevant files. Files include Word, PDF, PowerPoint, and Smart Notebook files.
Please note: This resource is still in its draft phase. Updates will be made periodically
If you encounter any technical issues using these resources, or wish to give any other feedback, please contact info.language@jpf.org.uk and let us know.
Year 3
Unit 1 – Konnichiwa! (Hi!)
Greetings, Japanese alphabet, saying your name, numbers, saying your age
Unit 2 Omedetoo! (Congratulations!)
Reading/writing names in Japanese, making greetings cards with origami
Unit 4 Iro to Karada (Colours and Body)
Colours in Japanese, Ukiyo-e, “Head, shoulders, knees and toes”, fukuwarai
Unit 5 Ookii Kabu (The Enormous Turnip)
Animals in Japanese, colours and sizes, action words in Japanese, performing a play
Unit 6 Tabemono to Kenkoo (Food and Health)
Vegetables in Japanese, the life cycle of plants, Japanese breakfast, healthy eating Obentoo.
Year 4
Introduction
Acknowledgements, Introduction, Glossary
Unit 9 Suupaamaaketto (Supermarket)
Food, Money, Numbers
Unit 10 Supootsu (Sport)
Japanese sports, Verbs
Unit 11 Doobutsu (Animals)
Animals (Animals in Japanese, Onomatopoeia, Habitat)
Unit 12 Nihon no Tenki (Climate in Japan)
Japanese climate, Adjectives
The Japan Foundation London Japanese Language Advisors
The Japan Foundation team of Japanese Language Advisors support teachers with their extensive experience of teaching Japanese. They will be happy to advise you on any issue related to Japanese language education in the UK.
You can make an appointment to visit them at the Japan Foundation by emailing info.language@jpf.go.jp.