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Resources for Primary Japanese

The Japan Foundation has no proprietary interest in any of the publications mentioned and inclusion on the list
does not constitute a recommendation, nor does the list claim to be comprehensive. All titles can be borrowed
from the Japan Foundation London Language library. Last updated: September 2013
For more information, please contact:
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Textbooks and Activity Books

1. Yonde kaite / Rajakumar, Anne, 1998, Insight Publications. 6. Yoroshiku: Niko Niko / National Japanese Curriculum Project
ISBN 1-875882-19-7 Teams, 1993, Curriculum Corporation ISBN 1 86366 145 X.
Primary Japanese workbook programme. Contains language Textbooks published in Australia. Two levels available: Moshi
lessons with extension material for fast learners, writing lessons Moshi and Pera Pera
with tracing, emphasis on correct stroke order, as well as Reference: 810.7-YO
revision and assessment of lessons. Levels 1 - 6 plus related
materials including CD. 7. やさしい にほんご 入門 Introductory Japanese /
Reference 810.7-RA The California Association of Japanese Language School, Seibido,
Japan. ISBN-4-7919-6628-7
2. Primary school Japanese / Reekie, Fudeko Obazawa, 1998, This textbook is designed to familiarise the students with the
Glebe Pascal. ISBN 1-86441-272-0 Japanese language through listening, and to draw the learner’s
This can be used as introduction to Japanese language and interest to speaking, rather than writing.
culture. Units are based on familiar topics with good illustrations
and fun activities. Useful for teachers preparing worksheets. 8. やさしい にほんご 初級 Elementary Japanese /
Stage 1 – 3 plus related materials including cassettes. The California Association of Japanese Language School, Seibido,
Reference 810.7-RE Japan. ISBN4-7919-6631-7
With the lively illustrations this book helps make learning
3. Jan ken pon / Hatai, Junichi, 1996, P.C.S. Publications. ISBN enjoyable. Text in Japanese and English to teach Japanese as a
0-947225-34-X foreign language to young children. It includes some songs and
In each series there is an activities and colouring book. The text many activities.
is in English and Romaji, with a gradual introduction of hiragana.
Activity Books 1 & 2 plus related materials including cassettes 9. 外国人の子どものための日本語
Reference 810.7-HA こどものにほんご１（Kodomo no Nihongo）/ ひょうご日
本語教師連絡会議 子どもの日本語研究会
4. Teach Me Japanese, Teach Me Japanese and more Japanese, スリーエーネットワーク ISBN4-88319-218-0
Teach Me Everyday Japanese Text in Japanese and comes with a teacher’s manual.
Judy Mahoney/Hawker Brownlow Edu.
An innovative text using familiar children's' songs to teach each 10. Hello Japanese for Boys and Girls / International Internship
unit of work. For example, using 'Head, shoulders knees and Programs, Bonjinsha 凡人. ISBN4-89358-282-8
toes' for body parts. Includes workbook, teachers’ guide and CD. Text in Japanese. It is designed primarily for the children overseas
Reference: 810.7-SA and with this book they can learn not only Japanese language but
also the Japanese culture.
5. Ohisama series / Mary Taguchi, 2000, 2003, Mingei
Australia.
Book 1 Core ISBN 0646407376
Book 2 Snbeams, part 1 ISBN 0-9579401-0-6
Sunbeams, part 2 ISBN 0-9579401-2-2
Sunbeams for Children, part 1 ISBN 0-9579401-1-4
Book 3 Clouds, part 1 ISBN 0-9579401-3-0
Clouds, part 2 ISBN 0-9579401-4-9
Japanese language, directions and culture for teachers and
children.
Reference: 810.7-YO
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Online Schemes of Work

1. Ready Steady NihonGO! www.japansociety.org.uk/rsn 2. JFL Japanese Scheme of Work for Key Stage 2
An online scheme of work for teaching Japanese at Key Stage 2, www.jpf.org.uk/language/teaching_resources.php#primary
produced by the Japan Society and the Japan Foundation Created by the Japan Foundation London, this Scheme of Work
London. The scheme comprises ten 45-minute lessons designed for Japanese is designed to meet the requirements of the KS2
to be delivered by a Japanese native speaker teacher working Framework for Languages and has been based on Schemes of
with the class teacher. Each lesson is clearly structured, with Work created for French. Packed with lesson plans,
comprehensive teachers' notes, National Curriculum Links and a supplementary resources, target vocabulary and teaching tips,
set of accompanying Culture Notes. Also available as a CD from this Scheme of Work will give teachers of Japanese at primary
the Japan Society. level all they need to hold effective, engaging and enjoyable
Japanese lessons.

Other
Sing and Learn Japanese! / Stephane Husar, ABC Melody.
ISBN9-782916947167
Introduce children to Japanese language and cultures through
songs. It comes with a CD.

For more information, please contact:

Japan Foundation London Russell Square House, 10-12 Russell Square, London WC1B 5EH
Tel: 020 7436 6698 Fax: 020 7323 4888 email: [email protected]
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