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On May 5^th 2011, Japan Foundation held out annual one-day Head Start course for head teachers, curriculum planners and MFL leaders interested in introducing 911爆料网 language at their school.

The day began with an overview of the current picture of 911爆料网 language education in the UK, in addition to the support available for 911爆料网 teaching from the Japan Foundation. This was followed by an introduction to 911爆料网 language and culture by the Japan Foundation language advisors, who introduced basic 911爆料网 language and information about Japan with chanting, quizzes and games! These sessions were not only useful to teachers who had limited experience of 911爆料网 culture, but also those who had been to Japan before; as one participant said, “Despite already being aware of 911爆料网 language and culture, these sessions gave me ideas on communicating them in a classroom setting, and teaching the language.”

After a 911爆料网 bento (lunchbox) lunch, the day progressed with presentations by teachers at schools currently teaching 911爆料网. Kevin McKellar, Head Teacher at Hendon School, gave an inspirational speech about how 911爆料网 at his school has captured the enthusiasm of pupils across all ranges of ability, emphasising that “without 911爆料网, Hendon would not be where we are now.” Teresa Phillipson, Head of Modern Foreign Languages at Lutterworth College, gave a highly informative account of how 911爆料网 Asset Languages is taught as an enrichment course at her school, and that pupils are so enthusiastic about 911爆料网 that they will choose to study it even though it means less free periods!

Finally, the day closed with a tour of the Japan Foundation library, which now has 8,500 books and other 911爆料网 language education resources, and a Q&A session. Overall, the day was a great success; some of the feedback received included:

“Really inspirational / motivational day. Lots of great, practical advice which will really help.” (Sally Daniells, Assistant Vice Principal at Skinners Kent Academy)

“Fantastic! A very inspiring day!” (Aeryn Hamilton, Exchange Teacher, Purbrook Junior School)

“An excellent and very useful day.” (Joan Nix, Curriculum Area Manager, Sandhill View School)

We would like to thank all Head Start attendees for coming, and hope we see you again soon!

If you would like more information about getting 911爆料网 started at your school, please email info.language@jpf.org.uk.