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Tui Tuia | Learning Circle empowers Kāhui Ako, kaiako, teachers, school leaders and tumuaki to achieve better outcomes for students and learners.

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We offer programmes, workshops, in-person classroom support, online support and resources to help strengthen language learning in New Zealand schools.

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Empowering educators, students, and communities to shape a future of educational excellence that is firmly rooted in Pacific identity and aspirations.

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We work with schools to build the literacy and numeracy capability of school leaders and teachers to accelerate learning outcomes for all students.

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We offer GROW programmes, immersion opportunities, as well as the Japanese National Language Adviser who can work with your school to help strengthen the teaching of Japanese.

Japanese language teaching support

We have close relationships with the New Zealand Association of Japanese Language Teachers (NZAJLT) as well as the Japanese Embassy, which allows us to provide up-to-date resources to support any key cultural events. We work closely with The Japan Foundation, a major supporter of Japanese language learning at Tui Tuia.

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Chisato Yoshioka

JAPANESE National Language Adviser

Chisato is the JAPANESE National Language Adviser for Tui Tuia | Learning Circle.

Chisato Yoshioka

JAPANESE National Language Adviser

Chisato is the JAPANESE National Language Adviser for Tui Tuia | Learning Circle.

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Japanese programmes and workshops

Upgrade your skills and knowledge with our professional learning opportunities for Japanese language teachers.
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New Zealand Japan Exchange Programme Grant
Languages

New Zealand Japan Exchange Programme Grant

The NZJEP grant is available to promote deeper understanding, cultural awareness and appreciation between Japan and NZ through a program of educational and cultural exchanges.

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Exploring te ao Māori with Japanese
Languages

Exploring te ao Māori with Japanese

Discover the unique connections between te ao Māori and Japanese cultures, uncover the underlying values and thoughts shaping cultural events, and let's explore together how to integrate Māori concepts into your teaching. Enrich your classes with fresh insights!

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Monthly Online Nihongo Café 輪和話 (wawawa)
Languages

Monthly Online Nihongo Café 輪和話 (wawawa)

Would you like to immerse yourself in Japanese and connect with other Japanese teachers?

Japanese
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Meet the new Japanese National Language Adviser
Languages

Meet the new Japanese National Language Adviser

Join us to meet the new Japanese National Language Adviser, Chisato Yoshioka.

Japanese
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The Japan Foundation, Sydney Seminar
Languages

The Japan Foundation, Sydney Seminar

Tui Tuia offers the travel scholarship opportunities to attend the intensive seminar in Sydney.

Japanese
Workshops
Photos that inspire your students - Resource sharing for 2024
Languages

Photos that inspire your students - Resource sharing for 2024

Let’s discuss how effectively we can use photos in the Japanese classroom!

Japanese
Workshops
Songs in the Japanese Classroom
Languages

Songs in the Japanese Classroom

This workshop will provide Japanese teachers of all levels the opportunity to discuss and share ideas related to the learning of Japanese language and culture through songs.

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Art x Language - Learn and Paint Traditional Patterns
Languages

Art x Language - Learn and Paint Traditional Patterns

Join us for an “Art x Language” hands-on workshop.

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Japanese Immersion Programme in Kansai
Languages

Japanese Immersion Programme in Kansai

Indulge in the cultural riches of Osaka, one of Japan's most thrilling and dynamic cities, during this two-week immersion programme.

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Making an impact

Hear from educators whose practice have been positively impacted by our innovative approach to learning and professional development.

Japan Foundation Seminar Sydney

Thank you so much, Tui Tuia and The Japan Foundation for such an awesome experience. I am so excited to use the activities and resources that were shared. The other teachers were great to meet and I look forward to keeping in touch with them.

Jennie Sieczynski, John Paul II High School, Greymouth

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Improving my Japanese

I am able to improve my Japanese during the session but also we share some thoughts and ideas of teaching and experiences that I often apply to my classes.
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Listening to spoken Japanese

I enjoyed listening to the Japanese language spoken, and trying to make myself understood in Japanese too. It gives me a greater appreciation of how difficult my students may find speaking Japanese too.
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Natural Japanese speaking

Listening to the natural Japanese of our Advisor and the other Japanese national teachers was very valuable.  I need that kind of practice.  Also enjoyed making the 'Teru teru bouzu' and will probably do that with my Year 9 class soon.
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Furoshiki workshop

I recently had the privilege of hosting our Japanese advisor, Kaori Fukazawa, who introduced my high school Japanese classes to the fascinating world of furoshiki. She brought along an assortment of beautifully patterned furoshiki cloths and the highlight of the session was undoubtedly the hands-on activity that followed. Beyond the technical aspects, the furoshiki experience provided my students with valuable life skills. They learned about sustainability and the eco-friendly nature of furoshiki as a reusable alternative to single-use wrapping materials.
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As a languages teacher, it is important

As a languages teacher, it is important for me to keep on learning another language so that I can explore various second language acquisition theories and put them into practice.
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Through nurturing learners, educators, leaders and communities, our future will flourish.

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National Language Adviser Support

We provide professional development in language teaching pedagogy across all languages. Our National Language Advisers provide language & cultural support to teachers of the languages below:

French

Bienvenue! Explore our French programmes and workshops and meet our French National Language adviser!

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Chinese

Explore our upcoming Chinese programmes and workshops and meet our Chinese National Language adviser!

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Spanish

Bienvenido! Explore our Spanish programmes and workshops and meet our Spanish National Language adviser!

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German

Explore our German programmes and workshops and meet our German National Language adviser!

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