INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES

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What International Languages can I study at UHC?        French & Japanese

French and Japanese run as full year options from Year 9. Each year you will build on what you have learnt in the previous year. For this reason it is not possible to pick up a language for the first time after Year 9. The longer you continue to learn a language the more useful it will be for your future.

How are International Languages taught?

A variety of language activities are used to encourage greater skill in Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. For example, paired activities, role-play, listening to CD's, watching DVD's, internet, e-pals' exchange and cultural visits. You will also discover interesting cultural features of the language speakers' countries.

You will have opportunities to host exchange students and to participate in an exchange to Japan, Vanuatu or Noumea.

Language learning teaches memory building, flexibility and intelligent guesswork builds deduction and problem solving skills that are in demand by employers.  Language trained people can be found managing research units in government departments such as Trade, Treasury and Commerce; in Internal and Foreign Affairs; the media, tourism, teaching, scientific research and law.