Making Japanese Click with Comprehensible Input

Curious about how to create a Japanese language classroom where students intuitively acquire language? In this interactive workshop, we’ll explore Comprehensible Input (CI) strategies that engage learners at any level. You’ll leave with ready-to-use games, activities, and assessment ideas, plus tips on classroom setup, behaviour management, and student jobs. Whether you’re new to CI or looking to refresh your practice, this workshop provides the tools and inspiration to transform your classroom and an opportunity to network with colleagues for ongoing support.

The full day workshop will cover the following input-rich, practical strategies: Card Talk, Story Asking, Movie Talk, Brain Breaks, Write and Discuss, Circling (PQA), Student Jobs, Using a novel (level 0), One Word Images

Date and Time: Saturday, 28 th June 2025 9:30am to 3:30pm
Venue: Japanese Studies Centre, 12 Ancola Imparo Way, Monash University Clayton Campus
Presenter: Kathryn Tominaga and Monique Francis

Morning tea and lunch included