HSC Japanese in Context case studies
HSC Japanese in Context · Put your knowledge to work in context.
Japanese in Context is a New South Wales HSC course and external examination for senior secondary students who already have substantial background in Japanese - typically heritage speakers, returnees from schooling in Japan, or students who have lived in a Japanese-speaking environment. Rather than building the language from scratch, it develops advanced comprehension and production across the four macroskills, with assessment in listening, reading and writing, and a strong emphasis on using Japanese appropriately across social and cultural contexts. The HSC Japanese in Context case studies are 5 cases and about 1,442 words.
1The Overheard Train Announcement
You are on a crowded train in Tokyo. A station announcement plays: a line is delayed, and passengers are told to use an alternative route.
355 words, about 2 min2The Convenience Store Receipt Puzzle
You are reading a short Japanese notice posted in a convenience store. The notice says that from next month, plastic bags will cost 5 yen, but customers who bring their own bag get a 2-yen discount on one item.
318 words, about 2 min3The Part-Time Job Email
You receive an email from a Japanese employer about a part-time shift. The email says the shift starts at 9:00 but asks you to arrive 15 minutes early for a briefing.
280 words, about 1 min4The Homestay Thank-You Letter
You are writing a thank-you letter in Japanese to a homestay family after a two-week stay. You must mention one specific memory, one thing you learned, and one promise for the future.
252 words, about 1 min5The Club Presentation Q&A
You must give a two-minute presentation in Japanese about your school club, then answer one audience question. Your notes contain facts about membership (12 members), meeting day (Wednesday), and a recent event (a charity bake sale that raised 8,000 yen).
237 words, about 1 min