Question 1

What is NCEA AS 91135 about?

Accepted Answer

For this standard, students give a spoken presentation in Japanese at Year 12 level. The presentation needs to share information, ideas, and opinions on a topic — this could be about personal experiences, hopes and dreams, family life, reactions to something, or a story. It is assessed by your own teacher (internally assessed), and is worth 4 credits. The key is that you actually communicate your message in Japanese, not just recite memorised lines without meaning.

Question 2

What do students need to do for AS 91135?

Accepted Answer

1. Prepare and deliver a spoken presentation in Japanese to your class or teacher 2. Cover a topic that lets you share information, ideas, and your own opinions — for example, talking about your hopes for the future, a personal experience, or your reaction to something 3. Use Japanese language features appropriately for your audience and purpose 4. Speak clearly enough to be understood, using suitable pronunciation, intonation, and pace

Question 3

What's the difference between Achieved, Merit, and Excellence for AS 91135?

Accepted Answer

Achieved: You get your message across in Japanese — information, ideas, and opinions are communicated. There can be some errors in grammar, pronunciation, or delivery, as long as the overall meaning still comes through. Merit: Your presentation is convincing. You develop and connect your ideas well, your Japanese sounds generally credible, and a range of language is used that suits your topic and audience. Small inconsistencies don't seriously get in the way of understanding. Excellence: Your presentation is effective and controlled. You develop and integrate your ideas smoothly, you use a well-chosen range of Japanese language features with skill, and nothing significantly interrupts communication. It feels polished and purposeful.

Question 4

What mistakes do students typically make in AS 91135?

Accepted Answer

1. Relying too heavily on a memorised script rather than actually communicating — it can sound robotic and makes it hard to show genuine expression of ideas and opinions 2. Not going beyond basic information — just listing facts without sharing personal opinions or justifying ideas, which limits the grade 3. Using only simple or repetitive sentence structures instead of a range of language features 4. Poor delivery — speaking too quietly, too fast, or with very unclear pronunciation so the message is hard to follow 5. Not connecting ideas together — jumping between points without linking them, so the presentation lacks flow and coherence

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