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Notebooks and Pencils

GCSE Japanese Workbooks and PDFs

There are no GCSE Japanese textbooks from major publishers because it's not a mainstream subject. I wanted to provide comprehensive resources to my students, so I recently published workbooks .
If you are a complete beginner, check how to start learning Japanese.

200 Kanji for GCSE Japanese and JLPT N5/N4

This workbook is divided into two parts. 

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• First 120 for Beginner

GCSE Foundation Tier and JLPT N5 kanji, along with an extra 40 to familiarise learners with the next level. This part covers 60% of the GCSE Higher Tier.


• Additional 80 for GCSE Higher Tier

All kanji for Higher Tier and 80% of N4 are covered.

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The workbook introduces kanji as vocabulary. The exercises aim to enhance reading skills and build confidence by instinctively connecting kanji characters with their meanings and pronunciations. 

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Estimated completion time: 1.5 years

Quick revision: 3 months

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Japanese for Teens Upper Beginner

Suitable for those who have learnt up to: 

  • Marugoto A1 complete

  • Genki Lesson 5

  • Minnano Nihongo Lesson 13

  • ​国語 小学校 2〜3年生

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For GCSE, this workbook can be used prior to the exam year to gain an all-round knowledge of GCSE topics, before working on the past papers.

 

It covers grammar such as てForm, and Plain Forms, as well as topics and vocabulary relevant to secondary school students, with model texts to support their writing skills.

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Estimated completion time: 1-1.5 years

Quick revision: 3- 6 months

GCSE Japanese Writing Test Practice for Foundation and Higher Tiers

All-in-one GCSE writing workbook including sample questions with spaces to write in. I found printing out past papers wasn't ideal, so I created original material. My students like it because they can keep it organised until the exam! 

Notes for Writing 

Tutorial: How to write GCSE Japanese essays 

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Downloadable Materials

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