MJLEC-Monash Japanese Language Education Centre

A huge thank you to everyone who made our first VCE Review session yesterday such a success!

Special thanks to Nathan for presenting and pointing us in the right direction to best support our students. We are also incredibly grateful to all the dedicated teachers who took the time out of their busy schedules to join us.

Your hard work, conscientiousness, and unwavering commitment to your students do not go unnoticed. Your students are truly lucky to have you in their corner!

VCE Sensei gata, 🇯🇵📚

The Monash Japanese Language Education Hub (formerly MJLEC) has just released new VCE Japanese Second Language Practice Examinations. These exams are modeled after VCAA exams and include everything your students need to prepare: downloadable written exams, teacher's guides with answers, and audio files.

Buy them individually or as a bundle!

https://shop.monash.edu/year-12-second-language-japanese-practice-examination-2026.html

📢 Attention VCE Japanese Teachers! 🎌

The Monash Japanese Language Education Hub invites you to an upcoming online seminar series designed to support your teaching practice. Gain valuable insights into last year's external examinations, explore key areas of student performance, and discuss strategies for improvement.

Year 12 Japanese Second Language Examination Review Seminar Series
🗣️ Session 1: Oral Examination Review
When: Monday, 10 August 2026 | 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Presenter: Nathan Lane
📝 Session 2: Written Examination Review
When: Thursday, 20 August 2026 | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Presenter: Yoshie Burrows
💡 Key Details:
Format: Live via Zoom (Sessions will NOT be recorded)
Cost: $88 for the full 2-session series (individual session registration is not available)
Zoom links will be emailed to registered participants closer to the dates.

👉 Register & Pay Here: https://shop.monash.edu/2-session-seminar-year-12-japanese-second-language-examination-review-2025.html

Hurry! Registrations close on Aug 9th! 🎓✨

Please click on the link below to register through the JLTAV website.

https://jltav.org.au/events/ #!event/register/2026/9/7/jltav-language-immersion-professional-learning-day

Colleagues from interstate are welcome to register.

Connecting Japanese Language Educators Across Australia & Beyond!🌏

Are you ready to share, learn, and collaborate with Japanese language educators from around Australia—and across the globe?

Mark your calendars for the 7th National Symposium on Japanese Language Education (NSJLE) at the Melbourne Cricket Ground!

NSJLE brings together primary, secondary, and tertiary educators, alongside international delegates and researchers, to tackle the changing landscape of language teaching together.

What to expect:
Inspiring keynotes and research-backed classroom strategies
Practical tools and fresh ideas for every teaching level
Networking with local, national, and international peers
An unforgettable setting at the iconic MCG! 🏟️

🗓️ When: October 30 & 31, 2026
📍 Where: Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
🎟️ Details & Registration: https://nsjle.org.au/

We look forward to seeing you there!

📣 Planning to attend NSJLE 2026?

The Monash Japanese Language Education Hub is offering a limited number of Travel Assistance Grants for eligible primary and secondary Japanese teachers in regional Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania.

✅ Up to $500 to assist with travel and accommodation
📍 MCG, Melbourne
📅 30-31 October 2026
⭐ Priority given to presenters

Applications close 31 August 2026 (no late applications).

🔗 Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBK2J6LgtHInJ44wtfdzYeF0c8bdFKR4OfGfzj5vDF_SADqg/viewform

🎉 Huge Congratulations to Ms. Anne De Kretser! 🎉

We are thrilled to share that Consul-General Furuya has presented the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays, to Ms. Anne De Kretser! 🇯🇵🇦🇺

We couldn't be prouder to see Anne recognised for her decades of dedication and monumental contributions to Japanese language education across Australia.

Please join us in celebrating Anne on this extraordinary and well-deserved honor! 🙌✨

🎉 Huge Congratulations to Ms. Anne De Kretser! 🎉

We are thrilled to share that Consul-General Furuya has presented the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays, to Ms. Anne De Kretser! 🇯🇵🇦🇺

We couldn't be prouder to see Anne recognised for her decades of dedication and monumental contributions to Japanese language education across Australia.

Please join us in celebrating Anne on this extraordinary and well-deserved honor! 🙌✨

Dear Sensei gata,

Are you a new or graduate teacher looking for support with classroom management?

Join our Classroom Management for New/Beginning Teachers seminar, a supportive online session designed specifically for beginning teachers of Japanese. This session focuses on practical strategies, shared experiences, and building confidence in managing your classroom.

You will learn the essential basics of classroom management, including:

Establishing effective routines
Setting clear expectations
Implementing practical strategies you can use immediately

Workshop Details
📅 Date: Wednesday, 12 August 2026
🕓 Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
💻 Location: Online (Zoom link provided upon registration)
💲 Fee: $22 per session

This is a welcoming and safe space to ask questions, share ideas, and learn alongside other beginning teachers.

To ensure an intimate and supportive learning experience, places are limited. Please note that this session will not be recorded, so attendance at the live session is essential.

Register Now
Register here: https://shop.monash.edu/classroom-management-basics-for-beginning-teachers.html

Registrations close: Sunday, 9 August 2026 at 11:59 pm, unless places fill earlier.

We encourage you to register as soon as possible to secure your place.

We look forward to supporting you on your teaching journey.