10TON

Year 10 Lea Faka-Tonga

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr B. Seiuli.

This course is a full year course aimed at students who already have basic knowledge of the Tongan language and/or want to gain a better understanding of the Tongan language and culture. Throughout the Year 10 course students will be able to gain knowledge on familiar topics such as family, school, daily routines and culture.


Recommended Prior Learning

It is highly recommended that you already have the conversational language in both writing and speaking to ensure you get the best out of this course. This may have been achieved by speaking and communicating in Lea Faka-Tonga at home with your family and/or friends.

If you are unsure if this course is for you, please see Mrs Sime or Mr Vuna.

Pathway

Students who choose the Level 1 Tongan language could have the opportunity to take the Tongan Language further into Year 13. Career pathways for languages can consist of translator/interpreter roles, there are also opportunities for foreign language intelligence roles and language teachers.