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On average, how long does it take to become fluent in Japanese?
2.5 years
4.5 years
6 years
2 years
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Where did Japan's writing system (Kanji) come from?
From Russia via China
From Korea via China
From Turkey via Russia
From China via Korea
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What is 'bias'?
A growth mindset. Hard work beats talent.
A belief in yourself. Even when no one else does.
The name of Sponge Bob's neighbor.
An unfair like or dislike of something. Often help or attack that thing.
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Which country has the most different languages with 839 different ones?
Papua New Guinea
United Kingdom (UK)
South Africa
Australia
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What is the purpose of languages?
To help us rest
To get in shape (become fitter)
To help us understand nature
To communicate
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What are the 3 main types of media (ways to get information)?
fact media, fiction media, poetry media.
News media, social media, web media.
Cartoon media, celebrity (star) media, chocolate media.
Science media, technology media, art media.
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How many languages are there in the world?
10,000
7000
5000
1500
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Mr. Marwood can speak two languages JLPT Level 2.
False
True
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The whistle language came from which countries?
Egypt and Ukraine
Spain and Turkey
France and Spain
Turkey and Egypt
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The 'Clicking' language came from which continent?
Africa
Europe
Asia
South America
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What was reported as the most difficult part to learn for students?
Speaking
Using correct tones
Reading Kanji
Reading Katakana
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Mr. Marwood usually reads the news twice everyday.
True
False
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How many kanji does the Government say you should know to read a newspaper?
400
2000
8000
1000
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What is media?
Tools to get information
Things that cost money.
Cartoons
Teachers and education
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What does 'persuasion' mean?
To watch dinosaurs wrestle (fighting).
To make people hate you.
To make people do things YOU want them to
To make people a nice cup of coffee.
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Japanese language usually does NOT use...
Plurals
Proper nouns
Possessives
Pronouns
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How many languages are there in Japan?
1
6
2
3
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What is the study of 'grammar' called?
Linguistics
Pronounciation
Singing
Phonics
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Companies use all three types of media to sell us stuff. This is called:
Adverts and product placement
Cold calling
Research and development.
Pyramid schemes.
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What is the study of the letter sounds called?
Blending
Syntax
Phonics
Morphology
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Which language is the most common on Earth?
Spanish
Mandarin
Hindi
English
