Languages Alive! is a program of engaging and highly interactive language and cultural experiences for R-7 students. Delivered by highly proficient speakers of the relevant language, the program will run during the school holidays in metropolitan and country locations.

Who: Reception to year 7
When: October school holidays
Where: School of Languages 1 & 11 October
Cost: $10 per day; school card/healthcare card holders free

Various workshops will be held at each location, exploring a range of languages including Chinese, Japanese, German, French, Italian and Indonesian.

Register online by 29 September by clicking here.

After the success of our Barossa Valley bus tour earlier this year, JAFA will be returning to Ubertas Wines for our Barossa Winery & BBQ event! The day includes a private return bus from Adelaide CBD.

JAFA will prepare a delicious slow cooked pig-on-a-spit for lunch, whilst the friendly staff from the family owned Ubertas winery will be on hand to supply their selection of wines.

When: Sunday 6 October (long weekend)
Departure: 10:50am sharp, Adelaide GPO
Return to Adelaide: approx. 7pm

Prices include private bus, food, wine and coffee. Self-drive and no alcohol options also available.
The tour is open to everyone, however spots are limited and bookings must be made in advance.
To view the full itinerary and to secure your tickets, click here. 

This year's Japanese Speech Contest organised by the Japanese Language Teachers Association of SA (JLTASA) will be held on Saturday 7 September.

This year celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Australian speech contest. The aim of the contest is to encourage learners who are studying Japanese to showcase their language skills in a challenging context.

The winner of High School Senior division and Open Division will be invited to compete with other states/ territories winners at the Japanese Speech Contest National Finals to be held at the Japan Foundation Sydney Office on Saturday 12 October 2019.

For full entry guidelines and to download an application form, please click here.

Applications close Wednesday 28 August at 5pm.

Artists and manga lovers, rejoice! Get creative and win the first prize of $300 CASH + a sponsorship prize pack with AnimeGO!'s 4-Koma manga competition!

What is 4-Koma?
4-Koma manga is a four panel comic strip that traditionally tells a story with a comedic ending. 4-Koma manga appears in magazines, newspapers and many other pop culture publications in Japan.

How do I enter?
Create a 4-Koma manga comic with this year's theme of 'Hachiko', submit it by 31 August 2019 and be in the draw to win - it's super easy!

For full terms and conditions, click here.