Years 9 and 10 Chinese

The nature of the learners At this level, students bring prior knowledge of Chinese language and culture, and a range of language learning strategies to their learning. They are increasingly aware of the world beyond their own and are engaging with youth, …

Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Years 7 and 8 Chinese

The nature of the learners These years represent a transition to secondary school and students in this pathway are continuing to study Chinese bringing with them a capability to communicate, with some assistance, about their immediate world and China. Chinese …

Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Achievement Standard Chinese Years 3 and 4

By the end of Year 4, students use spoken and written Chinese in simple personal interactions with familiar participants about self, family, people, places, routine, school life, and their own interests and preferences, for example, 你叫什么名字？ 你上几年级？ …

Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Achievement Standard Chinese Years 7 and 8

By the end of Year 8, students use spoken and written Chinese to sustain interactions in a range of social and personal contexts. They exchange ideas and opinions, for example, 你要去看电影吗？；我们可以六月份一起去. They summarise the main points of information …

Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Achievement Standard Chinese Years 9 and 10

By the end of Year 10, students use spoken and written Chinese to sustain extended interactions with familiar and unfamiliar participants in a range of contexts (for example, interacting with Chinese-speaking students online; using Chinese to …

Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLCHU016

Describe how people use different languages to communicate and participate in cultural experiences

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLCHU016 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLCHC025

Reflect on how aspects of personal identity are expressed in Australian and Chinese contexts[Key concepts: self, belonging; Key process: reflecting]

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLCHC025 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLCHU064

Compare and reflect on how cultural contexts influence the way language is used within and across communities

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLCHU064 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLCHU096

Discuss how language choices reflect cultural practices, including clarifying roles and relationships between participants in interactions

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ACLCHU096 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLCHC004

Locate and present information about familiar objects, people and personal interests using visual and contextual cues[Key concepts: self, family, home, routines; Key processes: obtaining, processing]

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ACLCHC004 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLCHC037

Engage with characters and points of view in short imaginative texts, express personal opinions and create simple spoken imaginative texts[Key concepts: character, viewpoint; Key processes: connecting, expressing, responding]

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ACLCHC037 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLCHC056

Create short bilingual texts on topics of personal interest and on key content from other learning areas and provide subtitles or commentary to assist meaning[Key concepts: bilingualism, identity; Key processes: translating, interpreting]

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ACLCHC056 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLCHC089

Reflect on personal experiences and observations of using and learning Chinese language in familiar contexts, and use these reflections to improve communication[Key concepts: respect, context; Key processes: reflecting, observing]

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ACLCHC089 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLCHU080

Analyse the ways in which language choices reflect cultural practices and values and how language is used to express familiarity and distance between participants in interactions

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ACLCHU080 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Achievement Standard Chinese Years 7 and 8

By the end of Year 8, students use spoken and written Chinese to interact in a range of familiar contexts. They respond to instructions, questions and directions. They use known phrases to exchange personal information (for example, 我叫…; 我的爸爸是澳大利亚人), …

Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLCHC101

Respond to imaginative texts by stating how themes such as relationships, image and acceptance are portrayed, and create own performances to express ideas on personal experiences of these themes[Key concepts: experience, emotion, beauty, character; Key …

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLCHC101 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Years 9 and 10 Chinese

The nature of the learners Students have prior experience of learning Chinese and bring a range of capabilities, strategies and knowledge that can be applied to new learning. They are expanding the range and nature of their learning experiences and of …

Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLCHC057

Reflect on the cultural significance of how different groups and members of groups name themselves and are represented by others[Key concepts: identity, group, name; Key processes: describing, considering, reflecting, developing]

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLCHC057 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Years 3 and 4 Chinese

The nature of the learners At this level children are developing awareness of their social world and memberships of various groups, including of the Chinese class. They benefit from varied, activity-based learning which builds on their interests and …

Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Years 5 and 6 Chinese

The nature of the learners At this level students are expanding their social networks, experiences and communication repertoire in both their first language and Chinese. They continue to need guidance and participate in structured, collaborative tasks …

Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum