Years 9 and 10 French

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

Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Years 7 and 8 French

The nature of the learners Students are beginning their study of French and typically have had little prior exposure to the language and associated cultures. Many will have learnt an additional language in primary school, some have proficiency in different …

Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Achievement Standard French Years 7 and 8

By the end of Year 8, students use French to interact with each other, teachers and online French-speaking contacts, to exchange information, opinions, experiences, thoughts and feelings about themselves, their families and friends. They initiate and …

Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLFRU036

Notice differences between French, Australian and other cultures’ practices and how these are reflected in language[Key concepts: culture as process and practice, beliefs, values; Key processes: identifying, describing, discussing]

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ACLFRU036 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLFRC058

Access, summarise and analyse information from different sources relating to contemporary community and lifestyle issues[Key concepts: values, generation, culture; Key processes: researching, comparing, evaluating, reflecting]

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ACLFRC058 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLFRC060

Respond to a variety of imaginative texts, analysing ideas, themes, values and techniques used to engage and entertain audiences[Key concepts: audience, engagement, themes; Key processes: responding, analysing, contextualising, explaining]

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ACLFRC060 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLFRC064

Reflect on cultural differences between French and English communicative styles and on how these affect intercultural interactions[Key concepts: values, perspective, respect; Key processes: reflecting, analysing, comparing]

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ACLFRC064 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLFRC073

Discuss and compare young people’s interests, behaviours and values across cultural contexts, using formal and informal registers[Key concepts: perspectives, generation, change, cultural diversity; Key processes: exchanging, responding, discussing]

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ACLFRC073 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLFRU036

understanding that language carries information about the people who use it and that common expressions often reflect cultural values, for example, French terms of affection used with children often relate to either food or animals (mon petit chou, mon …

Elaboration (1) | ACLFRU036 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACLFRU036

learning how to talk about culture and language, using terms such as ‘meaning’, ‘difference’ and ‘behaviour’, and thinking about values, ideas and traditions which sit inside language, for example, responding to prompts such as: What does it mean when…? …

Elaboration (3) | ACLFRU036 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACLFRC038

budgeting for virtual shopping expeditions, consulting online catalogues and websites, comparing prices and values, and discussing intended purchases, for example, je vais acheter…, j’espère trouver…qu’est-ce que tu cherches?

Elaboration (2) | ACLFRC038 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACLFRC064

noticing cultural cues that suggest differences in traditions, ideas or values when interacting with French speakers or resources, for example, ways of expressing feelings, or politeness protocols associated with social events

Elaboration | ACLFRC064 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (4) ACLFRC082

reflecting on how their own language use and communicative style might be perceived by French speakers, considering concepts such as ‘culture’, ‘attitudes’, ‘assumptions’ and ‘values’

Elaboration (4) | ACLFRC082 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLFRU085

exploring how choices of words such as nouns and adjectives can indicate values and attitudes, (for example, c’est un bon à rien/c’est un brave jeune homme; ce sont des illégaux/ce sont des réfugiés)

Elaboration (1) | ACLFRU085 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLFRC101

preparing a class profile to exchange with French-speaking students, showing cultural backgrounds, languages used in the home, interests and values, and using resources such as photos, captions, quotes and symbols

Elaboration (1) | ACLFRC101 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLFRU108

investigating connections between language and significant cultural values or practices in French, English and other languages, for example, la Marianne; la patrie; la laïcité; Reconciliation, Aussie Rules, ‘fair go’

Elaboration (1) | ACLFRU108 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (4) ACLFRU108

developing language to analyse and explain the nature of the language–culture relationship, using terms such as ‘meaning’, ‘perspective’, ‘values’, ‘assumptions’ and ‘difference’

Elaboration (4) | ACLFRU108 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACLFRC114

comparing treatment of particular themes, such as romance, adventure or family, in a range of texts created at different times, identifying changes in values and perspectives over time (for example, les fables, les contes, les dessins animés, la science …

Elaboration | ACLFRC114 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLFRC114

creating a shared database of imaginative, performative and expressive texts that they have enjoyed (such as songs, poems, cartoons and films), cross-referencing titles, genres, themes and values, and giving ratings and brief explanations for selecti …

Elaboration (1) | ACLFRC114 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLFRU125

considering how language marks respect, values and attitudes, and includes and excludes, for example, the language of law and medicine, the (changing) gendered nature of some professional titles in French (un médecin, un chef, une professeure), and access …

Elaboration (1) | ACLFRU125 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum