Years 5 and 6 Modern Greek

The nature of the learners At this level, students are widening their social networks, experiences and communication repertoires in their first language and Modern Greek. They continue to need guidance, and participate in structured, collaborative tasks …

Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Years 7 and 8 Modern Greek

The nature of the learners These years represent a transition to secondary school. Students in this sequence are continuing to study Modern Greek, bringing with them an established capability to interact in different situations, to engage with a variety …

Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Years 9 and 10 Modern Greek

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

Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Achievement Standard Modern Greek Years 3 and 4

By the end of Year 4, students interact with the teacher and peers to share simple information about aspects of their lives, such as school (for example, Mαθαίνω ελληνικά), home (for example, Το σπίτι μου είναι μεγάλο) and everyday routines (for …

Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Achievement Standard Modern Greek Years 7 and 8

By the end of Year 8, students use written and spoken Greek to initiate and sustain classroom interactions, (for example, Πότε θα πάμε σινεμά;) to carry out transactions (for example, Πώς πέρασες τις διακοπές σου;) and to exchange information, …

Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Achievement Standard Modern Greek Years 9 and 10

By the end of Year 10, students use written and spoken Greek to initiate, sustain and extend formal and informal interactions with teachers, peers and others in a range of settings such as, Τι θα κάνεις μετά το σχολείο; They use language spontaneously …

Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLMGU136

Make connections between cultural practices and language use, for example, by identifying vocabulary, behaviours and expressions which reflect cultural values, beliefs and traditions[Key concepts: celebrations, symbolism; Key processes: understanding, …

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ACLMGU136 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLMGU153

Explore the relationship between language and culture and how they are reflected in communication styles[Key concepts: language use, cultural behaviour and practices; Key processes: recognising exploring, discussing, connecting]

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ACLMGU153 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLMGC161

Translate texts from Greek to English and vice versa, interpreting meaning and identifying words or expressions of specific cultural significance in Greek[Key concepts: culture, equivalence, idiom; Key processes: translating, interpreting, mediating]

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ACLMGC161 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLMGU170

Understand how language use reflects cultural ideas, assumptions and perspectives, and reflect on how what is considered acceptable in communication varies across cultures[Key concepts: attitudes, norms, sameness and difference; Key processes: analysing, …

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ACLMGU170 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLMGC181

Engage in intercultural experience, reflecting on own cultural identity and how this shapes personal ways of communicating and thinking[Key concepts: self, interconnection across concepts and actions; Key processes: reflecting, discussing, analysing, …

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ACLMGC181 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLMGU184

Discuss the interrelationship between linguistic elements, context, purpose, audience and structure of a wide range of text types, such as poetry, biographies, blogs, emails and advertisements, and identify how cultural elements are incorporated[Key concepts: …

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ACLMGU184 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLMGU185

Analyse culturally specific ways of interacting in Greek and how and why language use varies according to cultural contexts, considering why these differ from interactions in English or in other languages[Key concepts: norms, variation; Key processes: …

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ACLMGU185 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACLMGC113

identifying how cultural symbols reflect identity, such as flags, national costumes, the owl as a symbol of education, famous buildings and treasures, national emblems, sporting emblems/jerseys, and reflecting on own identity

Elaboration (3) | ACLMGC113 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACLMGU119

exploring the significance of different cultural practices, activities and games, for example, using a κομπολόι, making wreaths for 1 May, making masks or kites for Απόκριες

Elaboration (2) | ACLMGU119 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACLMGC130

discussing which groups they belong to, for example, family, class, learners of Greek and making connections and comparisons between own cultural perspectives and those of different cultural groups

Elaboration (3) | ACLMGC130 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLMGU134

examining culturally appropriate phrases for different times of the day and for different purposes, for example, καλή εβδομάδα, καλό μήνα, καλό καλοκαίρι, καλό απόγευμα, καλό μεσημέρι, χρόνια πολλά, καλές γιορτές, καλή όρεξη, and considering phrases used …

Elaboration (1) | ACLMGU134 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACLMGU136

recognising and explaining to others the significance of some Greek cultural practices sustained over time, for example, reasons for traditional Greek housing and events, for example, offering visitors food and drink, το κέρασμα στη γιορτή

Elaboration (2) | ACLMGU136 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACLMGC144

comparing translations of written texts from English into Greek and from Greek into English, such as advertisements, websites, food packaging and menus, and considering how meanings may be interpreted from a different cultural perspective

Elaboration | ACLMGC144 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLMGC146

investigating aspects of own language use that reflect own cultural perspective and experiences, for example, using colloquialisms and idioms such as ‘arvo’, ‘g’day’, ‘howzat’, ‘mozzie’

Elaboration (1) | ACLMGC146 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum