Years 7 and 8 Modern Greek

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

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

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

Using the Framework Framework for Aboriginal Languages and Torres Strait Islander Languages

The Framework is general in its structure and approach because it needs to be applicable to all Aboriginal languages and Torres Strait Islander languages in Australia, across the full range of language ecologies. As a consequence, curriculum content and …

Using the Framework | Framework for Aboriginal Languages and Torres Strait Islander Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Years 7 and 8 Chinese

The nature of the learners Students maintain their sense of belonging to both their home and their outside culture. They can alter their conduct to fit different contexts within the world of teenage experience. Chinese language learning and use Classroom …

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

Years 7 and 8 German

The nature of the learners These years represent a transition to secondary school. Students in this sequence bring with them an established capability to interact in different situations, to engage with a variety of texts and to communicate with some …

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

ACLJAC004

Locate key points of information in a range of texts and resources and use the information in new ways[Key concepts: information, data, culture; Key processes: researching, classifying, interpreting, presenting]

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLJAC004 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Achievement Standard Vietnamese Years 5 and 6

By the end of Year 6, students use spoken and written Vietnamese for classroom interactions and to share ideas and opinions and express feelings. They exchange information about aspects of their daily life, school, friends and leisure activities. …

Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Vietnamese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Structure Framework for Aboriginal Languages and Torres Strait Islander Languages

Pathways To cater for differences between the ecologies of languages and the communities who are owners and custodians of those languages, and to cater for students who come from a variety of learner backgrounds, the Framework has three pathways: First …

Structure | Framework for Aboriginal Languages and Torres Strait Islander Languages | 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

ACLFWU015

Understand and use a developing vocabulary including topical and classificatory language, recognising the function of different word types in the language[Key concepts: word function, word order, patterns, rules; Key processes: identifying, recognising, …

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLFWU015 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | First Language Learner Pathway (L1) | Framework for Aboriginal Languages and Torres Strait Islander Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Years 9 and 10 French

The nature of the learners Students have prior experience of learning French 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 | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Achievement Standard Auslan Years 9 and 10

By the end of Year 10, students use Auslan to build relationships and to initiate, sustain and extend interactions with teachers, peers and contacts in the wider community. They engage in debate and discuss aspirations and social issues, explaining …

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

Using the Framework to develop language-specific curricula or programs for Classical languages Framework for Classical Languages

It is intended that the Framework will be used by state and territory jurisdictions to develop language-specific curricula, or by schools and communities to develop teaching and learning programs for Classical languages other than Latin and Classical …

Using the Framework to develop language-specific curricula or programs for Classical languages | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Years 9 and 10 Hindi

The nature of the learners This stage of learning coincides with social, physical and cognitive changes associated with adolescence. Increased cognitive maturity enables learners to work more deductively with language and culture systems, to apply more …

Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Hindi | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLCHC230

Compare how contemporary Chinese media and literature represent the notion of ‘being Chinese’ or ‘being other’, and use this knowledge to present a point of view for an identified audience[Key concepts: culture, identity, representations; Key processes: …

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLCHC230 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | First Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLFWU036

Compare and use the patterns of speech sounds, intonation and rhythm in the language and learn the written forms of these and associated conventions[Key concepts: sound system, writing system, intonation, rhythm, sound–symbol correspondence, punctuation, …

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLFWU036 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 to 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | First Language Learner Pathway (L1) | Framework for Aboriginal Languages and Torres Strait Islander Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLHIC073

Use formal and informal registers to discuss and compare young people’s interests, behaviours and values across different cultural contexts[Key concepts: values, responsibility, social worlds, environment; Key processes: discussing, comparing]

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLHIC073 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Hindi | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLVIC021

Compare, evaluate and use information and ideas from diverse print, visual, digital and online sources representing different perspectives related to common areas of interest and study[Key concepts: diverse perspectives, representation; Key processes: …

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLVIC021 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Vietnamese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Years 3 and 4 Hindi

The nature of learners At this stage, children are developing cognitive and social capabilities that allow for increased control of their own learning. They are able to conceptualise and reason, and have better memory and focus. This is a stage of social …

Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Hindi | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Years 7 and 8 Spanish

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

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