Elaboration (3) ACLFRC046
planning a virtual or actual visit to a French school, and deciding on strategies for effective communication, for example, planning how to ‘read’ cultural information and to adjust own behaviour if required
Elaboration (3) | ACLFRC046 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACLFRC037
interacting via different modes of communication to exchange personal information and opinions, express views, agree or disagree, for example, Excuse-moi, Sophie, mais…à mon avis, je pense que…bien sûr…, d’accord…, au contraire…
Elaboration | ACLFRC037 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (1) ACLFRC037
using communication strategies such as active listening skills, turn-taking cues, and requests for clarification or more detail to support the exchange of ideas and information, for example, Ah oui? c’est vrai? c’est intéressant…dis-moi…
Elaboration (1) | ACLFRC037 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACLFRU088
exploring the concept of the ‘ecology’ of French and of other languages, including English; that is, the interaction of language with constantly changing environments, referencing influences on contemporary French language use such as globalisation and …
Elaboration | ACLFRU088 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACLFRC083
developing an enquiry-oriented stance to own cultural identity and communication style, reflecting on existing assumptions about what makes for effective communication and on any changes in perspective as a result of learning French
Elaboration | ACLFRC083 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLFRC064
interacting with young French-speakers who are learning English, comparing views on cultural aspects of communication and discussing individual challenges and gains
Elaboration (2) | ACLFRC064 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLFRU069
comparing elements of communication such as body language, use of personal space and silence in different cultural contexts and exchanges
Elaboration (2) | ACLFRU069 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (4) ACLFRU072
discussing attitudes towards diversity and difference, including the use of stereotypes and generalisations, and considering how these affect communication
Elaboration (4) | ACLFRU072 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACLFRU070
reflecting on changes in their own ways of communicating, identifying new terms and behaviours which have become part of everyday language through changes in technology and social media, for example, language associated with l’Internet, le portable, les …
Elaboration | ACLFRU070 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLFRC028
experimenting with respectful gestures and forms of communication, such as shaking hands or using titles such as Madame and Monsieur
Elaboration (2) | ACLFRC028 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (1) ACLFRC064
discussing elements of successful intercultural communication when using French or other languages, for example, awareness of differences, flexibility, and respect for other perspectives and traditions
Elaboration (1) | ACLFRC064 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (1) ACLFRC040
conducting surveys with peers and family members to report on social behaviours such as preferred modes of communication, for example, le téléphone, le courriel, les conversations face à face, les textos
Elaboration (1) | ACLFRC040 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLFRC047
exploring the idea of stereotypes associated with languages and identities, discussing how groups of people tend to think about themselves and others, and how stereotypes affect attitudes and communication and can be inaccurate
Elaboration (2) | ACLFRC047 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (3) ACLFRC047
comparing own ways of using language with those of peers, considering how family and community shape identity and communication, for example, using more than one language, celebrating or expressing feelings in various ways
Elaboration (3) | ACLFRC047 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (4) ACLFRC062
becoming increasingly aware of the fact that some words and expressions cannot be translated and are used in their original form in other languages (for example, ‘nuance’, ‘chic’, ‘silhouette’), and considering the impact of word borrowing on the style …
Elaboration (4) | ACLFRC062 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLFRU068
analysing and using informal styles of communication associated with social media texts and texting, such as emoticons and abbreviated language, for example, le sigle MDR (mort de rire)
Elaboration (2) | ACLFRU068 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (1) ACLFRC082
keeping a record (for example, journal, log, posting on forum) of critical incidents in the course of intercultural language learning across different levels, (for example, breakdowns or breakthroughs in communication, repair and recovery strategies, …
Elaboration (1) | ACLFRC082 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (3) ACLFRC082
discussing how intercultural communication involves being flexible, responsive and open to alternative ways of communicating, (for example, responding to different levels of emotionality or confrontation in debate, or different levels of respect in casual …
Elaboration (3) | ACLFRC082 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (3) ACLFRU090
exploring the reciprocal element of intercultural communication, considering how own cultural ways of thinking and behaving affect attitudes and interactions and influence other people’s responses or interpretations
Elaboration (3) | ACLFRU090 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACLFRC062
interpreting phrases and expressions that do not translate literally (for example, à tout à l’heure, pas de quoi, courage), identifying similar English expressions and considering possible consequences of the lack of equivalence in terms of intercultural …
Elaboration | ACLFRC062 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum