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Elaboration (1) ACLFWC057

monitoring and analysing their use of their own language(s) and English in different domains of language use, for example, by keeping a record of when they use each language for different functions or in different contexts

Elaboration (7) ACLFRU121

recognising how grammatical choices shade meaning and establish register, for example, use of tu or vous to distinguish relationship; use of nous to suggest inclusivity or shared identity; use of on to suggest distance

Elaboration ACLVIU032

recognising how language use, such as level of politeness, reflects the relationship between participants and the purpose of the speaker or writer, for example, close friends tend to use informal language (tao, mày) while new acquaintances use more formal …

Elaboration (2) ACHASSK089

investigating how knowledge and practices shared among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are linked to sustainable use of resources and environments (such as rotational use and harvesting of resources, mutton-bird harvesting in Tasmania, the …

Elaboration (1) ACLVIC176

using evaluative language to acknowledge strengths in others’ arguments or provide evidence to justify, contradict, challenge or rebut alternative views in a courteous manner, for example, Tôi rất thích cách giải thích của bạn, rõ ràng và hợp lý lắm. …

Elaboration (5) ACTDEK010

critiquing designed products, services and environments to establish the factors that influence the design and use of common technologies, for example the characteristics that contribute to energy-efficient cooking such as wok cooking; the suitability …

Elaboration (5) ACLARU151

explaining why different forms of Arabic are used depending on the context of communication, such as the use of Modern Standard Arabic when communicating with people with different dialects or with the teacher in the classroom, compared with the use of …

Elaboration ACLARU185

investigating the nature and use of the Arabic language in different contexts of interaction, for example, by asking Arabic-speaking students in Australia when, with whom and for what purpose they use Arabic or English, and reflecting on similarities …

Elaboration (3) ACLFRU015

understanding that language associated with particular interactions can vary in different cultural contexts, for example, the use of first names in Australian or American English compared to the use of titles and family names in French or Japanese

Elaboration (3) ACLHIC028

discussing how Australian behaviours and expressions might be understood or misunderstood by newcomers to the language and culture, for example, the use of terms such as ‘bushwalking’ or ‘arvo’, or expressions such as ‘she’ll be right’ and children’s …

Elaboration (3) ACLHIU050

considering how the choice of language features and text organisation reflect the purpose and audience of different types of text, for example, the use of suspense and vocal effects in children’s stories or the use of instructions and lists of ingredients …

Elaboration ACLHIC100

identifying differences between how they communicate in Hindi and in English, including the use of gestures and other forms of non-verbal communication such as hand or head movements, the use of space or silence

Elaboration (1) ACLHIU124

talking with older members of their families or communities about changes they have experienced in the use of Hindi across their lifetime, such as the increasing blending of English and Hindi in particular domains of language use such as entertainment, …

Elaboration ACLHIU125

explaining the influence of Hindi language and associated cultures on their ways of communicating in different situations, for example, by creating a glossary of Hindi words and expressions that they use when communicating in English and English words …

Elaboration (1) ACLINC061

noticing the use of Indonesian expressions such as fillers (anu) and exclamations (Aduh!, Astaga!) and deciding whether or not to adopt them in own language use

Elaboration (1) ACLINU117

identifying levels of formality or register of language used in texts and explaining reasons for this, for example, the use of formal language when talking to people in authority to show respect, the use of informal language in commercials to create a …

Elaboration (4) ACLITC030

noticing how their own language use influences expectations about Italian language use, such as seeing word order as ‘back to front’, for example, la macchina rossa = the red car

Elaboration (1) ACLITU093

investigating trends in the use of dialects and Standard Italian (for example, by interviewing members of Italian communities to discuss contexts in which dialects and/or Standard Italian are used) and reflecting on hybrid language use, particularly in …

Elaboration (2) ACLJAU141

recognising the role played by different elements in texts to contribute to meaning-making, for example, the layout, title, illustration and use of punctuation in a picture book or the use of speech bubbles in a cartoon

Elaboration (1) ACLJAU034

finding examples of informal forms of language used by young Japanese speakers, such as the use of abbreviations or emoticons when texting and the use of loan words when discussing popular culture, for example, ‘J-rock’, ‘J-pop’, ‘fast food’

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