Elaboration (5) ACLCHC235

identifying features of communication in Chinese that are interpreted differently when applied in English communication, for example, examining how adjusting from a tonal language to English sometimes results in miscommunication of emotion or a perception …

Elaboration (5) | ACLCHC235 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | First Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Student diversity

ACARA is committed to the development of a high-quality curriculum that promotes excellence and equity in education for all Australian students. All students are entitled to rigorous, relevant and engaging learning programs drawn from the Australian Curriculum: …

Student diversity | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Years 7 and 8 Chinese

The nature of the learners Students understand the ways in which they use more than one language in their daily lives. They understand the differences between the Chinese and English oral and written language systems and begin to extend their knowledge …

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

Structure Framework for Classical Languages

Sequences of learning To reflect current custom, practice and the needs of learners in Australian schools, the Framework has been developed for Years 7–10. Strands, sub-strands and threads The following interrelated strands are derived from the …

Structure | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLARC129

describing elements of Arabic language that are different from English, including gestures such as patting the heart a few times to indicate ‘That’s enough, thank you…’

Elaboration (1) | ACLARC129 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACLARU032

investigating the nature and use of the Arabic language in different contexts of interaction, for example, asking Arabic-speaking students in Australia when they use English or Arabic, with whom and why

Elaboration (3) | ACLARU032 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACLFRC022

‘finding French’ at home or in the community to create collections or displays, for example, French words used in English language advertisements, shop signs, recipe books or menus

Elaboration (3) | ACLFRC022 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACLGEC164

discussing in English the issue of identity and gender-inclusive language in German, for example, Schüler; Schüler und Schülerinnen; SchülerInnen

Elaboration (3) | ACLGEC164 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | German | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACLHIC029

talking about how they feel when using English, Hindi or other languages and whether there are some things that feel more natural in one language than in the other

Elaboration | ACLHIC029 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Hindi | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (5) ACLHIC029

observing themselves and reporting to each other how they use Hindi and English in different contexts and for different purposes, identifying favourite expressions or gestures in each language

Elaboration (5) | ACLHIC029 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Hindi | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (4) ACLHIC076

comparing representations in texts such as advertisements for mobile phones, beauty products or fast food in Hindi and English, considering why particular language or images have been selected

Elaboration (4) | ACLHIC076 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Hindi | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACLHIU088

talking with older members of their families or communities about changes to Hindi across their lifetime, such as the blending of English and Hindi in language used in entertainment, news and sports commentary or advertising

Elaboration (3) | ACLHIU088 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Hindi | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACLHIC099

contributing reviews, reports or recipes to a shared bilingual or multilingual website, using Hindi, English and other languages as appropriate to different domains of language use

Elaboration (2) | ACLHIC099 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Hindi | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (5) ACLHIC099

creating a short documentary about a local community event or locale that uses both Hindi and English, for example, with narration in one language and subtitles in the other

Elaboration (5) | ACLHIC099 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Hindi | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (4) ACLHIC100

monitoring their use of Hindi and English in different areas of their lives, for example, by keeping a record of what they use each language for over a particular day

Elaboration (4) | ACLHIC100 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Hindi | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (5) ACLHIU107

explaining the influence of Indian language and culture 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

Elaboration (5) | ACLHIU107 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Hindi | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACLJAU177

comparing and contrasting the structures of a variety of authentic community texts in Japanese and English, exploring how the audience, purpose and context influence each language version

Elaboration (3) | ACLJAU177 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACLJAU195

comparing language features of Japanese and English versions of texts such as weather reports or text messages, including the use of abbreviations and emoticons, and noting differences that might be culturally significant

Elaboration (2) | ACLJAU195 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACLKOU205

comparing and contrasting the structures of a variety of authentic texts in Korean and English, exploring how the audience, purpose and context are considered differently in each language

Elaboration (3) | ACLKOU205 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Korean | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACLKOU036

exploring how globalisation has accelerated the use of English words and expressions in Korean language use, discussing advantages and disadvantages in the blending of languages

Elaboration (2) | ACLKOU036 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Korean | Languages | F-10 curriculum