Elaboration (2) ACLFRU036
exploring how and why some languages have more words related to particular things than other languages do, for example, Australian-English words associated with surfing (‘bomb’, ‘barrel’, ‘tube’, ‘snaking’), or French words for different kinds of breads …
Elaboration (2) | ACLFRU036 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACLFRC045
creating parallel lists of informal French and English expressions for everyday interactions with friends and family, for example, à tout à l’heure! /‘ See you later’; génial/ ‘cool’; salut, ça va!/ ‘Good day!’; Amuse-toi bien/ ‘have fun’; bisous/ ‘l …
Elaboration | ACLFRC045 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACLGEC025
comparing, analysing and explaining some common idiomatic expressions in both German and English, for example, Er hat einen Vogel (‘He’s crazy’), Kuhdorf (‘one-horse town’), Ich drücke dir die Daumen (‘I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you’)
Elaboration | ACLGEC025 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | German | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (1) ACLGEU033
noting that although German grammar has not changed as much as English over the centuries, it did relatively recently undergo changes in spelling and punctuation in the official Rechtschreibreform, requiring, for example, β to be used only after long …
Elaboration (1) | ACLGEU033 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | German | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (4) ACLHIC009
creating a personal ID card with details in both Hindi and English, for example, नाम, कद, आँखों का रंग, जन्म तिथि: ‘name’, ‘height’, ‘eye colour’, ‘date of birth’
Elaboration (4) | ACLHIC009 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | Hindi | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (3) ACLHIU032
recognising differences in spoken and written forms of everyday texts, such as greetings or wishes, for example, आपको बहुत-बहुत बधाई हो (spoken) and हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ (written), comparing with similar differences between spoken and written texts in …
Elaboration (3) | ACLHIU032 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Hindi | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (5) ACLHIU036
recognising words and expressions in Hindi that reflect traditions and distinctions that are not easily translated into English, for example, forms of address such as स्वामी जी for a religious leader, गुरुजी for a male teacher, बाबाजी for an older male …
Elaboration (5) | ACLHIU036 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Hindi | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (5) ACLHIC074
building vocabulary to support commercial and technological exchange between English- and Hindi-speaking communities, for example, मुद्रा विनिमय दर, भारत में आस्ट्रेलियाई निवेश, अंतर्राष्ट्रीय व्यापार, प्रौद्योगिकी का आदान-प्रदान
Elaboration (5) | ACLHIC074 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Hindi | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLHIC075
reflecting on differences between forms of Hindi spoken at home and in the classroom, such as the use of more words influenced by English in the home context, for example, स्कूल compared to विद्यालय, मम्मी-पापा compared to माता-पिता
Elaboration (2) | ACLHIC075 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Hindi | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACLINC010
recognising ways in which Indonesian differs from English, for example, greetings depend on the strength/position of the sun; siblings are identified in relation to position in the family (for example, Kak (older sibling)); and ways of showing politeness …
Elaboration | ACLINC010 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | Indonesian | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACLINC027
recognising differences between Indonesian and English ways of showing politeness, for example, making requests and expressing gratitude (Tolong…, Terima kasih, Boleh saya…?), and recognising what may be viewed as impolite, such as pointing with the forefinger, …
Elaboration | ACLINC027 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Indonesian | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACLINU029
making connections between Indonesian and English sounds, for example, c is the ch sound in ‘cheese’; g is the hard g in ‘gun’ but never soft as in ‘germ’; k is a soft sound if it appears at the end of a word as in tidak, kakak
Elaboration | ACLINU029 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Indonesian | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACLITU032
developing pronunciation between sound blends in Italian in comparison to English, for example, sc followed by h or i/e (schiavo, piscine, pesce); letter combinations such as gn in lavagna and gnocchi, and gl in figlio and famiglia
Elaboration | ACLITU032 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Italian | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLITU094
investigating the impact of media and technology on Italian, including blended forms used to express new concepts, for example, the influence of English in Italian media (Fra le iniziative che vale la pena ricordare, c'è la campagna di sensibilizzazione …
Elaboration (2) | ACLITU094 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Italian | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (4) ACLITC123
translating and discussing idiomatic expressions in both Italian and English, for example, Non vedo l’ora! (I can’t wait!), Era ora! (Finally! It was about time!), Lasciami stare! (Leave me alone!), Ma dai! (Come on!), Tocca ferro (Touch wood)
Elaboration (4) | ACLITC123 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Italian | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLJAC116
identifying Japanese expressions and practices that do not translate readily into English, for example, きもの、おべんとう、せんせい、～さん、～くん, using two hands for giving and receiving and まる/ばつ (○×)
Elaboration (2) | ACLJAC116 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLJAU121
understanding that each individual kanji represents meaning as well as sounds, for example, 日(ひ)、日(び)、日(にち), whereas one kana or one letter of the English alphabet does not represent individual meaning
Elaboration (2) | ACLJAU121 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACLJAC135
including some Japanese words, exclamations or phrases when interacting in English in simple games or exchanges that involve feelings or reactions, for example, いたい, あぶない, oh that was fun, でも まけた。 Anne さん, that was すごい！
Elaboration | ACLJAC135 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (1) ACLJAC026
explaining why some terms cannot be used interchangeably in Japanese as they can in English, for example, すみません/ごめんなさい。ください/おねがいします。こんにちは/もしもし。
Elaboration (1) | ACLJAC026 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Japanese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (3) ACLKOU204
using specialised vocabulary drawn from other learning areas or broader topics of interest such as social or environmental issues, including some highly abstract words, special terminology, some loan words from English and some figurative use of common …
Elaboration (3) | ACLKOU204 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Korean | Languages | F-10 curriculum