Years 3 and 4 Arabic

The nature of the learners At this level, children are developing awareness of their social worlds and their membership of various groups, including the Arabic class. They are further developing literacy capabilities in both Arabic and English, as well …

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

Years 7 and 8 Arabic

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

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

Years 9 and 10 Arabic

The nature of the learners At this level, students bring to their learning existing knowledge of Arabic language and culture and a range of strategies. They are increasingly aware of the world beyond their own and are …

Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Years 9 and 10 Arabic

The nature of the learners Learners increasingly communicate in Arabic in everyday interactions and in domains beyond the home. They continue to be immersed in Arabic language and culture, making connections and comparisons with other languages and cultures. …

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

Context statement Arabic

The place of the Arabic culture and language in Australia and in the world Arabic is spoken by approximately 280 million people in 22 countries over two continents. It is the official language of the Arab world, which includes countries of the Middle …

Context statement | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

PDF documents Arabic

Resources and support materials for the Australian Curriculum: Languages - Arabic are available as PDF documents.  Languages - Arabic: Sequence of content Languages - Arabic: Sequence of Achievement - F-10 Sequence Languages - Arabic: Sequence of Achievement …

PDF documents | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Achievement Standard Arabic Foundation to Year 2

By the end of Year 2, students interact with the teacher and peers to exchange information about themselves, their family and friends, for example, إسمي هاني؛ أنا ليلى؛ عمري ست سنوات؛ أمي سميرة؛ أبي خالد؛ عندي أخ وأخت؛ صديقي رامي؛ صديقتي رنا , …

Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Achievement Standard Arabic Years 3 and 4

By the end of Year 4, students interact with the teacher and peers to share personal information about aspects of their lives, such as experiences, everyday routines and leisure activities, for example, عمري تسع سنوات؛ أنا مولود في أستراليا؛ أتيت …

Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLARU118

Recognise that Australia has speakers of many different languages, including Arabic, and that languages borrow words from one another[Key concepts: place, word-borrowing; Key processes: noticing, selecting]

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLARU118 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLARU136

Compare and reflect on cultural practices relating to ways in which language is used in various Arabic-speaking communities and in the wider Australian context[Key concepts: difference, expression, practices; Key processes: identifying, distinguishing, …

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLARU136 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACLARU118

exploring the range of languages spoken in Australia, including Aboriginal languages and Torres Strait Islander languages

Elaboration (2) | ACLARU118 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACLARU119

understanding that some Australian-English terms and expressions have no equivalent in Arabic, for example, ‘billabong’ or ‘the bush’, and that terms such as ‘the movies’, ‘footy’ and ‘backyard’ reflect aspects of culture in the Australian context

Elaboration (2) | ACLARU119 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLARC130

creating texts in print, digital, online or multimodal formats that express personal views on identity, including as a member of different cultural and/or language groups, for example, their name, in English and/or Arabic, their life experiences overseas …

Elaboration (1) | ACLARC130 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACLARU135

understanding that some languages are continuously evolving while others are endangered or being revived, for example, indigenous languages throughout the world, including Aboriginal languages and Torres Strait Islander languages in Australia

Elaboration (3) | ACLARU135 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLARC146

identifying changes they make when interacting in an Australian-English context, for example, using different forms of address, or different ways of showing politeness, and discussing why these adjustments are appropriate

Elaboration (1) | ACLARC146 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLARC147

identifying aspects of personal identity such as age, gender and social status that are important when interacting in Arabic-speaking contexts and may be understood differently in Australian cultural contexts

Elaboration (1) | ACLARC147 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLARU153

exploring words or expressions commonly used in informal interactions in the Australian context, and interpreting or explaining them for young Arabic speakers, for example, ‘mate’ or ‘fair dinkum’

Elaboration (1) | ACLARU153 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACLARC163

considering own and others’ responses and reactions in Arabic–English intercultural exchanges and discussing reasons for different interpretations of meaning, for example, an Arabic-speaking man stroking his moustache in connection with an oath or promise …

Elaboration (3) | ACLARC163 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLARU168

recognising that different situations require different levels of politeness depending on the context and speaker, for example, a gift from parents to a teacher may be seen as a polite gesture in some Arabic cultures but as inappropriate in the Australian …

Elaboration (1) | ACLARU168 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACLARU169

researching and reporting on the influence of Arabic language and culture in the local and broader Australian community, for example, the food industry (Lebanese restaurants and bakeries), the entertainment industry and the media (the Arab Film Festival, …

Elaboration (2) | ACLARU169 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Arabic | Languages | F-10 curriculum