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Elaboration (2) ACLFRU106

recognising that many French words are used in English and in other languages (for example, croissant, menu, ballet, chef, chauffeur), and noticing the different vocabulary areas that these words tend to belong to (such as terms relating to food and fashion) …

Elaboration (3) ACLFRU106

collecting French words used in English (for example, le restaurant, le menu, le chauffeur, le ballet, la pirouette), and comparing how they are pronounced by French or English speakers

Elaboration (4) ACLFRU106

understanding that some languages are growing and adapting, while others (such as indigenous languages across the world) are endangered, disappearing or reviving, or blending with stronger languages

Elaboration ACLFRU107

recognising that French is an important world language spoken with a variety of accents and dialects in many regions of the world as well as in France, for example, le Québec, le Sénégal, le Maroc, La Suisse, La Nouvelle Calédonie

Elaboration (1) ACLFRU107

understanding that French serves different functions within France and in other regions of the world, including Australia, for example, as a langue nationale, officielle, de communauté, diplomatique and culturelle

Elaboration (2) ACLFRU107

mapping and comparing variations in forms and expressions of French language in different geographical contexts, for example, les langues kanakes de la Nouvelle Calédonie, les langues bretonnes de la Bretagne, la créole de la Guadaloupe

Elaboration (3) ACLFRU107

comparing diversity in accents, dialects and vocabulary in French-speaking communities with similar diversity in the use of English within and beyond Australia

Elaboration ACLFRU108

exploring how language and culture influence each other, for example, French terms of address that reflect respect and status such as Madame la Directrice and Monsieur le Président; diverse cuisines and food-related terms and expressions that reflect …

Elaboration (1) ACLFRU108

investigating connections between language and significant cultural values or practices in French, English and other languages, for example, la Marianne; la patrie; la laïcité; Reconciliation, Aussie Rules, ‘fair go’

Elaboration (2) ACLFRU108

noticing how people think and talk about themselves and others, for example, comparing ways of addressing and thinking about older people or strangers

Elaboration (3) ACLFRU108

creating a gift pack of symbols and expressions to introduce French students to Australian languages and cultures, and explaining the reasons for particular choices

Elaboration (4) ACLFRU108

developing language to analyse and explain the nature of the language–culture relationship, using terms such as ‘meaning’, ‘perspective’, ‘values’, ‘assumptions’ and ‘difference’

Elaboration (5) ACLFRU108

reflecting on own tastes, interests and language use that have been shaped by intercultural influences, for example, Japanese manga or anime, or American fashion, music and dance

Elaboration ACLFRC109

using simple and compound sentences to structure arguments, and explain or justify a position in relation to personal and social issues such as les études, la santé, l’avenir, les passe-temps

Elaboration (1) ACLFRC109

initiating and sustaining conversation through active-listening strategies, turn-taking cues and verbal and non-verbal responses, for example, ah bon? pas vrai! et si on…?

Elaboration (2) ACLFRC109

using descriptive and expressive language to exchange views on global issues such as les médias sociaux, l’avenir des jeunes and la pollution, building topic-specific vocabulary and rhetorical strategies such as emphasis and repetition, for example, Au …

Elaboration (3) ACLFRC109

contributing to online discussions with young people in French-speaking contexts, comparing aspects of school and home life, for example, les examens, le stress, les sports, l’étude des langues

Elaboration ACLFRC110

organising class displays that combine print and digital resources with demonstrations and performances around themes such as le 14 juillet, le voyage, la Fête de la Musique, la gastronomie francophone

Elaboration (1) ACLFRC110

finding connections between French language and culture and areas of the curriculum such as history, music, science, sport or the arts (for example, le ballet, Marcel Marceau, Zaz, Zinedine Zidane, le Tour de France, Louis Pasteur), and reporting on particular …

Elaboration (2) ACLFRC110

participating in visites virtuelles (for example, Le Musée du Quai Branly, le Tour de France, la Martinique, la Nouvelle Calédonie), sharing responsibility for individual elements of a report that highlights key features of the experience

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