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Elaboration (3) ACLCHC202

comparing how language and gesture are used to communicate in English and how these features would be understood when interacting with Chinese people; identifying how their communication style may need to be altered when conveying ideas in Chinese

Elaboration (3) ACLCHU261

considering the impact of digital communication on language use, for example, that LOL in English now means ‘laugh out loud’ not ‘lots of love’, and that weibo has a 140-character word limit

Elaboration (4) ACLFWC030

translating texts such as songs and stories, identifying culture-specific concepts and expressions that do not easily translate into English, for example, language related to artefacts, landforms, traditional foods, kinship terms of address, name sub …

Elaboration ACLFWC035

recognising cultural differences in ways of showing attitudes or expressing feelings when using the language, English or other known languages, for example, ways of showing respect, being polite, thanking or showing sympathy

Elaboration (1) ACLFWC035

describing how they communicate differently in the language, English or other known languages when interacting with different people, for example, with Elders, friends, parents, teachers, administrators, health professionals

Elaboration (5) ACLFWC035

reflecting on situations where they switch between the language, English and other known languages, discussing why they do this, for example, when talking about different issues or topics, such as sport, food, music or social media

Elaboration ACLFWC052

translating and interpreting short texts from the language into other known languages including English and vice versa, comparing their translations of particular sentences or phrases with those of their classmates, noting variations and considering why …

Elaboration (1) ACLFWC140

noticing similarities and differences between the language and English/other known languages in relation to cultural elements, such as the names of foods and animals particular to the climate and environment; and in cultural practices, such as sharing …

Elaboration (3) ACLFWC162

comparing observations about how interactions in the language feel different to interactions in English and other known languages, identifying different ways of socialising or communicating that seem to be culture-specific

Elaboration (1) ACLFWC095

translating texts, identifying culture-specific concepts and expressions that do not easily translate into English, for example, language related to artefacts, place names, kinship relations, name substitutes

Years 7 and 8 Korean

The nature of the learners Students are beginning their study of Korean and typically have had little prior exposure to the language and associated cultures. Many will have learnt an additional language in primary school, some have proficiency in different …

Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Korean | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Years 7 and 8 Auslan

The nature of the learners The transition to secondary schooling involves social and academic demands that coincide with a period of maturational and physical change. Learners are adjusting to a new school culture with sharper divisions between curriculum …

Years 5 and 6 Korean

The nature of the learners At this level, students are widening their social networks, experiences and communication repertoires in both their first language and Korean. They continue to need guidance and participate in structured, collaborative tasks …

Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Korean | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Years 7 and 8 Chinese

The nature of the learners Students whose first language is Chinese learn about being Chinese in Australia and begin to develop their bilingual and bicultural identities as they learn to live and interact with the Australian community. …

Foundation to Year 2 German

The nature of the learners Children enter the early years of schooling with established oracy skills in one or more languages and varying degrees of early literacy capability. For young students, learning typically focuses on their immediate world of …

Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | German | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Years 7 and 8 Modern Greek

The nature of the learners Students are beginning their study of Modern Greek and typically have little prior exposure to the language and associated cultures. Many will have learnt a different language in primary school, while some will have proficiency …

Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Foundation to Year 2 Korean

The nature of the learners Children enter the early years of schooling with established oracy skills in one or more languages and varying degrees of early literacy capability. For young students, learning typically focuses on their immediate world of …

Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | Korean | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Years 7 to 10 Framework for Aboriginal Languages and Torres Strait Islander Languages

The nature of the learner, the pathway and particular language The Language Revival Learner Pathway (LR) provides opportunities for students to study Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander languages being revived by their owners or custodians and which …

Years 5 and 6 Modern Greek

The nature of the learners At this level, students are widening their social networks, experiences and communication repertoires in their first language and Modern Greek. They continue to need guidance, and participate in structured, collaborative tasks …

Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Years 9 and 10 Modern Greek

The nature of the learners At this level, students bring to their learning existing knowledge of Modern Greek language and culture and a range of strategies. They are increasingly aware of the world beyond their own and are engaging with youth-related …

Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

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