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Elaboration (4) ACLHIU108

discussing the cultural significance of expressions in Hindi that characterise more indirect forms of language compared to English, for example, by saying कोई बात नहीं, चलो जाने दो.

talking with older members of their families or communities about changes they have experienced in the use of Hindi across their lifetime, such as the increasing blending of English and Hindi in particular domains of language use such as entertainment, …

Elaboration (1) ACLMGU185

investigating the nature and use of Greek language in different contexts of interaction, for example, asking Greek-speaking students in Australia with whom they communicate in Greek and for what purposes, reflecting on similarities and differences to …

Elaboration (3) ACLMGC006

listening to songs such as Greek versions of English language songs, for example, ‘Jingle bells’/’Τρίγωνα Κάλαντα’, and comparing aspects that may be similar or different

Elaboration (5) ACLSPC171

providing an English commentary for video clips of Spanish-language social interactions in different situations and contexts, such as taking a bus to the city, visiting the dentist or buying a video game, explaining elements that may be unfamiliar to …

Elaboration ACLSPU180

identifying how ways of communicating in Spanish and English differ and how people outside each culture may understand these differently, for example, attitudes to time reflected in language and social interactions; expressing thanks or appreciation more …

Elaboration (1) ACLTUC095

reflecting on the experience of using Turkish and English with a particular person, such as a parent or older relative, noticing which topics or interactions fit more easily into one language than the other and considering reasons for this

Key ideas

Language and culture The interrelationship of language, culture and learning provides the foundation for the Australian Curriculum: Languages. In the languages learning area the focus is on both language and culture, as students learn to communicate meaningfully …

Key ideas | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Years 3 and 4 Hindi

The nature of learners At this stage, children are developing cognitive and social capabilities that allow for increased control of their own learning. They are able to conceptualise and reason, and have better memory and focus. This is a stage of social …

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

Years 5 and 6 Chinese

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

Achievement Standard Chinese Years 9 and 10

By the end of Year 10, students sustain extended interactions with diverse individuals and groups, selecting spoken and written language for precision and for effect on participants. Students collate and evaluate a range of spoken, written and multimodal …

Cross-curriculum priorities

The Australian Curriculum is designed to meet the needs of students by delivering a relevant, contemporary and engaging curriculum that builds on the educational goals of the Melbourne Declaration. The Melbourne Declaration identified three key areas …

Cross-curriculum priorities | F-10 curriculum

Years 9 and 10 Chinese

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

Years 3 and 4 German

The nature of the learners At this level, children are developing awareness of their social world and membership of various groups, including that of the German class. They have developed initial literacy in English, and this assists to some degree in …

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

Years 3 and 4 Japanese

The nature of the learners At this level, children are developing awareness of their social worlds and of their memberships of various groups, including of the Japanese class. They are further developing literacy capabilities in English, and while this …

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

Years 3 and 4 Spanish

The nature of the learners At this level, children are developing awareness of their social worlds and of their memberships of various groups, including the Spanish class. They are further developing literacy capabilities in English, such as writing …

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

Years 7 and 8 German

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

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

Elaboration ACLASFC029

reflecting on their observations of similarities and differences between ways of communicating in Auslan and in Australian English in different social situations, for example, when greeting/leave-taking, introducing people or using body language, facial …

Elaboration (4) ACLASFC047

reflecting on language and cultural differences in forms of address in signed and spoken languages that need to be taken into account when interacting interculturally, for example, the frequent use of a person’s name when addressing them directly in Australian …

Elaboration (5) ACLASFU071

exploring multilingualism in the Deaf community, including the use of Auslan, English and other signed and spoken languages such as Irish-Australian sign language, and how and when users typically switch between languages and dialects

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