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Content description VCIDU049

Indonesian: F–10 Sequence / Levels 5 and 6 / Understanding / Language variation and change
Content description
Develop awareness that language use reflects different contexts, purposes and audiences
Elaborations
  1. recognising that there are linguistic choices available to vary the level of politeness in interactions, such as when giving instructions, for example, duduk, duduklah, silakan duduk
  2. observing how language use reflects respect and social distance, such as making requests with different levels of formality (Minta, Mohon, Boleh, Bolehkah?), showing respect for authority figures (Pak Guru, Mas, Mbak), and expressing familiarity with friends such as by using nicknames (nama panggilan)
  3. reflecting on how language varies depending on the situation, for example, ordering a meal in a fast food restaurant, Satu paket… compared to a dine-in restaurant, Minta segelas air, Bu
Code
VCIDU049
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