The language is learnt in parallel with English language and literacy. While the learning of the language differs from the learning of English, each supports and enriches the other. The language is used in classroom interactions, routines and activities, supported by the use of materials and resources...
Level description | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence
Students use the language being studied in the classroom for a widening range of purposes: exchanging information, expressing ideas and feelings, performing role plays, dialogues, and responding to experiences. Social contexts such as families, the neighbourhood, locality and community influence...
Level description | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence
At this level, students express ideas and feelings, exchange opinions, negotiate relationships and manage shared activities. They use modelled and rehearsed language in familiar and unfamiliar contexts and increasingly generate original and personal language. They create and perform more complex...
Level description | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence
Students interact with peers and the teacher in a variety of communicative activities where grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation are purposefully integrated. They primarily engage in a variety of listening and viewing activities, and understand familiar stories, songs and poems. Language use...
Level description | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence
This is a period of language exploration, vocabulary expansion and experimentation. As students develop greater control of language structures and systems, their confidence increases, as does their interest in communicating in a wider range of contexts. They use the language being studied to communicate...
Level description | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence
Students listen to, speak, read and write the language being studied in a widening range of interactions for a variety of purposes. They participate in role-plays, discussions, games, hands-on activities and competitions, and are supported to use the language being studied as much as possible....
Level description | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence
This is a period of language exploration and vocabulary expansion and experimentation with different modes of communication. Greater control of language structures and systems increases confidence and interest in communicating in a wider range of contexts. Students use the language being studied...
Level description | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence