Modern Greek is the official language of Greece and Cyprus. It is spoken throughout the world – wherever there are Greek-speaking communities. One of the major characteristics of the extensive Greek Diaspora is the maintenance of the Greek language and culture...
Overview material | Modern Greek
A range of resources to assist with implementing the Victorian Curriculum F – 10 are available. Please visit the following websites to access these resources (links open in a new window):
Includes general advice and information...
Overview material | Modern Greek
The curriculum sets out what students are expected to learn and is designed as a continuum of learning. The curriculum is being presented in a scope and sequence chart to support teachers to easily see the progression and assist in planning teaching and learning programs to meet the diverse needs...
Overview material | Modern Greek
The Modern Greek curriculum recognises that there are different entry points into language learning across F–10, which reflects current language teaching practice.
There are two possible learning sequences:
Overview material | Modern Greek
By the end of Level 2, students interact with teachers and peers through action-related talk and play. They introduce themselves, (for example, Καλημέρα, Mε λένε Γιώργο) and their family and exchange greetings...
Level description | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence | Foundation to Level 2
Students become familiar with the sound system of the Modern Greek language, such as syllables using consonants and vowels, and new sounds, such as the guttural γ, ρ and γκ and ξ and ψ in words. They learn to identify and write letters, words and simple sentences using...
Level description | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence
Students communicate with greater fluency, and use their knowledge of grammar and orthographic systems, such as understanding of primary tenses and declensions, to self-correct more readily. They investigate texts through more critical analysis, identifying how language choices reflect perspectives...
Level description | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence
By building their vocabulary knowledge, students are able to develop and express more complex concepts in Modern Greek. They use a range of grammatical forms and structures to convey relationships between ideas, events and experiences, developing awareness of the language structures and features...
Level description | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence
Students begin to develop a metalanguage for understanding and discussing language features, and make connections and comparisons between English and Modern Greek. For example, they understand that in English there is one word for the definite article (‘the’), whereas in Greek the...
Level description | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence
Students begin to reflect on language and how it is used in different ways to communicate. As they use Modern Greek for a wider range of interactions, students develop a stronger understanding of the interconnection between language and culture. They begin to recognise how language features and...
Level description | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence
Students become familiar with the sounds of Modern Greek, including pronunciation, rhythm, pitch and stress (Πώς πας Αντώνη; το αυτοκίνητό μου). They approximate the pronunciation...
Level description | Languages | Modern Greek | 7–10 Sequence
Students recognise and approximate the pronunciation, rhythms and intonation patterns of extended phrases and compound sentences. They use vocabulary with more complex syllable combinations and become more fluent and accurate in spoken and written language production. They gain greater control...
Level description | Languages | Modern Greek | 7–10 Sequence
VCELC141 | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Informing
VCELC172 | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Socialising
VCELC108 | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence | Foundation to Level 2 | Communicating | Creating
VCELC023 | Languages | Modern Greek | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Creating
VCELC179 | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Translating
VCELC125 | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence | Levels 3 and 4 | Communicating | Creating
VCELC103 | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence | Foundation to Level 2 | Communicating | Socialising
VCELC127 | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence | Levels 3 and 4 | Communicating | Translating