Chinese: Background Language Learner 7–10 Sequence / Levels 7 and 8 / Communicating / Translating
Content description
Create simple bilingual texts for different audiences, considering the influence of different roles, relationships, settings and situations
Elaborations
acting as interpreter for visitors of diverse backgrounds and communicating their message to speakers of other languages, applying strategies such as clarifying, rephrasing and explaining when mediating cultural concepts
using a range of resources to assist in creating a Chinese translation of an English language text, exploring the functions of print and digital translation tools and discussing their strengths and weaknesses
appreciating the role of code-switching as a tool for mediating language and culture, and applying it in their own communication
