Chinese: Background Language Learner F–10 Sequence / Levels 9 and 10 / Understanding / Systems of language
Content description
Explain the role that features of prosody such as intonation and stress play in interactions in various contexts
Elaborations
identifying ways in which rhythm, pace and voice projection impact on interpretation and effectiveness of messages conveyed
experimenting with rhythm, intonation and stress when reading aloud, reciting texts or expressing emotion to others
discussing differences in pronunciation of words and flow of speech by different Chinese speakers, for example, identifying features of ‘native-like’ speech in second language learners
