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• VCNRC042

  Translate simple texts from the language being studied to English and vice versa, identifying words and expressions that do not always translate literally and may have more than one meaning

  Elaborations

  • comparing translations of written texts such as advertisements, websites, food packaging and menus, and considering how meanings may be interpreted from a different cultural perspective
  • translating simple sentences, noticing that there is not always word-for-word equivalence
  • recognising that some words cannot be translated into English without losing some of the meaning, or cannot be translated using only one word
  • identifying and explaining expressions and idioms that do not make sense when translated word-for-word
  • explaining to the teacher, peers and family how some words may have many different meanings

  VCNRC042 | Capabilities | Critical and Creative Thinking | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Translating

• VCNRC071

  Participate in and sustain classroom interactions by elaborating on opinions and ideas and discussing the opinions and views of others

  Elaborations

  • participating in class discussions on topics of interest to young people
  • interacting with peers to manage shared learning experiences, considering and commenting on the contributions and views of others
  • comparing experiences and challenges in shared activities, and expressing own opinions such as agreement or disagreement with others
  • managing interactions with peers in class activities such as games or events, by taking turns or different roles, giving encouragement and praise

  VCNRC071 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCNRC036

  Collaborate in group tasks and shared experiences which involve planning, making suggestions and completing transactions

  Elaborations

  • planning and organising an event, such as inviting a special guest to speak to the class about celebrations or to share a traditional recipe
  • working with another group, for example, by reading books to younger students, or teaching a skill, such as dyeing eggs, to another class
  • planning and organising an activity such as an excursion or party, using expressions related to place, time and numbers
  • creating displays, presentations or performances for family, friends or the school community to showcase their progress in learning the target language or to promote the learning of the target language and culture

  VCNRC036 | Capabilities | Critical and Creative Thinking | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCNRC096

  Recognise their own and others’ ways of expressing identity, reflecting on the relationship between language, culture and identity

  Elaborations

  • monitoring own development as a speaker of the language and exploring the relationship between identity, culture and language in relation to learning and using the language
  • recognising and exploring how identity is expressed through languages spoken by people in various cultural contexts, including languages spoken by classmates and family or community members
  • participating in cultural experiences, such as going to a concert or attending a function, and reflecting on cultural similarities and differences in own language and the language being studied and behaviours
  • reflecting on language choices used by speakers of the language and considering when and how to use these in own communication

  VCNRC096 | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Reflecting

• VCNRC027

  Share own experiences of communicating in the language being studied, recognising how it involves behaviours as well as words

  Elaborations

  • identifying elements of the language and culture that feel different to own language and culture, including pronunciation of some sounds, gestures and facial expressions
  • discussing ways of communicating and their appropriateness in different language contexts
  • describing to peers what they are confident about when using the language, what they feel unsure of and what they most enjoy
  • discussing how Australian terms and expressions might be understood from a target-language speaker’s perspective, for example, ‘bushwalking’, ‘kick a footy’ or ‘lamington’

  VCNRC027 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 3 and 4 | Communicating | Reflecting

• VCNRC039

  Convey and present information about aspects of personal world, through prepared texts such as diagrams, dialogues and timelines

  Elaborations

  • constructing a visual, digital or narrative profile of the local community for people arriving from overseas, collecting information from public and community texts, such as fliers, newsletters, advertisements and brochures
  • preparing and giving simple oral presentations on personal world, for example, a timeline of growth and change, family celebrations and other special occasions
  • presenting the results of a class survey about aspects of personal world such as daily routines, for example, by creating a poster or digital presentation using diagrams, charts or timelines
  • conveying information to others using descriptive language, for example, producing a simple brochure or an advertisement about a city or tourist attraction in a country where the language is spoken
  • preparing a dialogue with a partner about self
  • using graphic organisers to convey information in particular ways, for example, to show priorities (list/table), to compare statistics or ideas (Venn diagram), or to highlight frequency (graphs)
  • reporting information based on own or group research, and supporting the information with photos, illustrations, captions or diagrams

  VCNRC039 | Capabilities | Critical and Creative Thinking | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Informing

• VCNRC094

  Create bilingual texts and resources to support their own learning

  Elaborations

  • creating bilingual resources for language learning, such as word banks, glossaries, digital resources, charts or a personal translation dictionary, with examples and explanations of language use
  • using dictionaries and electronic translation tools to create bilingual texts, such as posters, maps, menus and schedules, making decisions about language use that is appropriate for the audience
  • creating bilingual resources, such as picture dictionaries or photo stories with bilingual captions and labels, for example, recreating a scene from a country where the language is spoken, depicting roads, shops, products and services
  • creating bilingual signs and notices for the school
  • developing strategies to support understanding of language that cannot be directly translated, for example, in the use of actions and gestures

  VCNRC094 | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Translating

• VCNRC007

  Create captions to images for individual presentations and participate in shared performances and imaginative activities using familiar words, phrases and language patterns

  Elaborations

  • creating and presenting Big Books, storyboards or digital texts based on imaginary scenarios in familiar contexts, using images and captions
  • creating a puppet play or dramatic performance based on an experience or aspect of a story, song, poem or cartoon
  • creating rhymes, nonsense phrases and songs using rehearsed language
  • performing chants, rap, rhymes and songs, and using music and actions to support meaning

  VCNRC007 | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence | Foundation to Level 2 | Communicating | Creating

• VCNRC103

  Initiate and sustain interactions by sharing personal opinions and experiences with peers and comparing aspects of young people’s lives, such as relationships, events and aspirations

  Elaborations

  • initiating conversations, for example, with peers and sister school friends, using expressions appropriate to context and audience
  • sustaining conversations on topics of mutual interest, for example, parties, music, friendship, fashion, through active listening strategies, turn taking and verbal and non-verbal responses
  • extending and elaborating on modelled language to elicit others’ and express own experiences and opinions
  • using formulaic language to talk about and compare aspects of teenage life

  VCNRC103 | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCNRC092

  Create or represent and perform own imagined scenarios, characters and events, using stimulus materials and modelled language

  Elaborations

  • creating own versions of familiar texts, such as greeting cards for imaginary special occasions or board games
  • creating and telling a story from stimulus, such as a photograph, using speech bubbles and captions to accompany visuals
  • creating and performing a short play or video clip to share with and entertain others, for example, a rap or role play for younger students, to be performed or played on Grandparents Day or Open Day
  • composing and participating in imaginary interactions in the language being studied, for example, a conversation between avatars or meeting a story or film character for the first time

  VCNRC092 | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Creating

• VCNRC010

  Reflect on what sounds, looks or appears similar or different to own language and culture when interacting in the language being studied

  Elaborations

  • using expressions and spontaneous exclamations when interacting with peers and noticing differences in the use of language, or voice
  • reflecting on differences in ways of communicating with each other in English and in the language
  • describing how it feels to use the language when, for example, singing a song or hearing the language spoken by others
  • comparing aspects of own and target-language children’s lifestyles, such as when interacting with family members, daily greetings in the family, family meal time

  VCNRC010 | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence | Foundation to Level 2 | Communicating | Reflecting

• VCNRC109

  Experiment with different techniques to create and present imaginative texts designed to engage different audiences

  Elaborations

  • listening to, reading and viewing texts, such as songs and films, and creating a new version or modifying key aspects, for example, introducing a new character or changing the ending
  • illustrating and captioning imaginative stories in different formats, such as cartoons, photo stories, using descriptive and expressive language
  • composing and presenting texts, using verbal and nonverbal expressions
  • creating a range of texts to entertain particular audiences, for example, children’s books, songs, cartoons and video clips suitable for younger learners of the language

  VCNRC109 | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Creating

• VCNRC079

  Engage in intercultural experiences, reflecting on own cultural identity and how this shapes personal ways of communicating and thinking

  Elaborations

  • monitoring, evaluating and recording own experiences and reactions when communicating in the language, for example by keeping a diary or journal and considering how perspectives may have changed over time
  • reflecting on and discussing own ways of communicating and behaving and how these may be interpreted by speakers of the language, considering concepts such as ‘culture’, ‘attitudes’, ‘assumptions’ and ‘values’
  • reflecting on the experiences of migrants who speak the language being studied, for example discussing when they came to Australia, the impact they have made on Australian society, and issues of cultural identity

  VCNRC079 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Reflecting

• VCNRC070

  Participate in and contribute ideas and opinions to collaborative tasks, activities and experiences which involve making decisions, negotiating, planning and shared transactions

  Elaborations

  • contributing opinions and suggestions during shared problem-solving tasks, for example, in resolving a disagreement about a planned activity
  • organising and participating in activities, such as developing a classroom journal to document examples of language used in particular contexts
  • expressing agreement or disagreement when accepting or declining offers, requests and invitations, for example, inviting peers to attend a celebration or party
  • planning events and making decisions with peers, for example, choosing a venue for an event, expressing preferences and asking questions to clarify intentions
  • participating in role-plays to complain about something, such as returning damaged or unsuitable goods

  VCNRC070 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCNRC052

  Initiate and sustain interactions, to share information, ideas, thoughts and feelings about people, objects, places and events

  Elaborations

  • interacting with peers to describe everyday aspects of own environment, lifestyles and routines, and making comparisons with those of students in different cultural contexts
  • exchanging personal information such as languages spoken, family and friends, routines and immediate environment with peers in their class and further afield
  • sharing views about favourite forms of entertainment, celebrities and other significant figures, expressing preferences, feelings and opinions
  • recounting events and describing activities and personal experiences

  VCNRC052 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCNRC054

  Participate in classroom interactions and exchanges through asking and responding to open-ended questions and offering opinions

  Elaborations

  • initiating interactions in a class or group activity
  • asking for, giving and following instructions in a variety of situations
  • asking and responding to questions
  • expressing opinions and inviting people to give opinions or suggestions
  • discussing and sharing learning strategies, such as developing vocabulary knowledge and expressing ideas and opinions in different ways

  VCNRC054 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCNRC059

  Translate texts from the language being studied to English and vice versa, interpreting meaning and identifying words or expressions of specific cultural significance in the language

  Elaborations

  • translating and interpreting expressions used in routine exchanges in familiar settings and making comparisons with similar exchanges in English
  • translating texts, such as short video clips (without subtitles), posters, advertisements, signs and symbols such as emoticons, and explaining cultural aspects using subtitles, captions, gestures and commentaries
  • using dictionaries and other translation tools, exploring ways of avoiding literal translations that do not reflect intended meaning
  • comparing translations and interpretations of texts such as songs and advertisements, noticing similarities and differences and reflecting on why interpretations may vary

  VCNRC059 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Translating

• VCNRC037

  Interact in class activities, using questions, statements and responses to enhance, demonstrate and share understanding

  Elaborations

  • collaborating with peers during individual or group activities
  • checking on progress during learning tasks or activities
  • asking peers politely to do something and responding to requests, for example, giving and receiving things
  • talking about the experience of learning and using the language, comparing what they can and cannot do

  VCNRC037 | Capabilities | Critical and Creative Thinking | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCNRC111

  Create bilingual texts that draw on the language being studied and English for different purposes, such as menus or product instructions designed for both language contexts

  Elaborations

  • creating a range of bilingual texts to entertain and inform others, such as video clips, cartoons, posters and brochures
  • creating a shared website with a group of students who speak the language, posting items of interest, comments and questions in both the language and English
  • creating a storyboard outline which brings familiar English-speaking characters to contexts from the language being studied
  • creating a glossary of key vocabulary and expressions used in informative and persuasive texts
  • creating bilingual captions for tourist attractions in target language speaking countries or Australia to explain their significance and cultural references, for example, the bush
  • creating bilingual texts to provide information and instructions to others, for example, a bilingual brochure about the school for a visiting group of exchange students
  • creating a menu in the language with footnotes in English about the ingredients

  VCNRC111 | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Translating

• VCNRC022

  Convey information about self, others, home and school life, using simple statements and support materials such as photos, maps or charts

  Elaborations

  • creating print or digital texts to describe people, objects or their favourite pets/animals
  • creating a class profile from information collected from peers, for example, creating a chart or database to identify favourite sports, food or colours
  • presenting information on events or topics of possible interest to children of their own age in countries where the target language is spoken, using multimodal resources and authentic materials as support, such as menus, artefacts, brochures, maps
  • selecting information gained from print, visual and oral texts to design a digital display model or class book, for example, a class timetable or a map of their school

  VCNRC022 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 3 and 4 | Communicating | Informing