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• VCLVU147

  Recognise that the language is part of the broader regional and national language diversity

  Elaborations

  • identifying/recognising Indigenous languages in the environment, for example, street names, names of parks
  • recognising that there are many different Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages in Australia, for example, by viewing Language maps of their region, their state and the whole of Australia
  • identifying neighbouring Indigenous languages of their region
  • recognising that linguistic diversity in contemporary Australia includes Indigenous as well as non-Indigenous languages, and that Australia has many languages, for example, by identifying languages used by different classmates by creating a class profile or language map
  • recognising that some Indigenous languages in Australia are strong, while others are endangered or in the process of being revived or reclaimed
  • recognising shared vocabulary across groups of Aboriginal languages, for example, words such as ‘hand’, ‘water’, ‘crow’

  VCLVU147 | Languages | Victorian Aboriginal Languages | Foundation to Level 2 | Understanding | Language awareness

• VCNRC090

  Use spoken, written and multimodal forms of presentation to convey information on selected topics of interest

  Elaborations

  • creating texts relating to own experiences, for example, celebrations using appropriate and related greetings
  • describing aspects of life in Australia for an audience in communities where the language being studied is spoken, such as a teenage birthday party
  • presenting information in different formats for different audiences, for example, writing an email to a pen pal or introducing a new student to the class
  • reporting on events in their school life, personal world and immediate environment, for example, in a diary entry
  • using different modes of presentation to profile significant events, people or places, for example, a flyer about a community event, a digital presentation on a favourite musician

  VCNRC090 | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Informing

• VCRAC103

  Share personal opinions and experiences with peers, comparing aspects of teenage life

  Elaborations

  • interacting with peers to share experiences of and opinions about teenage life, such as responsibilities, relationships and aspirations
  • exchanging with peers aspects of own identity and personal world, for example, describing significant events such as a recent party, childhood holidays, school highlights, influential figures or milestones
  • developing relationships with peers by exchanging views and expressing empathy and well-wishes, for example, describing views of particular people or events, wishing others well, and experimenting with informal language where appropriate
  • debating issues and discussing personal views on topics such as education, relationships, environment, sustainability, employment, self-image, health and music
  • participating in conversations, using strategies to sustain interactions, such as asking for repetition, clarification or confirmation, and inviting further exchange

  VCRAC103 | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCRAC090

  Present factual information and ideas about aspects of language and culture in oral, written and multimodal form

  Elaborations

  • reporting, orally and in writing, on events in their immediate environment or personal world, for example, a school/community event, celebration or excursion, or a new student
  • creating texts to present information or ideas to an audience, for example, advertise an event, create a virtual tour of the school, report on a favourite band or type of music
  • describing an aspect of Australian culture for an audience of speakers of the language being learned, for example, food/diet, daily life, a significant place or cultural practice
  • preparing presentations about aspects of daily life and practices in a region where the language is spoken, such as school, leisure, entertainment, diet or education

  VCRAC090 | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Informing

• VCRAC107

  Convey factual information and opinions in texts such as reports and displays using graphics and multimedia tools

  Elaborations

  • conveying information to an audience speaking the language being studied to describe aspects of Australian culture such as the physical environment, celebrations and cuisine, or to explain expressions such as ‘the bush’ or ‘a fair go'
  • explaining to others a procedure or practice, for example, a recipe, the rules of a sport or board game, instructions on keeping a pet/animal, or fashion tips
  • presenting a report on an issue, recent event or public figure, using graphics to support meaning
  • conveying information about topics of personal interest such as in health, technology or the arts by producing displays or (multimedia) presentations with commentary, subtitles or captions

  VCRAC107 | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Informing

• VCRAC039

  Convey information about aspects of language and culture using diagrams, charts, timelines, descriptions and guided reports

  Elaborations

  • presenting factual information related to cultural activities and events of significance, for example, daily routines, celebrations, sporting events and concerts
  • conveying information about activities and the school environment using a range of text types and modes, for example, a report about an excursion for a school newsletter, a class website, a short documentary about the neighbourhood/region
  • 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 (for example, about city and village life) based on the students' own or group research, and supporting the information with photos, illustrations, captions or diagrams

  VCRAC039 | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Informing

• VCZHC100

  Locate and organise information on topics of interest from a range of written sources to develop a position, and convey this position to a familiar audience in a range of texts

  Elaborations

  • reading tourist brochures and websites detailing lifestyles in diverse locations in the Sinophone world, identifying features of local lifestyles that reflect modernity or tradition, and evaluating the information for relevance, appropriateness and significance
  • developing an information kit, supported by visuals, about their local city or region to provide to Chinese visitors via a local tourism website, including details on history, climate, environment, and cultural activities
  • composing short texts to report on topics of interest (for example, 中国的茶-澳洲咖啡 ), providing a range of alternative views on the subject, for example, 有人说…也有人说…他们都不知道...所以…

  VCZHC100 | Languages | Chinese | Second Language Learner | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Informing

• VCZHC166

  Create narratives that express the everyday experiences of young people, experimenting with dialogue

  Elaborations

  • collaborating to prepare and present short dramatic or humorous performances that reflect situations or experiences drawn from their own Chinese cultural environment, such as generational and cultural differences encountered at home
  • creating songs or jingles to promote products, services or events in imaginative ways
  • creating written and multimodal narrative accounts of the life experiences of major historical figures or characters from literature, for example, 诸葛亮，孔子和他的学生
  • developing skills in drafting and editing own writing, collaborating with others to enhance stylistic and creative features of own written expression

  VCZHC166 | Languages | Chinese | Background Language Learner | F–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Creating

• Languages | Hindi: Learning in Hindi

  Hindi language learning

  Hindi is an official language of India and Fiji. It is the most widely spoken language of the Indian subcontinent and is also widely spoken throughout the world in countries that include the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Mauritius, the Gulf countries and Australia.

  Overview material | Hindi

• VCASFU162

  Explore connections between identity and cultural values and beliefs and the expression of these connections in Auslan

  Elaborations

  • exploring culture as an essential part of human life, understanding that it is shared, passed on between generations and is closely connected to language and to identity
  • understanding that culture is more than the visible aspects of people’s lives, that it also includes invisible elements such as beliefs and values, how people think about themselves and others, how they relate to their social and physical environments, and how this understanding applies to themselves as users of their first language and as learners of Auslan
  • recognising that in each culture there are general rules for what to say and do, when, where and with whom, and that these rules differ from culture to culture, for example, the Deaf culture places greater importance on eye contact than cultures that communicate through spoken languages
  • recognising that language reflects values and beliefs, for example in expressions of personal identity or in the recognition of others (sameness and difference), for example by identifying deaf family members as part of introductions, and by relaying cultural information about background and context and shared knowledge when interacting with others

  VCASFU162 | Languages | Auslan | Second Language Learner | F–10 Sequence | Levels 3 and 4 | Understanding | Role of language and culture

• VCDEC005

  Present in modelled spoken and written texts information relating to own world and that of other teenagers

  Elaborations

  • presenting information, orally and in writing, on aspects of their immediate environment or personal world (a school/community event, celebration or excursion, or a new student), supported by the use of visuals
  • creating simple persuasive and informative texts for a targeted audience, for example, an advertisement for an event, a virtual tour of their own and/or a partner school, a notice for a school excursion, or a report on a favourite band or type of music
  • presenting statistics related to Australia and other countries, including German-speaking countries, for example, population and physical size, daily temperatures, number and type of dwellings, percentage of students learning one or two foreign languages
  • presenting the results of a class survey, for example, creating graphs and/or writing statements to report findings on such topics as the range of leisure activities undertaken by classmates; favourite apps/electronic games, TV series, food, music or pets; or amount of time spent using social media

  VCDEC005 | Languages | German | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Informing

• VCELC003

  Interact in class routines and exchanges by asking and responding to questions, following instructions and seeking help and permission

  Elaborations

  • asking and responding to questions relating to the learning environment, for example, Πού είναι το βιβλίο σου; Είναι εδώ/εκεί, and how to say something in Greek, Τι είναι αυτό; Πώς λένε ...;
  • interacting in classroom routines by following instructions, for example, Άνοιξε την πόρτα!, Μάλιστα κυρία/κύριε, Σειρά σου/σας, and responding to the teacher during roll call, Εδώ κυρία/κύριε
  • using formulaic language to ask permission, Μπορώ να πάω ...; Θέλω να ...;
  • responding with actions or gestures to questions such as Τι θέλεις; Κατάλαβες;

  VCELC003 | Languages | Modern Greek | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCELU119

  Recognise that the languages people use reflect their culture, such as who they are, where and how they live, and find examples of similarities and differences between Greek and their own ways of communicating

  Elaborations

  • exploring the meaning of ‘culture’, considering different lifestyles and symbols such as flags, including the Aboriginal flag and the Torres Strait Islander flag
  • understanding that traditional cultures reflect conditions and resources in particular environments and contribute to the sustainability of communities
  • exploring the significance of different cultural practices, activities and games, for example, using a κομπολόι, making wreaths for 1 May, making masks or kites for Απόκριες
  • recognising words that reflect aspects of culture, for example, γλέντι, κέφι, χρόνια πολλά, όπα!
  • understanding that particular Australian English terms and expressions have no equivalent in Greek, for example, ‘billabong’, ‘corroboree’, ‘the bush’
  • recognising features of Greek language interactions which may be similar to own ways of communicating, such as politely speaking to an adult, or different from own ways of communicating, for example, physical contact when farewelling someone

  VCELU119 | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence | Foundation to Level 2 | Understanding | Role of language and culture

• VCFRU124

  Examine the nature of language change in response to changing cultural conditions

  Elaborations

  • identifying factors involved in language change and adaptation, for example by creating flowcharts or diagrams using captions such as la mondialisation, l’immigration, le multiculturalisme, les médias, les informations
  • finding examples of cross-cultural influences between French, English and Australian-English cultural expressions, art forms and vocabulary, for example, young musicians in France studying le didgeridoo
  • considering the concept of ‘ecology’ in relation to French and other languages; that is, the interaction of the language with constantly changing environments due to globalisation, technology, language shifts and exchange
  • understanding that languages increasingly blend to create new forms and functions, for example by comparing traditional creole languages in English-speaking and francophone communities

  VCFRU124 | Languages | French | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Understanding | Language variation and change

• VCFRU088

  Explore changes to both French and Australian English, and identify reasons for these changes, such as technology, popular culture and intercultural exchange

  Elaborations

  • exploring the concept of the ‘ecology’ of French and of other languages, including English; that is, the interaction of language with constantly changing environments, referencing influences on contemporary French language use such as globalisation and technology
  • identifying elements of language use in the Australian community that reflect the linguistic and cultural diversity of the population, (for example, intercultural exchange and experience), and words and expressions borrowed/used across contexts and activities such as sports, martial arts, dance, cooking, fashion
  • considering the development of le franglais in communities of French speakers (for example, la pharmacie du corner, faire du shopping), and developing awareness of some aspects of current debates and discussions around its use

  VCFRU088 | Languages | French | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Understanding | Language variation and change

• VCHIU054

  Reflect on how communities’ ways of using languages are shaped by values and belief systems, and how these may be differently interpreted by speakers of other languages

  Elaborations

  • understanding that people ‘read’ intercultural communication in different ways depending on their own cultural perspectives, and recognising the validity of different perspectives and questioning notions of ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ ideas
  • noticing ways in which the Hindi language reflects values and traditions of Indian communities, for example, understanding concepts such as सत्संग, घूँघट
  • reflecting on how different languages and cultures represented in the classroom influence ways of talking or acting in social, physical and temporal environments, for example, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander relationships with place, language and culture; the concept of non-linear time expressed in Hindi कल, परसों, the concepts of अहिंसा and कर्म
  • identifying Australian values and traditions such as informality, mateship and loyalty that resonate in particular words, expressions or behaviours that may be misunderstood by others, for example, ‘bring a plate’, ‘fair dinkum’, ‘mate’

  VCHIU054 | Languages | Hindi | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Understanding | Role of language and culture

• VCIDC107

  Convey factual information and opinions in texts such as reports and displays using graphics and multimedia tools

  Elaborations

  • conveying information to an Indonesian audience to describe aspects of Australian culture such as the physical environment, celebrations and cuisine, or to explain expressions such as ‘the bush’ or ‘fair go’
  • explaining to others a procedure or practice, for example, a recipe, the rules of a sport or board game, instructions on keeping a pet/animal, or fashion tips
  • presenting a report on an issue, recent event or public figure, using graphics to support meaning, for example, Film terbaru….; Olimpiade…; Gunung api meletus lagi
  • conveying information about topics of personal interest such as in health, technology or the arts, and aspects of Indonesian culture such as jamu, agama, sihir or pencak silat, by producing displays or (multimedia) presentations with commentary, subtitles or captions, for example, Menurut informasi ini…

  VCIDC107 | Languages | Indonesian | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Informing

• VCIDC044

  Engage in intercultural experiences, describing aspects that are unfamiliar or uncomfortable and discussing own reactions and adjustments

  Elaborations

  • comparing the impact of gestures across cultures (for example, beckoning by pointing with index finger or with palm down, touching top of head, or laughing loudly) and noticing own comfort with these
  • describing ways of showing politeness, for example, giving an answer that may be incorrect as a way of saving face, or using body language such as smiling often
  • recognising and exploring aspects of own language use that reflect own cultural perspective and experiences, for example, references to climate and environment, animals, activities and routines such as chores; celebrations and events such as school camp, Easter and Anzac Day; and expressions such as ‘g’day’, ‘howzat’ and ‘morning tea’
  • noticing the impact of own assumptions about Indonesian people and culture when engaging with texts (such as being surprised if dogs are kept as pets, or assuming that all Indonesians live a subsistence lifestyle), and considering what assumptions Indonesians might hold about Australian people and culture

  VCIDC044 | Languages | Indonesian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Reflecting

• VCJAU126

  Understand that language and culture are closely connected

  Elaborations

  • exploring the meaning of ‘culture’, how it involves visible elements, such as ways of eating or symbols such as flags, and invisible elements, such as how people live, how they think about themselves and others and how they relate to their environment
  • understanding that learning and using Japanese involves becoming familiar with some different ways of communicating, for example, いただきます、ごちそうさま, and also some ways of thinking about things and behaving that may be unfamiliar
  • noticing similarities and differences between classroom interactions in Japanese and English, for example, referring to the teacher using only せんせい
  • understanding that culture and cultural behaviours are woven into languages and cannot be separated from them, for example, it is possible to bow without a spoken greeting in Japanese but not to greet without bowing

  VCJAU126 | Languages | Japanese | F–10 Sequence | Foundation to Level 2 | Understanding | Role of language and culture

• VCKOC162

  Examine their perceptions of and reactions to Korean culture embedded in the language, and reflect on the relationship between language and culture

  Elaborations

  • finding examples of the significance of gestures across cultures, for example, (not) making eye contact when talking to older people, and reflecting on these
  • comparing interactions between Korean speakers and interactions insimilar Australian contexts by observing them in their immediate environments or from resources such as video clips or films (for example, students and teachers, or people interacting on the street or in shops, identifying who bows at the beginning and end of the interaction, who uses –요 at the end of sentences or how they shake hands)
  • recognising and exploring cultural aspects embedded in or accompanying language use, for example, the use of honorifics and different terms of address
  • noticing the impact of their own assumptions about Korean people and culture when engaging with texts, and considering what assumptions Koreans might hold about Australian people and culture

  VCKOC162 | Languages | Korean | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Reflecting