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• VCHIU102

  Understand the relationship between the sounds of spoken Hindi and elements of the Devanagari script, such as the writing of conjunct characters and the combinations of consonants and matras

  Elaborations

  • building phonic awareness by recognising and experimenting with sounds and focusing on those that are new and initially difficult, for example, त, थ, ग, घ, ट, द, ध।
  • learning how the Hindi sound system is conventionally represented in the Devanagari sound system by the use of 13 letters classified as vowels (अ-अः) and 33 consonants (क-ह and ड़-ढ़)
  • recognising that a line on the top joins letters to make words in addition to leaving spaces between words बस, घर। अब घर चल।
  • recognising the matra form of vowels, such as ि, ी, and distinguishing long and short vowel sounds such as ि, ी
  • identifying and practising pronunciation of vowel sounds in conjunction with consonants कइ/कि, कई/की
  • understanding the formation of conjunct consonants such as क्ष, त्र, ज्ञ
  • imitating discrimination of unaspirated and aspirated sounds such as क-ख, द-ध।
  • understanding that Hindi vowels can be pronounced with a nasal quality added to them which is represented by either a (चँद्रबिंदु) or (बिंदु) above the headstroke, for example, हाँ, मैं
  • learning how the under-dotted characters क़, ख़, ग़, ज़, फ़ are used to represent loan sounds in Hindi from other languages such as English, Persian, Arabic, Turkish and Portuguese
  • understanding conventions by which new loan words are written in Hindi, for example, the way in which English ‘t’ and ‘d’ sounds are represented normally as ट and ड, the replacement of English ‘th’ sounds by थ and the ways in which English vowels such as short ‘a’ sounds are replaced by Hindi vowel sounds such as in डॉलर versus डालर

  VCHIU102 | Languages | Hindi | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Understanding | Systems of language

• Hindi - F–10 Sequence: Foundation to Level 2 description

  Students' familiarity with the spoken form of Hindi supports their introduction to the written form of the language. They make connections between speech and writing, and are introduced to the Devanagari script, recognising and reproducing written forms of the 13 sounds classified as vowels and...

  Level description | Languages | Hindi | F–10 Sequence

• Languages | Hindi: Structure

  Sequences of learning

  The Hindi 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:

  • F–10 sequence for students who begin to learn the language...

  Overview material | Hindi

• Hindi - 7–10 Sequence: Levels 9 and 10 achievement standards

  By the end of Level 10, students use written and spoken Hindi in familiar and unfamiliar contexts to discuss and compare experiences and to express views on local and global issues, for example, पारिवारिक सम्बन्ध या सामाजिक मीडिया का उपयोग – डिजिटल दुनिया, मेरा समुदाय, श्रमिक दिवस, स्वतंत्रत...

  Level description | Languages | Hindi | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10

• Hindi - F–10 Sequence: Levels 5 and 6 description

  Students expand their understanding of Hindi grammatical forms and features, including the function of tenses to express actions or events in the past, present or future, जाता था, जाता हूँ, जाऊँगा, and of the passive voice to convey the distinction between actions happening and being caused to...

  Level description | Languages | Hindi | F–10 Sequence

• Hindi - F–10 Sequence: Levels 7 and 8 description

  Students expand their range of vocabulary beyond their personal experience and interests, applying phonic and grammatical knowledge to spell and write unfamiliar words. They use a range of grammatical forms and language structures to convey more complex relationships between ideas and experiences...

  Level description | Languages | Hindi | F–10 Sequence

• Hindi - F–10 Sequence: Levels 3 and 4 achievement standards

  By the end of Level 4, students interact with the teacher and peers to share information about their interests, activities and personal worlds, for example, नमस्ते, मुझे अपने दोस्तों के साथ खेलना अच्छा लगता है, मुझे क्रिकेट खेलना अच्छा लगता है क्योंकि …, गृह कार्य करने के बाद मैं टीवी देखत...

  Level description | Languages | Hindi | F–10 Sequence | Levels 3 and 4

• Hindi - 7–10 Sequence: Levels 7 and 8 description

  Students develop explicit knowledge of the forms and functions of language elements that some may already use fluently in their spoken language. Literacy development provides the opportunity not only to read and write the language but also to understand how it is formed and how it works. Students...

  Level description | Languages | Hindi | 7–10 Sequence

• 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

• VCHIC077

  Present information related to social and cultural issues of interest to their peer group using different modes and formats to take positions and to capture different perspectives

  Elaborations

  • writing a review or creating a commentary of an event such as an India-Australia cricket match, music festival or street fashion show, incorporating expressions and style that characterise these text genres and reflect the writer’s perspective
  • creating texts such as blog posts or items in school newsletters that address social and environmental issues such as पर्यावरण परिवर्तन; बेरोजगारी
  • producing a segment for a local radio station to report on a charity fund raising activity
  • presenting information in the form of promotional or persuasive letters or speeches for audiences such as peers, parents or authorities in order to argue a case or establish a position on an issue, for example, प्रदूषण के प्रभाव, पढ़ाई और मनोरंजन में तालमेल, पौष्टिक आहार और स्वास्थ्य़
  • using data collected via online research or recorded/published interviews to create a digital profile of a significant member of their local community or of the wider Hindi-speaking world, such as a musician, chef, artist or sporting figure
  • presenting an overview of traditional games and sports played in different Hindi-speaking regions, such as कबड्डी or खो-खो, for example, by watching video clips and then writing up the rules

  VCHIC077 | Languages | Hindi | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Informing

• Hindi - F–10 Sequence: Levels 7 and 8 achievement standards

  By the end of Level 8, students initiate and sustain a range of spoken and written interactions on topics of mutual interest, for example, आपका क्या हाल है? आप कब वापस आये? परिवार में सब कैसे हैं? आप कहना क्या चाहते हैं? रमा मुझे माफ़ करना लेकिन मुझे लगता है कि ..., सच पूछो तो मेरे विचार से; मैं...

  Level description | Languages | Hindi | F–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8

• Hindi - F–10 Sequence: Levels 9 and 10 achievement standards

  By the end of Level 10, students initiate, sustain and extend a range of spoken and written formal and informal interactions about young people’s interests, behaviours and values, for example, आप कब वापस आये?, आप के जीवन में सुखी जीवन को व्यतीत करने के क्या उपाय हैं?तुम्हारे विचार में संयुक्त...

  Level description | Languages | Hindi | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10

• Hindi - 7–10 Sequence: Levels 7 and 8 achievement standards

  By the end of Level 8, students interact with the teacher and peers to exchange information and opinions about their personal worlds, for example, मेरे परिवार के अधिकतर सदस्य ऑस्ट्रेलिया में रहते हैं लेकिन कुछ सदस्य भारत में भी रहते हैं। मुझे क्रिकेट खेलना अच्छा लगता है क्योंकि...... They exchange...

  Level description | Languages | Hindi | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8

• VCHIC005

  Use simple statements, gestures and support materials to convey factual information about self, family, friends and the immediate environment

  Elaborations

  • labelling or naming classroom items, resources and personal possessions, for example, मेज़, कुर्सी, कम्प्यूटर, पेंसिल, बस्ता
  • contributing to a class photo story by creating and reading captions to their own photos, for example, मैं ख़ुश/उदास हूँ।, or by presenting points of personal information, मुझे चॉक्लेट पसंद है। मेरे पास एक काली बिल्ली है। मैं एक अच्छी क्रिकेट खिलाड़ी हूँl
  • using simple sentence structures, familiar vocabulary and supporting gestures to talk about themselves and their immediate environment, for example, मेरे पास एक लाल गाड़ी है। मैं प्रार्थना करने मंदिर/ मस्जिद / गुरुद्वारे / गिरिजाघर जाता हूँ l
  • representing aspects of their daily routines by writing captions to drawings/pictures or attaching word bubbles, such as स्कूल जाना, दोपहर का खाना, पार्क में खेलना।
  • participating in ‘Show and Tell’ by presenting and commenting on items of personal interest, for example, मेरा पालतू जानवर; मेरा मनपसंद खिलौना

  VCHIC005 | Languages | Hindi | F–10 Sequence | Foundation to Level 2 | Communicating | Informing

• VCHIC029

  Talk about their individual and group sense of identity and how this is expressed through the different languages they use

  Elaborations

  • talking about how they feel when using English, Hindi or other languages and whether there are some things that feel more natural in one language than in the other
  • demonstrating gestures or behaviours that they feel ‘belong’ in Hindi but not in English or vice versa
  • sharing opinions about whether they have a different sense of identity when they are using different languages
  • creating drawings or photo displays that show their connections with family, friendship groups and communities, writing captions of words or phrases that they associate with each group
  • considering the importance to their identity of speaking Hindi to some people, such as older relatives or members of the wider Hindi-speaking community
  • observing themselves and reporting to each other how they use Hindi and English in different contexts and for different purposes, identifying favourite expressions or gestures in each language

  VCHIC029 | Languages | Hindi | F–10 Sequence | Levels 3 and 4 | Communicating | Reflecting

• VCHIC113

  Convey information on selected people, issues, places or interests, using appropriate modes of presentation to represent different perspectives and contexts

  Elaborations

  • presenting information in the form of promotional or persuasive texts for audiences such as peers, younger children, parents or authorities in order to argue a case or establish a position on an issue, for example, प्रदूषण के प्रभाव, पढ़ाई और मनोरंजन में तालमेल, पौष्टिक आहार और स्वास्थ्य
  • creating a digital profile of a significant member of their community, for example, by featuring achievements and challenges of an older migrant to Australia, or by recording commentaries and impressions of a celebrity visitor to the country
  • presenting an overview of traditional games and sports played in different Hindi-speaking regions, such as कबड्डी or खो-खो, for example, by watching video clips and writing up rules for the game
  • reporting on survey data collected from each other in relation to preferred leisure activities or favourite foods, using PowerPoint presentations to represent key findings
  • creating a multimodal resource to introduce prospective overseas visitors to different features of Australia, for example, its cultural diversity, city attractions and outback exploration
  • creating a portfolio representation of a particular group or community, for example, a collection of mini-biographies of class members, family or friendship groups, including details such as personal achievements and music/food/sports preferences
  • using data collected via online research or personal or published interviews to create a digital profile of a significant member of their local community or of the wider Hindi-speaking world, for example, a musician, chef, artist or sporting figure

  VCHIC113 | Languages | Hindi | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Informing

• VCHIU033

  Understand that the way the Hindi language is used varies according to the age, gender and background of speakers and that it involves different dialects and accents

  Elaborations

  • understanding that there is a standard form of Hindi called मानक हिंदी which is used in writing and spoken by many people, and also many spoken dialects that differ from region to region, for example, ब्रज भाषा, अवधी
  • reflecting on how they communicate with family and friends and people less close to them or in authority, noticing differences in word choice, gestures and communicative behaviour
  • comparing language used among different family members, such as grandparents, parents and siblings, noticing words that reflect status or position in the family, for example, addressing older siblings as आप rather than तुम
  • comparing language use at home and school, for example, by identifying differences in ways of thanking someone or asking for help; the use of nicknames or terms of affection such as राजा बेटा, रानी बिटिया
  • making personal connections with different language dialects spoken in regions of India, in Fiji, Mauritius and other parts of the world
  • understanding the importance of using appropriate language when interacting with different people, for example, the use of ultra-formal language such as बैठिएगा when speaking with elders or strangers

  VCHIU033 | Languages | Hindi | F–10 Sequence | Levels 3 and 4 | Understanding | Language variation and change

• VCHIU012

  Recognise the relationship between the sounds and patterns of pronunciation and elements of the Devanagari script, including the representation of long and short vowels, consonants and conjuncts

  Elaborations

  • recognising and reproducing the sounds and letters of spoken and written Hindi
  • building phonic awareness by recognising and experimenting with sounds and focusing on those that are new and initially difficult, such as त, थ, ग, घ, ट, द, ध।
  • learning how the Hindi sound system is conventionally represented in the Devanagari system by the use of 13 letters classified as vowels (अ-अः) and 33 consonants (क-ह and ड़-ढ़)
  • developing pronunciation skills by singing, reciting, reproducing and mimicking alphabetic elements in context
  • understanding how vowels are pronounced without any obstruction of air coming out of the mouth and consonants are pronounced with obstruction of air by different parts of the mouth
  • recognising that a line on the top of written letters joins them to make words and establishes spaces between words बस, घर। अब घर चल।
  • practising the writing of Devangari letters ‘hanging’ from a line, noticing the difference between this and English, where letters are written above the line क ख ग - a, b, c
  • recognising the matra form of vowels, such as ि, ी, and distinguishing long and short vowel sounds, such as ि, ी
  • identifying and practising pronunciation of vowel sounds with consonants, for example, कइ/कि, कई/की
  • understanding the formation of conjunct consonants such as क्ष, त्र, ज्ञ

  VCHIU012 | Languages | Hindi | F–10 Sequence | Foundation to Level 2 | Understanding | Systems of language

• VCHIU105

  Understand that both spoken and written Hindi vary in form and function when used by different people in different contexts and situations

  Elaborations

  • understanding that there is a standard form of Hindi, मानक हिंदी used in writing and spoken by many people, and also a range of spoken dialects that differ from region to region, for example, ब्रज भाषा, अवधी
  • creating a map that identifies regions of India, Fiji, Mauritius and other parts of the world which have communities of Hindi-speakers and of related languages/dialects represented in the classroom, such as तमिल, गुजराती, पंजाबी, मराठी
  • examining how language users vary modes of expression to reflect different feelings, relationships, intentions or attitudes, for example, by comparing the respectful tone of devotional texts such as भजन, दोहे, the exuberance, humour and colour of Bollywood scripts and the directive tone of rules and regulations in school rules or official documents
  • comparing the style, structure and register of informal and formal texts such as invitations or the expression of wishes, noticing elements such as vocabulary used, economy/elaboration of expression, and grammatical style (मोहन और गीता की सगाई के शुभ अवसर पर आपकी परिवार सहित उपस्थिति प्रार्थनीय है। क्या तुम... के दिन.. समय मुझे मिल सकते हो?
  • comparing the informal use of greetings and wishes between friends and family members with those used in more formal situations, for example, अरे राहुल! प्यारे माता पिता,, ढेर सारा प्यार

  VCHIU105 | Languages | Hindi | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Understanding | Language variation and change

• VCHIU067

  Apply grammatical and lexical knowledge to work out the meaning of unfamiliar words, to form and spell new ones, to create compound sentences, to recognise and use prefixes and suffixes and to develop metalanguage

  Elaborations

  • strengthening vocabulary resources related to personal, social and educational worlds
  • applying phonic and grammatical knowledge to the spelling and writing of unfamiliar words such as वाक्यविन्यास
  • creating compound and complex sentences by using conjunctions such as मैं अभी लिखूँगा ताकि समय पूरा होने से पहले लेख खत्म कर लूँ।
  • recognising the function and form of commonly used suffixes and prefixes, for example, by collecting groups of words that share a base word, such as बुद्धि, सुबुद्धि, बुद्धिमान, बुद्धिमती
  • recognising and using idiomatic expressions such as आँख का तारा
  • using numbers in fraction, multiple and collective forms, such as आधा, चौथाई, एक तिहाई, सैंकड़ों, हज़ारों, तीन गुणा
  • continuing to build metalanguage to describe grammatical concepts and to organise learning resources such as verb charts, vocabulary lists, groups of pronouns, adverbs and adjectives
  • understanding and using basic joining (सन्धि) rules such as इ+आ = ए to achieve text cohesion
  • understanding the use of the active and passive voice according to context, for example, मैंने आपको बुलाया है। आपको बुलाया गया है।
  • using a range of tenses to describe routines and actions, for example, मैं दिल्ली जा रहा हूँ। मैं दिल्ली गया था। मैं दिल्ली जाऊँगा।
  • using adjectives in comparative structures such as राम थोड़ा लम्बा है। राधा हेमा से अधिक चतुर है।

  VCHIU067 | Languages | Hindi | F–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Understanding | Systems of language