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• VCITU017

  Recognise that Italian and English borrow words from each other

  Elaborations

  • noticing words in Italian that are the same as in English, for example, computer, sport
  • noticing Italian words and phrases used in everyday life in Australia, for example, in the world of food (gelato, spaghetti), music (opera, forte, piano) and the arts (fresco)
  • observing that some of the Italian words which do not end with a vowel are also used in English, for example, robot, yogurt

  VCITU017 | Languages | Italian | F–10 Sequence | Foundation to Level 2 | Understanding | Language variation and change

• VCITC028

  Translate texts to compare meanings and share understandings about aspects of Italian language and culture that are different from English

  Elaborations

  • translating words, phrases and captions, and describing how meanings may change across languages
  • explaining the ideas contained in texts to someone unfamiliar with Italian, for example, lunch, alla mensa scolastica; le vacanze estive; la passeggiata
  • becoming familiar with using bilingual dictionaries and online translators

  VCITC028 | Languages | Italian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 3 and 4 | Communicating | Translating

• VCITC123

  Translate texts from Italian to English and vice versa, and compare different versions for different audiences and contexts

  Elaborations

  • comparing different translations of the same message in Italian and English, for example, Devo scappare/andare/correre can be translated as 'I must/have to run/go' or 'I got to run/go
  • translating texts such as public signs and explaining choices in different renderings, for example, Non calpestare l’erba (Keep off the grass, Don’t walk on the lawn, Don’t trample the grass)
  • using print and digital dictionaries, selecting appropriate meaning from alternatives provided; comparing translations with peers and explaining cultural references and expressions such as fuori (literally ‘outside’; ‘out of your mind’) or su di giri (literally ‘revved up’; ‘excitable, elated’) and any aspects ‘lost in translation’
  • comparing different translations of a text, including versions created by online translators, and discussing any issues that emerge
  • translating and discussing idiomatic expressions in both Italian and English, for example, Non vedo l’ora! (I can’t wait!), Era ora! (Finally! It was about time!), Lasciami stare! (Leave me alone!), Ma dai! (Come on!), Tocca ferro (Touch wood)

  VCITC123 | Languages | Italian | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Translating

• VCITU075

  Understand the value of communicating within and across languages, and discuss the interrelationship between Italian, English and other languages

  Elaborations

  • discussing how loan words in both Italian and English have come from other from other languages such as Latin and Greek, for example, agenda, census, via, metafora, stigma
  • understanding differences between standardised language and dialects, comparing words used in the home and/or community to those used in formal settings such as school, for example, guaglione or toso and ragazzo
  • reflecting on the history of Italian migration to Australia, the formation of communities of speakers of Italian in specific cities and suburbs, and the resulting regional variations of language, such as Australo-Italian, and the impact of Australian English on the local Italian community
  • analysing the influence of the Italian language on English in areas such as food, music and fashion, and considering the value of this influence

  VCITU075 | Languages | Italian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Understanding | Language variation and change

• VCITU019

  Notice and reflect (mainly in English) on different cultural practices and the specific ways of using language in different cultures

  Elaborations

  • observing through visual and audio-visual resources such as video clips and photos that members of Italian-speaking communities may do everyday things differently to themselves, for example, shaking hands, kissing on cheek, starting a meal with Buon appetito
  • responding to guiding questions through which they reflect on experiences, such as greeting and socialising with others, or discussing aspects of school routines or family life, for example, What do you think about this? How would it feel if you were there/doing that? How do you feel about …? Is it the same or different in Italy and Australia?
  • understanding that culture influences representations of sounds such as those made by animals, for example, bau bau (dog), pio pio (chicken), gru gru (pig)

  VCITU019 | Languages | Italian | F–10 Sequence | Foundation to Level 2 | Understanding | Role of language and culture

• VCITC104

  Translate phrases and short texts from Italian to English and vice versa, identifying how cultural concepts are embedded in language and explaining differences in meanings

  Elaborations

  • translating short texts, recognising when literal translation is or is not possible (for example, in idiomatic expressions such as In bocca al lupo!), and discussing reasons for equivalence or non-equivalence
  • making and using glossary lists for different purposes and people , for example children, international students, visitors, and learning how to use print and digital dictionaries
  • describing the local environment, lifestyle and events, considering what will require explanation, elaboration or illustration to be understood by an Italian audience, for example, BBQ, suburb, distances
  • identifying Italian–English cognates (for example, dizionario/dictionary, farmacia/pharmacy, intelligente/intelligent, mercato/market) and using them to predict meaning
  • developing awareness of Italian–English ‘false friends’ and reflect upon how they assist or inhibit meaning, for example, parenti = relatives (not parents), libreria = bookstore (not library), crudo = uncooked (not crude), bravo = good (not brave)

  VCITC104 | Languages | Italian | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Translating

• Languages | Italian: Learning in Italian

  Italian language learning

  Italian belongs to the Romance family of languages and is closely connected to its ‘sibling’ languages of Spanish, Portuguese and French. It also has many commonalities and connections with English, sharing many Latin-derived words and using the same Roman...

  Overview material | Italian

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

  By the end of Level 10, students use a range of everyday language both orally and in writing to exchange information about their personal, social, local and about broader issues of personal significance. They communicate thoughts and opinions; make comparisons and contrasts (for example, a differenz...

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

• Italian - F–10 Sequence: Foundation to Level 2 achievement standards

  By the end of Level 2, students use Italian to communicate with their teacher and peers through action-related talk and play. They demonstrate comprehension by responding both verbally and non-verbally. They imitate without always comprehending. They respond to familiar games and routines such...

  Level description | Languages | Italian | F–10 Sequence | Foundation to Level 2

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

  By the end of Level 8, students engage in social interaction to exchange greetings and to share ideas and information related to their personal, social and school worlds. They use known phrases to exchange ideas and opinions, for example, Non mi piace la pallacanestro. They participate in classroom...

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

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

  Students become familiar with the Italian pronunciation and sound system, noting similarities and differences with English. They build a vocabulary about people and objects in their immediate worlds. They learn how to use definite and indefinite articles. They learn how to form singular and plural...

  Level description | Languages | Italian | 7–10 Sequence

• VCITU036

  Understand that languages change with use over time

  Elaborations

  • maintaining a record of loan words from English to Italian and from Italian to English, noting how borrowing relates to cultural change, for example, new terms for technologies, or the use of Italian words in English advertisements or English words in Italian advertisements
  • observing language used across generations, such as by noticing differences in words used by grandparents, parents and themselves, and suggesting why these differences occur

  VCITU036 | Languages | Italian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 3 and 4 | Understanding | Language variation and change

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

  By the end of Level 4, students understand a range of spoken, written, and multimodal texts on familiar topics, including home life, friends and classroom activities. They use Italian to communicate and to interact, for example, to exchange greetings and to address people, using appropriate language...

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

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

  By the end of Level 8, students use spoken and written Italian to interact in a range of personal and social contexts. They describe or present people, places, events or conditions; discuss likes, dislikes and preferences; present information; recount and narrate events; and talk about personal...

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

• VCITC010

  Create a personal or shared record of ‘interesting’ words in Italian

  Elaborations

  • collecting Italian and English words that are the same (for example, banana or similar, for example, pigiama
  • collecting Italian words used in English, for example, ciao, opera, pasta, spaghetti
  • creating a picture dictionary

  VCITC010 | Languages | Italian | F–10 Sequence | Foundation to Level 2 | Communicating | Translating

• VCITC009

  Share with others what they can express in Italian, and explain how meanings are similar or different

  Elaborations

  • identifying when Italian or English is being used in the classroom
  • comparing Italian and English songs and rhymes, noticing similarities and differences, for example, in numbers, in some words for family, animals and toys
  • explaining to others the meanings of particular words and when they are used, for example, ciao
  • demonstrating and explaining specific gestures used in Italian

  VCITC009 | Languages | Italian | F–10 Sequence | Foundation to Level 2 | Communicating | Translating

• VCITU055

  Recognise the dynamic nature of language and culture

  Elaborations

  • investigating how media and digital technologies have changed the way Italian is used, for example, noticing the influence of English words in television programs, advertisements, and text messages
  • considering and explaining why word borrowing occurs in the Italian language, asking, for example, Why do you think Italian uses English words for sports like rugby, tennis, cricket and hockey? How would you explain netball or cricket to an Italian student? Why are there no separate Italian words for iPod, Nintendo DS, MP3 or email?

  VCITU055 | Languages | Italian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Understanding | Language variation and change

• VCITC029

  Create simple bilingual texts

  Elaborations

  • creating simple bilingual texts for different purposes and audiences, for example, school/classroom signs, captions for a school event or a class/school display of ‘homes around the world’ or ‘classrooms around the world’
  • exploring meanings between Italian and English using picture dictionaries created for self or younger learners

  VCITC029 | Languages | Italian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 3 and 4 | Communicating | Translating

• VCITU129

  Analyse the features of a range of spoken, written and multimodal texts, recognising grammatical structures, cohesion and coherence

  Elaborations

  • comparing procedural, recount and persuasive texts in Italian and English (for example, recipes, advertisements and weather reports) and describing their similarities and differences
  • understanding the elements that create coherence at a whole text level such as the use of cohesive devices, linked paragraphs and sequencing of ideas

  VCITU129 | Languages | Italian | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Understanding | Systems of language

• VCITU091

  Analyse and apply linguistic, cultural and textual features of specific text types

  Elaborations

  • using knowledge of text types in Italian to analyse different texts, for example, a narrative, letter, recipe, message or report
  • comparing Italian and English versions of particular text types, noticing any differences
  • using knowledge of text types to create texts that respect the conventions

  VCITU091 | Languages | Italian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Understanding | Systems of language