Modern Greek is the official language of Greece and Cyprus. It is spoken throughout the world – wherever there are Greek-speaking communities. One of the major characteristics of the extensive Greek Diaspora is the maintenance of the Greek language and culture...
Overview material | Modern Greek
The Modern Greek 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:
Overview material | Modern Greek
Students become familiar with the sound system of the Modern Greek language, such as syllables using consonants and vowels, and new sounds, such as the guttural γ, ρ and γκ and ξ and ψ in words. They learn to identify and write letters, words and simple sentences using...
Level description | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence
Students communicate with greater fluency, and use their knowledge of grammar and orthographic systems, such as understanding of primary tenses and declensions, to self-correct more readily. They investigate texts through more critical analysis, identifying how language choices reflect perspectives...
Level description | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence
Students begin to develop a metalanguage for understanding and discussing language features, and make connections and comparisons between English and Modern Greek. For example, they understand that in English there is one word for the definite article (‘the’), whereas in Greek the...
Level description | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence
Students recognise and approximate the pronunciation, rhythms and intonation patterns of extended phrases and compound sentences. They use vocabulary with more complex syllable combinations and become more fluent and accurate in spoken and written language production. They gain greater control...
Level description | Languages | Modern Greek | 7–10 Sequence
VCELC141 | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Informing
VCELC179 | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Translating
VCELC127 | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence | Levels 3 and 4 | Communicating | Translating
VCELC008 | Languages | Modern Greek | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Translating
VCELC181 | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Reflecting
VCELC147 | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Reflecting
VCELC028 | Languages | Modern Greek | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Reflecting
VCELC139 | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Socialising
VCELC175 | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Informing
VCELC178 | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Translating
VCELC174 | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Informing
VCELC024 | Languages | Modern Greek | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Creating
VCELC019 | Languages | Modern Greek | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Socialising
VCELC122 | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence | Levels 3 and 4 | Communicating | Socialising