AC9LCH2U04 Years 1 to 2 Languages

Content descriptor notice that people use language in ways that reflect cultural practices

Elaborations

• • Elaboration comparing and contrasting their classroom interactions with those in Chinese-speaking communities to identify similarities and differences
• • Elaboration using gestures, words and phrases that reflect aspects of Chinese culture, for example, using both hands to offer something, and saying 请, 请用 to show respect
• • Elaboration identifying countries and regions in the world where Chinese is used as a language of communication such as Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia
• • Elaboration exploring symbols and language used by First Nations Australians and in Chinese-speaking communities in a range of contexts, for example, identifying the colours of flags in Chinese, and discussing what they represent in English
• • Elaboration discussing the role of Chinese language and culture in their own lives such as participation in cultural events, food preferences, or overseas travel
• • Elaboration exploring cultural symbols and practices through stories, songs, dances, games and crafts, for example, Chinese knots 中国结
• • Elaboration sharing information about their family, such as country of origin, languages spoken and current locations of extended family, for example, 我爸爸是从中国来的。他会说普通话和上海话。