AC9LH8EC05 Years 7 to 8 Languages

Content descriptor develop and begin to apply strategies to interpret, translate and convey meaning in Hindi in familiar contexts

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• • Elaboration translating short community texts such as public signs, slogans, menu items or announcements from Hindi to English and vice versa, comparing choices made to arrive at the closest equivalent meaning for example, ‘Never refuse to re-use!’; ‘Don’t be trashy - recycle!’; सारी धरती की यह पुकार, पर्यावरण का करो सुधार
• • Elaboration interpreting and explaining proverbs or colloquial expressions used with friends or family, for example, दूर के ढोल सुहावने; पेट में चूहे दौड़ रहे हैं, discussing how they would explain these to non-Hindi speakers
• • Elaboration discussing traditional fables and legends, identifying words and expressions that reference cultural values, history and beliefs that may be difficult to translate into English
• • Elaboration evaluating the effectiveness of print and digital dictionaries and electronic translators, for example, by comparing each other’s translations of a text, back-translating or swapping references, considering issues such as alternative or multiple meanings of words and the importance of context to meaning
• • Elaboration considering the significance of naming practices in Hindi, for example, by translating popular names such as पवन, माला, दीपक, आशा, and comparing with naming practices in Australian English
• • Elaboration identifying common formal and informal expressions and gestures such as hand or head movements, explaining the context of use and importance of conveying respect in interactions with older people
• • Elaboration identifying instances or situations when mixing Hindi and English in the same interaction can lead to improved mutual understanding, for example, when using English technical terms such as लाइट जला दो

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• • Elaboration monitoring their use of Hindi or other languages and English in different areas of their lives, for example, by keeping a record of what they use each language for over a particular day
• • Elaboration creating and contributing to a secure bilingual blog, website or a secure online discussion forum that shares examples of challenges associated with translating and interpreting