AC9LMG2C04 Years 1 to 2 Languages

Content descriptor notice that language carries cultural meaning in classroom-related greetings, introductions, instructions and routines

Elaborations

• • Elaboration noticing hand gestures, intonation patterns, facial expressions and body language that accompany Greek language and interactions, for example, in formal/informal greetings, when introducing or instructing, and when expressing preferences and feelings
• • Elaboration noticing the use of titles to address the teacher and first names or surnames to address adults, to show respect, for example, κύριε Νίκο, κυρία Ελένη, κυρία Παπαδοπούλου
• • Elaboration noticing the cultural meaning in some expressions or phrases such as χρόνια πολλά which can be used for any celebration or occasion, for example, birthdays, name days, Christmas
• • Elaboration understanding that particular Australian English terms and expressions have no equivalent in Greek, for example, ‘billabong’, ‘corroboree’, ‘the bush’, and vice versa, for example, φιλότιμο
• • Elaboration using some Greek words, expressions and exclamations when playing and conversing with one another, for example, όχι! Ναί! Επιτυχία!, and noticing and comparing body language and tone when using English
• • Elaboration using culturally appropriate language in different settings, for example, to show politeness and respect, γεια σου/γεια σας, Να‘σαι καλά, Να’στε καλά
• • Elaboration engaging in different Greek cultural practices or traditional activities held at different times of the year, and linking them with classroom-related vocabulary, for example, flying kites for Απόκριες, decorating λαμπάδες for Easter, making flowers for Πρωτομαγιά, wishing someone a Χρόνια πολλά, and greeting others on different occasions