Foundation to Year 2 Modern Greek

The nature of the learners Children enter the early years of schooling with established communication skills in one or more languages and varying degrees of early literacy capability. For young students, learning typically focuses on their immediate …

Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Years 3 and 4 Modern Greek

The nature of the learners At this level, children are developing awareness of their social worlds and of their memberships of various groups including the Modern Greek class. They are further developing literacy capabilities in English, such as writing …

Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Years 5 and 6 Modern Greek

The nature of the learners At this level, students are widening their social networks, experiences and communication repertoires in their first language and Modern Greek. They continue to need guidance, and participate in structured, collaborative tasks …

Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Years 7 and 8 Modern Greek

The nature of the learners These years represent a transition to secondary school. Students in this sequence are continuing to study Modern Greek, bringing with them an established capability to interact in different situations, to engage with a variety …

Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Years 9 and 10 Modern Greek

The nature of the learners At this level, students bring to their learning existing knowledge of Modern Greek language and culture and a range of strategies. They are increasingly aware of the world beyond their own and are engaging with youth-related …

Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Years 7 and 8 Modern Greek

The nature of the learners Students are beginning their study of Modern Greek and typically have little prior exposure to the language and associated cultures. Many will have learnt a different language in primary school, while some will have proficiency …

Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Years 9 and 10 Modern Greek

The nature of the learners Students have prior experience of learning Modern Greek and bring a range of capabilities, strategies and knowledge that can be applied to new learning. They are expanding the range and nature of their learning experiences …

Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Context statement Modern Greek

The place of the Modern Greek language and culture in Australia and the world 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 …

Context statement | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Achievement Standard Modern Greek Foundation to Year 2

By the end of Year 2, students interact with teachers and peers through action-related talk and play. They introduce themselves, (for example, Καλημέρα, Mε λένε Γιώργο) and their family and exchange greetings, farewells, (for example, Γεια σου, …

Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Achievement Standard Modern Greek Years 3 and 4

By the end of Year 4, students interact with the teacher and peers to share simple information about aspects of their lives, such as school (for example, Mαθαίνω ελληνικά), home (for example, Το σπίτι μου είναι μεγάλο) and everyday routines (for …

Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Achievement Standard Modern Greek Years 5 and 6

By the end of Year 6, students use spoken and written Greek to exchange personal information such as, Οι δάσκαλοί μου είναι ..., Έχω πολλούς φίλους, Αγαπώ τη μουσική, describe feelings and express preferences, for example, Μου αρέσει να παίζω …

Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Achievement Standard Modern Greek Years 9 and 10

By the end of Year 10, students use written and spoken Greek to initiate, sustain and extend formal and informal interactions with teachers, peers and others in a range of settings such as, Τι θα κάνεις μετά το σχολείο; They use language spontaneously …

Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Achievement Standard Modern Greek Years 7 and 8

By the end of Year 8, students use Greek to describe feelings (for example, Αγαπώ τη μουσική), express likes and dislikes (for example, Δε μου αρέσει η σοκολάτα) and exchange information about their personal worlds, including information about …

Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Achievement Standard Modern Greek Years 9 and 10

By the end of Year 10, students initiate and sustain interactions with peers by sharing opinions and experiences and comparing aspects of teenage life (for example, Πού θα πας διακοπές; Θέλω να γίνω πιλότος γιατί ...). They interact with others …

Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLMGC111

Create simple print or digital texts in Greek and English, such as captions and labels, for the immediate learning environment[Key concepts: meaning, equivalence; Key processes: labelling, displaying]

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ACLMGC111 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLMGC127

Translate and interpret words, phrases and sentences used in familiar environments such as school and home, recognising how they may have similar or different meanings to words in English or other known languages[Key concepts: equivalence, personal world; …

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ACLMGC127 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLMGU135

Understand that languages change over time and that they influence each other, recognising words in English that are derived from Greek and words in Greek that are derived from other languages[Key concepts: continuity, change; Key processes: identifying, …

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ACLMGU135 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLMGC144

Translate simple texts from Greek to English and vice versa, identifying words and expressions that do not always translate literally and may have more than one meaning[Key concepts: non-equivalent words, contexts and situations, intercultural; Key processes: …

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ACLMGC144 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLMGU152

Explore the influence of Greek on the English language, such as morphemes in medical/scientific fields and in everyday language, such as school subjects and occupations, and how Greek has been influenced by the impact of new technology and knowledge[Key …

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ACLMGU152 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLMGC161

Translate texts from Greek to English and vice versa, interpreting meaning and identifying words or expressions of specific cultural significance in Greek[Key concepts: culture, equivalence, idiom; Key processes: translating, interpreting, mediating]

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ACLMGC161 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Modern Greek | Languages | F-10 curriculum