ACLCHU026
Recognise the tone-syllable nature of spoken language, and compare Chinese and English sounds
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ACLCHU026 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLCHU206
Identify how information and ideas are organised in a range of genres, and compare the textual features of narratives in Chinese and English to determine features which are distinctive to Chinese
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ACLCHU206 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Background Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLCHU257
Compare the nature of word formation, including subtle forms of adjectives such as 特有的 and 明朗, in the development of new words in Chinese and English, and evaluate their effectiveness in conveying new concepts
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ACLCHU257 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | First Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLCHC041
Describe aspects of own identity and reflect on differences between Chinese and English language and culture, identifying how this knowledge can help their intercultural exchanges[Key concepts: similarity, difference, culture; Key processes: comparing, …
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ACLCHC041 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLCHC070
Create written imaginative texts that express aspects of Chinese culture for different audiences and identify how some concepts can be readily translated between Chinese and English and some do not[Key concepts: values, tradition; Key processes: creating, …
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ACLCHC070 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLCHC087
Translate simple texts from Chinese to English and vice versa, identifying words and phrases in Chinese that do not readily translate into English, using contextual cues, action and gesture to assist translation[Key concept: politeness symbols; Key processes: …
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ACLCHC087 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLCHC120
Create simple bilingual vocabulary lists identifying and comparing vowel and consonant sounds in Chinese and English[Key concepts: bilingualism, vocabulary; Key processes: translating, interpreting]
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ACLCHC120 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | Background Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLCHU122
Recognise the four tones and their function in Chinese, and compare consonant and vowel sounds in Chinese and English
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ACLCHU122 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | Background Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLCHC135
Identify common spoken Chinese expressions and discuss examples of actions, words and phrases that do not readily translate into English[Key concepts: equivalence, idiom; Key processes: translating, identifying, discussing]
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ACLCHC135 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Background Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLCHC151
Identify and account for the potential loss of subtle meanings from character components and individual characters in compounds when translating into English[Key concept: meaning; Key processes: translating, interpreting, negotiating meaning]
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ACLCHC151 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Background Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLCHC153
Reflect on the benefits of learning Chinese and English in both Chinese and English interactions[Key concepts: place, biculturalism, identity; Key processes: observing, explaining, reflecting]
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ACLCHC153 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Background Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLCHC168
Create bilingual texts relating to other learning areas and topics of interest, considering the influence of different roles, relationships, settings and situations when interpreting both Chinese and English[Key concepts: audience, context, bilingualism; …
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ACLCHC168 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Background Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLCHC186
Reflect on how conventions of speech and particular Chinese cultural concepts can influence communication style when using both Chinese and English[Key concepts: face, public, private; Key processes: adjusting, analysing]
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ACLCHC186 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Background Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLCHC200
Translate short texts and identify words and phrases in Chinese that do not readily translate into English[Key concept: equivalence; Key processes: comparing, translating]
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ACLCHC200 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Background Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLCHC216
Translate a range of simple Chinese texts and identify how some concepts can be mediated readily between Chinese and English and some cannot[Key concept: equivalence; Key processes: comparing, translating, explaining]
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ACLCHC216 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Background Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLCHC217
Create texts in Chinese and English, explaining the linguistic and cultural challenges of achieving equivalence of meaning[Key concepts: audience, context, social distance, bilingualism; Key processes: identifying, translating, interpreting]
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ACLCHC217 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Background Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLCHC218
Reflect on how conventions of speech and particular Chinese cultural concepts can influence communication style when using both English and Chinese[Key concepts: face, public, private; Key processes: adjusting, analysing]
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ACLCHC218 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Background Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLCHC233
Identify challenges in and techniques for mediating between Chinese and English[Key concepts: equivalence, paralinguistic cues; Key processes: responding, translating, mediating]
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ACLCHC233 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | First Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLCHC234
Create bilingual information texts for speakers of Chinese and English in Australia, recognising ‘code-switching’ and how specific vocabulary and terminology from other learning areas can be translated in different settings, such as for an expert or beginner …
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ACLCHC234 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | First Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLCHU241
Explore assumptions and challenges for language use in new environments, identifying and comparing ways in which sensitive topics are introduced and discussed across languages, for example, comparing the Chinese custom of asking direct questions about …
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ACLCHU241 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | First Language Learner Pathway | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum