Elaboration (1) ACLVIC133

creating texts that express their identity, including as a member of different cultural and/or language groups, for example, their name in English and/or Vietnamese, their age in Vietnam and Australia (Mai lên chín, tuổi ta. Mai mới tám tuổi tây)

Elaboration (1) | ACLVIC133 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Vietnamese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACLVIU134

identifying similarities and differences between Vietnamese and English pronunciation, and adapting learnt spelling strategies from one language to the other

Elaboration | ACLVIU134 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Vietnamese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACLVIU136

comparing features of simple spoken and written texts in Vietnamese, such as a verbal greeting or a handwritten postcard, and comparing these with similar texts in English, noting, for example, the format used to write the date and address and different …

Elaboration (2) | ACLVIU136 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Vietnamese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACLVIU138

exploring the influence of English on informal language used in daily interactions by Vietnamese people in Australia, for example, đi ‘shop’, xem ‘TV’, nghe ‘radio’, dùng ‘internet’ and the use of terms such as ‘OK’, ‘hello’ and ‘shopping’

Elaboration | ACLVIU138 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Vietnamese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLVIU138

recognising that many Vietnamese words are derived from other languages, including French (ba lê/‘ballet’, cà phê/‘café’), English (internet, căn-tin/‘canteen’) and Chinese (phụ huynh, tổ quốc)

Elaboration (1) | ACLVIU138 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Vietnamese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACLVIU139

discussing cultural similarities and differences between ways of interacting with different people, such as peers, family members or teachers, in Vietnamese- and English-speaking contexts

Elaboration | ACLVIU139 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Vietnamese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (5) ACLVIU139

learning metalanguage to discuss the relationship between language and culture in Vietnamese and English, using metalanguage, for example, ý nghĩa (‘meaning’), sự khác biệt (‘difference’) and cách cư xử (‘behaviour’)

Elaboration (5) | ACLVIU139 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Vietnamese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLVIC147

translating and interpreting a range of simple texts, including idioms, from Vietnamese into English and vice versa, and developing strategies to deal with words that are difficult to translate, for example, tiên học lễ, hậu học văn, gần mực thì đen, …

Elaboration (1) | ACLVIC147 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Vietnamese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (4) ACLVIC147

exploring diverse ways in which meaning is conveyed in Vietnamese and English, such as multiple meanings of words, for example, ‘old’ may be translated as già or cũ, ngon as ‘tasty’, ‘delicious’, ‘mouthwatering’, ‘scrumptious’ or ‘rich’, and comparing …

Elaboration (4) | ACLVIC147 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Vietnamese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACLVIC148

creating parallel lists of informal Vietnamese and English expressions for everyday interactions with teachers, friends and family in print and digital modes

Elaboration | ACLVIC148 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Vietnamese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLVIC148

making and using bilingual resources for language learning, such as glossaries or personal Vietnamese–English and English–Vietnamese print and digital dictionaries

Elaboration (1) | ACLVIC148 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Vietnamese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACLVIC148

producing glossaries of cultural terms in English and Vietnamese to inform Vietnamese and Australian visitors about events in each country, such as Australia Day, Anzac Day, Christmas/New Year celebrations or Moon/food/boat racing festivals, and explaining …

Elaboration (2) | ACLVIC148 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Vietnamese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACLVIC148

composing bilingual resources for the school community, such as posters for class or school performances, displays or events, for example, Ngày hội Thể thao (Sports Carnival), Ngày hội Đa văn hóa (Multicultural Day), a translation of the school canteen …

Elaboration (3) | ACLVIC148 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Vietnamese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACLVIC149

explaining adjustments they make when moving between English- and Vietnamese-speaking contexts, for example, adjusting the way they communicate to adults and authority figures in Vietnamese by using ‘please’ (Dạ, phải. Thưa bác), or the use of different …

Elaboration | ACLVIC149 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Vietnamese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLVIC149

identifying adjustments they make when interacting in an Australian-English context, for example, using different forms of address, or different ways of showing politeness, and discussing why these adjustments are appropriate

Elaboration (1) | ACLVIC149 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Vietnamese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACLVIC149

reflecting on instances when moving between Vietnamese- and English-speaking contexts has felt comfortable, awkward or difficult and explaining why this might be the case

Elaboration (2) | ACLVIC149 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Vietnamese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACLVIC149

discussing the ways they communicate with Vietnamese speakers, for example, making appropriate eye contact, allowing for personal space, and making language choices to show respect to elderly people, parents and teachers; and drawing comparisons with …

Elaboration (3) | ACLVIC149 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Vietnamese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACLVIU155

recognising ways in which the Vietnamese language has changed over time, for example, the romanisation of the writing system, the declining use of Sino-Vietnamese words such as quốc kỳ and sư phụ, and the increasing use of English words such as ‘OK’, …

Elaboration | ACLVIU155 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Vietnamese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACLVIC164

interpreting and translating a range of texts from English to Vietnamese and vice versa, using and evaluating translation resources such as web-based translation tools and print and digital dictionaries

Elaboration | ACLVIC164 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Vietnamese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (4) ACLVIC164

recognising changes required to sentence structure or word use in English–Vietnamese translation, for example, ‘This lesson is too hard to understand’ = Bài học này khó quá, tôi không hiểu được; ‘I can’t help laughing’ = Tôi không thể nhịn cười …

Elaboration (4) | ACLVIC164 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Vietnamese | Languages | F-10 curriculum