AC9LMG2C04

Elaborations

• AC9LMG2C04_E1noticing 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
• AC9LMG2C04_E2<p>noticing the use of titles to address the teacher and first names or surnames to address adults, to show respect, for example, <em>κύριε Νίκο, κυρία Ελένη, κυρία Παπαδοπούλου</em></p>
• AC9LMG2C04_E3<p>noticing the cultural meaning in some expressions or phrases such as <em>χρόνια πολλά</em> which can be used for any celebration or occasion, for example, birthdays, name days, Christmas</p>
• AC9LMG2C04_E4<p>understanding that particular Australian English terms and expressions have no equivalent in Greek, for example, ‘billabong’, ‘corroboree’, ‘the bush’, and vice versa, for example, <em>φιλότιμο</em></p>
• AC9LMG2C04_E5<p>using some Greek words, expressions and exclamations when playing and conversing with one another, for example, <em>όχι! Ναί! Επιτυχία!</em>, and noticing and comparing body language and tone when using English</p>
• AC9LMG2C04_E6<p>using culturally appropriate language in different settings, for example, to show politeness and respect, <em>γεια σου/γεια σας, Να‘σαι καλά, Να’στε καλά</em></p>
• AC9LMG2C04_E7<p>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 <em>Απόκριες,</em> decorating <em>λαμπάδες</em> for Easter, making flowers for <em>Πρωτομαγιά</em>, wishing someone a <em>Χρόνια πολλά</em>, and greeting others on different occasions</p>