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AC9LIT6U03
Understanding systems of language
compare some Italian language structures and features with those of English, using some familiar metalanguage
Elaborations
- AC9LIT6U03_E1talking about grammar, using terms such as ‘tense’ and ‘personal pronoun’, identifying language elements, and using metalanguage to discuss how they are used
- AC9LIT6U03_E2<p>applying intercultural awareness when using metalanguage to explain to others learnt words and expressions, for example, applying practices relating to hospitality <em>S’accomodi!</em> <em>Grazie per l’invito … Volentieri! Certo! Come no!</em></p>
- AC9LIT6U03_E3<p>explaining in English the meaning of culturally significant phrases and concepts encountered in everyday interactions and in signs such as <em>È vietato calpestare l’erba, È vietato attraversare i binari.</em></p>
- AC9LIT6U03_E4<p>interpreting the meaning of particular word choices and gestures made in conversations between speakers of Italian, for example, explaining the use of idioms such as <em>Diamoci del tu! Dai! Via! Evviva! Non vedo l’ora!</em></p>
- AC9LIT6U03_E5discussing the differences in register when using language in different contexts, for example, when giving an oral presentation to the class, talking to friends in the schoolyard, going shopping or visiting the doctor
- AC9LIT6U03_E6developing metalanguage to describe patterns, grammatical rules and variations in language structure
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