Year 10 Indonesian

Indonesian is a challenging and creative subject for students who are interested in understanding other cultures. Languages enhance students’ native language skills and teaches them how to use and manipulate language for a range of purposes. They also explore a range of aspects of Indonesian life and culture and language. The study of a language increases empathy and develops creative problem-solving skills. Indonesian develops confidence in areas such as group and individual work and leads to enhanced communication and presentation skills for students.

• Learning a second language fosters a broader world view

• It fosters cross-cultural understanding with people of other languages and cultures

• As tourism and study become more international and as Australia extends its trade links throughout a global network, second language learning takes on a further dimension

• Grasp of another language offers the traveller or student an opportunity for a deeper appreciation of the country visited and greater interaction with its people 

• There are increasing career prospects, both within Australia and overseas, for people who are proficient in more than one language

• Studying a second language greatly assists with the development of your first language skills

Semester 1

In Semester 1 students learn about Indonesian celebrations and ceremonies as making arrangements for a holiday.  In these topics they learn skills in letter and invitation writing, and delivering a speech. Grammar is a large component of the semester, focusing on object focus, making nouns from verbs and negations. Students demonstrate their understanding through Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking assessments.

Semester 2

In Semester 2 students learn about student exchange, health, and living in villages and cities. In these topics they learn skills in essay writing. Grammar is a large component of the semester, focusing on 1st/2nd person object focus, linking words and questions. Students demonstrate their understanding through Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking assessments.