Year 7 & 8 Units

Chinese

China is Australia’s biggest trading partner and learning Chinese will provide students with more job opportunities in the future. Chinese is also one of the world’s most commonly spoken languages and the language most commonly spoken as a second language in Australia. Chinese lessons are fun and relaxing. Students will engage in role-plays with daily conversations, play language games, sing songs, create artwork, make videos, practise traditional dances and study with ICT tools. Students also have opportunities to participate in ACT Chinese competitions every year and there will be prizes and free excursions for winners and their families. Chinese language students are invited to participate in an overseas excursion, travelling to Taiwan to visit our sister school and immerse themselves in language and culture.

French

Learn the language of culture, fine food and fashion! French and English are the only two languages officially spoken on all five continents and, after English, French is the most widely taught foreign language in the world. Learning French opens travel options throughout Europe and excellent opportunities in international relations. French lessons incorporate role plays, language games, ICT programs, and many more ways to practice listening, speaking, reading and writing in French.

Additional Costs:

Adomania 1 Workbook $24

Indonesian

With a population of 250 million people, the fourth largest country in the world, Indonesia is one of our closest neighbours. It is a country full of great contrast and excitement; every single island differs from the next. From the moment they step into the classroom, students are immersed in both the language and culture of Indonesia. A combination of language-based tasks, integrated ICT and hands-on activities makes learning Indonesian fun and engaging for students. Classroom experiences are enriched further with workshops at the Indonesian Embassy, an Indonesian Assistant, a behind- the-scenes tour at the zoo, restaurant visits and more. A phonetic language and use of the Roman alphabet, makes Indonesian an easily accessible language for all students.

Japanese

In today’s world we all need to be skilled language learners, so why not begin with a language you are interested in and passionate about? Do you know what Manga & Anime are? Have you developed a passion for the Japanese language and culture in your primary school? By choosing Japanese at Melrose, students will be immersed into the Japanese language and culture through many different mediums and language opportunities. Japanese students are also given the chance to immerse themselves within the Japanese language in real life opportunities such as the Makubetsu visit in Term 1 and our Japanese overseas excursions every 2 years.