Languages Electives
Languages Electives
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Duration Full year
Note: Students who choose a LANGUAGE must study it in both Semester 1 & 2
Chinese
Brief Description
‘Chinese’ refers to Modern Standard Chinese, Pinyin Romanisation and simplified characters.
The Year 9 Chinese course will further extend students’ understanding of the Chinese language and develop students’ Chinese communication skills. There is an emphasis on using Chinese for self-expression, to obtain information and present a point of view to others, translation between English and Chinese, writing a simple text in Chinese, as well as introducing Chinese culture and customs.
Chinese Made Easy 2 (3rd Edition) both textbook and workbook are extensively used throughout the Year 9 course. Topics covered include food, house plan, weather, I’m sick, hobbies, school and school subjects. Students learning Chinese this year will experience a range of fun and meaningful educational activities that aim to enhance their personal communication skills, and develop a deep appreciation of cultural practices and traditions.
These activities include but are not limited to:
Online interactive learning activities
Game-based learning activities including Word Solitaire, Running Dictation, and Translation Relay etc.
iPad Chinese games
Annual excursion
End-of-year Chinese food making session
Assessment Tasks
Listening and reading comprehension tests
Oral performances
Produce written pieces (a letter and an essay)
Contact Teacher: Mr Bushan Sookhareea
French
Brief Description
The Year 9 course consolidates and further develops the students’ listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in French. The Tapis Volant 1 (textbook and workbook) forms the basis of the Year 9 syllabus. The textbook, workbook and eBook are used extensively in class for both oral and written activities.
Topics covered include clothing and buying items, describing someone’s appearance and personality, identifying places in a French town and asking for and giving directions. Cultural themes will also be explored. Some examples of these include France as a tourist destination, school holidays in France, famous French people and popular towns in France.
Various excursions will be organised.
Assessment
Role plays
Listening and reading comprehension tests
Vocabulary tests
Written expression
Cultural research tasks
Contact Teacher: Mr Bushan Sookhareea
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