Initiate and participate in sustained interactions, using descriptive and expressive language in formal and informal exchanges to discuss young people’s experiences and interest in contemporary culture and social issues, for example, 日本のリサイクルはかなりきびしいです。けれども、かんきょうにいいと思います。； J-pop と K-pop にきょうみがありますから、しょうらい、日本とかん国に行くつもりです。

Express feelings and justify opinions, for example,  あ、それはいいですね；どう思いますか；それはどうですか
(ACLJAC181)

Sustain and extend exchanges about contemporary culture and social issues, for example, differences between school and house rules in Australia and Japan, part-time jobs, to raise awareness, exchange resources and information, solve problems and manage diverse views, for example,

食べ物をのこすのはもったいないです；日本では家の中でくつをはいてはいけません
(ACLJAC182)

Compare and evaluate ideas and information from a range of perspectives on contemporary culture and social issues, identifying how context and culture affect how information is presented
(ACLJAC184)

Convey information, comments, perspectives and experiences on different contemporary culture and social issues, using different modes of presentation to suit different audiences or to achieve different purposes
(ACLJAC185)

Identify how imaginative texts create humorous, emotional or aesthetic effects that reflect cultural values or experiences, such as poems, songs, dance, street art and performance
(ACLJAC186)

Create and present a range of imaginative texts on themes of personal or social relevance, to express ideas or to reflect cultural values, social issues or experiences
(ACLJAC187)

Consider the nature of translating and interpreting, explaining how cultural perspectives and concepts have been represented when transferring meaning from one language to another, for example, おじゃまします
(ACLJAC188)

Reflect on the experience of learning and using Japanese, considering how intercultural communication involves taking responsibility for contributing to mutual understanding, by modifying language and behaviours in relation to cultural perspectives

Explore and express their own cultural identity and ability to act as a cultural mediator between Japanese speakers and Australians
(ACLJAC190) (ACLJAC191)