Understanding
Systems of language
Notice how stress works in polysyllabic words such as mendengarkan, melakukan, pekerjaan, perumahan, dibandingkan, kemauan, kesamaan and notice the use of intonation in subject-focus sentences
(ACLINU063)
Extend knowledge of context-related vocabulary and additional elements of grammar, including:
- describing qualities of people using adjectives of character and appearance, for example, setia, keren, sabar, optimis
- creating nouns, for example, makan-an, minum-an, masak-an, baca-an
- describing actions using me- verbs, for example, saya mau merayakan HUT…
- seeking information using a range of question words, for example, Bagaimana?; Di mana?; Apakah?; Kapan?; Mengapa; Sudah pernah?
- adding further information using embedded clauses with yang
- accepting or declining invitations, for example, mau ikut, maaf, sayang
- well-wishing, for example, mudah-mudahan, semoga
- describing state of actions, for example, sudah, belum, pernah
- making comparisons, for example, sedangkan and indicating similarities and differences, for example, berbeda, sama dengan
Continue to build a metalanguage to describe grammatical concepts and to organise learning resources
(ACLINU064)
Understand the structures, conventions and purpose associated with a range of texts created for purposes such as information exchange or social interaction
(ACLINU065)
Language variation and change
Recognise that Indonesian has formal and informal forms that reflect varying levels of politeness and familiarity
(ACLINU066)
Recognise that Indonesian, like other languages, continues to change over time due to influences such as globalisation and technology
(ACLINU067)
Role of language and culture
Understand that language use reflects cultural expression, assumptions and perspectives such as gotong-royong and jam karet
(ACLINU068)