Understanding
Systems of language
Recognise and use features of the 24 basic Hangeul letters and sound system
Pronounce syllable blocks in a word, making appropriate changes to the sound on syllable boundaries according to pronunciation rules
Construct syllable blocks in different shapes depending on consonants and vowels
Recognise spacing and spelling rules in reading and writing, such as leaving space between blocks (such as a subject block, an object block and an action block in a sentence); for example,
첼시가 밥을 먹어요.; 베스가 영화를 봐요.
Generate language for a range of purposes in spoken and written texts by using context-related vocabulary and applying elements of the Korean grammatical system, including:
- understanding simple sentence structures in the subject + object + action order to make statements or ask questions
- using the different functions of a range of basic particles; for example,
- 은/는 (topic particle)
- 이/가 (subject particle)
- 하고/랑 (linking particle)
- expressing future plans using -고 싶어요., 해요.; for example, 한국에 가고 싶어요.; 공부를 열심히 해야 해요.
- using basic verbs including copular
(-이에요/-예요) to describe state/quality; for example,
한국 사람이에요, 요리사예요 - using basic conjunctives to express opinion and link ideas; for example, 맛있어요, 하지만 조금
매워요.; … 그래서… ; … 그리고 - using question words such as 언제, 어디서,
어떻게, 어느 and 무슨 to obtain specific information - recognising questions asking for a reason, and responding by using justification words; for example, 저는 …고 생각해요.
- using a range of descriptive verbs to express emotions, sensory qualities or impressions; for example, 신나요, 매워요, 짜요
- using a range of adverbs to indicate frequency; for example, 가끔, 보통, 자주, 언제나
- using numbers in Korean expressed in two different systems for different things; for example 하나, 둘, 셋, … versus 일, 이, 삼, …
- using a range of nouns to describe aspects of everyday life in home and school environments and topics of interest such as names of subjects and sports/games, including traditional Korean sports/games
- recognising when to use honorific forms for particular audiences; for example, 나 versus 저
Continue to build a metalanguage to describe grammatical concepts and to organise learning resources
Understand the structures, conventions and purposes associated with a range of texts created for information exchange or social interaction
Language variation and change
Explore how elements of communication such as gestures, facial expressions and choice of language vary according to context and situation
Reflect on changes in their own use of language/s over time, noticing how and when new ways are adopted or existing ways adapted
Role of language and culture
Understand that language use reflects cultural expression, assumptions and perspectives