Tamil: Second Language

language functions morphology suffix accent marks learning trajectory synchronous semantic knowledge clause composing intensifiers word borrowing imaginative texts mode literacy resources de-centre performance idiomatic expressions oracy persuasive texts role of language and culture macro skills romanisation form-focused learning activities informative texts productive language use digraph filler socialising scaffolding question media texts bilingualism root of a word language systems/systems of language code-switching script character components prefix multimodal text alliteration content language specificity mnemonic phonological awareness pronoun language adverb digital media second language homophone text structure create collocation phonics conjunction text processing strategies receptive language speak lexical cohesion digital texts modal verb decode translating language comprehension formulaic language language patterns narrative devices enunciation culture pragmatics complexity prediction scanning text mediate genre infinitive task biography communication audience intercultural capability phoneme accuracy purposeful learning concrete language complex sentence text types (genres)diaspora translation noun reciprocating first language read framing face accent characters authentic (texts/materials)diphthongs register syntax interpret cognates author dialect cues paralanguage communicative competence language variation and change compound sentence preposition comprehension strategies cohesion pedagogy medium auxiliary verb adjective intercultural language teaching and learning narrative identity creating encode stereotype stress background language talk pronunciation comprehension/comprehending orthography adverbial honorific tone grapho-phonic knowledge directionality understanding context metalanguage language features textual features/textual conventions informing intonation communicating skimming verb convention reflecting fluency morpheme input

The Tamil: Second Language subject enables all students to communicate proficiently by providing students with essential communication skills in Tamil, an intercultural capability, and an understanding of the role of language and culture in communication.

Pre-primary to Year 10

Tamil: Second Language learning area contacts:

Pre-primary to Year 6 : +61 8 9273 6784 | Adriana.Douglas@scsa.wa.edu.au
Year 7 to Year 10 : +61 8 9273 6724 | Hanneke.Rekelhof@scsa.wa.edu.au

Tamil: Second Language

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