Australia · ACARA Content Descriptions
Year 6 Languages (LOTE)
This course develops communicative proficiency through immersive cultural contexts and functional language use. Students build confidence in social interactions, narrative expression, and intercultural comparison while mastering foundational linguistic structures.
Connections and Introductions
Students master the art of greeting and establishing personal identity within different social hierarchies.
Understanding how social status and age influence the choice of greetings and body language.
Creating personal profiles and introducing oneself in online or social media environments.
Daily Rhythms and Routines
Exploring the structure of daily life and comparing school schedules across different cultures.
Sequencing daily activities and using time markers to describe a typical 24 hour period.
Discussing chores and family contributions while practicing modal verbs and necessity.
Expressing preferences and negotiating plans for weekend activities with friends.
The Global Marketplace
Navigating transactions, food culture, and the ethics of consumption in a foreign context.
Practicing currency conversion and the linguistic art of bargaining and purchasing.
Describing tastes and ingredients while exploring traditional recipes and dining etiquette.
Functional language for ordering food and drinks in a social setting.
Narrative Worlds
Engaging with folk tales, legends, and modern stories to understand the power of narrative.
Analyzing traditional stories to identify cultural values and universal lessons.
Using creative writing and past tense structures to build original short narratives.
Exploring the sounds of the language through simple verse, haiku, or song lyrics.
Our Changing Planet
Discussing environmental issues and the geography of regions where the language is spoken.
Describing weather patterns and their impact on lifestyle and regional clothing.
Learning about conservation efforts and expressing opinions on environmental protection.
Identifying major geographical features and historical sites in the target language.
Future Visions
Looking ahead to personal aspirations, future technologies, and the evolution of language.
Exploring professions and the skills required for the future workforce.
Describing imaginary gadgets and their functions using future-oriented language.
Investigating how languages borrow words and change over time due to global influence.