Australia · ACARA Content Descriptions
Year 8 Languages (LOTE)
This course develops communicative proficiency through immersive cultural contexts and functional language use. Students build confidence in interpersonal exchange, interpretive reading, and presentational writing while exploring the relationship between language and identity.
Identity and Connections
Students explore how to express their personality, interests, and relationships with others in the target language.
Mastering formal and informal social interactions and the cultural nuances of first meetings.
Describing personal characteristics, hobbies, and likes using digital media templates.
Discussing family structures and the people who make up our immediate social circles.
Daily Rhythms and Routines
Focusing on the language of everyday life, including school schedules, chores, and time management.
Sequencing daily activities and using reflexive verbs to describe personal care.
Telling time and discussing schedules, appointments, and punctuality expectations.
Discussing household responsibilities and the distribution of labor within a home.
The Global Plate
Exploring food culture, dining etiquette, and the language of the marketplace.
Navigating a traditional market to buy fresh produce and local specialties.
Ordering food in a restaurant and understanding table manners in target cultures.
Following and giving instructions to prepare a traditional dish.
Urban and Rural Spaces
Describing environments, giving directions, and comparing city life to country life.
Giving and following complex directions to landmarks in a major city.
Designing and describing a sustainable community of the future.
Discussing modes of transport and planning a trip across a region.
Leisure and Lifestyle
Exploring sports, arts, and entertainment preferences within the target culture.
Discussing popular sports, team loyalty, and physical health.
Reviewing films, music, and trends popular with teenagers in the target country.
Negotiating activities and making social invitations with friends.
Future Horizons
Looking forward to aspirations, travel dreams, and the role of language in the future.
Exploring different professions and the skills required for the modern workforce.
Planning an itinerary for an exchange trip or a holiday abroad.
Evaluating personal progress in language acquisition and setting new goals.