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Chinese / Year 9 and 10 / Understanding / Systems of language

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Curriculum content descriptions

Explain differences in intonation, rhythm and sounds when listening to speakers of different ages, genders and social positions (ACLCHU074)

Elaborations

exploring changes in neutral tone and identifying patterns to aid their own pronunciation and flow of expression, for example, the use of neutral tone for the second syllable when it repeats or does not contribute to the meaning of the first syllable (妈妈、孩子)
experimenting with tone changes and reflecting on the impact on fluency when speaking, for example: Can I speak more quickly? Do my words sound less forced and more natural?
exploring the role of emphasis, stress and rhythm in expressing subtle meanings in interactions

General capabilities

Literacy
Critical and creative thinking

ScOT terms

Speech sounds, Intonation, Chinese languages

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