compare French language structures and features with English, using familiar metalanguage (AC9LF8EU03)
discussing aspects of grammar using metalanguage in English or French, for example, noun/nom, verb/verbe, adjective/adjectif, pronoun/pronon, article/article, subject/sujet, object/objet, tense/temps
comparing expressions of formality in French and English such as names, titles, familiar or formal terms of address such as Salut, Leila, ça va? Bonjour, Madame Michou, comment allez-vous?
explaining language used online, la langue texto (SMS language), for example, MDR = mort de rire, koi 2 9? = Quoi de neuf?
comparing language from a variety of sources (music, video clips, articles, books, etc.) to explore differences in communicative style and expression between social groups (les ados, les profs, les tout-petits, etc.)
Register (Language), Loanwords, Language usage, Metalanguage