Refine by topic
Related topic
Unfortunately there are no resources matching your
search criteria. Try broadening your search criteria
or enter a different word or phrase.
Italian / Year 9 and 10 / Understanding language and culture / Understanding systems of language
Curriculum content descriptions
apply features of the Italian sound system, including pitch, rhythm, stress, pronunciation and intonation, and show how these are represented in familiar and some unfamiliar contexts (AC9LIT10EU01)
Elaborations
recognising the differences in pronunciation and stress of words with similar spelling, for example, sùbito, subito
recognising and using some common interjections, for example, oh!, e?, cioè, ahimè, ohimè, uffa!
- comparing and contrasting the pronunciation of similar-sounding words using text-to-speech software or the audio option in word processing programs
recognising common cognate words in speech, for example, organizzazione, programmare, arrivare
- identifying and interpreting sounds and textual features and devices (onomatopoeia, repetition, simile, metaphor, etc.) and understanding how they can be used to express emotion and convey attitudes
recognising the difference between anglicised and Italian pronunciation in words such as hamburger, bruschetta, spaghetti, caffelatte
General capabilities
ScOT terms
Intonation, Italian language, Katakana, Stress (Speech)