Explore culturally specific greetings and expressions of politeness with this Language of the Week resource.
Investigate Interpersonal Language Choices Across Contexts
This resource supports students in investigating how interpersonal language choices vary depending on the context, including the different roles taken on in interactions (AC9E2LA01). Students explore how greetings, expressions of politeness, and conversational language can change depending on the setting, the people involved, and the purpose of the interaction.
This content description connects to multiple general capabilities, including:
- Intercultural understanding – exploring culturally specific greetings and expressions of politeness
- Literacy and communication skills – understanding how language changes across contexts
- Personal and social capability – adapting communication to suit different roles and relationships
This resource aligns directly with the Australian Curriculum (AC9E2LA01), providing students with opportunities to investigate language choices in a variety of interpersonal contexts and to develop culturally aware and context-appropriate communication skills.
Greetings in Different Languages: Classroom Applications
Print and laminate this resource to create a visible, interactive classroom display.
Each week, introduce a language of the week and explore greetings, expressions of politeness, and culturally specific conversational norms. Students can practise using the greetings in role-play activities, partner conversations, or morning routines to explore a variety of languages.
Download and Explore Greetings Around the World Today
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This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher and Teach Starter Collaborator.
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