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Communication<br />

Letters Make Words<br />

(page 55)<br />

<strong>Aboriginal</strong> Languages – Extension<br />

Indicator:<br />

Teachers Notes<br />

Appreciates that many <strong>Aboriginal</strong> people communicate in their<br />

own language as well as speaking English.<br />

This section will enhance students’ awareness of the <strong>Aboriginal</strong> culture and<br />

languages. Students will understand that although there are many <strong>Aboriginal</strong><br />

languages still being spoken in Australia today, many <strong>Aboriginal</strong> people speak<br />

English as well.<br />

English is the predominant language spoken by Australians. Whether or not people<br />

come from different backgrounds, they have a common link through language,<br />

which is the main form of communication.<br />

Australia is a multicultural society. There are people from many cultures living in<br />

Australia today. These people living in Australia also have their own languages.<br />

These languages are thousands of years old, and have passed down from generation<br />

to generation. <strong>Aboriginal</strong> people also speak English. In some <strong>Aboriginal</strong><br />

communities in Australia, <strong>Aboriginal</strong> people use English as a second language.<br />

However, most <strong>Aboriginal</strong> people use English as their first language and, in many<br />

cases, their only language.<br />

There are many language centres across Australia endeavouring to preserve<br />

<strong>Aboriginal</strong> languages. Many schools are also trying to teach schoolchildren<br />

<strong>Aboriginal</strong> languages. <strong>Aboriginal</strong> people are participating in activities which<br />

promote their culture in schools and the wider community.<br />

Note: There are over 250 different documented <strong>Aboriginal</strong> languages and dialects<br />

with varying pronunciations. It is strongly suggested you contact a local<br />

<strong>Aboriginal</strong> language speaker.<br />

• Talk about languages with the class. If you speak another language or even<br />

just some words, give the class the opportunity to repeat them after you.<br />

• Tell the students the language they speak is English. (If you have a child<br />

from another culture, encourage him/her to share his/her language with the<br />

rest of the class.)<br />

• A visit from an <strong>Aboriginal</strong> speaker or someone from another culture to share<br />

his/her language would be ideal, but as this is not always possible, use the<br />

words from the worksheets.<br />

• Students could write the names and copy or write simple words to complete<br />

Question 2 on the worksheet.<br />

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54 Australian <strong>Aboriginal</strong> <strong>Cult</strong>ure R.I.C. Publications www.ricgroup.com.au<br />

ISBN 978-1-86311-807-1

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