Asia Education Foundation

Languages

‘Australia must abandon its monolingual mindset to keep pace with economic and political power houses of China, India, Japan and Indonesia.’

Building an Asia-literate Australia: an Australian strategy for Asian language proficiency

Locate support for more effective Languages teaching and for generating increasing interest in Asian languages in your school through professional development on this site.

Advocate

Access six short case studies which demonstrate how young people have capitalised on their capacities with a second language. Download PPT presentations designed specifically to motivate specific audiences of teachers, students and parents. Find pamphlets and posters that will assist you to promote Languages in your school. The Languages Open the Door website provides a comprehensive suite of resources to generate discussion in your school.

 

Languages Open the Door
 
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Getting Started with Intercultural Language Learning

This resource explores five aspects of intercultural language learning and provides examples of school-based practice.View more

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Voices and Visions from Japan CD-ROM

Access authentic, topical materials from Japan, along with rich and rewarding learning activities for senior secondary students in English classes.View more

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Voices and Visions from Indonesia CD-ROM

Access authentic, topical materials from Indonesia, along with rich and rewarding learning activities for senior secondary students in English classes.View more

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Access Asia: Primary Teaching and Learning Units

Practical starting points for teachers to introduce Asian content into the primary curriculum. This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English at Years 1 to 7.View more

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Snapshots of Asia: China

Food, celebrations, the environment and many more aspects of life in China form the focus of this big book. This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English and History at Years 1 to 5.View more

 
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Panel presentation: A futures oriented curriculum: What are we waiting for?

Speakers: Justin Breheny, Professor Tim Lindsey, Chris Wardlaw, Anna Rose

Step into Asia