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Wednesday, August 20, 2008
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This page provides information and resources relevant to the teaching and learning of Languages in New South Wales.
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Invitation
The International Grammar School is inviting teachers, parents and students of all schools to celebrate the UN International Year of Languages in a grand evening event on September 3. This project was funded by the Australian Government School Languages Programme.
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Intercultural Language Learning workshop
The MJS Centre (Macquarie Japanese Studies Centre) would like to extend an invitation to all language teachers to attend this workshop led by Prof. Anthony Liddicoat (University of South Australia) on Friday 24 October 2008 at 5.30pm. Venue: Whitely Room U@MQ Building, Macquarie University. Light supper and refreshments will be provided. RSVP by Fri 26Sep 08: tomoko.koyama@humn.mq.edu.au
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HSC Languages – Use of Dictionaries
The use of monolingual and/or bilingual print dictionaries (but NOT electronic dictionaries) is permitted in the Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Modern Greek and Spanish Beginners written examinations and in the Continuers, Extension, Background Speakers and CCAFL written languages examinations.
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Incentive for Language Students
Group of Eight universities play a vital role in the delivery and support of languages education in Australia. A wide range of LOTE incentives are available both for entry to and while enrolled in programs of study at Go8 universities.
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BOS 2009 HSC Examinations - Expression of Interest
The Board invites applications from teachers and academics with appropriate experience and qualifications who wish to take part in the development of the 2009 Higher School Certificate examinations and School Certificate tests.
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National Curriculum Board
National curriculum will be developed collaboratively across Australia with key education stakeholders and the general community. English, mathematics, sciences and history are the first subjects to be developed and implemented in schools from 2011. The second suite of subjects will include languages and geography. The timeline for their implementation has not yet been determined.
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The Prime Minister and Palaygo Mail
Language Discovery Special News about the PM's visit to Japan.
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Olympic Games - Resource for Languages K-7
Developed by the MLTA Victoria this free resource introduces students to the Olympics, uncovering the Olympic symbols whilst preparing them for a school-based Olympic celebration held in the language they are learning. The celebrations will take place on Olympic Day - Friday 20 June 2008. The resource includes 5 Languages lessons available in nine languages: Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese and Spanish.
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2008 MLTA Short Film Competition
The Modern Language Teachers Association is once again inviting Stage 3,4 and 5 students whose teachers are members to submit a two-minute (or less) film on a given theme in their target language. Entries close Wed 22 October 08.
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2008 MLTA membership
The Modern Language Teachers Association of New South Wales Inc. (MLTA) is the peak professional body representing teachers of Languages throughout the State of New South Wales. It provides a common voice for Language educators in all sectors in New South Wales on state and national issues. Membership forms for 2008 are available online.
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National Statement and Plan for Languages Education in Australian Schools 2005-2008
A commitment by all Ministers of Education to act together to affirm the place of languages education in the curriculum.
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| SBS Television
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| Download an abridged version of SBS television broadcasts for the weeks ahead, featuring only programs with foreign language content (with or without subtitles in English). |
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| Conferences
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Languages Without Borders - 2009
The Canadian Association of Second Language Teachers and the Institute for Innovation in Second Language Education at Edmonton Public Schools are organising the national conference for Second Language Educators which will be held in Edmonton, Alberta from May 21 to 23, 2009.
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AFMLTA Conference - Sydney, July 2009
 Check the MLTA NSW site for more details.
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| SBS Radio
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| Listen to the latest SBS radio broadcast in the language of your choice or download podcasts as listening skills resources for your lessons. |
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