HSC Vietnamese Continuers (NSW) key terms

A group of people who share a common background, place of origin, language or set of interests, and who support one another through shared activities and networks.

Vietnamese people who live outside Vietnam, including those born overseas, who often keep language and traditions alive while adapting to a new country.

A community association or club formed by people with a shared origin, profession or interest, often organising cultural events, fundraising and support for members.

Children of migrants, born or raised in the new country, who often move between two languages and two sets of expectations in family and social life.

The effort to keep a group's language, customs, food and values alive across generations, especially when living in a majority culture that differs from one's own.

Customs, beliefs and practices passed down from earlier generations, such as festivals, respect for elders and family rituals, which help bind a community together.

A festival or public celebration marked by ceremonies, performances and food, often tied to the lunar calendar and used by communities to share culture with wider society.

The Vietnamese lunar new year, the most important annual celebration, involving family reunions, ancestor remembrance, special foods and visits to relatives and friends.

A household that includes grandparents, parents and children, where care and decision-making are often shared and elders hold an honoured role.

A core value of respect, gratitude and care towards parents and grandparents, shown through obedience, support in old age and attention to family duties.

The habit of showing respect to older people through polite forms of address, listening, offering seats and seeking their advice in family and community matters.

The system of pronouns and kinship terms Vietnamese speakers use to address each other, which signals age, closeness, formality and respect in a relationship.

The process of becoming part of a new society by learning its language, rules and customs while still keeping one's own cultural background.

A society made up of many cultural groups that are encouraged to keep and share their heritage rather than abandon it, as in multicultural Australia.

The willingness to accept and respect people whose background, religion or habits differ from one's own, which helps communities live together peacefully.

Unfair treatment of people because of their race, language, age or religion, which can limit jobs, housing and a sense of belonging in a new country.

A person forced to leave their country because of war, danger or persecution, who seeks safety and a new home elsewhere, often with great loss and difficulty.

A term for people who fled Vietnam by boat after 1975 in search of safety, many of whom later settled in Australia and formed part of its Vietnamese community.

To settle permanently in a new place, which involves finding work and housing, learning local systems and gradually building a stable life.

A person who gives time and skills to help others without payment, often through community organisations, charities, schools or cultural events.

The growing connection of economies and cultures worldwide through trade, travel, media and technology, which brings both opportunities and pressures for smaller cultures.

The use of computers, the internet and mobile devices to store, share and process information, now central to study, work and staying in touch across distances.

Online platforms where users create profiles, post content and interact, shaping how young people form identity, share news and maintain contact with family abroad.

False or misleading information spread online, often to influence opinion, which requires readers to check sources and think critically before sharing.

The channels such as newspapers, television, radio and online sites that deliver news and entertainment, shaping what the public sees and discusses.

Long-term changes in temperature and weather patterns, largely caused by human activity, which bring rising seas, floods and droughts affecting communities and farming.

Growth that meets present needs without damaging resources for the future, balancing economic progress with environmental care and social fairness.

The contamination of air, water or land by harmful substances, which damages health and ecosystems and often prompts community campaigns for cleaner surroundings.

Studying abroad to gain qualifications or language skills, a common goal for young people that involves new costs, independence and cultural adjustment.

A sum of money awarded to a student to help pay for study, usually based on academic merit, need or a particular talent, often applied for in writing.

A person's wish or aspiration, such as a study or career goal, often expressed in applications, interviews and discussions about future plans.

A person's occupation or profession, including the training, skills and daily tasks it involves, a frequent topic in listening and writing tasks.

A formal conversation in which one person asks another questions, such as for a job or a news story, requiring careful listening and clear, polite answers.

A short spoken or written message giving information or instructions, such as a change of time or a public warning, common in listening comprehension tasks.

The main point or message of a spoken or written text, which a listener or reader must identify separately from supporting details and examples.

A line of reasoning in which claims are supported by evidence and examples, used in persuasive writing and in evaluating an opinion piece.

A person's stated view or position on an issue, which a reader must identify and may be asked to compare, support or challenge in a response.

Written correspondence such as formal letters, emails or personal notes, which follow conventions of greeting, purpose, tone and closing depending on the reader.

The ability to use two languages in daily life, an advantage for children of migrants but one that needs effort and support to maintain over time.