SACE Stage 2 Modern Greek (beginners) case studies
SACE Stage 2 Modern Greek (beginners) · Put your knowledge to work in context.
Modern Greek (beginners) is a Stage 2 subject listed in the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) subject catalogue, administered by the SACE Board of South Australia. It is a beginners-level language offering, meaning it is designed for students who are starting their study of Modern Greek rather than continuing from prior formal study; the SACE Board publishes a separate Modern Greek (continuers) subject for students with a background in the language. The SACE Stage 2 Modern Greek (beginners) case studies are 5 cases and about 2,239 words.
1Choosing the Right Register for a School Exchange Email
You are a Stage 2 Modern Greek beginner preparing to write to your host family in Thessaloniki before a two-week exchange. Your teacher has given three constraints.
586 words, about 3 min2Interpreting an Unfamiliar Word from Context in a Shop Sign
You are in a small shop in Nafplio and see a handwritten sign in the window. You recognise most of it: it appears to say that the shop will be closed for a few days and will reopen on a stated day.
464 words, about 2 min3Repairing a Misunderstanding During a Homestay Conversation
During your first week with a host family in Patras, the mother asks you a question quickly. You catch the words for 'eat' and 'evening' but not the rest.
393 words, about 2 min4Adapting a Written Description for a Younger Reader
Your class must produce a short Greek description of your school for visiting primary-school children from Greece. Your draft is written for adults: it uses long sentences, several subordinate clauses, and vocabulary such as words for 'facilities', 'curriculum' and 'administration'.
391 words, about 2 min5Deciding How Much to Translate When Reading a Short Authentic Text
In a reading task you are given a short authentic Greek text: a notice about a community event. It contains about 80 words.
405 words, about 2 min