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Level 3, University Preparation
THE ONTARIO CURRICULUM, GRADES 9–12 | Classical Studies and International Languages
B3.2 Awareness of Sociolinguistic Conventions: identify sociolinguistic conventions associated with a variety of social situations in diverse communities where the target language is spoken, and use them appropriately in spoken interactions in the target language (e.g., use culturally appropriate verbal and non-verbal
cues while negotiating solutions to problems, misunderstandings, and disputes; incorporate into a role play various colloquialisms and idiomatic expressions appropriate to the setting; use the appropriate level of formality to interact with people in various social contexts; identify and
use some alternatives to standard vocabulary, such as regional, national, or dialect variations)
Teacher prompts: “Is there a non-verbal cue you might use when negotiating the solution to a problem in one cultural context but avoid in a different cultural context? Why, or why not? What about a verbal cue?” “Why is it important to be aware of the social context when interacting with people?” “How do idiomatic expressions and colloquialisms help you better understand the target language and the cultures of people who speak it?”
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