Chapter 1.1
Explore Languages Around the World!
You will discover the many languages spoken around the world and in Canada, from greetings in French and Mandarin to Indigenous languages like Inuktitut and Cree.
What You'll Learn
You will learn greetings like bonjour and hola worldwide.
You will discover Canada has two official languages today.
You will explore Indigenous languages like Cree and Inuktitut.
You will understand words like bilingual and mother tongue clearly.
What You'll Practice
1
You will answer questions about Canada's two official languages.
2
You will identify greetings and vocabulary from world languages.
3
You will practice understanding bilingual and multicultural community terms.
Why This Matters
Understanding languages around the world helps you connect with people from different cultures and appreciate the rich diversity of your community and country.
This Unit Includes
Practice exercises
Learning resources
Skills
World Languages
Bilingual
Indigenous Languages
Mother Tongue
Multicultural
NS Curriculum Aligned
